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Red Sea
A Crusade to Shield the Red Sea’s Dolphins
From the coral lagoons of Samadai to the reefs of Hurghada, HEPCA’s new “This Is Harassment” campaign confronts the ecological…
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Red Sea
The Silent Sentinels of the Shore: How the Red Sea’s Mangroves Defend the Coast and Cradle Life
Egypt’s resilient mangrove forests act as silent sentinels along the Red Sea, sequestering blue carbon, fostering vibrant marine biodiversity, and…
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Lower Egypt
Hajjah Zakia: A Sufi Legacy Between the Shadhili Shrine and the Desert of Humaythara
The story of Hajjah Zakia, the blind visionary who abandoned Cairo for the desert of Humaythara. A compelling portrait of…
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Upper Egypt
The Theater That Died: How an Egyptian Coastal Town Lost Its Cultural Heart
In the early 2000s, Safaga was a beacon of Egyptian theater. Today, its cultural palace stands shuttered, deemed unsafe. Former…
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Upper Egypt
Where Sand Becomes Art: Inside Egypt’s One-of-a-Kind Museum on the Red Sea
In Hurghada, an extraordinary museum is carved entirely from sand. Home to 59 sculptures ranging from pharaohs to superheroes, it…
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Upper Egypt
The Mahmal Festival: Al-Qusayr Keeps Mamluk Tradition Alive
Al-Qusayr celebrates the annual Mahmal Festival on Mid-Sha’ban, honouring Egypt’s historic role in serving the Two Holy Mosques through a…
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Upper Egypt
Bahet AlFunun: Al-Qusayr’s First Safe Space for Creative Expression Transforms Red Sea Community
How a small initiative in Al-Qusayr is using art, writing, and storytelling to transform lives
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Upper Egypt
Al-Qusayr Dried Fish: Egypt’s Ancient Winter Tradition from Pharaonic Times to Eid al-Fitr
How a 3,000-Year-Old Fish Preservation Method survives in Egypt’s Red Sea coastal city
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Upper Egypt
Al-Qusayr Maritime Pier: Egypt’s Oldest Commercial Wharf Faces Collapse Amid Official Neglect
Historic Red Sea port structure from 1834 deteriorates as residents attempt amateur restoration
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Upper Egypt
Al-Qusayr Grain Storehouse: Egypt’s Abandoned Historic Trade Gateway to the Holy Sites
A Forgotten Monument That Once Fed the Holy Cities of Mecca and Medina
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