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Old Cairo's Al Fustat to Get New Park by the NMEC

19 Apr 2021

Building on the resplendent revamp of the historic Ain El Sira Lake, redevelopments [...]

Dome of Sultan Qansuh Abu Said in Cairo Has Been Fully Restored

Dome of Sultan Qansuh Abu Said in Cairo Has Been Fully Restored

19 Apr 2021

Sitting on the Eastern Cemetery of the Mamluks in the City of the Dead, the dome [...]

Egyptian Architects Win UNESCO Bid to Rebuild Iraq's Al-Nouri Mosque

Egyptian Architects Win UNESCO Bid to Rebuild Iraq's Al-Nouri Mosque

19 Apr 2021

The global competition was part of UNESCO's “Revive the Spirit of Mosul” project, [...]

6th of October Bridge to Receive Major Upgrades

6th of October Bridge to Receive Major Upgrades

18 Apr 2021

The longest bridge in Cairo is going to be widened to accomodate additional lanes. [...]

Major Mosques Across Egypt Sterilised for Ramadan

Major Mosques Across Egypt Sterilised for Ramadan

17 Apr 2021

The Egyptian Armed Forces has been deploying special teams to sterilise Egypt's [...]

Iconic Ancient Corridor Between Luxor's Ancient Temples to Be Revived

Iconic Ancient Corridor Between Luxor's Ancient Temples to Be Revived

17 Apr 2021

Luxor's Al-Kebbash Road, the 'Path of God' connecting the Temples of Luxor and [...]

Supreme Media Council Warns Against Very Long Ramadan Ads

Supreme Media Council Warns Against Very Long Ramadan Ads

16 Apr 2021

The Supreme Council for Media Regulation has issued a warning for television [...]

Egypt’s First Electric Car ‘Nasr E70’ To Start Production Mid-2022

Egypt’s First Electric Car ‘Nasr E70’ To Start Production Mid-2022

15 Apr 2021

Production of the fully electric ‘Nasr E70' car will begin mid-2022, while four [...]

Cargo Ship Ever Given Seized for USD 900 Million in Compensation

Cargo Ship Ever Given Seized for USD 900 Million in Compensation

14 Apr 2021

The bill was sent by the Suez Canal Authority to the cargo ship's Japanese owner to [...]

Monorail, Electric Train & Metro Will to Be Accessible with One Ticket

Monorail, Electric Train & Metro Will to Be Accessible with One Ticket

13 Apr 2021

A smart transportation network by the Ministry of Transportation will soon allow [...]

Government Building Mogamma El Tahrir to Receive Complete Overhaul

Government Building Mogamma El Tahrir to Receive Complete Overhaul

13 Apr 2021

The colossal concrete government building in the heart of Tahrir will soon be [...]

100 Million Meals Programme to Distribute Meals Across the Region

100 Million Meals Programme to Distribute Meals Across the Region

13 Apr 2021

The 100 Million Meals Programme by the UAE's Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum [...]

Bibliotheca Alexandrina Introduces Hieroglyphics Class for Teachers

Bibliotheca Alexandrina Introduces Hieroglyphics Class for Teachers

12 Apr 2021

Teachers are going to be expected to teach Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics to their [...]

New Law Prohibits Overseas Transfer of Historical Documents

New Law Prohibits Overseas Transfer of Historical Documents

12 Apr 2021

The new draft law would establish the General Authority for National Records and [...]

IBRD to Loan USD 200 Million to Help Egypt Fight Air Pollution

IBRD to Loan USD 200 Million to Help Egypt Fight Air Pollution

11 Apr 2021

The International Bank for Reconstruction & Development just signed an agreement to [...]

Nile Corniche in Sohag is Getting a EGP 75 Million Glow-Up

Nile Corniche in Sohag is Getting a EGP 75 Million Glow-Up

11 Apr 2021

With EGP 75 million being invested into the redevelopment of the corniche in the [...]

How Tutankhamun Football Club Embraced AI to Upgrade its Game

How Tutankhamun Football Club Embraced AI to Upgrade its Game

10 Apr 2021

Using the help of machine learning, Tutankhamun FC was able to double their wins in [...]

Egyptian Hieroglyphics Added to School Curriculum in 2022

Egyptian Hieroglyphics Added to School Curriculum in 2022

08 Apr 2021

Starting in 2022, ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics will be included in the official [...]

Red Cross & American Heart Association to Train Egypt’s Paramedics

Red Cross & American Heart Association to Train Egypt’s Paramedics

08 Apr 2021

Egypt’s critical care service sector is set to undergo a series of [...]

Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Nominated for UNESO World Heritage Site

Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Nominated for UNESO World Heritage Site

08 Apr 2021

After its nomination by the Egyptian government, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir has [...]

Railway Lines to Get Upgraded with High-Level Electronic Systems

Railway Lines to Get Upgraded with High-Level Electronic Systems

07 Apr 2021

The three main railway lines is due for some major upgrades to its electronic and [...]

Egypt’s Nihal Shakankiry Among Top 100 Women in Ophthalmology

Egypt’s Nihal Shakankiry Among Top 100 Women in Ophthalmology

06 Apr 2021

Known for performing free eye surgeries for children in Alexandria, Egyptian [...]

