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Latest in Egypt
Egyptian delegation arrives in Libya to prepare embassy’s reopening
Libya GNA Spokesperson said that arrangements had been made recently with the aim of the Egyptian embassy returning in the capital, Tripoli
Planning Minister discusses economic empowerment in villages under ‘Decent Life’ initiative
Economic empowerment strategy is based on development indicators, surveys carried out by CAPMAS
Al-Qubba Palace in Cairo to host its first concert to public soon
Palace was one of most important royal palaces during Mohamed Ali Pasha dynasty
Egypt sees slight decrease in unemployment to 7.2% in Q4 2020: CAPMAS
Workforce increased to 29.965 million in Q4 of 2020 from 28.171m in Q3 2020
Egypt adopts hybrid school attendance model for academic year 2020-2021
First semester exams to be held from 27 February to 9 March, with only one comprehensive exam combining all subjects to each grade
Egypt, Spain carry out joint naval exercises in Red Sea
Egypt’s Toshka frigate, Spanish Reina Sofia frigate took part in exercises, which included transportation drills, says Egyptian Armed Forces
Pope Tawadros II inaugurates new church in Alexandria
Several priests and church workers participated in inauguration
Egyptian Embassy in Canada celebrates World Radio Day
Celebration aims to shed light on cultural, enlightening role of Egyptian radio over ages
CBE reveals commodity prices’ movements in January 2021
Vegetable prices fell by 23.6% for second consecutive month
Egypt launches initiative for environmental sustainability in villages
It aims to develop Egyptian villages into eco-friendly areas, spread concept of environmental sustainability
7 senior WE Data officials referred to trial for illicitly seizing EGP 240m
WE Data is joint-stock company in which state contributes share
Government works on reviving Historic Cairo by integrating old buildings into surroundings: Madbouly
Urban rehabilitation requires improving built environment, housing, infrastructure, and local services
Egypt among top travel destinations for Czech tourists
CNN Travel placed Egypt among top 21 safe tourist destinations in 2021
Egypt understands Ethiopia’s electricity needs, but they must respect our interests: Shoukry
Sudan warns that Ethiopia’s plan to start second phase of Nile Dam filling constitutes ‘direct threat’ to its national security
Egypt completes 831-km-long canal lining, rehabilitation worth EGP 3bn: Planning Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said has announced the completion of the rehabilitation and lining of 831-km-long canals across the country in January, at a total cost of EGP 3bn.
Alok Sharma discusses increasing cooperation with Egypt ahead of COP26
COP26 President stresses need for urgent climate action plan
Al-Sisi, Jordan Prime Minister discuss bilateral cooperation, regional issues
Egyptian President praises level of cooperation between Cairo, Amman
2021 Valentine’s Day highlights at Semiramis InterContinental Cairo
Love is definitely in the air at the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo this Valentine’s Day. Celebrate this international day of love with your loved ones, and choose from an array of options.
Egyptian schools among world’s top 15 in periodic table challenge
Winning schools to receive poster signed by Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry
55 injured in collision on Ismailia-Zagazig Road discharged from hospital
Of those injured, 3 remain in hospital for further medical treatment
Work underway in 5 governorates to apply comprehensive health insurance
Egypt’s comprehensive health insurance will cover whole country within 10 years: Maait
Irrigation Minister reviews digital transformation, preparations for NAC move
Meeting addressed mechanisms for achieving optimal management of waterways network
EU grants Egypt €756m between 2014-2020
EU Commission mobilised €265m during COVID-19 to support Egypt’s immediate health-related, socio-economic needs
Egypt’s annual urban inflation slows to 4.3% in January 2021: CAPMAS
The annual core inflation rate computed by the Central Bank of Egypt recorded 3.6% in January 2021, compared to 3.8% in December 2020.
Ethiopia says unilateral filling of Nile Dam to commence in July as planned
Both Egypt and Sudan fear Nile Dam consequences that would restrict water supplies
Race to develop 11 hospitals, 112 health units worth EGP 12.3bn in Aswan: Governor
Finance of EGP 54m granted to support 65 university, government hospitals, says Egyptian Cure Bank
Sonaa Elkhair Foundation dispatches aid convoy to Red Sea’s Halayeb and Shalateen
Halayeb and Shalateen convoy comes as part of ‘Hemaya’ initiative aiming to help underprivileged people during COVID-19 pandemic
Egypt most sought-after destination globally: Travel INSIDE
Swiss tour operators are now reconsidering marketing of Egyptian tourism products
Tourism companies committed to return 225 stranded Egyptians: Emigration Ministry
Dozens of Egyptians stranded on their way to Kuwait following COVID-19 closures
Egypt offers international bonds worth $3.75bn in 3 tranches
Increasing demand for Egyptian international bonds represents coverage ratio of up to 4.4 times value of offering: Maait