Long weekend coming up, if you want to bridge: Monday, 23 July is a national holiday in observance of Revolution Day. Expect half the nation’s workforce to try to cadge a four-day weekend.

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi will reportedly unveil a new education program this month. It is unclear whether the program is K-12 or post-secondary.

The deadline for companies bidding to open stores at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has been extended to 21 August, according to GEM supervisor Tarek Tawfik.

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