A community-driven initiative in Egypt’s southern governorate of Aswan is demonstrating how traditional craftsmanship can become a powerful engine for women’s economic empowerment and sustainable local development. The Balana Handicrafts …
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Egyptian Tatreez Takes the Global Stage as National Council for Women Showcases Tally Embroidery at Source Fashion London
Egyptian craftsmanship captured international attention as the National Council for Women (NCW), in partnership with UN Women Egypt, presented a dedicated pavilion at Source Fashion London, one of Europe’s leading …
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The Only Country in the World Named After a Woman? The Remarkable Story of Saint Lucia
Throughout history, nations have often been named after explorers, monarchs, tribes, geographical features, or political figures. Yet among the world’s sovereign states, one country stands apart for a particularly unique …
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‘People Are in Awe’: Rare Gilded Book of the Dead Goes on Display in Brooklyn
For the ancient Egyptians, the journey to eternal life was perilous: a passage through trials and incantations culminating in a divine judgment before Osiris and 42 other deities, where a …
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Dr. Ghada Waly Visits Egypt’s NCW’s Pavilion at “Diarna” Exhibition in El Gouna
Dr. Ghada Waly, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and former Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, visited the pavilion of Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW) …
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“From Green Papyrus to Eternal Art”: Egyptian Museum Hosts Int’l Exhibition Celebrating the Legacy of Papyrus
In a renewed celebration of Egypt’s ancient cultural identity, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir opened the international art exhibition “From Green Papyrus to Eternal Art”, a major global event organized …
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Egypt Recovers Two Ancient Artifacts from Belgium After Years-Long Repatriation Effort
In a new step toward protecting its cultural heritage, Egypt has successfully recovered two ancient artifacts from Belgium, concluding diplomatic and legal efforts. The reclaimed items—an intricately decorated gilded wooden …
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World-renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass shared his ongoing quest to uncover the tomb of Queen Nefertiti and the tomb of Imhotep, the architect of the first pyramid, during a captivating …
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The American University in Cairo (AUC) has announced the establishment of the Amelia Peabody Endowed Chair and Fund for Research in Egyptology, the first of its kind in the Middle …
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“Treasures of the Pharaohs” Exhibition in Rome Draws Strong Public Interest in Egypt’s Timeless Heritage
The “Treasures of the Pharaohs” exhibition, now open at Scuderie del Quirinale in the Italian capital, has been met with remarkable public enthusiasm following its official inauguration by Italian President …
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