Egypt
COVID-19 in Egypt: 644 new cases, 52 deaths on Wednesday
February 25, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 644 new cases, 52 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 644 new coronavirus cases, up from 633 on Tuesday. The ministry also announced 52…
Egyptian Drug Authority announces emergency approval of ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine
February 24, 2021
Egyptian Drug Authority announces emergency approval of ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine
The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) on Tuesday granted an emergency license authorizing the use of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine and…
Egyptian Navy to receive new European missiles
February 24, 2021
Egyptian Navy to receive new European missiles
MBDA, a European company for the manufacture of missiles and ammunition, announced that the Egyptian Navy is purchasing the company’s…
Video: Egypt constructs 60 floors at Iconic Tower so far in the New Administrative Capital
February 24, 2021
Video: Egypt constructs 60 floors at Iconic Tower so far in the New Administrative Capital
Egyptian Housing Minister Asem al-Gazzar announced Wednesday that 60 floors have been constructed thus far in the Iconic Tower, the…
New personal status bill punishes arranging child marriage with imprisonment
February 24, 2021
New personal status bill punishes arranging child marriage with imprisonment
The Egyptian House of Representatives’ Legislative Committee is preparing to discuss the new ersonal status bill, which punishes the arranged…
Egypt, Qatar hold first meeting since ending Gulf dispute
February 24, 2021
Egypt, Qatar hold first meeting since ending Gulf dispute
Egypt and Qatar held their first meeting in Kuwait on Tuesday for the first time since ending the years-long diplomatic…
Tourism and Antiquities Ministry launches virtual tour of Ramses II Temple
February 24, 2021
Tourism and Antiquities Ministry launches virtual tour of Ramses II Temple
The Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Ministry launched a virtual tour of the Ramses II Temple in Abu Simbel, celebrating the…
Sudan renews UN Security Council complaint against Egypt over Halayeb Triangle
February 24, 2021
Sudan renews UN Security Council complaint against Egypt over Halayeb Triangle
The Sudanese Foreign Ministry announced that Khartoum has renewed its previous complaint to the UN Security Council against Egypt regarding…
Six dead, 11 injured in Siwa accident
February 24, 2021
Six dead, 11 injured in Siwa accident
Six people died and 11 were injured on Tuesday after an SUV overturned in Siwa. Ambulances transferred the injured to…
COVID-19 vaccine cost will not exceed LE200, free for some: health minister
February 24, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine cost will not exceed LE200, free for some: health minister
Egyptian Health Minister Hala Zayed said on Tuesday that the ministry will provide the coronavirus vaccine to most for no…