Egypt
17 police officers injured in road accident in Hurghada, 14 in stable condition
February 22, 2017
17 police officers injured in road accident in Hurghada, 14 in stable condition
Seventeen police officers were injured in a accident on Wednesday when a car hit their bus, causing it to overturn…
Messi arrives in Cairo, Egyptologist Hawass receives him at Giza pyramids
February 22, 2017
Messi arrives in Cairo, Egyptologist Hawass receives him at Giza pyramids
Argentinean superstar and FC Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi arrived in Egypt on Tuesday evening to launch the campaign Tour'n'Cure, a…
Sisi, King Abdullah meet in Cairo to discuss regional issues, Palestinian state
February 22, 2017
Sisi, King Abdullah meet in Cairo to discuss regional issues, Palestinian state
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received King Abdullah II of Jordan at Cairo International Airport on Tuesday.The two leaders held bilateral talks…
Official calls on contracting companies to continue working ‘until last breath’
February 22, 2017
Official calls on contracting companies to continue working ‘until last breath’
Head of the Egyptian Federation of Construction and Building Contractors, Hassan Abdel Aziz, called on contractors in Egypt to continue…
Body of ‘Blind Sheikh’ to be repatriated to Cairo Thursday
February 22, 2017
Body of ‘Blind Sheikh’ to be repatriated to Cairo Thursday
Jama'a al-Islamiya group said Tuesday that the body of its spiritual leader Omar Abdel-Rahman, known as the Blind Sheikh, who died in…
Egypt proposes customs exemptions on cars for its expats: minister
February 21, 2017
Egypt proposes customs exemptions on cars for its expats: minister
Minister of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs Nabila Makram announced on Monday that the Committee for Customs Exemptions for Egyptian…
Al-Azhar to issue document to stand up for women’s rights in Islam
February 21, 2017
Al-Azhar to issue document to stand up for women’s rights in Islam
As Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah Al-sisi announced that 2017 is the “women’s year", al-Azhar will issue a document detailing women's rights…
Seeking to secure Sinai, Egypt builds closer ties with Hamas
February 21, 2017
Seeking to secure Sinai, Egypt builds closer ties with Hamas
After years of strained relations, Egypt is moving closer to Hamas in Gaza, offering concessions on trade and free movement…
In photos: Newly-opened museum showcases Egypt’s handicrafts through the ages
February 21, 2017
In photos: Newly-opened museum showcases Egypt’s handicrafts through the ages
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) was unwrapped this week, chronically narrating Egypt's civilization throughout history by showcasing 50,000 ancient…
Egypt to promote tourism at ITB Berlin using panoramic photos of Sisi
February 21, 2017
Egypt to promote tourism at ITB Berlin using panoramic photos of Sisi
An Egyptian tourism official said on Tuesday that photos of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Aswan will be used to…