Upper Egypt
Court sets March 30 to start hearings against TV host Tamer Amin over offensive remarks
Society
February 20, 2021
Court sets March 30 to start hearings against TV host Tamer Amin over offensive remarks
An Egyptian court on Saturday set March 30 to begin hearings for a lawsuit filed against TV host Tamer Amin,…
On the 46th anniversary of her death, Umm Kulthum Café tells the story of a lifelong fan
Life & Style
February 3, 2021
On the 46th anniversary of her death, Umm Kulthum Café tells the story of a lifelong fan
When walking through Luxor Market, you are likely to hear the voice of Umm Kulthum emanate from Umm Kulthum Café,…
Amid closures, virtual tours of Abu Simbel conducted for Egyptian high school students
Archaeology
February 3, 2021
Amid closures, virtual tours of Abu Simbel conducted for Egyptian high school students
In a new attempt to raise archaeological awareness while abiding by coronavirus precautionary measures, a number of virtual tours were…
Egyptian archaeological mission discovers Roman fort remains in Aswan
Archaeology
January 20, 2021
Egyptian archaeological mission discovers Roman fort remains in Aswan
An archaeological mission from Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities has discovered the remains of a Roman fort at the Shiha…
Dusty, rainy weather across Egypt on Sunday
Egypt
January 16, 2021
Dusty, rainy weather across Egypt on Sunday
Meteorologists predict moderate weather on Sunday over Cairo, Lower Egypt, northern Upper Egypt, and the northeastern coasts, with moderately cold…
Egyptian Antiquities Center publishes new book on Abu Simbel
Archaeology
January 15, 2021
Egyptian Antiquities Center publishes new book on Abu Simbel
The Egyptian Antiquities Registration Center, part of Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, has issued a new book in French…
Fifty years on, the Nile dam that changed the face of Egypt
Egypt
January 15, 2021
Fifty years on, the Nile dam that changed the face of Egypt
MANIAL SULTAN, Egypt (AP) — Yassin Saeed remembers when the Nile’s annual flood drenched his village in the years before…
‘Enjoy your winter in Egypt’ initiative includes offers on flights, hotels
Travel
January 7, 2021
‘Enjoy your winter in Egypt’ initiative includes offers on flights, hotels
In an effort to revive Egypt’s struggling tourism industry, Egypt’s Aviation and Tourism ministers have launched the “Enjoy your Winter…
Egypt to see moderate temperatures for Friday and Saturday
Egypt
December 31, 2020
Egypt to see moderate temperatures for Friday and Saturday
Friday is predicted to kick off with moderate temperatures in Cairo, the delta governorates, and the North Coast, moderately warm…
Top prosecutor orders review of appeal against acquittal of defendants in ‘Lady of Karam’ case
Egypt
December 18, 2020
Top prosecutor orders review of appeal against acquittal of defendants in ‘Lady of Karam’ case
The top prosecutor involved in what is known as the “Lady of Karam” case has ordered the assignment of a…