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40 years after his death, the music of the legendary Egyptian singer lives on

As many call the first post-revolution parliamentary elections in the nation a ‘crucial step' towards civilian rule, others remain wary of the possibility of violence

Parties are divided on whether to participate in Egypt's parliamentary elections

Education in Egypt is increasingly becoming a privilege reserved only for the rich

The Gulf states, individually or collectively, are now important international players

The Nobel Peace Prize winner has received a swell of support for his intention to run for president. But his opponents will ensure it is no smooth sailing for him

The scrolls documenting ancient Egyptian life have made a commercial comeback in Cairo

The Al Azhar mosque has taken up various roles to preserve the Islamic legacy

Protests in Egypt are the tool of choice for the masses but they are yet to have the desired effect

The uprising and resulting drop in Egypt's tourism might be a boon in disguise

Women suffer harassment by men on Cairo's streets while the authorities and society choose to look the other way

Thousands of Egyptians married to Israeli women face annulment of their citizenship