Date of source: Tuesday, April 26, 2016
The Egyptian Minister of Tourism, Muhammad Yaḥyā Rashīd, attended the Mass of the Egyptian church of Mar Mina in Dubai, to participate in the celebration of the Easter Feast with the Copts. His visit also came on the sidelines of his participation in the International Tourism and Travel Exhibition...
Date of source: Thursday, April 21, 2016
A novel under the title “The son of the Coptic woman” has been published recently by khan publishing house. The novel is written by poet and playwright Walīd ʿAlā al-Dīn.
Date of source: Friday, April 22, 2016
The Egyptian newspapers on Friday, highlighted a number of different topics, most importantly the statements of the Minister of Defense and Military Production, Major-General Sidqī Subhī, where he confirmed during an educational seminar for the armed forces that the armed forces managed during the...
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Shaykh Yūsuf al-Badrī says Egyptian society is as any society; the impoverished mixed with the wealthy, those who can read and those who cannot. Egypt is a mixed society, but he thinks that Egypt has many resources such as petrol, land, water and metal to make it rich. The main problem...
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Interviewer: Eline Kasanwidjojo
Language of interview: English (original interview), English (presented transcript)
Transcript: Eline Kasanwidjojo
Approval: requested and no objection received
The interview with Aḥmad Najīb Founder Council of Trustees of the Revolution in Egypt, evolves round the...
Date of source: Saturday, March 28, 2015
The Sheikh of al-Azhar is calling for Arab society to critically read the precepts of Islam saying that it is urgent that Islamic texts be revisited in order to prevent youth from joining militant groups. He is also calling for the drafting of a clear strategy to diminish the lure of extremist...
Date of source: Monday, March 28, 2016
Arab-West Report extends its condolences to the family and friends of the victims in the March 22 and March 27 terrorist attacks in Brussels and Lahore, as well as to all Belgians and Pakistanis. The terrorist attack at Zaventem Airport and Maalbeek Metro station in Brussels claimed the lives of 34...
Date of source: Thursday, January 28, 2016
The Marrakesh declaration contrasts with the World Watch List 2016 of Open Doors, released on January 13, 2016, in which 50 countries, mostly Muslim, are listed as countries where Christians are persecuted most. Open Doors is identifying Islamic Extremism as the main persecution engine in Egypt...
Date of source: Sunday, June 29, 2014
This summer will mark my third Ramadan spent in Egypt since I began traveling to the country in January 2011. My first experience of an Egyptian Ramadan in the summer of 2011 remains particularly memorable, both as a cultural and personal experience.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Dr. Shawqī ‘Allām, the Muftī of Egypt, has endorsed the international initiative for intercultural and understanding that was made by the Grand Imām, Shaykh of the Azhar, Ahmad al- Tayyib, in the closing of the “Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies” held in Abū Dhabī, UAE.