Dr Abla El Hawary made history on January 12, 2026, becoming the first woman to preside over Egypt's House of Representatives. At 79, she led the opening session, overseeing member oaths and the ...

The position of women in the New Kingdom was based on a unique combination of ancient tradition and modern sophistication. The opportunities available to most women were limited by centuries of ...

Ahmed Shiha (born 1945), celebrated for his “mythological realism”, held a major solo exhibition titled Egyptian Spirit at ...

CAIRO (AP) — One Egyptian woman is taking on the country’s inheritance laws that mean female heirs inherit half that of men. Since her father’s death last year, Huda Nasrallah, a Christian, has stood ...