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Egypt raises prices of gas cylinders
Egypt
March 18, 2022
Egypt raises prices of gas cylinders
The Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, issued the new compulsory pricing for domestic gas cylinders. The new prices are at…
Weather temperatures expected to rise Friday, Cairo: 20C
Egypt
March 17, 2022
Weather temperatures expected to rise Friday, Cairo: 20C
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority expects, on Friday, a rise in temperatures. Moderate weather will prevail during the day in Greater…
‘Follow the Sun’, new e-campaign to promote Egyptian tourist destinations for summer 2022
Egypt
March 17, 2022
‘Follow the Sun’, new e-campaign to promote Egyptian tourist destinations for summer 2022
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority, launched a new e-campaign on various social…
Egypt in talks with IMF about new loan: Bloomberg
Business
March 17, 2022
Egypt in talks with IMF about new loan: Bloomberg
Bloomberg reported in urgent news, Thursday, that Egypt is in talks with the International Monetary Fund about possible support that…
German mayor names park after murdered Egyptian citizen Marwa al-Sherbini
Egypt
March 16, 2022
German mayor names park after murdered Egyptian citizen Marwa al-Sherbini
The mayor of the German city of Dresden, Dirk Hilbert unveiled proposals for a “Marwa al-Sherbini Park” in front of…
Egyptian Red Crescent establishes relief center on Romanian-Ukrainian border
Egypt
March 16, 2022
Egyptian Red Crescent establishes relief center on Romanian-Ukrainian border
The Egyptian Red Crescent’s second international relief team announced that the first Egyptian relief service center has been established at…
Hussein Fahmy announced president of the 44th CIFF
Egypt
March 16, 2022
Hussein Fahmy announced president of the 44th CIFF
The Cairo International Film Festival announced that the renowned actor Hussein Fahmy will assume the presidency of the 44th session,…
Egyptian Azmy Mehelbah wins gold medal at ISSF Shotgun World Cup
Egypt
March 16, 2022
Egyptian Azmy Mehelbah wins gold medal at ISSF Shotgun World Cup
Azmy Mehelbah won a gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup in Nicosia, Cyprus. Mehelbah…
Ramadan begins on April 2: National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics
Egypt
March 16, 2022
Ramadan begins on April 2: National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics
The Head of the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) Gad al-Qady announced Tuesday that according to the…
Hayah Karima Foundation launches ‘Wasl al-Khair’ convoys to deliver food ahead of Ramadan
Egypt
March 15, 2022
Hayah Karima Foundation launches ‘Wasl al-Khair’ convoys to deliver food ahead of Ramadan
The Hayah Karima Foundation announced on Tuesday that several “Wasl al-Khair” convoys delivering food aid will be provided in all…
Sisi orders fixed price for nonsubsidized bread, an ‘emergency’ plan due to the high prices
Egypt
March 15, 2022
Sisi orders fixed price for nonsubsidized bread, an ‘emergency’ plan due to the high prices
The Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered fixed pricing for nonsubsidized bread to “reduce its price hike”. This comes…
Culture Minister visits al-Mashhad exhibition at Arts Complex in Zamalek’s Aisha Fahmy Palace
Art news
March 15, 2022
Culture Minister visits al-Mashhad exhibition at Arts Complex in Zamalek’s Aisha Fahmy Palace
The Egyptian Culture Minister, Enas Abdel-Dayem is set to attend the al-Mashhad exhibition on Tuesday evening, which was inaugurated on…
Sisi dispatches delegation to join in mourning over former MP Anissa Hassouna’s death
Society
March 15, 2022
Sisi dispatches delegation to join in mourning over former MP Anissa Hassouna’s death
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi dispatched Brigadier General Mohamed al-Malki to offer condolences over the death of former parliamentarian Anissa…
First Egyptian university college for innovation to be established in Cairo
Egypt
March 15, 2022
First Egyptian university college for innovation to be established in Cairo
The Education Development Fund of the Egyptian Cabinet announced signing a cooperation agreement with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation, represented by Talal…
Egypt imports 10 million tons of wheat for the first time
Business
March 15, 2022
Egypt imports 10 million tons of wheat for the first time
For the first time in modern history, Egypt is importing between nine and ten million tons of wheat after the…
Earthquake hits south of Egypt’s western desert
Egypt
March 15, 2022
Earthquake hits south of Egypt’s western desert
The stations of the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) in Egypt recorded an earthquake that hit Egypt…
Egypt studying whether public iftar tables, Tarawih prayers to be allowed this Ramadan
Egypt
March 15, 2022
Egypt studying whether public iftar tables, Tarawih prayers to be allowed this Ramadan
Egypt’s cabinet is still determining whether charity iftar tables and Tarawih prayers at mosques will be allowed this Ramadan, said…
Egypt’s Transport Ministry starts construction of 2nd express train line
Egypt
March 14, 2022
Egypt’s Transport Ministry starts construction of 2nd express train line
The Transport Ministry announced it has begun construction work on the second electric express train line, extending from 6 October…
Saudi Arabia plans to become regional film giant, with projects such such as ‘Desert Warrior’ and ‘Kandahar’
Cinema/TV
March 14, 2022
Saudi Arabia plans to become regional film giant, with projects such such as ‘Desert Warrior’ and ‘Kandahar’
MBC Studios recently wrapped up filming ‘Desert Warrior’, starring US actor Anthony Mackie and Saudi-British actor Aisha Hart, filmed in…
The Russian-Ukrainian crisis has posed challenges to us: Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry
Egypt
March 14, 2022
The Russian-Ukrainian crisis has posed challenges to us: Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources on Sunday discussed plans to secure the local market’s needs for petroleum…