Egypt threatens Ethiopia over the source of the Nile
Ethiopia has built a dam on the Nile to meet 60% of its power needs. Downstream countries Sudan and Egypt are furious as this threatens their water supply. They are asking for UN intervention.
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Invasive jellyfish aren’t just drifting in chaos
Invasive jellyfish don't swim randomly, suggesting that researchers need new models for predicting their arrival.
Egypt developing green methanol fueling stations with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports
AD Ports Group, the operator of industrial cities and free zones in Abu Dhabi, is spearheading a consortium to develop a green methanol plant in Egypt.
A long and hidden branch of the Nile River found close to pyramids
An ancient branch of the Nile River is found, explaining how the pyramids were built.
Cleaning plastics from the Nile, transforming it into business
The film Gifts of the Nile takes us to Qursaya Island in Cairo, Egypt along the Nile River. This film takes us on a journey alongside River Hero Alban De Ménonville and his team at VeryNile as they work to remove plastics from the Nile River, while also educating the community and raising awareness around the importance of conservation in our waterways.
Luxury train by the Orient Express heading to Egypt
Travelers usually take a slow boat down the Nile but soon a new luxury slow mode of travel will be available for seeing Egypt's ancient sites and wonders:
Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival 2024 Scheduled for October 24th to November 1st
The seventh edition of the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) has been officially announced, scheduled to take place from October 24th to November 1st. The festival disclosed the dates for the upcoming edition in a statement, reaffirming their dedication to bolstering the Arab film industry. The previous edition of GFF was held from December 14th to December 21st.
Egypt’s planned Al Alamein New City hopes to be the new Cannes of the Mediterranean
Construction is ongoing at New Alamein for three universities, fifteen skyscrapers and high rise towers, and 10,000 hotel rooms. Work has begun on Phase II of the New Alamein megaproject, which includes ten additional coastal towers.
Red Sea cargo ship sinks with no condemnation from Greenpeace
The Houthis have sunk a cargo ship carry 30,000 tonnes of fertilizer.
Artificial coral reefs shift focus from real ones, protecting nature
Artificial reefs help preserve coral reefs by shifting divers away from the natural ones, according to new long-term study in the Red Sea
Make Hibiscus Tea and Hibiscus Sherbet
Most hibiscus flowers are edible, but not all. If you live where the variety known as Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) grows, pick it freely, and make tea from the fresh or dried flowers. Give other hibiscus varieties a pass, unless you have an authoritative source affirming that they're safe to consume. In any case, you'll probably want to pick up the dried flowers at a health food store. They last 6 months if stored in an airtight container, away from light.
My meeting with Hassan Fathy in Cairo
H. Masud Taj meets Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy.
Captive vultures can rewild and join the flock
We know from watching the movie Fly Away Home with Anna Paquin that Canadian geese bred in captivity identify and imprint on the first mother they see. We also learn that Canadian geese can learn to fly with airplanes, and then evetually rewild. True story. Does the Fly Away Home theory really work for all birds?
Palm Pavilion features local Emirati traditions
Emirati architect Abdalla Almulla's (MULA) Of Palm pavilion at Dubai Design Week not only resonates with sustainable practices but also draws parallels with vernacular furniture in Egypt, where palm trees have been a traditional resource for crafting functional and aesthetically pleasing pieces.
Virginity tests carry prison sentence in Malta
Malta criminalizes virginity testing.