Nourhan Magdi

Global praise to Sir Magdy Yaqoub's 'living valve' as surgical advance in treating heart diseases

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 - 01:25 GMT

Globally-renowned cardiac surgeon Sir Magdi Yacoub recently announced a surgical breakthrough in treating heart diseases.

Q&A: All you need to know about Egypt’s alternative high school system

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 - 01:13 GMT

The new system is translated from Arabic as the “Egyptian Baccalaureate system.”

Ready for the age of eSIM? et answers your FAQs on how to get them in Egypt

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 - 03:26 GMT

Both Egyptians and foreigners residing in Egypt can purchase eSIMs and activate them on their phones.

Get to know Egypt’s ‘Golden Throat’ on his 36th death anniversary

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 - 10:35 GMT

Over the course of his life, and before he died in 1988, Abdul Samad was nicknamed as “A Voice From Heaven,” “The Voice of Mecca,” and “The Golden Throat.”

Controversy over restoration of iconic Qasr El-Nil lions

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 - 08:30 GMT

Tourism and Antiquities Meets with the Head of the Fine Artists Syndicate to Study the Restoration of the "Qasr El Nil Lions"

Friendly, fraternal relations between Egypt, Tajikistan expanded over 33 yrs: Amb. Mirzazadeh

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 - 12:22 GMT

Friendly and fraternal relations between Tajikistan and Egypt have expanded over the past 33 years, said Amb. Mirzazadeh.

Health Minister: Aswan water is ‘completely safe,’ 5 deaths not linked to stomach flu

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 - 11:23 GMT

Minister of Health and Deputy Prime Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar held a press conference Monday to reveal the results of water analysis in Aswan, which was believed to have been the cause of the number of stomach flu cases admitted to hospitals in the Upper Egypt’s city.

Interview: UN-Habitat representative talks importance of Egypt’s hosting of WUF12

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 - 12:53 GMT

et magazine interviewed Ahmed Rizk, Country Director UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), to ask him about the importance of such event to Egypt, and what is expected to happen during the forum.

Durable, flexible, dirt-resistant: Why Egypt’s new plastic money 'environment-friendly'

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 - 12:11 GMT

Receiving old money that is torn, dirty and tattered is very possible when getting exchange after a purchase.

Workshop: Training Egyptian journos on do's & don'ts when covering victims of irregular migration, human trafficking

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 - 11:34 GMT

Journalists make many decisions everyday regarding their content, sources to quote and multimedia to be used, with media ethics, editorial policies and personal values are some of the key factors in making these decisions.

In pics: WHO urges for gov'ts actions against threats of antimicrobial resistance on lives, economies

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 - 10:58 GMT

With the problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising worldwide as a global health and development threat, the WHO office in Cairo organized an event to discuss visions on the way forward.

Egypt introduces anti-harassment lesson for 4th grade students for the first time

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 - 03:43 GMT

A new step towards combating sexual harassment was adopted in Egypt by introducing awareness curriculum for fourth grade for the first time, educating children how to protect themselves from the abuse.

Environmentalists second Egypt’s strategy to combat climate change as COP26 kicks off

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 - 07:47 GMT

As COP26 kicks off Monday, Egyptian environmentalists seconded Egypt’s efforts to adapt and mitigate the negative effects of climate change.

Interview – IFAD’s Secretary praises Egypt’s strong commitment to help the vulnerable, highlights smallholder farmers role

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 - 12:15 GMT

IFAD has been involved in Egypt for over four decades, and the portfolio to date is 14 projects worth $1.1 billion.

Interview with UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt: Haya Karima ‘biggest undertaking’ and speaks to all 17 SDGs

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 - 09:55 GMT

“For us, in the UN, it is extremely important that the Egyptian government succeed in improving rural livelihoods, and we will be by the side of the government to achieve this goal,” said UN’s Elena Panova to Egypt Today.

Interview with World Bank's team: $360M loan aims to enhance Egypt's macrofiscal sustainability, private sector and gender inclusion

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 - 01:26 GMT

The program focuses on three thematic pillars, including: enhancing macro-fiscal sustainability, enabling private sector development, and fostering women’s economic inclusion.

Climathon Giza: Marathon of Egyptian Ideas for Climate’s Sake

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 - 09:33 GMT

A conference to tackle local climate challenges.

19% of Egyptian women experienced increased gender-based violence since COVID outbreak: Survey

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 - 12:08 GMT

Nineteen percent of Egyptian women have experience increased gender-based violence since the outbreak of the Coronavirus, said Salma Nasser, program specialist at UN Women as quoting a study.

What Khalli Balek Men Zizi characters tell us about parenting issues?

Thu, 06 May 2021 - 08:06 GMT

et digs deep into "Khalli Balek Men Zizi" characters and finds the links between mental health disorders and parenting issues.

People are not after vulgar art; they need access to quality music: Violinist Mounib

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 - 03:32 GMT

“We do not usually see that seamless fusion of western and oriental instruments together,” Mounib commenting on Parade orchestra.

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