Egypt Independent
Egyptian Museum to install e-Payment machines for entry tickets
Egypt
September 7, 2021
Egyptian Museum to install e-Payment machines for entry tickets
As part of the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry’s strategy for digital transformation, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square is preparing…
Italian city names Zahi Hawass ‘Man of the Year’
Archaeology
September 7, 2021
Italian city names Zahi Hawass ‘Man of the Year’
The mayor of the Italian city of Cortona announced that it has named Egyptologist Zahi Hawass as “Man of the…
Video: Nelly Karim stars in new movie on Egyptian airstrike against IS in Libya
Culture
September 7, 2021
Video: Nelly Karim stars in new movie on Egyptian airstrike against IS in Libya
Egyptian actress Nelly Karim is starring in an upcoming film based on an Egyptian airstrike in Libya against the Islamic…
In a first, Egypt launches National Strategy for Egyptian Women Empowerment 2030
Society
September 7, 2021
In a first, Egypt launches National Strategy for Egyptian Women Empowerment 2030
Egypt has become the first country to launch its own National Strategy for the Empowerment of Women 2030 in line…
Hot, humid weather expected for Egypt on Wednesday
Egypt
September 7, 2021
Hot, humid weather expected for Egypt on Wednesday
Meteorologists predict hot and humid weather on Wednesday during the day over Greater Cairo and the Delta, with higher temperatures…
Video: Egypt promotes tourism in Port Said
Egypt
September 7, 2021
Video: Egypt promotes tourism in Port Said
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities featured the Port Said governorate on its website and social media pages on Monday.…
Egypt discusses cooperation in tourism with South Korea
Egypt
September 7, 2021
Egypt discusses cooperation in tourism with South Korea
Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anany received the South Korean ambassador in Cairo Hong Jin-Wook, and his accompanying…
Mohamed Ramadan appeals compensation ruling against late pilot
Egypt
September 7, 2021
Mohamed Ramadan appeals compensation ruling against late pilot
Egyptian actor and singer Mohamed Ramadan on Tuesday appealed against a compensation ruling issued in April by Cairo Economic Court…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 368 new cases, 12 deaths on Monday
Egypt
September 7, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 368 new cases, 12 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Monday reported 368 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths, and 659 recoveries. A total…
UAE allows vaccinated travelers to apply for UAE tourist visas
Travel
September 6, 2021
UAE allows vaccinated travelers to apply for UAE tourist visas
The Manpower Minister Mohamed Saafan received a report from the Ministry’s Labor Representation Office at the Egyptian embassy in Abu…
RATP announces vacancies for female operators on 3rd metro line
Egypt
September 6, 2021
RATP announces vacancies for female operators on 3rd metro line
The French international company RATP, which manages the operation and maintenance of Cairo metro line three, has announced vacancies for…
Hassan Shakoush appeals to lift license suspension after trading jibes with Reda al-Bahrawy
Cinema/TV
September 6, 2021
Hassan Shakoush appeals to lift license suspension after trading jibes with Reda al-Bahrawy
Mahraganat singer Hassan Shakoush has appealed to chairman of the Musicians Syndicate Hany Shaker to reduce the penalty imposed on…
Egyptian Education Minister announces 95% of teachers, administrators now vaccinated
Egypt
September 6, 2021
Egyptian Education Minister announces 95% of teachers, administrators now vaccinated
Egyptian Minister of Education Tarek Shawky announced that 95 percent of the target number of teachers and administrators to be…
Egypt’s official COVID-19 figures only 10% of true number: Health Minister
Health & Fitness
September 6, 2021
Egypt’s official COVID-19 figures only 10% of true number: Health Minister
The officially announced numbers of coronavirus infections represent only 10 percent of the reality at best, Egyptian Health Minister Hala…
Ahly files lawsuit with Public Prosecution against media host Ibrahim Essa
Egypt
September 6, 2021
Ahly files lawsuit with Public Prosecution against media host Ibrahim Essa
The Board of Directors of the Egyptian Al-Ahly Sporting Club filed an urgent report with the Public Prosecution on Sunday…
GERD negotiations remain stalled as Algeria mediation announced
Egypt
September 6, 2021
GERD negotiations remain stalled as Algeria mediation announced
Negotiations around the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) remain at a standstill as Algeria prepares to begin mediation between Egypt,…
Sisi calls to increase resources of Long Live Egypt Fund
Egypt
September 5, 2021
Sisi calls to increase resources of Long Live Egypt Fund
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday called to increase the resources of the “Tahya Misr” (Long Live Egypt) Fund…
Egypt receives grants from ADB for families most impacted by COVID-19
Egypt
September 5, 2021
Egypt receives grants from ADB for families most impacted by COVID-19
Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity signed a grant agreement with the African Development Bank (ADB) and the Ministry of International…
Hot, humid weather expected for Egypt on Monday
Egypt
September 5, 2021
Hot, humid weather expected for Egypt on Monday
Meteorologists predict hot and humid weather on Monday during the day over Greater Cairo, the Delta, and northern Upper Egypt,…
Guinness Book to receive 3 new records from Long Live Egypt Fund: Madbouly
Egypt
September 5, 2021
Guinness Book to receive 3 new records from Long Live Egypt Fund: Madbouly
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced Sunday that the Guinness Book of World Records is preparing to receive three new…