Egypt Independent
COVID-19 in Egypt: 633 new cases, 51 deaths as of Tuesday
Egypt
February 17, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 633 new cases, 51 deaths as of Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 633 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
Sisi addresses Egypt’s population growth in speech, calling more than two children per family ‘a very big problem’
Egypt
February 16, 2021
Sisi addresses Egypt’s population growth in speech, calling more than two children per family ‘a very big problem’
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi addressed Egypt’s rapid population growth in a speech on Tuesday, stating that having more than two…
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to be added to ‘Cairo Pass’ list
Archaeology
February 16, 2021
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to be added to ‘Cairo Pass’ list
The Board of Directors of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, headed by Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany, discussed…
Abla Fahita reveals first teaser for ‘Drama Queen’ series
Cinema/TV
February 16, 2021
Abla Fahita reveals first teaser for ‘Drama Queen’ series
Abla Fahita, an Egyptian puppet character renowned for her sarcastic wit, posted on her official Instagram account on Tuesday the…
Annual increase of two million people costs Egypt LE54.5 bn: Minister
Egypt
February 16, 2021
Annual increase of two million people costs Egypt LE54.5 bn: Minister
Egypt’s rising population is placing a great burden on the state, warned Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed, who…
Egypt receives 3 shipments of coronavirus vaccines Sinopharm and AstraZeneca
Health & Fitness
February 16, 2021
Egypt receives 3 shipments of coronavirus vaccines Sinopharm and AstraZeneca
Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed announced that Egypt has received three shipments of coronavirus vaccines from Sinopharm and…
Delegation visits Tripoli to discuss reopening Egyptian embassy in Libya
Egypt
February 16, 2021
Delegation visits Tripoli to discuss reopening Egyptian embassy in Libya
An Egyptian delegation headed by ambassador Mohamed Tharwat visited Tripoli on Monday to meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs…
Egypt’s gold prices increase by LE7 on Tuesday
Business
February 16, 2021
Egypt’s gold prices increase by LE7 on Tuesday
Egypt’s gold prices on Tuesday rose by seven Egyptian pounds to record new gold prices as a result of Valentine’s…
COVID-19 in Egypt: Death toll tops 10,000, 613 new cases and 56 deaths on Monday
Egypt
February 16, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: Death toll tops 10,000, 613 new cases and 56 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 613 new coronavirus cases, up from 611 on Sunday. The ministry also reported 56…
Egyptian authorities arrest man impersonating transport minister
Egypt
February 15, 2021
Egyptian authorities arrest man impersonating transport minister
The General Administration of Internet Investigations at Egypt’s Interior Ministry have arrested, for the third time, a man committing fraud…