Egypt
Eyes on Farida Osman with chance of Egyptian swimming medal still tantalizing
August 7, 2016
Eyes on Farida Osman with chance of Egyptian swimming medal still tantalizing
Early on Sunday, Egyptian sprint-swimming sensation, Farida Osman finished 12th in the semi-final heats for the women’s 100m butterfly at…
The weather forecast for Monday
August 7, 2016
The weather forecast for Monday
Meteorologists are predicting a continuation of the week's hot weather on Monday, with temperatures reaching 36 degrees centigrade in Cairo. Cooler…
3,000 retailers slash prices in summer sale from Monday: Supply Minister
August 7, 2016
3,000 retailers slash prices in summer sale from Monday: Supply Minister
Egypt's Supply Minister Khaled Hanafy announced on Sunday a month-long summer sale on public and private sector goods, due to…
Nobel Laureate Zewail reaches final resting place after president-led military funeral
August 7, 2016
Nobel Laureate Zewail reaches final resting place after president-led military funeral
Police and special operations forces from the Giza security directorate were deployed on Sunday to secure all roads leading to…
Egyptian athlete defends himself after flag faux pas at Olympic ceremony
August 7, 2016
Egyptian athlete defends himself after flag faux pas at Olympic ceremony
On Friday, the Egyptian Olympic squad joined the throng of athletes that flooded Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium for the…
Navy rescues sinking cargo ship on Red Sea journey to Sudan
August 7, 2016
Navy rescues sinking cargo ship on Red Sea journey to Sudan
Naval forces rescued on Saturday a merchant vessel about to sink, 25 kilometers south of al-Qoseir on the Red Sea.The…
On anniversary of new Suez Canal, Sisi pushes for completion of Zewail City
August 6, 2016
On anniversary of new Suez Canal, Sisi pushes for completion of Zewail City
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Saturday that he has tasked the armed forces with completing the construction of Zewail…
Former NDP member Ezz distances himself from ‘social action’ politics
August 6, 2016
Former NDP member Ezz distances himself from ‘social action’ politics
Ahmed Ezz, steel tycoon and prominent figure from the dissolved National Democratic Party (NDP), has announced his decision to withdraw from what…
Body of late Nobel Prize laureate Zewail arrives in Cairo for funeral
August 6, 2016
Body of late Nobel Prize laureate Zewail arrives in Cairo for funeral
The body of the late Nobel laureate chemist Ahmed Zewail was repatriated on Saturday, arriving at Cairo International Airport from…
Foreign Ministry investigating alleged assault of Egyptian in Jordan
August 6, 2016
Foreign Ministry investigating alleged assault of Egyptian in Jordan
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said Friday that it is following investigations into the alleged torture of an Egyptian national in Jordan.