Upper Egypt Opens First Medical Unit for Female Victims of Violence

Upper Egypt Opens First Medical Unit for Female Victims of Violence

05 Apr 2021

Assiut University opens Upper Egypt's first medical unit dedicated to treating [...]

Sohag Mental Health Hospital Opens Department for Addiction Treatment

Sohag Mental Health Hospital Opens Department for Addiction Treatment

01 Apr 2021

The Sohag Mental Health Hospital has opened a new department that is specialised in [...]

Ministry of Environment Launches 'Recycle for Tomorrow' Initiative

Ministry of Environment Launches 'Recycle for Tomorrow' Initiative

01 Apr 2021

The Ministry of Environment and PepsiCo created a new platform called 'Recycle for [...]

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Oldest Skeletons in Egypt to Be Displayed at NMEC in Fustat

Oldest Skeletons in Egypt to Be Displayed at NMEC in Fustat

31 Mar 2021

Two of the oldest skeletons in Egypt, including the oldest known example of a [...]

Cargo Ship Blocking Suez Canal Now Free & Sailing

Cargo Ship Blocking Suez Canal Now Free & Sailing

29 Mar 2021

After a full week blocking the Suez Canal, the Evergreen cargo ship Ever Given has [...]

You Can Now License Your Car at City Stars

You Can Now License Your Car at City Stars

29 Mar 2021

You can now license your car at this new electronic venue at City Stars Mall and [...]

Did Volcanoes on the Other Side of the World Bring Down Ancient Egypt?

Did Volcanoes on the Other Side of the World Bring Down Ancient Egypt?

27 Mar 2021

A recent study may have discovered the exact volcanic eruption that caused the [...]

Two New Towers Set to Rise Over Downtown's Maspero Triangle

Two New Towers Set to Rise Over Downtown's Maspero Triangle

26 Mar 2021

Downtown Cairo's Maspero Triangle is a Cinderella story in the making, transforming [...]

Intl Volleyball Federation Names Ahmed Salah Among Top 100 Players

Intl Volleyball Federation Names Ahmed Salah Among Top 100 Players

25 Mar 2021

Ahmed Salah, one of Egypt’s most accomplished volleyballers, has been named among [...]

Mirna Arif Becomes First Female Country Head at Microsoft Egypt

Mirna Arif Becomes First Female Country Head at Microsoft Egypt

25 Mar 2021

Mirna Arif has been appointed as the first female Country Manager at Microsoft [...]

This New Boat Will Remove 500KG of Trash from the Nile Every Week

This New Boat Will Remove 500KG of Trash from the Nile Every Week

25 Mar 2021

With support from the Ministry of Environment, VeryNile has launched the VeryNile [...]

National Council for Childhood & Motherhood Opens in All Governorates

National Council for Childhood & Motherhood Opens in All Governorates

24 Mar 2021

The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, dedicated to preserving the [...]

University of Ottawa Offers Engineering Master's Degree for Egyptians

University of Ottawa Offers Engineering Master's Degree for Egyptians

23 Mar 2021

A few lucky Egyptian students will receive a scholarship for an online Master’s [...]

192 Minya Villages to Participate in EGP 1.9 Billion Water Project

192 Minya Villages to Participate in EGP 1.9 Billion Water Project

23 Mar 2021

Across the Minya governorate, 192 villages will receive a much-needed rework to [...]

Egypt Padel Tour Blazes a Trail Across the Nation Starting April 1st

Egypt Padel Tour Blazes a Trail Across the Nation Starting April 1st

23 Mar 2021

The Egypt Padel Tour is launching a nationwide competition, starting at New Cairo's [...]

One of the Oldest Mosques in Egypt Reopens in Damanhur

One of the Oldest Mosques in Egypt Reopens in Damanhur

22 Mar 2021

Al Tawba Mosque will soon reopen in Damanhur alsongside 12 other mosques after an [...]

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'Vision' Cultural Initiative to Translate Book About Churches & Islam

As part of a national cultural initiative called 'Vision in Foreign Languages', the Ministry of Awqaf is releasing a translation of one of [...]

Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

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South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

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Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

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SPARK and Integrated Dawiyat to Advance Industry 4.0 Technology

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Egypt's Extraordinary Eco-lodges

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South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

11 Aug 2020

The Ministry of Health has declared that the last two Coronavirus patients have been discharged from Nuweiba Central Hospital after undergoing treatment and completing their quarantine period. [...]

Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

11 Aug 2020

An all-new CNN docu-drama ‘Jerusalem’, which will be centred around the history of the ancient city, will feature Egyptian-Italian actor Fabio Abraham as late Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. [...]

Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

11 Aug 2020

After the devastating events of the Beirut explosion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all Egyptian airports to move hazardous goods to safe storage spaces away from passengers and civilians. [...]

Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

08 Aug 2020

Founder of What Women Want magazine May Abdel Asim, alongside founder of the Safe Kids foundation Sara Aziz, have recognized a gap in support for abuse victims in Egypt. Their new Facebook group, 'Abuse Relief Aide', seeks to fill that gap. [...]