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Khufu's, overlooking Giza's Pyramids, offers Egyptian cuisine with a modern twist. Khufu's / Instagram

Masterminds of Khufu's Egyptian restaurant celebrate being named Mena's best

Duo behind Giza restaurant celebrate industry award, share their admiration of Dubai's Orfali Bros and champion food's power to unite

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Egypt and Turkey to upgrade relations to 'strategic' level during Erdogan visit

AD Ports secures $115m financing for Egypt's Safaga terminal

Israel blocks majority of Gazans seeking return home as Rafah crossing reopens

Yamal welcomes Egypt's Abdelkarim to Barcelona: 'You are in the right place'

Israel reopens Rafah crossing for passage of Gaza residents from Monday

Gaza's governing committee to enter strip as Israel keeps iron grip on border



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Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Saar meets Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. Israel chose to recognise the breakaway African region last month. Photo: Gideon Saar / X

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