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A geopolitical crisis is turning Cairo's overlooked recycling community into essential suppliers for Egypt's plastic industry. What started as a shipping disruption has given 120,000 informal recyclers new recognition and opportunity.
After facing serious theft and assault charges, Egyptian actress Gihan al-Shamashirgy walked free Thursday when a Cairo court found her and four co-defendants not guilty. The acquittal ends a legal battle that had cast a shadow over the performer's career.
Egypt just opened a futuristic 35-mile electric monorail that glides above Cairo's streets, giving millions a new way to escape gridlock. The driverless trains connect hard-to-reach neighborhoods to the city center, offering riders what one passenger calls "close to the feeling of flying."
Egypt's American University in Cairo created a physical space where tech startups, corporations, and students work side by side every day, solving the country's decades-old problem of academic research never making it to market. Companies are already moving their headquarters onto campus to tap into the collaboration.
Egypt celebrated a historic moment as four women qualified for the Modern Pentathlon World Cup final on home turf in Cairo. The achievement marks a strong showing for the host nation in front of a global field of 400 athletes from 42 countries.
A Cairo woman's courageous decision to record and report harassment has ignited vital conversations about supporting victims who speak up. Despite a recent court acquittal, her actions demonstrate the power of refusing to stay silent.
Cairo is getting a major boost for its startup scene through a new partnership that will accelerate hundreds of tech companies annually. Global innovation powerhouse Plug and Play is opening its doors in Egypt this November.
Egypt just became the first Middle Eastern country to integrate surgical robots into its public healthcare system, starting with Cairo's Nasser Institute Hospital. Patients who once couldn't afford advanced surgery now have access to the same precision technology used in the world's top medical centers.
Cairo is making one of the world's largest book fairs accessible to everyone by deploying 60 buses with tickets costing just 10 Egyptian pounds (about $0.25). The move ensures readers across the city can attend the 57th Cairo International Book Fair without transportation being a barrier.
Cairo is bringing its public bus system into the digital age with prepaid cards and mobile payments across 1,800 buses. The new fare system calculates exact costs based on stops traveled and even refunds the difference if you get off early.