Egypt Independent
Netflix’s first original Egyptian series is ready
Cinema/TV
July 18, 2020
Netflix’s first original Egyptian series is ready
Director Amr Salama announced that the filming of the series “Ma Waraa al-Tabeea” (The Paranormal) wrapped up on Saturday, July…
Egypt destroys 10,000 vehicles on Libyan border: presidency spokesperson
Egypt
July 17, 2020
Egypt destroys 10,000 vehicles on Libyan border: presidency spokesperson
During the past few years, the Egyptian armed forces have destroyed about 10,000 four-wheel drive vehicles on the Egyptian-Libyan border,…
Egyptian actress Amina Khalil celebrates engagement to Egyptian businessman
Egypt
July 16, 2020
Egyptian actress Amina Khalil celebrates engagement to Egyptian businessman
Egyptian actress Amina Khalil on Wednesday celebrated her engagement to Egyptian businessman Amr Taha, who recently returned from the US…
Barcelona business school officially dismisses alleged Egyptian rapist Ahmed Zaki
Egypt
July 16, 2020
Barcelona business school officially dismisses alleged Egyptian rapist Ahmed Zaki
EU Business School in Barcelona, Spain announced the official dismissal of Egyptian student Ahmed Bassam Zaki, who is accused of…
Video: Egyptian actor Asser Yassin releases trailer for his new movie ‘Saheb al-Maqam’
Cinema/TV
July 15, 2020
Video: Egyptian actor Asser Yassin releases trailer for his new movie ‘Saheb al-Maqam’
Actor Asser Yassin published the first official advertisement for his new movie “Saheb al-Maqam” (The Owner of the Tomb) on…
International tourism in Egypt to recover in fourth quarter of 2020: Colliers International
Egypt
July 15, 2020
International tourism in Egypt to recover in fourth quarter of 2020: Colliers International
Although uncertainty prevails in Egypt’s tourism market due to the negative repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, a report issued by…
Officials deny social media claims of replacement for Egypt’s LE10 bank notes
Business
July 15, 2020
Officials deny social media claims of replacement for Egypt’s LE10 bank notes
Egypt’s cabinet back in January debunked news circulating on social media claiming that the LE10 banknotes issued by the Central…
No new coronavirus cases in Egypt’s tourist governorates since 11 days: Officials
Egypt
July 14, 2020
No new coronavirus cases in Egypt’s tourist governorates since 11 days: Officials
No new coronavirus cases have been reported in Egypt’s tourist governorates and hotels since 11 days, said Deputy Minister of…
Ethiopia dam agreement ‘just around the corner’: AU official
Egypt
July 13, 2020
Ethiopia dam agreement ‘just around the corner’: AU official
An agreement on points of contention between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is “just around…
Egypt imposes conditions to convert vehicles from gasoline to natural gas
Egypt
July 13, 2020
Egypt imposes conditions to convert vehicles from gasoline to natural gas
Vehicles in Egypt set to be converted from gasoline to natural gas must be no older than 20 years and…
Egypt’s Al-Azhar produces short feature film to fight harassment
Culture
July 12, 2020
Egypt’s Al-Azhar produces short feature film to fight harassment
The newspaper “Sawt Al-Azhar” (Voice of Al-Azhar) published a scene from the short film “Shahid Adl” (A Fair Witness). The…
Cairo Airport receives 8 international flights
Egypt
July 11, 2020
Cairo Airport receives 8 international flights
The Cairo Airport on Friday evening received eight international flights coming from Moscow, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Abuja, Jeddah, Riyadh and…
Photos: Banners promoting Sharm El-Sheikh Museum pop up at city’s streets
Archaeology
July 11, 2020
Photos: Banners promoting Sharm El-Sheikh Museum pop up at city’s streets
In preparation for the imminent opening of the Sharm El-Sheikh Museum in the South Sinai Governorate, several signs and billboards…
EU officials confirm no restrictions on travel to Egypt
Travel
July 11, 2020
EU officials confirm no restrictions on travel to Egypt
European Union officials have confirmed that no restrictions on travel to Egypt have been imposed, said the General Supervisor of…
Egypt declines Ethiopia’s suggestion to discuss contentious GERD points later
Egypt
July 11, 2020
Egypt declines Ethiopia’s suggestion to discuss contentious GERD points later
Egypt has rejected Ethiopia’s suggestion that the points of disagreement with Egypt and Sudan on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…
Egypt supports political solution for Libya via ‘Cairo Declaration’: FM
Egypt
July 9, 2020
Egypt supports political solution for Libya via ‘Cairo Declaration’: FM
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry announced Wednesday that the Egyptian government supports a political solution for the Libyan…
Ethiopia’s stance on GERD reduces chances of reaching agreement: Egypt
Egypt
July 9, 2020
Ethiopia’s stance on GERD reduces chances of reaching agreement: Egypt
Egypt’s Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources on Wednesday said that differences prevailed in the sixth day of negotiations regarding…
Egyptian lawyer among 8 candidates to become WTO director
Egypt
July 9, 2020
Egyptian lawyer among 8 candidates to become WTO director
Eight candidates from around the world, including an Egyptian lawyer, are competing to succeed Brazilian diplomat Roberto Azevedo as the…
Egypt grants High School students 10% grace marks due to coronavirus
Egypt
July 9, 2020
Egypt grants High School students 10% grace marks due to coronavirus
High school students in their final year of the Thanaweya Amma exams will be granted grace marks due to the…
Sisi meets with Prime Minister to discuss secure documents project
Egypt
July 9, 2020
Sisi meets with Prime Minister to discuss secure documents project
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Wednesday to discuss developments regarding the Integrated Complex Project…