Egypt Independent
Egypt’s Hala al-Saeed selected as best minister in the Arab world
Egypt
November 28, 2020
Egypt’s Hala al-Saeed selected as best minister in the Arab world
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala al-Saeed has been named the best minister in the Arab world. Vice-President…
No rains, mild weather expected for Egypt on Sunday
Egypt
November 28, 2020
No rains, mild weather expected for Egypt on Sunday
Meteorologists predict mild weather on Cairo, Lower Egypt, northern coasts, and northern Upper Egypt, while moderate on South Sinai and…
Egypt to collect electronic waste from citizens for money: Minister
Environment
November 28, 2020
Egypt to collect electronic waste from citizens for money: Minister
Egyptian Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad announced Saturday that she has reached an agreement with Minister of Communications and Information Technology…
Egypt’s Sisi meets South Sudan President, discusses GERD and other issues
Egypt
November 28, 2020
Egypt’s Sisi meets South Sudan President, discusses GERD and other issues
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday met with the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday to…
Women’s council praises ‘Ella Ana’ tv series for tackling women’s issues
Cinema/TV
November 27, 2020
Women’s council praises ‘Ella Ana’ tv series for tackling women’s issues
Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW), headed by Maya Morsy, praised in a statement DMC’s “Ella Ana” (Except Me) TV…
Photos of Sisi displayed for first time in First Lady’s exclusive interview
Egypt
November 27, 2020
Photos of Sisi displayed for first time in First Lady’s exclusive interview
In a rare media appearance with journalist Essad Younis, First Lady Entissar al-Sisi presented a collection of rare photos of…
Shopkeepers in downtown Cairo told to alter signs or remove them
Egypt
November 27, 2020
Shopkeepers in downtown Cairo told to alter signs or remove them
Local authorities in Cairo have called on shopkeepers in downtown to alter their shop signs to match the city’s standards…
Egypt warns against travel to Ethiopia in light of war in Tigray region
Egypt
November 26, 2020
Egypt warns against travel to Ethiopia in light of war in Tigray region
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Wednesday warned travel companies in Egypt against conducting trips to Ethiopia due…
Giza pyramids light up in orange in solidarity with activists against gender-based violence
Egypt
November 26, 2020
Giza pyramids light up in orange in solidarity with activists against gender-based violence
Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW) and the UN Women Egypt Country Office lit up in orange the Great Pyramids…
Israeli diplomat decries public reaction to Mohamed Ramadan’s pictures with Israeli celebs
Egypt
November 26, 2020
Israeli diplomat decries public reaction to Mohamed Ramadan’s pictures with Israeli celebs
The Israeli government’s “Israel Speaks Arabic” Facebook page published, on Wednesday, a video clip of a diplomat at the Israeli…
Wednesday sees 365 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths in Egypt
Egypt
November 26, 2020
Wednesday sees 365 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths in Egypt
In a press statement on Wednesday, Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population reported 365 new coronavirus cases and 12 virus-related…
Egypt’s Queen Isis boat becomes part of Guinness World Records
Egypt
November 25, 2020
Egypt’s Queen Isis boat becomes part of Guinness World Records
The Egyptian “Queen Isis” boat will be officially listed on the Guinness World Records as containing the largest underwater viewing…
Egypt allots LE300 million to combat excessive rainfall in Alexandria as EMA warns of more severe weather
Egypt
November 25, 2020
Egypt allots LE300 million to combat excessive rainfall in Alexandria as EMA warns of more severe weather
During the Egyptian Cabinet’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the government will allocate LE1 billion to…
Two suspects tried for murder of woman in Maadi receive death sentence
Egypt
November 25, 2020
Two suspects tried for murder of woman in Maadi receive death sentence
The Cairo Criminal Court on Wednesday, headed by Judge Wageeh Hamza Shaqwer, sentenced two suspects to death after confessing to…
Mo Salah among FIFA’s best male players of 2020 award nominees
Egypt
November 25, 2020
Mo Salah among FIFA’s best male players of 2020 award nominees
FIFA has shortlisted 11 footballers including Egypt/Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah for its annual FIFA “The Best Men’s Player of the…
ICAO endorses “virtual” travel credentials to replace passports
Travel
November 25, 2020
ICAO endorses “virtual” travel credentials to replace passports
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has endorsed specifications for phase one of what it calls “Digital Travel Credentials” (DTC),…
Egypt reports 361 new coronavirus cases, total now 113,742
Egypt
November 25, 2020
Egypt reports 361 new coronavirus cases, total now 113,742
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday announced 361 new coronavirus cases, raising the country’s total to 113,742, said Ministry spokesperson Khaled…
BBC names two Egyptians in its ‘100 Women 2020’ list
Society
November 24, 2020
BBC names two Egyptians in its ‘100 Women 2020’ list
The BBC announced its list of the 100 most inspiring women from around the world for 2020, with two Egyptians…
Photos: Aswan Water Sports Festival at Philae Temple island wraps up events
Travel
November 24, 2020
Photos: Aswan Water Sports Festival at Philae Temple island wraps up events
The 2020 edition of the Aswan Water Sports Festival, dubbed “Paddle The Nile,” concluded its events on Monday. The festival…
Russia’s Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine will cost approximately US$10 a dose
Health & Fitness
November 24, 2020
Russia’s Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine will cost approximately US$10 a dose
A statement published on the official website of the Russian Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine announced that the price of a dose…