Egypt honors healthcare workers’ fight against coronavirus with new coins
Egypt
February 5, 2021
Egypt honors healthcare workers’ fight against coronavirus with new coins
Egyptian Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait revealed on Thursday new coins bearing the slogan “Egypt Medical Teams”, in honor of…
The New York Times launches ‘How much do you know about Eygpt?’ quiz
Egypt
February 5, 2021
The New York Times launches ‘How much do you know about Eygpt?’ quiz
American newspaper The New York Times has launched an online quiz challenging the world to answer questions about Egypt. The…
Train derails in Monufiya on Friday, no injuries reported
Egypt
February 5, 2021
Train derails in Monufiya on Friday, no injuries reported
Halawasi al-Balad station in Ashmoun, Monufiya Governorate, witnessed on Friday the derailment of a train headed to Tanta. No injuries…
Egypt records 532 new coronavirus cases, 52 deaths on Thursday
Egypt
February 5, 2021
Egypt records 532 new coronavirus cases, 52 deaths on Thursday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Thursday confirmed 532 new COVID-19 cases. The ministry also announced 52 virus-related deaths and 299 fully-recovered…
Egypt reports two minor earthquakes near Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
February 5, 2021
Egypt reports two minor earthquakes near Sharm el-Sheikh
The Egyptian National Seismic Network recorded, at dawn on Friday, two earthquakes 120 km from the city of Sharm el-Sheikh,…
Antiquity revenues in Egypt plunge more than 90 percent in 2020, ministry facing LE7 bn in debt: minister
Egypt
February 4, 2021
Antiquity revenues in Egypt plunge more than 90 percent in 2020, ministry facing LE7 bn in debt: minister
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anani said on Thursday Egypt’s antiquities revenues decreased by more than 90 percent in…
Adel Imam’s ‘Body Guard’ to be available for streaming in late February on Shahid VIP
Cinema/TV
February 4, 2021
Adel Imam’s ‘Body Guard’ to be available for streaming in late February on Shahid VIP
In its first exclusive appearance around the world outside the stage, and after 21 years of waiting, Shahid VIP streaming…
On top of GEM, Egypt’s Tourism Ministry to inaugurate 4 museums in 2021
Archaeology
February 4, 2021
On top of GEM, Egypt’s Tourism Ministry to inaugurate 4 museums in 2021
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities aims to inaugurate several projects in 2021, including four museums with a total…
Head of Egyptian parliament’s tourism committee requests moving Cairo Eye Ferris wheel project from Zamalek
Egypt
February 4, 2021
Head of Egyptian parliament’s tourism committee requests moving Cairo Eye Ferris wheel project from Zamalek
On Thursday, the head of the Egyptian parliament’s tourism committee Nora Ali asked Tourism Minister Khaled Al-Anani to move the Cairo Eye…
Russian delegation praises security measures at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh airports
Egypt
February 4, 2021
Russian delegation praises security measures at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh airports
Civil aviation sources announced on Wednesday that a Russian security delegation was pleased with the security measures at Egypt’s Hurghada…