Egypt Independent
CBE confirms continued validity of all paper currencies
Egypt
August 3, 2021
CBE confirms continued validity of all paper currencies
Ahead of introducing new polymer bills into the Egyptian market, the Central Bank of Egypt confirmed that all paper currency…
Providing a 3rd coronavirus vaccine booster dose in Egypt still undecided: Official
Health & Fitness
August 3, 2021
Providing a 3rd coronavirus vaccine booster dose in Egypt still undecided: Official
Providing a third coronavirus vaccine dose in Egypt has not been decided yet, said advisor to the Minister of Health…
Egyptian air forces arrive in UAE for joint aerial exercises
Egypt
August 2, 2021
Egyptian air forces arrive in UAE for joint aerial exercises
Egypt’s Air Force is participating in Egyptian-Emirati joint air training drill “Zayed-3”, with Egyptian units having arrived Monday at the…
2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Cairo Monday morning
Egypt
August 2, 2021
2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Cairo Monday morning
The Egyptian National Seismic Network recorded a 2.9 magnitude earthquake in Greater Cairo on Monday morning. The National Research Institute…
Central Bank of Egypt unveils rainbow colored plastic notes; social media users unamused
Business
August 2, 2021
Central Bank of Egypt unveils rainbow colored plastic notes; social media users unamused
The Central Bank of Egypt on Sunday unveiled the new rainbow-colored designs for ten and twenty-pound plastic currency notes, with…
Egypt completes construction of 633 water storage facilities
Egypt
August 2, 2021
Egypt completes construction of 633 water storage facilities
Egypt has announced that it has finalized the first phase of construction for 633 water storage facilities, with a capacity…
Egyptian expatriate remittances expected to reach US$30 billion
Business
August 2, 2021
Egyptian expatriate remittances expected to reach US$30 billion
Egypt’s economic and social development plan for the fiscal year 2021/22, which was approved by the House of Representatives, predicted…
Luxor Airport receives first international charter flight from Spain Saturday
Egypt
August 2, 2021
Luxor Airport receives first international charter flight from Spain Saturday
The Luxor International Airport on Saturday evening received its first international charter flights coming from Spain, with 132 tourists on…
Egyptian Navy receives S-44 submarine at Alexandria base
Egypt
August 2, 2021
Egyptian Navy receives S-44 submarine at Alexandria base
A German-made S-44 model 209/1400 submarine arrived at Alexandria Naval Base on Monday, coming from the port of Kiel in…
Temperatures across Egypt continue to rise by next week
Egypt
August 2, 2021
Temperatures across Egypt continue to rise by next week
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority announced that very hot weather will continue across the country, with temperatures ranging between 40C and…
Photos: Tourism Ministry restores Karnak’s Great Hypostyle Hall ahead of Rams Road opening
Archaeology
August 2, 2021
Photos: Tourism Ministry restores Karnak’s Great Hypostyle Hall ahead of Rams Road opening
An expert team from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is working restore Karnak temple’s Great Hypostyle Hall, ahead of…
Luxor receives first charter flight from France after lockdown
Egypt
August 2, 2021
Luxor receives first charter flight from France after lockdown
Luxor received its first charter flight coming from France on Sunday, following the resumption of inbound tourism to Egypt since…
Very hot, humid weather continues across Egypt on Monday
Egypt
August 1, 2021
Very hot, humid weather continues across Egypt on Monday
Meteorologists predict very hot and humid weather on Monday during the day over Greater Cairo, and the Delta governorates, very…
Egypt launches local Sinovac to vaccinate citizens at the end of this week
Egypt
August 1, 2021
Egypt launches local Sinovac to vaccinate citizens at the end of this week
An official source at the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced Saturday, that a locally-produced Sinovac vaccine will be…
Egypt says will release plastic money by early November
Business
August 1, 2021
Egypt says will release plastic money by early November
The Egyptian presidency announced Saturday that new polymer plastic banknotes will be released into circulation by early November. Its statement…
Egypt extends its condolences to Turkey over wildfire fatalities
Egypt
August 1, 2021
Egypt extends its condolences to Turkey over wildfire fatalities
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Saturday expressed its condolences to Turkey over the victims of wildfires that have erupted across…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 47 new cases, 6 deaths on Saturday
Egypt
August 1, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 47 new cases, 6 deaths on Saturday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population reported on Saturday 47 new coronavirus cases, six deaths, and 656 recovered cases.…
Moody’s keeps Egypt’s credit rating at B2 with Stable Outlook
Business
August 1, 2021
Moody’s keeps Egypt’s credit rating at B2 with Stable Outlook
Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait announced Saturday that the Moody’s credit rating institute has kept Egypt’s credit rating in both…
Russia starts 1st major part of Dabaa nuclear plant
Egypt
July 31, 2021
Russia starts 1st major part of Dabaa nuclear plant
Egypt’s Electricity and Renewable Energy Minister Mohamed Shaker participated in the Saturday signing ceremony for a document reviewing the readiness…
Russian delegation concludes evaluation of tourist facilities in Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada
Egypt
July 31, 2021
Russian delegation concludes evaluation of tourist facilities in Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada
A Russian health delegation including representatives of several Russian institutions on Friday completed its inspection work of the precautionary measures…