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So, what are we getting up to this Halloween? Here’s your guide to what’s happening around town, from spooky parties to all kinds of creepy surprises.

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The minimum monthly pension will rise to EGP 2,080 in January 2027, up from EGP 1,755, according to National Organization for Social Insurance head Gamal Awad.
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Private investment now accounts for around 65% of total investments, up from previous averages of between 40% and 45%, according to Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh.
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More than ten years in the making, Ali Zaraay's 'Crawling on the Dust' documentary photography project will open to the public on October 28th at Zamalek's Ubuntu Gallery in an exhibition curated by Farah Hallaba.
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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said any Egyptian military role in support of Saudi Arabia would be limited to defending the kingdom’s territory and borders and would not include attacks on Yemen.
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Passengers can now book train tickets up to 15 days before departure, following an update by the National Authority for Egyptian Railways.
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In a familiar living room in Dokki, photographer Farida Mahdy takes a portrait with her grandmother, Ehsan, wearing the engagement dress Ehsan wore in the late 1960s.
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Evening shifts in primary schools will be phased out by September 2027, with preparatory schools set to follow in 2028 and secondary schools in 2029.
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Talaat Moustafa Group has signed an agreement with the state to develop four mixed-use projects across East Cairo, Alexandria and the North Coast, with total targeted investment of around EGP 11 trillion.
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Middle East Archive's latest photography book 'Cairo Portraits', combines the photos American photographer Stefan Ruiz took in Cairo in 2003 with the 20th century works of Armenian-Egyptian studio photographer Artin Sarafian.
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The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood and Ahl Masr Foundation are set to sign a cooperation protocol focused on protecting children from burn injuries and supporting young burn survivors.
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The Cabinet Media Centre has launched Chat Egypt, an AI-based platform designed to monitor, verify and respond to rumours and misleading claims.
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The Ministry of Health and Population has warned students against relying on energy drinks during study and exam periods, saying they do not improve concentration or academic performance.
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El Gouna Photo Week is returning for its second edition this winter after a five-year break, with workshops, live demonstrations and documentary photography sessions led by industry professionals.
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While the main focus of the Longines Global Champions Tour at the Great Pyramids will be on the individual competition, the team-based Global Champions League will also be taking place, with the Cairo Pharaohs competing on home ground.
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Khayamiya Market in central Cairo will undergo restoration works costing more than EGP 100 million, with the eight-month project expected to be completed in May 2027.
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Palestinian doctor Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah will deliver AUC’s annual Edward Said Memorial Lecture on November 7th, exploring Liberation Medicine and the role of clinical practice in resisting oppression.
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Stefan Ruiz has photographed Trump, Jay-Z, and Taylor Swift. His latest book, Cairo Portraits, is about an Armenian-Egyptian named Artin Sarafian and the lost art of studio portraiture.
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Egypt’s House of Representatives has postponed a vote on authorising defensive support to Saudi Arabia, with deliberations set to continue on Monday, October 19th, to allow more lawmakers to speak.
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Egyptian actress Tara Emad has joined the cast of Universal’s ‘The Mummy: Book of the Dead’, which is currently filming ahead of an October 15th, 2027 cinema release.
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