Egypt Independent
Antiquity revenues in Egypt plunge more than 90 percent in 2020, ministry facing LE7 bn in debt: minister
Egypt
February 4, 2021
Antiquity revenues in Egypt plunge more than 90 percent in 2020, ministry facing LE7 bn in debt: minister
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anani said on Thursday Egypt’s antiquities revenues decreased by more than 90 percent in…
Adel Imam’s ‘Body Guard’ to be available for streaming in late February on Shahid VIP
Cinema/TV
February 4, 2021
Adel Imam’s ‘Body Guard’ to be available for streaming in late February on Shahid VIP
In its first exclusive appearance around the world outside the stage, and after 21 years of waiting, Shahid VIP streaming…
On top of GEM, Egypt’s Tourism Ministry to inaugurate 4 museums in 2021
Archaeology
February 4, 2021
On top of GEM, Egypt’s Tourism Ministry to inaugurate 4 museums in 2021
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities aims to inaugurate several projects in 2021, including four museums with a total…
Head of Egyptian parliament’s tourism committee requests moving Cairo Eye Ferris wheel project from Zamalek
Egypt
February 4, 2021
Head of Egyptian parliament’s tourism committee requests moving Cairo Eye Ferris wheel project from Zamalek
On Thursday, the head of the Egyptian parliament’s tourism committee Nora Ali asked Tourism Minister Khaled Al-Anani to move the Cairo Eye…
Russian delegation praises security measures at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh airports
Egypt
February 4, 2021
Russian delegation praises security measures at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh airports
Civil aviation sources announced on Wednesday that a Russian security delegation was pleased with the security measures at Egypt’s Hurghada…
Cairo Court sentences Sama al-Masry to one year in prison over violating morals
Egypt
February 3, 2021
Cairo Court sentences Sama al-Masry to one year in prison over violating morals
On Wednesday, Cairo’s Economic Court turned down an appeal filed by actress Samia Ahmed Attia Abdel Rahman, known better as…
Bibliotheca Alexandria organizes virtual lecture on heritage
Culture
February 3, 2021
Bibliotheca Alexandria organizes virtual lecture on heritage
The Bibliotheca Alexandria Cultural Communication Sector is organizing a virtual lecture via Zoom on Egyptian heritage, in cooperation with the…
Owner of Ring Road burning building remanded
Egypt
February 3, 2021
Owner of Ring Road burning building remanded
Egypt’s Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of the owner of the burnt building located next to the Ring Road…
Photos: Egypt’s army reveals SCALP stealth missiles
Egypt
February 3, 2021
Photos: Egypt’s army reveals SCALP stealth missiles
Footage released by the Egyptian Ministry of Defense showcased the Egyptian Air Force’s possession of a SCALP EG long-range cruise…
Saudi Arabia suspends entry from Egypt and 19 other countries due to coronavirus
Travel
February 3, 2021
Saudi Arabia suspends entry from Egypt and 19 other countries due to coronavirus
Starting at 9 pm on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia is temporarily barring entry from 20 countries, including Egypt. The ban comes…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 521 new cases, 47 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
February 3, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 521 new cases, 47 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 521 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number up to 167,013, ministry spokesperson…
Egypt to operate electric train project in New Administrative by the end of 2021
Egypt
February 2, 2021
Egypt to operate electric train project in New Administrative by the end of 2021
Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) announced Tuesday that it is working on a compressed timetable to finalize and operate…
Egypt’s gold prices fall during morning trading, rise 1 pound at evening
Egypt
February 2, 2021
Egypt’s gold prices fall during morning trading, rise 1 pound at evening
Gold prices on Tuesday decreased at the beginning of morning trading, hitting the same prices on Monday morning after rising…
Egypt’s Tourism Ministry establishes cultural center inside Baron Empain Palace
Egypt
February 2, 2021
Egypt’s Tourism Ministry establishes cultural center inside Baron Empain Palace
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Tuesday that it had established an integrated cultural and historical center…
Police station releases TikTok star Haneen Hossam on bail
Culture
February 2, 2021
Police station releases TikTok star Haneen Hossam on bail
TikTok star Haneen Hossam was released on Tuesday from the Sahel Police Station after paying LE5,000 in bail. Earlier in…
EgyptAir offers 50% discount on over 35 destinations for Valentine’s Day
Egypt
February 2, 2021
EgyptAir offers 50% discount on over 35 destinations for Valentine’s Day
EgyptAir has announced a 50 percent discount on over 35 international destinations for all flights on February 14-16 due to…
GERD threatens half of Sudan’s population, warns Sudanese minister
Egypt
February 2, 2021
GERD threatens half of Sudan’s population, warns Sudanese minister
Sudan’s Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Yasser Abbas stressed in meetings with EU officials that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 541 new cases, 44 deaths on Monday
Egypt
February 2, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 541 new cases, 44 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 541 new COVID-19 cases, up from 533 on Sunday. The ministry also announcer 44…
Another restaurant to open in Giza Pyramids area before Ramadan
Egypt
February 1, 2021
Another restaurant to open in Giza Pyramids area before Ramadan
Another open restaurant will be established within the Giza Pyramids area before Ramadan, as part of the state’s project to…
Spotify launches chart service for Egyptian music fans
Music
February 1, 2021
Spotify launches chart service for Egyptian music fans
Music streaming platform Spotify on Monday launched its Spotify charts feature in Egypt. Spotify Charts allows fans and artists to…