Egypt
Sisi instructs New Administrative Capital buildings to be run using solar energy: official
March 8, 2017
Sisi instructs New Administrative Capital buildings to be run using solar energy: official
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi instructed that administrative buildings in the New Administrative Capital should be run using solar power, which…
Pontoon sinks, disrupts navigation in Suez Canal
March 8, 2017
Pontoon sinks, disrupts navigation in Suez Canal
Navigation on the Suez Canal was disrupted Wednesday when a pontoon sank at the 73km point of the main waterway,…
Hawas apologizes to Messi over offensive statements
March 7, 2017
Hawas apologizes to Messi over offensive statements
Former Antiquities Minister Zahi Hawass issued a statement apologizing to football superstar Lionel Messi over a press statement by Hawas…
In photos: Divers install underwater museum in Dahab
March 7, 2017
In photos: Divers install underwater museum in Dahab
A group of professional scuba divers have launched a museum under the waters of the Red Sea in Dahab, installing…
27C forecast for Cairo on Wednesday
March 7, 2017
27C forecast for Cairo on Wednesday
A significant rise in temperature is expected on Wednesday, according to meteorologists. Warm weather will be felt on northwestern coasts,…
Brave the cold for unprecedented snow experience in Egypt
March 7, 2017
Brave the cold for unprecedented snow experience in Egypt
Last Sunday, Ski-Egypt opened its door to visitors for an unprecedented snow experience in the country.Ski-Egypt is Africa's first indoor ski…
Ibrahim Eissa: As a journalist I have the right to criticize Parliament
March 7, 2017
Ibrahim Eissa: As a journalist I have the right to criticize Parliament
Prominent journalist and TV host Ibrahim Eissa plead not guilty to accusations leveled against him by Parliament Speaker Ali Abdelaal…
7 extremists killed, 3 injured in North Sinai crackdowns
March 7, 2017
7 extremists killed, 3 injured in North Sinai crackdowns
Security authorities in North Sinai reported that seven extremists were killed in different crackdowns across the governorate's cities over the…
Imported raw sugar exempt from customs taxes until end of 2017
March 7, 2017
Imported raw sugar exempt from customs taxes until end of 2017
Imported raw sugar is now exempt from customs taxes during the period from January 1 until the end of 2017, according to…
Egypt’s intelligence contracted 2 US companies to improve country’s image: US DoJ
March 7, 2017
Egypt’s intelligence contracted 2 US companies to improve country’s image: US DoJ
The US Department of Justice published on its website copies of contracts signed by Egypt's General Intelligence Service (GIS) and two…