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Banks across Egypt to close Thursday in observance of Jan. 25 revolution and Police Day
Egypt

Banks across Egypt to close Thursday in observance of Jan. 25 revolution and Police Day

The Central Bank of Egypt announced that all banks will close from Thursday, January 28 in observance of the anniversary…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 752 new coronavirus cases, 54 deaths on Thursday
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COVID-19 in Egypt: 752 new coronavirus cases, 54 deaths on Thursday

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Thursday confirmed 752 new coronavirus cases, down from 798 on Wednesday. The…
Incoming Cairo Eye Ferris wheel valued at LE500 mn
Egypt

Incoming Cairo Eye Ferris wheel valued at LE500 mn

Hawaii Company’s Chairman and tourism expert Ahmed Metwally announced on Thursday that his company will invest LE500 million to construct…
US dollar to Egyptian pound exchange rates stabilize
Egypt

US dollar to Egyptian pound exchange rates stabilize

The US dollar to Egyptian pound exchange rate on Thursday witnessed stability for both purchase and selling prices, recording LE15.67…
Egyptian parents arrested after offering daughter for sale on Facebook
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Egyptian parents arrested after offering daughter for sale on Facebook

Egyptian security services have arrested two people in Cairo for offering their infant daughter for sale on Facebook. The Department…
Egypt’s House of Representatives approves extending state of emergency for 3 months
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Egypt’s House of Representatives approves extending state of emergency for 3 months

The Egyptian House of Representatives on Wednesday approved, by majority, the decision of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to extend…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 798 new cases, 51 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 798 new cases, 51 deaths on Wednesday

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday confirmed 798 new coronavirus cases, down from 899 on Monday and…
Shahid streams second season of “Al-Leabh” starting January 24
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Shahid streams second season of “Al-Leabh” starting January 24

Digital video-on-demand platform Shahid announced Wednesday that the second second of the “Al-Leabh” comedy series will start streaming on January…
Al-Azhar slams ‘irresponsible’ comments by Greek Archbishop on Islam
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Al-Azhar slams ‘irresponsible’ comments by Greek Archbishop on Islam

An Al-Azhar body on Tuesday slammed negative comments made by the Archbishop of Athens and Greece Ieronymos II on Islam.…
Egypt, Qatar officially restore diplomatic relations
Egypt

Egypt, Qatar officially restore diplomatic relations

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that Cairo and Doha have exchanged two official memoranda, according to which the…
Egyptian archaeological mission discovers Roman fort remains in Aswan
Archaeology

Egyptian archaeological mission discovers Roman fort remains in Aswan

An archaeological mission from Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities has discovered the remains of a Roman fort at the Shiha…
Egypt’s Environment Ministry, Agricultural Ministry sign protocol to establish nursery in al-Kharga
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Egypt’s Environment Ministry, Agricultural Ministry sign protocol to establish nursery in al-Kharga

Egypt’s Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Agriculture Al Sayed Mohammed Marzouk Al-KasserĀ , and New Valley Governor Mohammed al-Zamlot…
FIFA announces ticket prices for World Cup matches in Qatar, starting from LE50
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FIFA announces ticket prices for World Cup matches in Qatar, starting from LE50

FIFA has officially announced ticket prices for the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 from February 4-11. The tournament will…
Saudi authorities release fishing boat carrying several Egyptian fishermen
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Saudi authorities release fishing boat carrying several Egyptian fishermen

Saudi authorities on Wednesday released an Egyptian fishing boat carrying several Egyptian fishers after seizing the boat three days ago.…
Hurghada International Airport receives Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel
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Hurghada International Airport receives Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel

The Hurghada International Airport has received the Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel from the Airports Council International (ACI) as…
Central Bank of Egypt to begin printing secure, eco-friendly polymer banknotes in June
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Central Bank of Egypt to begin printing secure, eco-friendly polymer banknotes in June

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will begin printing polymer banknotes upon inauguration of its new printing house in June,…
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities gifts Egyptian Post Museum antique 1870s carriage
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Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities gifts Egyptian Post Museum antique 1870s carriage

To celebrate the reopening of the Egyptian Post Museum following its renovation work, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has…
We won’t accept de facto policy on GERD, says Sudanese PM
Egypt

We won’t accept de facto policy on GERD, says Sudanese PM

Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Monday said that his country will not accept imposing a de facto situation on…
Egypt places 2nd on 2021 list of Middle East military strength
Egypt

Egypt places 2nd on 2021 list of Middle East military strength

Egypt came in second place on Global Firepower’s 2021 Middle East Military Strength list, following Turkey and preceding Iran. Saudi…
Egypt’s Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdallah discuss Palestinian peace process
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Egypt’s Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdallah discuss Palestinian peace process

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday met with Jordanian King Abdallah II at Amman, holding bilateral talks on the…
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