Author Archives: Expat Cairo

Bomb goes off in Cairo’s Abbasiya

An explosive device went off in Cairo’s Abbasiya district, close to downtown Ramses Square, on Tuesday, without any casualties. The improvised bomb detonated while explosive experts were attempting to dismantle it upon receiving reports from local residents, Al-Ahram’s Arabic news … read more

No threats against embassies in Cairo: Aswat Masriya

Egyptian security forces haven’t received any reports of threats against foreign embassies in Cairo, despite a spate of closures for security concerns, Reuters’ Aswat Masriya reported on Monday. Cairo Security Director Aly El-Demerdash said neither the foreign ministry nor embassies … read more