Egypt
Sharm nightspots deserted as tourists vanish from Egyptian resort
November 11, 2015
Sharm nightspots deserted as tourists vanish from Egyptian resort
Usually buzzing with foreigners on holiday, Sharm el-Sheikh's tourist nightspots have been deserted after thousands left the Egyptian resort following…
Al-Masry Al-Youm founder Salah Diab, his son released on bail
November 11, 2015
Al-Masry Al-Youm founder Salah Diab, his son released on bail
Prominent business tycoon and Al-Masry Al-Youm co-founder Salah Diab and his son were released on bail (LE 50,000 and 10,000…
Cairo University expels 27 students, political activism suspected
November 11, 2015
Cairo University expels 27 students, political activism suspected
Cairo University expelled 27 students this week without prior notice, news reports have said, indicating that their past political activism…
Imams can swim with foreigners to support tourism: Endowments Ministry
November 11, 2015
Imams can swim with foreigners to support tourism: Endowments Ministry
The Religious Endowments Ministry has given imams permission to mingle with foreign tourists in Egypt's resort cities to support tourism…
Sisi insists Egypt is ‘safe’ during surprise Sharm el-Sheikh airport visit
November 11, 2015
Sisi insists Egypt is ‘safe’ during surprise Sharm el-Sheikh airport visit
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said the fatal crash of a Russian airliner in Sinai was “an individual incident”, urging the…
Egypt 2015 Photo Marathon kicks off November 28
November 11, 2015
Egypt 2015 Photo Marathon kicks off November 28
Pictures perpetuate events and embody ideas. This is what we will see at the Egypt 2015 Photo Marathon, which kicks…
Egyptians are not the ‘most generous’ in the world
November 11, 2015
Egyptians are not the ‘most generous’ in the world
Egypt has ranked 112th out of 145 countries participating in the CAF World Giving Index 2015, crushing the common local…
Nile River transport fees between Sudan, Egypt reduced
November 11, 2015
Nile River transport fees between Sudan, Egypt reduced
The Nile Valley Authority for River Navigation, the control authority for navigation between Sudan and Egypt, announced in a statement…
VIDEO: I was previously suspended under Mubarak – suspended state TV anchor
November 11, 2015
VIDEO: I was previously suspended under Mubarak – suspended state TV anchor
The host of the TV channel Third State, Azza AlHenawy, who was suspended for criticizing the performance of President Abdel…
Egypt’s army marks 101 years since WWI participation
November 11, 2015
Egypt’s army marks 101 years since WWI participation
Egypt’s Armed Forces marked the 101st anniversary of its participation in World War I in Cairo Wednesday. The event held was…