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Outrage in UK over suspended flights to Sharm el-Sheikh: The Telegraph
Egypt
August 5, 2017
Outrage in UK over suspended flights to Sharm el-Sheikh: The Telegraph
The British Telegraph newspaper said that tempers are high in the UK over the suspension of flights to Sharm el-Sheikh, with…
Saudi Museum unveiled at Egypt’s Pharaonic Village
Culture
August 4, 2017
Saudi Museum unveiled at Egypt’s Pharaonic Village
The Pharaonic Village declared recently that a Saudi museum has been inaugurated as one of the attraction’s iconic exhibitions, according to…
Gunmen kill non-commissioned policeman, citizen at Luxor security checkpoint
Egypt
August 4, 2017
Gunmen kill non-commissioned policeman, citizen at Luxor security checkpoint
A non-commissioned police officer and a citizen were killed on Thursday night after a number of gunmen opened fire while…
Thirty-million people to be screened for Hepatitis C by end of 2018: Health Minister
Health & Fitness
August 3, 2017
Thirty-million people to be screened for Hepatitis C by end of 2018: Health Minister
Egypt’s Health Minister Ahmed Emad Eddin said on Thursday that 30 million people are to be screened for the Hepatitis…
Egypt restores Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue in Alexandria
Egypt
August 3, 2017
Egypt restores Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue in Alexandria
Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities said on Thursday that preparations are underway to restore the Eliyahu Hanavi synagogue in Alexandria. Arab Contractors…
Heads of state, business leaders to meet in Sharm El-Sheikh for Africa 2017 forum
Business
August 3, 2017
Heads of state, business leaders to meet in Sharm El-Sheikh for Africa 2017 forum
Egypt will host a high-level forum promoting trade and investment in Africa this December, the country’s investment and international cooperation…
Egypt increases cost of water by up to 50%
Egypt
August 3, 2017
Egypt increases cost of water by up to 50%
Egypt’s Prime Minister Sherif Ismail signed off on Wednesday to raise drinking water and sewage fees starting August by as…
‘Go Bus’ ticket reservations to al-Alamein continue despite state’s suspension
Egypt
August 2, 2017
‘Go Bus’ ticket reservations to al-Alamein continue despite state’s suspension
Despite recent televised issued from the head of Egypt’s General Roads and Bridges Authority, Adel Turk, stating the license suspension and…
Egyptian intelligence signs $1.2 million deal with PR firm
Business
August 2, 2017
Egyptian intelligence signs $1.2 million deal with PR firm
Egypt’s general intelligence signed a new $1.2 million deal with US-based public relations firm APCO, just days after Weber Shandwick…
Egypt to head UN Security Council in August for 2nd time, stop supply of arms to terrorists
Egypt
August 2, 2017
Egypt to head UN Security Council in August for 2nd time, stop supply of arms to terrorists
Egypt will be chairing the United Nations Security Council for the second time since its non-permanent membership in 2016, and…
Education Minister scraps traditional thanaweya amma for new GPA system
Egypt
August 2, 2017
Education Minister scraps traditional thanaweya amma for new GPA system
Egypt’s Education Minister Tarek Shawky announced on Tuesday that the traditional Thanaweya Amma high school system will be replaced by…
Egypt acquits brother of Al-Qaeda leader from militancy charges
Egypt
August 1, 2017
Egypt acquits brother of Al-Qaeda leader from militancy charges
The Egyptian Cassation Court decided on Monday to acquit Mohamed al-Zawahiri, the brother of Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, from charges…
5 killed in illegal ancient artifact excavation in Sohag
Egypt
August 1, 2017
5 killed in illegal ancient artifact excavation in Sohag
Five people were killed, in two separate incidents, while illegally digging for antiquities beneath houses in Upper Egypt’s Sohag governorate,…
Youm7 journalists assert ‘arbitrary dismissal’ over objection of Red Sea islands agreement
Egypt
August 1, 2017
Youm7 journalists assert ‘arbitrary dismissal’ over objection of Red Sea islands agreement
Three journalists working for privately-run newspaper Youm7 said that the agency’s Editor-in-chief Khalid Salah fired them on Sunday for objecting…
Saudi crown prince unveils plan for mega Red Sea tourism project
Middle East
August 1, 2017
Saudi crown prince unveils plan for mega Red Sea tourism project
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the launch of an international tourism mega-project in the Kingdom under the name…
34% of Egyptians decreased their consumption following waves of subsidy cuts: Baseera
Features/Interviews
July 31, 2017
34% of Egyptians decreased their consumption following waves of subsidy cuts: Baseera
A poll conducted by the Egyptian Center for Public Opinion Research (Baseera) stated on Monday that 34 percent of Egyptians…
Video: Authorities suspend ‘Go Bus’ license following death of 6 in accident
Egypt
July 31, 2017
Video: Authorities suspend ‘Go Bus’ license following death of 6 in accident
General Roads and Bridges Authority Adel Turk said on Monday that the license for bus company ‘Go Bus’ has been…
Egypt to host 2017 Hockey African Cup of Nations
Egypt
July 31, 2017
Egypt to host 2017 Hockey African Cup of Nations
Egypt has been confirmed as the next host for the 2017 Hockey African Cup of Nations (ACN) by the Africa…
Bahrain refutes rumors about new Egyptian military base on its territories
Egypt
July 31, 2017
Bahrain refutes rumors about new Egyptian military base on its territories
The Arab Gulf state of Bahrain denied on Sunday circulated news reports that alleged the establishment of an Egyptian military base on…
Humans will have used up Earth’s resources for 2017 by August 2nd: report
Environment
July 31, 2017
Humans will have used up Earth’s resources for 2017 by August 2nd: report
It’s almost eight months into 2017, and humanity’s demand for ecological resources has already exceeded what the planet can replenish…