Egypt Independent
As second wave continues, Egypt confirms 1,119 new COVID-19 cases and 55 deaths
Egypt
January 6, 2021
As second wave continues, Egypt confirms 1,119 new COVID-19 cases and 55 deaths
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 1,119 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total tally up to 144,583, ministry spokesperson…
Mena Massoud sets foot in Cairo to star in his first Egyptian movie
Cinema/TV
January 5, 2021
Mena Massoud sets foot in Cairo to star in his first Egyptian movie
Egyptian-Canadian star Mena Massoud has arrived in Cairo in preparation to film his first Egyptian movie “Fi Ezz Eddohr” (In…
With Qatar reconciliation in sight, Egypt FM heads to Saudi Arabia to attend GCC Summit
Egypt
January 5, 2021
With Qatar reconciliation in sight, Egypt FM heads to Saudi Arabia to attend GCC Summit
The Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry flew on Tuesday to Saudi Arabia to attend the 41st Gulf Cooperation Council Summit,…
In just 2 days, Egyptian police collect LE1.5 mn in fines from COVID-19 measure violators
Egypt
January 5, 2021
In just 2 days, Egyptian police collect LE1.5 mn in fines from COVID-19 measure violators
In only two days, Egyptian police have already collected a total of LE1,492,250 million in fines collected from violators of…
Amid second wave, Egypt launches domestic and international travel promotion
Travel
January 5, 2021
Amid second wave, Egypt launches domestic and international travel promotion
In the midst of a strong second wave, the Egyptian Cabinet on Tuesday announced a domestic and international travel promotion,…
Photos: Authorities shut down ‘Carrefour’ stores in Alexandria over violating COVID-19 measures
Egypt
January 5, 2021
Photos: Authorities shut down ‘Carrefour’ stores in Alexandria over violating COVID-19 measures
Alexandrian authorities in coordination with the Health Directorate launched a campaign on Sunday shuttering the Carrefour hypermarket and several shops…
Egypt’s Health Ministry implements e-system tracking oxygen use and number of hospital beds
Health & Fitness
January 5, 2021
Egypt’s Health Ministry implements e-system tracking oxygen use and number of hospital beds
The Spokesperson for the Egyptian Health Ministry Khaled Megahed announced that an electronic system is now in place within hospitals…
Egypt confirms 1,277 new coronavirus cases, total now 143,464
Egypt
January 5, 2021
Egypt confirms 1,277 new coronavirus cases, total now 143,464
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 1,277 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s tally up to 143,464, ministry spokesperson Khaled…
Hend Sabry begins shooting new series ‘Ayza Atalaa’
Culture
January 4, 2021
Hend Sabry begins shooting new series ‘Ayza Atalaa’
Tunisian-Egyptian actress Hend Sabry is entering the world of video-on-demand with her new series “Ayza Atalaa” (I want to get…
MP elect says Sharqiya hospital deaths due to negligence, lack of oxygen
Egypt
January 4, 2021
MP elect says Sharqiya hospital deaths due to negligence, lack of oxygen
Sharqiya Governorate’s MP elect el-Sayed Rahmo announced that the death of five coronavirus patients at a hospital in Sharqiya on…
EgyptAir announces 20% discount on all international flights
Egypt
January 4, 2021
EgyptAir announces 20% discount on all international flights
EgyptAir has placed a 20 percent discount on all international flights to and from Egypt, announced the Chairman and CEO…
Ibrahim Issa calls for Christian history to be taught in schools, dreams of bright 2021
Egypt
January 4, 2021
Ibrahim Issa calls for Christian history to be taught in schools, dreams of bright 2021
Egyptian journalist and media personality Ibrahim Issa has called for Christian history and culture to be included as part of…
As Saudi airspace reopens, EgyptAir travelers allowed to reschedule bookings
Travel
January 4, 2021
As Saudi airspace reopens, EgyptAir travelers allowed to reschedule bookings
Following a two-week travel ban in and out of Saudi Arabia, EgyptAir announced on Sunday that passengers who missed flights…
Mohamed Salah donates oxygen tank to help COVID-19 patients at hometown
Egypt
January 4, 2021
Mohamed Salah donates oxygen tank to help COVID-19 patients at hometown
The Nagrig Charity Association in Basyoun city, Gharbiya announced that Mohamed Salah donated an oxygen tank to the Basyoun Central…
Egypt’s second wave rolls on, with 1,309 more cases on Sunday
Egypt
January 4, 2021
Egypt’s second wave rolls on, with 1,309 more cases on Sunday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Sunday confirmed 1,309 new coronavirus cases and 64 virus-related deaths. The ministry also announced 418 recovered…
Egypt court sets February 7 to decide on Mortada Mansour’s 2nd appeal against suspension
Egypt
January 3, 2021
Egypt court sets February 7 to decide on Mortada Mansour’s 2nd appeal against suspension
On Sunday, the State Council’s Administrative Court set February 7th as the verdict date of former Zamalek Sporting Club president…
Moderately warm weather and dense morning fog expected for Egypt on Monday
Egypt
January 3, 2021
Moderately warm weather and dense morning fog expected for Egypt on Monday
Meteorologists are predicting that Cairo, the Nile Delta region, the North Coast, and northern Upper Egypt will experience moderately warm…
Egypt’s Ministry of Oil signs two Mediterranean and Red Sea production-sharing agreements with Shell
Business
January 3, 2021
Egypt’s Ministry of Oil signs two Mediterranean and Red Sea production-sharing agreements with Shell
The Egyptian Ministry of Oil and Mineral Resources has signed two production-sharing agreements (PSC) with Dutch Oil Company Shell for areas…
Four COVID-19 patients die in Egypt due to alleged lack of oxygen
Egypt
January 3, 2021
Four COVID-19 patients die in Egypt due to alleged lack of oxygen
As the country battles with a harsh second wave, four patients with coronavirus died in Egypt on Saturday in the…
Cairo Court acquits Ramez Galal of plagiarism charge
Culture
January 1, 2021
Cairo Court acquits Ramez Galal of plagiarism charge
The Cairo Economic Misdemeanor Court acquitted actor Ramez Galal over a lawsuit filed by writer Hayam Kamal against Galal and…