Egypt
Moderate weather expected Friday
November 12, 2015
Moderate weather expected Friday
Meteorologists expect moderate weather in the north of the country and north Upper Egypt Friday. It will be slightly hot…
Free entry marks Egyptian Museum’s 113th anniversary
November 12, 2015
Free entry marks Egyptian Museum’s 113th anniversary
The Egyptian Museum will mark its 113th anniversary next Monday and locals and foreigners living in the country will be…
Three decades in, Sinai’s peacekeepers are under pressure
November 12, 2015
Three decades in, Sinai’s peacekeepers are under pressure
They half-joke that they are "smoke detectors," installed in Sinai after Egypt's 1979 peace deal with Israel as insurance against…
Wadi Natrun monasteries damaged from rainwater
November 12, 2015
Wadi Natrun monasteries damaged from rainwater
Heavy rain has damaged the ancient monasteries of Wadi Natrun, including the Bishoy Monastery, the the Syrian Monastery and the…
Fisherman drowns, two injured in Kafr al-Sheikh
November 12, 2015
Fisherman drowns, two injured in Kafr al-Sheikh
A fisherman drowned Wednesday and two others were injured after the sinking of their boat at Bughaz Rashid in Kafr…
Ministry investigates statement about imams visiting resort cities
November 12, 2015
Ministry investigates statement about imams visiting resort cities
Religious Endowments Minister Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa has ordered a probe into statements by one of his senior assistants regarding plans…
Arabian horse competition starts Tuesday in Cairo
November 12, 2015
Arabian horse competition starts Tuesday in Cairo
Egypt will host the 17th round of the National and International Championship for Arabian Horses in Cairo from November 12…
Reem Maged says banned from any Egyptian channel
November 12, 2015
Reem Maged says banned from any Egyptian channel
Outspoken TV presenter Reem Maged said she is banned from appearing on any Egyptian channel, adding that this decision makes…
Diplomatic mission visits Alexandria port to support maritime projects
November 12, 2015
Diplomatic mission visits Alexandria port to support maritime projects
A diplomatic delegation visited Thursday the Alexandria port to promote maritime transport projects in support of Egypt's bid in the…
Primitive lump charcoal burners replaced with environment-friendly furnaces: minister
November 12, 2015
Primitive lump charcoal burners replaced with environment-friendly furnaces: minister
Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy told the Middle East News Agency on Thursday that the ministry is replacing the primitive lump…