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Korean agency to implement two projects, worth $6.5m, by 2021 on women’s economic development, reducing gender gap within society
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Luxor hotels see 16% occupancy from domestic tourism, day trippers: Officials
A total of 74% of visitors in Luxor are predominantly domestic with Egyptians keen to explore the history and civilisation of their country, according to Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khlaed Al-Anani.
Egypt reopens tomb of Ramses I following restoration
The tomb of Ramses I has been reopened, after the completion of restoration work on its interior.
Egypt restores famous ram statues at Karnak Temple
Statues are located in the southern side of the Karnak Temple first courtyard, there had originally been 33 before the transfer of 4 rams to Tahrir Square
Egypt’s tourism revenues down 67.2% in 2020: Junior Business Association
Total of $935bn loss in global export revenues from tourism, over $1.1trn loss in international tourism receipts, says Mohamed Kaoud
International Cooperation Ministry executes 34 projects worth $3.3bn for gender equality
The Ministry of International Cooperation has revealed that it is currently executing 34 projects, worth a total of $3.3bn, targeting gender equality in Egypt.
Egypt announces measures to promote cultural tourism
50% discount on entry tickets, available to Egyptians, at museums and archaeological sites
2020 Egypt economy contracts 1.1%, but 6.1% recovery projected in 2021: ESCWA
COVID-19 caused losses of about $140bn for Arab region in 2020, says UN commission
EIB to finance 3 transport projects worth €1.1bn in Egypt
Funding comes within €1.9bn financing package approved by EIB last July
Engaged private sector is key theme for Egypt in 2021: Al-Mashat
Egypt’s aim of scaling up its engagement with the private sector in 2021 is expected to be a key theme for the upcoming year, according to Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat.
16 new hotels open in Egyptian tourism hotspots despite COVID-19
Egypt’s tourism sector has seen the opening of 16 new hotels despite the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, according to an end-of-year report by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Egypt, Japan discuss increasing bilateral cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said has met with Japan’s Ambassador to Cairo, Masaki Noke, to discuss aspects of cooperation between the two countries.
Egypt plans to launch 3-year tourism promotion campaign abroad
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani held a meeting, on Saturday, to review their preparations for a new tourism promotion campaign abroad that would last for three years.
Egypt foils smuggling of 85 antique coins, 3 small scarabs
Archaeological unit at Cairo airport managed to seize 85 antique coins from different eras and 3 small scarabs that were being smuggled out of Egypt
Prime Minister forms Grand Egyptian Museum’s Board of Directors
Museum’s Board will be headed by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani
EBRD grants $12m loan for new hotel serving Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids
Project to generate over 300 jobs, promote women’s inclusion, funded by SEC
Egypt secured $477m in development financing for health during 2020
Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation secured $477m in development financing through 7 agreements supporting the healthcare sector
Prince Muhammad Ali Palace, Museum of Islamic Art mark 117th anniversary
Egyptians allowed free entry to Prince Muhammad Ali Palace on 24 December, Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo on 28 December
Temple of Isis restoration completed, ready for reopening soon
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has completed the restoration and development of the Isis Temple in Aswan, in preparation for its re-opening soon. Mostafa Waziri, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said that the restoration works included restoring floors and columns, cleaning walls, and placing wire windows to prevent the entry of birds, …
Egypt launches interactive website to track SDG-aligned development
On the sidelines of the release of the 2020 annual report titled, ‘International Partnerships for Sustainable Development’, Ministry of International Cooperation launched an interactive website to visualise Egypt’s SDG-aligned development story. As all countries embark on a decade of action until 2030 to achieve the SDGs, the website aims to bridge Egypt’s local success stories …
Egypt’s International Cooperation Ministry secures $9.8bn in development financing during 2020
Ministry of International Cooperation launches new interactive website to track Egypt’s Sustainable Development Goals-aligned story
International arrivals fall 72% in 10M 2020: UNWTO
Tourism back to 1990 levels as arrivals fall by more than 70%: UNWTO
Karnak Temple celebrates solar alignment at its main axis
Karnak Temple witnessed on Monday a solar alignment phenomenon at its main axis. The phenomenon occurs every year on 21 December, which coincides with the beginning of the winter season. Director General of Karnak Antiquities and Al-Kebash Road, Mostafa al-Sagheer, explained that this phenomenon reveals the brilliance of the ancient Egyptian civilization as they linked …
Egypt-Korea cooperation set out for new horizons in light of Vision 2030
The Korean ambassador to Cairo stressed that Korea will remain side by side with the Egyptian people in order to overcome the coronavirus pandemic
Egypt realises major role played by tourism in economic diversification, growth, and job generation: EJB
State should constantly evaluate pressures faced by enterprises in tourism industry, evaluate proposals to keep tourism sector operational during crisis period
Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, British Museum partner to restore ancient mural
Sabah Abdel Razek, Director of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir indicated that the mural dates back 6000 years, and it was transferred from the tomb in 1898
UK-Africa Investment Summit to kick off in January 2021
New trade agreements between UK and 14 African partners to come into force next January. Egypt signed its trade agreement with the UK in early December
Hurghada receives 1st tourist group from Berlin since travel resumption
Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board announced that Hurghada also received the first tourist group from the Slovakian capital, Bratislava
Egypt, UNDESA join forces to design COVID-19 response policies for sustainable development
During the webinar, Al-Mashat underscored the value of Egypt’s partnership with the United Nations, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, which underlined the importance of enhancing global collaboration and effective partnerships among all sectors and stakeholders to scale up impact and achieve development priorities.
Egypt receives 1 million tourists during July-November period: Official
About 2 million tourists visited Egypt from 1 January to 16 March: Tourism Ministry