The Egyptian ankh—a symbol of life—has long intrigued scholars and conspiracy theorists alike for its resemblance to the Christian cross. This video explores the real connection between the ankh and ...

Among several painted murals, archaeologists highlighted a striking image of “a multitude of eyes centred on a single face,” which they interpret as a Coptic symbol of spiritual vigilance.

Whether this reunification proceeds or not, the unfolding events serve as a reminder: believers are called to remain watchful ...

Across the Maghreb, men and women wear the djellaba—a hooded, full-length robe with wide sleeves and a pointed qob (hood).

Tonight the Coptic Museum is celebrating Coptic New Year with a series of lectures about Coptic arts, history, the Coptic calendar, and its relation to the ancient Egyptian calendar. Afterwards, a ...

Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church mourned Thursday evening the late Queen Elizabeth II of United Kingdom and the head of Church of England, after her death earlier in the day at the age of 96.

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has approved the design for a brand new symbol for the dirham. First announced in March of 2025, the new currency symbol will eventually be rolled out for ...

Al Fustat (Coptic Cairo/Old Cairo) is ranked #6 out of 22 things to do in Cairo. See pictures and our review of Al Fustat (Coptic Cairo/Old Cairo).

How to correctly use new UAE Dirham symbol, spot incorrect use Central Bank of the UAE outlines do’s, don’ts of the symbol, how it will affect payments Last updated: June 12, 2025 | 13:13 ...