Egypt Independent
Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir explains why he hasn’t resigned following Sohag train accident
Egypt
March 28, 2021
Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir explains why he hasn’t resigned following Sohag train accident
Egyptian Minister of Transport Kamel al-Wazir said during a Sunday phone interview with the the “al-Hekaya” TV program that he…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 683 new cases and 41 deaths on Saturday, total now 152,642
Egypt
March 28, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 683 new cases and 41 deaths on Saturday, total now 152,642
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Saturday confirmed 683 new coronavirus cases bringing the country’s total up to 152,642, ministry spokesperson Khaled…
Egyptian swimmer Farida Osman wins gold in ISCA championship, qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
Life & Style
March 27, 2021
Egyptian swimmer Farida Osman wins gold in ISCA championship, qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
Egyptian swimming champion Farida Osman made a new achievement by winning the gold medal for the 100 meters butterfly at…
Moderately cold weather for Egypt on Sunday
Egypt
March 27, 2021
Moderately cold weather for Egypt on Sunday
Meteorologists predict moderately cold weather on Sunday over Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt and the northern coasts, mild on northern Upper…
Video: UPDATE – Suez Canal Authority says 321 ships left waiting to cross the Suez Canal due to blockage
Egypt
March 27, 2021
Video: UPDATE – Suez Canal Authority says 321 ships left waiting to cross the Suez Canal due to blockage
The head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Osama Rabie said that roughly 321 ships in the canal are waiting…
Thirty-two dead, 66 injured in Sohag train collision
Egypt
March 26, 2021
Thirty-two dead, 66 injured in Sohag train collision
The Egyptian Ministry of Health announced the death of 32 people and the injury of 66 others in a train…
Cabinet media center denies landslide at Khufu Pyramid
Egypt
March 26, 2021
Cabinet media center denies landslide at Khufu Pyramid
The Media Center of the Egyptian Cabinet has denied reports of a landslide near the Pyramid of Khufu, after photos…
AUC’s annual Research and Creativity Convention to kick off virtually Sunday
Egypt
March 26, 2021
AUC’s annual Research and Creativity Convention to kick off virtually Sunday
For the first time, the American University in Cairo (AUC) will hold its annual Research and Creativity Convention (RCC) virtually,…
Video: Mary Alexander first Egyptian in history to hold the position of mayor of an American city
Egypt
March 26, 2021
Video: Mary Alexander first Egyptian in history to hold the position of mayor of an American city
Egyptian national Mary Alexander won the mayoral election in the city of Bolingbrook, Illinois, USA, becoming the first Egyptian in…
Ankara ready to help with grounded ship in Suez Canal: minister
Egypt
March 26, 2021
Ankara ready to help with grounded ship in Suez Canal: minister
The Turkish Minister of Transport Adil Karaismailoğlu announced on Friday that his country is ready to provide assistance with the…
EU is hopeful about reaching tripartite GERD agreement: ambassador
Egypt
March 26, 2021
EU is hopeful about reaching tripartite GERD agreement: ambassador
The EU believes in the possibility of reaching an agreement between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance…
Photos: Meet your mummies — A look at two more mummies making the journey to the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Archaeology
March 25, 2021
Photos: Meet your mummies — A look at two more mummies making the journey to the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
On April 3, 22 royal Egyptian mummies will be transferred from their current home at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to…
Condor increases daily flights from Germany to Hurghada
Travel
March 25, 2021
Condor increases daily flights from Germany to Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport’s flight schedule showed on Thursday that the number of Condor flights coming from Germany to Hurghada has…
Egyptian Meteorological Authority confirms end of dust wave across Egypt
Egypt
March 25, 2021
Egyptian Meteorological Authority confirms end of dust wave across Egypt
Egyptian Meteorological Authority official Iman Shaker on Thursday confirmed the end of the dust wave across Egypt, which led to…
Egypt considers compensating stalled ships in Suez Canal
Egypt
March 25, 2021
Egypt considers compensating stalled ships in Suez Canal
Lieutenant General Osama Rabie, head of the Egyptian Suez Canal Authority, announced that the authorities are considering granting compensation to…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 641 new cases, 40 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
March 25, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 641 new cases, 40 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 641 new coronavirus cases, down from 648 on Tuesday. The ministry also reported 40…
First ship crosses Suez Canal after giant container ship partially refloated
Egypt
March 24, 2021
First ship crosses Suez Canal after giant container ship partially refloated
A ship coming from the Mediterranean is now crossing the shipping channel in the central part of the Suez Canal…
Photos: Get to know them – A look at 2 of the 22 royal Egyptian mummies being transferred
Archaeology
March 24, 2021
Photos: Get to know them – A look at 2 of the 22 royal Egyptian mummies being transferred
At long last, the long awaited transfer of 22 royal Egyptian mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir has been set…
Cairo to host 13th session of the Panorama of the European Film festival from April 1-10
Culture
March 24, 2021
Cairo to host 13th session of the Panorama of the European Film festival from April 1-10
The management of the Panorama of the European Film festival have announced the launch of its 13th session, beginning from…
Dubai implements ‘Operation 300bn’ to advance UAE’s industrial sector
Middle East
March 24, 2021
Dubai implements ‘Operation 300bn’ to advance UAE’s industrial sector
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai announced the launching…