Mahmoud el-Koumi's COVID-19 robot assistant.

Egypt's COVID-19 robot hospital assistant might just save lives

Technology Mar 24
With Egypt facing a second coronavirus wave, Mechatronics engineer Mahmoud el-Koumi is currently carrying outtrials on a self-funded prototype for a remote-controlled robot to assist physicians in running tests on suspected Covid-19 patients.
Nawal Saadawi, a renowned Egyptian feminist, psychiatrist and novelist died of age-related problems at 89
Renowned Egyptian feminist Nawal Saadawi dies of age-related health problems
Politics Mar 22
Nawal Saadawi, a renowned Egyptian feminist, psychiatrist and novelist, died of age-related health problems in Cairo on Sunday, officials said. She was 89.
Egypt has so far okayed three vaccines; Sinopharm, AstraZeneca, Sputnik V
Egypt begins vaccine rollout to wider population
Health Mar 04
Egypt on Thursday expanded its coronavirus vaccination rollout to include the elderly and people with chronic diseases after several weeks of vaccinating medical staff, the cabinet said.
Al Ahly beat Palmeiras on penalties to clinch bronze
Egypt's Al Ahly clinch bronze at FIFA Club World Cup
Sports Feb 12
Egyptian and African football giants, Al Ahly, beat Brazilian side Palmeiras yesterday to claim third place at the FIFA Club World Cup competition in Qatar.
Al Jazeera journalist, Mahmoud Hussein
Egypt releases Al Jazeera journalist after four years in detention
Politics Feb 06
Egypt has released Al Jazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein after more than four years in detention on accusations of publishing false news, a security source said Friday.
Egypt officially banned FGM in 2008
Egypt arrests father, nurse for female genital mutilation of 15-year-old
Health Feb 03
Egypt arrested a father and a retired nurse on Tuesday for carrying out female genital mutilation (FGM) on a 15-year-old girl, after announcing plans to toughen the penalty to 20 years.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, REUTERS/Amr Nabil/Pool
Egypt and Qatar agree to resume diplomatic ties, Cairo says
Politics Jan 21
Egypt and Qatar have agreed to resume diplomatic relations, the Egyptian foreign ministry said on Wednesday, making Cairo the first to officially do so under an Arab deal to end a long-running dispute with Doha.