• Contribute
    BECOME A REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR
    If you would like to contribute regularly to CairoScene please send your CV and writing samples to info@cairoscene.com
    CONTRIBUTE AN ARTICLE
    If you have an article up your sleeve that you think is perfect for publication on CairoScene, fill in the form below, paste in your article and upload any relevant photos. If we think you're article works you'll be contacted with a publication date!
    Contribute An Article
  • Suggest Event
  • BookMark
  • Subscribe
Previous Post
Cairo's Best 7 Restaurants for Hawawshi
Next Post
Google News Launches 2nd Edition of Middle East Journalism Challenge

Egypt to Build New Road for Trade with Jordan & Iraq

Egypt has signed a protocol with Jordan and Iraq to develop a new road. This road will facilitate trade to Amman and Baghdad.

Date
03/03/2021 16:00
To help facilitate trade with Iraq and Jordan, Egypt has signed a protocol to develop a ground transportation line from Cairo to Amman in Jordan, and then to Baghdad in Iraq. The toll for the new road will cost USD 130, which covers the cost of passage by ferry to the ports of Nuweiba and Aqaba.

MORE FROM THIS WRITER
Orascom Construction to Help Build Egypt's First Green Hydrogen Plant

Orascom Construction to Help Build Egypt's First Green Hydrogen Plant

28 Nov 2021
Orascom is slated to execute the work locally, bringing the facility online before [...]
Elderly & Medical Workers Eligible for Third Shot Against COVID-19

Elderly & Medical Workers Eligible for Third Shot Against COVID-19

28 Nov 2021
The third booster shot is meant to be taken six or more months after receiving the [...]
Egypt Bans Flights from 7 African Nations Due to New COVID-19 Variant

Egypt Bans Flights from 7 African Nations Due to New COVID-19 Variant

27 Nov 2021
Due to the emergence of the new 'Omicron' variant of the COVID-19 virus in South [...]
Upcoming 'Arrive Egypt' App to Help Tourists Verify PCR Tests Faster

Upcoming 'Arrive Egypt' App to Help Tourists Verify PCR Tests Faster

27 Nov 2021
The app will enable tourists to digitally submit their negative PCR test results or [...]
RELATED ARTICLES
Normandy 3: Alexandria's Love Letter to the Iconic Egyptian Film

Normandy 3: Alexandria's Love Letter to the Iconic Egyptian Film

23 Nov 2021
If you haven’t guessed it already, Normandy 3 is named after the boat (that sunk) [...]
Kuchen: This Bakery Brings German Cakes to Cairo

Kuchen: This Bakery Brings German Cakes to Cairo

08 Nov 2021
Watch out Ralph, you've got a new contender in town! [...]
Sheikh Zayed Says 'Ahleen' to Beirut's Seray

Sheikh Zayed Says 'Ahleen' to Beirut's Seray

07 Nov 2021
Keifak, ça va? [...]
Founder Institute Launches Programme for Levant Entrepreneurs

Founder Institute Launches Programme for Levant Entrepreneurs

01 Aug 2021
The Silicon-Valley based program will offer early-stage founders in the Levant [...]
Week Month Year

Normandy 3: Alexandria's Love Letter to the Iconic Egyptian Film

If you haven’t guessed it already, Normandy 3 is named after the boat (that sunk) on the iconic Egyptian film that is Normandy 2. [...]

UAE-Based VentureSouq Officially Launches $50M MENA FinTech Fund I

The fund will look to startups working in and around strategic sub-sectors including PropTech, InsurTech, digital banking and payments [...]

Everyone’s Talking About This 'Eden' of a Maadi Bakery and We Get It

Maadi's Road 233 just got more lit! [...]

Pasta & Wings: The Sheikh Zayed Spot with No Time for Anything Else

Some people like pasta, others like chicken wings, but lots of people like both. This Sheikh Zayed eatery knows that which is why it has [...]

Egyptian E-Grocery Startup Appetito Raises $2 Million Investment

The startup will use the Pre-Series A investment to follow through with rapid scaling plans, including pan-African expansion. [...]

O'Fudge: Ooey Gooey Fudgy Cookies Is What This Brand Is All About

Hint: They have a fudging DIY cookie set that you can order and maybe eat the whole thing on your own. [...]

Oh Dios Mío! Cairo Says Hello to ‘The Mexican Bakery’

We stan a panaderia! That's bakery for you if you don't know Spanish. [...]

Bisriat's Vintage Eyewear Puts That Nostalgic Drip On Our Faces

WIth vintage eyewear that have been hunted down throughout Egypt, Bisrait sells sunglasses that are as timeless as they are flashy. [...]

Marriott's Vibrant W Residences is Coming to New Cairo

Having already made its mark in 15 world-class locations like New York, Hollywood and Dubai, W Residences from Marriott is due for its [...]

Sleep By Ancient Treasures at Villa Sakkara

Villa Sakkara promises guests a getaway to recharge the soul. [...]

Heshek Beshek Fetishisation: Amie Sultan on Reclaiming Egyptian Dance

A disruptive voice on a stagnant ‘belly dance’ scene, Amie Sultan offers a raw and honest reflection on how our native dance has been [...]

Beehive: This Nasr City Spot is a Haven for Foodies & Gamers

We have no choice but to stan dem kweens! [...]

A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture

With iconic architecture, dramatic facades and delicate balconies, the buildings of Downtown Cairo are rich in history, with stories that [...]

La Citta Makes Wholesome Italian Food From the Heart of 6th of October

Whether we’re feasting on pizza or pasta, Italian cuisine is, hands down, one of the most comforting in the world, and La Citta is going to [...]

LIVE: The Sphinx Avenue Parade Puts the Spotlight on Luxor's Treasures

After a lengthy restoration, Luxor's Sphinx Avenue reopens with a grand ceremony and a brilliant parade, evoking images of the ancient Opet [...]

Egypt Bans Flights from 7 African Nations Due to New COVID-19 Variant

Due to the emergence of the new 'Omicron' variant of the COVID-19 virus in South Africa, EgyptAir has temporarily suspended direct flights [...]

UAE's YallaMarket Eyes Expansion After USD 2.3 Million Pre-Seed Round

UAE-based on-demand grocery delivery startup YallaMarket looks to establish 100 new dark stores in Dubai and Adu Dhabi, and support its [...]

Orascom Construction to Help Build Egypt's First Green Hydrogen Plant

Orascom is slated to execute the work locally, bringing the facility online before the start of the global climate change conference COP27 [...]

Ascent to Hold 'Rock Warriors' Climbing Competition in Sheikh Zayed

Taking place at Ascent's Sheikh Zayed location in Eden Mall, the competition is meant to draw in climbers of all levels, with different [...]

Elderly & Medical Workers Eligible for Third Shot Against COVID-19

The third booster shot is meant to be taken six or more months after receiving the second vaccine dose, and will be available to the most [...]

follow CairoScene