Egypt Independent
Egypt approves use of oral coronavirus drug ‘Molnupiravir’
Egypt
January 25, 2022
Egypt approves use of oral coronavirus drug ‘Molnupiravir’
The Egyptian Drug Authority announced granting an emergency use license for the “Molnupiravir” drug, after passing the necessary assessments to…
11 defendants released on bail in Passant Khaled’s case
Egypt
January 24, 2022
11 defendants released on bail in Passant Khaled’s case
The Kafr al-Zayat court on Monday released 11 defendants on bail of LE2,000, pending investigation into the case of Passant…
Lawyer requests ban of ‘Perfect Strangers’ ahead of filing lawsuit against Culture Ministry
Art news
January 24, 2022
Lawyer requests ban of ‘Perfect Strangers’ ahead of filing lawsuit against Culture Ministry
Egyptian lawyer Ayman Mahfouz submitted a warning to Minister of Culture Enas Abdel Dayem to ban the screening of the…
Egyptian films compete for prizes from 47/48th edition of Cairo Film Society, starting January 29
Culture
January 24, 2022
Egyptian films compete for prizes from 47/48th edition of Cairo Film Society, starting January 29
The management of the annual Cairo Film Society Festival, headed by Director of Cinematography Mahmoud Abdel Samie, announced that the…
World renowned designer Stefano Ricci to celebrate 50th anniversary of his brand in Luxor
Archaeology
January 24, 2022
World renowned designer Stefano Ricci to celebrate 50th anniversary of his brand in Luxor
Italian fashion designer Stefano Ricci announced on social media that he would celebrate the 50th anniversary of his brand in…
Sisi refers female prosecutor who assaulted officer to pension
Egypt
January 24, 2022
Sisi refers female prosecutor who assaulted officer to pension
The Official Gazette published on Sunday, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s Decision No. 14 of 2022 which stipulated that Noha al-Imam…
Acting Professions Syndicate issues statement on ‘Perfect Strangers’ controversy
Cinema/TV
January 24, 2022
Acting Professions Syndicate issues statement on ‘Perfect Strangers’ controversy
The Acting Professions Syndicate issued a statement regarding the controversy surrounding the Arabic version of the “Perfect Strangers” film, “Ashab…
Video: Egypt receives 1.8 million doses of Pfizer vaccine from the US government
Egypt
January 23, 2022
Video: Egypt receives 1.8 million doses of Pfizer vaccine from the US government
The Ministry of Health and Population in Egypt announced on Sunday that it had received 1,842,750 doses of the Pfizer…
Cold, rainy weather expected across Egypt on Monday
Egypt
January 23, 2022
Cold, rainy weather expected across Egypt on Monday
Meteorologists predict cold weather during the daytime on Monday in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, northwestern coasts, the northeastern coasts, central…
Ten ‘golden rules’ to protect children against coronavirus during school
Egypt
January 23, 2022
Ten ‘golden rules’ to protect children against coronavirus during school
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday posted 10 golden rules on its official Facebook page for the…
Netflix’s first Arab production film receives backlash on social media
Culture
January 23, 2022
Netflix’s first Arab production film receives backlash on social media
The producers of Netflix’s first Arab production film “Ashab, Wala Aaz” and actress Mona Zaki were subjected to harsh criticism…
Photos: Egypt, France navies conduct transit training in the Mediterranean Sea
Egypt
January 23, 2022
Photos: Egypt, France navies conduct transit training in the Mediterranean Sea
The Egyptian and French naval forces carried out a transit naval exercise on Saturday in the Egyptian Northern Fleet area…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,569 new cases, 41 deaths reported on Saturday
Egypt
January 23, 2022
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,569 new cases, 41 deaths reported on Saturday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Saturday reported 1,569 new coronavirus cases, 41 deaths, and 1,703 recoveries. A total…
Egypt receives 1st batch of AstraZeneca’s Evusheld COVID-19 drug on Tuesday
Egypt
January 22, 2022
Egypt receives 1st batch of AstraZeneca’s Evusheld COVID-19 drug on Tuesday
Egypt is set to receive its first shipment of AstraZeneca’s Evusheld COVID-19 drug on Tuesday, Health and Population Ministry spokesperson…
Cold weather temperatures across Egypt on Sunday
Egypt
January 22, 2022
Cold weather temperatures across Egypt on Sunday
Meteorologists predict cold weather during the daytime on Sunday in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, northwestern coasts, northeastern coasts, central Sinai,…
Egypt mulls reducing number of students in schools and universities over COVID-19 surge
Egypt
January 22, 2022
Egypt mulls reducing number of students in schools and universities over COVID-19 surge
Coronavirus cases are surging in Egypt, according to data announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population, which prompted…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,533 new cases, 29 deaths reported on Friday
Egypt
January 22, 2022
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,533 new cases, 29 deaths reported on Friday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Friday reported 1,533 new coronavirus cases, 29 deaths, and 1,800 recoveries. A total…
Murderer of former speedball champion arrested
Egypt
January 21, 2022
Murderer of former speedball champion arrested
On Thursday, the Public Prosecution in Egypt ordered the detention of the accused of the killing the world speedball champion…
Egypt ranks 12th place on Global Fire Power classification of world’s most powerful armies
Egypt
January 21, 2022
Egypt ranks 12th place on Global Fire Power classification of world’s most powerful armies
Egypt advanced on the Global Fire Power classification of the world’s most powerful armies for the year 2022, as it…
Mohamed ElBaradei calls for imposing wealth tax to achieve social equality
Egypt
January 20, 2022
Mohamed ElBaradei calls for imposing wealth tax to achieve social equality
Former Egyptian Vice President Mohamed ElBaradei shed light on the wealth tax imposed on the wealthy after ten people gained…