Cairo Launches Hieroglyph Translation App - Egypt

Cairo Launches Hieroglyph Translation App - Egypt

Egyptian app developer Ahmed El-Kholy tests the hieroglyphic translation function of his app Manetho on an artifact at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo, Egypt, Aug. 7, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: Egyptian startup brings ancient hieroglyphs to life with AI-powered app" Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cairo Launches Hieroglyph Translation App - Egypt

Cairo Launches Hieroglyph Translation App - Egypt

Egyptian app developer Ahmed El-Kholy tests the augmented reality (AR) function of his app Manetho on an artifact at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo, Egypt, Aug. 7, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: Egyptian startup brings ancient hieroglyphs to life with AI-powered app" Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cairo Launches Hieroglyph Translation App - Egypt

Cairo Launches Hieroglyph Translation App - Egypt

Egyptian app developer Ahmed El-Kholy (L) explains the use of app Manetho to a tourist at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo, Egypt, Aug. 7, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: Egyptian startup brings ancient hieroglyphs to life with AI-powered app" Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cairo Launches Hieroglyph Translation App - Egypt

Cairo Launches Hieroglyph Translation App - Egypt

Egyptian app developer Ahmed El-Kholy tests the hieroglyphic translation function of his app Manetho on an artifact at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo, Egypt, Aug. 7, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: Egyptian startup brings ancient hieroglyphs to life with AI-powered app" Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Egyptian, Chinese students mark UN Chinese Language Day in Cairo

STORY: Egyptian, Chinese students mark UN Chinese Language Day in Cairo SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the United Nations Chinese Language Day celebrations at the Egyptian Chinese University in Cairo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): EMAN EL-SAYED, Egyptian student at Cairo-based Ain Shams University 3. various of the United Nations Chinese Language Day celebrations 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RASHA EL-KHOLY, President of Egyptian Chinese University STORYLINE: Students studying in Egyptian colleges celebrated Saturday the United Nations Chinese Language Day with a themed event featuring a concert, food and tea tasting, sketch comedies, and an art show. The event was held at the Egyptian Chinese University (ECU) in Cairo, with the participation of students and faculty members of universities from the two countries, Arab League representatives, Egyptian officials, and Chinese diplomats. At the event, a traditional orche

Egypt releases 30 prisoners upon presidential pardon

STORY: Egypt releases 30 prisoners upon presidential pardon DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. exterior of the presidential palace in Cairo 2. exterior of prisons department sector 3. various of families waiting for their released relatives 4. various archived shots of released prisoners being received by their families (courtesy of the Presidential Pardon Committee member MP Tarek El-Kholy) STORYLINE: Egypt's Presidential Pardon Committee announced on Tuesday finalizing measures to release 30 prisoners held in pre-trial detention in accordance with the committee's regulatory laws. In a statement, the committee asserted it would continue its work to release more prisoners and integrate them into society. It also noted that coordination is underway with the various state bodies topped by the prosecution and the Interior Ministry to release the detainees. In late April, President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi ordered the reactivation of the Presidential Pardon

Egyptian students learn Chinese culture by experiencing traditional crafts

STORY: Egyptian students learn Chinese culture by experiencing traditional crafts DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a cultural exchange activity 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ADHAM EHAB, Chinese language student, Cairo University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MARTINA SHINODA, Chinese language graduate 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): RASHA EL-KHOLY, Vice president, Egyptian Chinese University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JIAO XINYUE, Teacher, Confucius Institute of Cairo University STORYLINE: Students from different universities in Egypt on Wednesday participated in a cultural exchange activity to experience China's traditional crafts. The event, entitled "China in Classic Books," was held between the young people of Egypt and China's Shandong Province via video link. Adham Ehab, a student in the Chinese department at Cairo University, learned to make thread-binding notebooks in the same way it's traditionally made in Shandong. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ADHAM EHA

Egyptian authorities release 46 pretrial detainees

STORY: Egyptian authorities release 46 pretrial detainees DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the newly reactivated Presidential Pardon Committee member MP Tarek El-Kholy's account 2. various of the presidential palace in Cairo 3. various of prisons department sector 4. various of families waiting for their released relatives STORYLINE: The Egyptian authorities released on Thursday another group of 46 pretrial detainees, Presidential Pardon Committee member Tarek El-Khouly announced Thursday. The Presidential Pardon Committee, first formed in 2016, was reactivated by the president in late April during the annual Egyptian Family Iftar Banquet. The re-activated committee started its work in late April, receiving the names of prisoners to be considered for presidential pardoning from various parties and political forces, the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR), and the Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives. The decision a