Latest in Tag: Aswan Highlight
Latest in Tag: Aswan

Benban investors offer to pay EGP 700m to solve the cost-sharing dispute, pay remaining amount on instalments
EETC to set the value owed by companies in days, seeks to put interest on instalments

Winter season increase hotel occupancy in Luxor, Aswan to 95%: Abdel Aal
The tourism sector in Egypt suffered a downturn since the 2011 Revolution, and the sector in Egypt suffered a devastating blow, especially when a Russian passenger plane crashed in Sinai in late October 2015 and all its passengers were killed.

Irrigation Ministry launches Africa Cultural Centre in Aswan
The centre includes an open theatre that can accommodate 2500 individuals, located behind the Aswan Reservoir

CNNâs Destination Egypt sheds the light on countryâs lesser known treasures
During our trip, we experienced the ancient streets of Cairo before embarking on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan – ending our adventure on the tranquil coast of the Red Sea.Â

Aswan one of the best learning cities worldwide, receiving UNESCO Learning City Award
Aswan is now one of the top 10 cities in the world for enhanced learning experiences.

Benban Solar Park: a success story by public, private sectors
A hundred companies contributed to project with total investments of $2bn, to output 1.4GW of solar energy

Housing Ministryâs investments in New Aswan reach EGP 1.2bn over 6 years
The ministry has built 3,120 social housing units in the city, besides other 3,600 units under construction, El Gazzar said in a Wednesday press statement.

World’s largest solar park goes online
EETC to pay EGP 700m for produced energy

Average cultural tourist spending in Egypt to reach $100 per day next season
Japan tops list of high-spending countries, followed by the US, Germany, says Osman

Benban investors, EETC dispute over cost-sharing hike threatens project
Cost-sharing value up 130%, companies hint at possible resort to arbitrationÂ

Ancient Egyptian tomb filled with mummies unearthed in Aswan
Out of expected 300 tombs in area, Egyptian archaeologists found 25 tombs over past four years, says mission head

Egyptâs Invisible Map reveals countryâs unspotted gems
Project aims to inform tourists on Egyptâs eco-friendly places, activities, required budget

Ancient port used for transferring bricks, rocks discovered in Aswan Â
The Ministry of Antiquities announced on Tuesday the discovery of the main port in Aswan which was used to transfer giant rocks and bricks used in building temples across the Nile. The discovery was unearthed by an Egyptian mission working in Gebel El-Silsilaâs archaeological area. The announcement came a day after the Minister of Antiquities, …

Benban Solar Park wins WBGâs best project award
Award reaffirms strong relationship between Egypt and WBG, supporting countryâs reform programme, says Nasr

Residents of Fares village in Aswan establish EGP 10m renewable energy services company
The residents of Fares village in Aswan founded the Fares Solar Village Union for Development and Energy Projects with a capital of EGP 10m. The residents said that the village has established a consortium of 12 local companies, and it includes 102,000 shares. The new company aims to participate in the implementation of two solar …

Al-Sisi urges continuous communication between youth, leadership at Aswan forum
Egypt facing same challenges that other African, Arab countries facing, says president

Al-Sisi opens Arab, Africa Youth Platform from Aswan
Open dialogues between African, Arab youth leaders to discuss challenges

Ancient New Kingdomâs sandstone workshop discovered in Aswan
It included 5-meter-long criosphinx statue

Acwa Power to finalise 3 projects worth $200m in Benban end-June
Company awaiting cabinetâs approval for 500MW wind project, says Hassan Amin

Amateur artist features Nubiaâs alluring beauty
âMany people believe Nubians still live in tents, with nothing but desert in faraway landâ: artist

Six Old Period tombs found in Aswan
Burial chambersâ belongings robbed, found relics pertain to late period

International banks demand solar companies to follow security, safety standards to avoid funding suspension
Coming period will witness peak of presence of companies in project site, says El-Khayat

Al-Sisi declares Aswan capital of African youth 2019
President at WYF final session orders establishing regional centre for entrepreneurship

NSA offers Benban investors implementation of double-way project for EGP 67m
Security, safety of workers, 2 most important requirements stipulated by international funding bodies, which carry out inspections to ensure safety measures

56 project submissions for Om Habibeh Foundationâs first entrepreneurship competition in Aswan
10 winners will be announced early November 2018

New mummy discovered in Aswan
The discovering mission also found near the mummy a pottery coffin with some stone painting, both decorated inscriptions and a hieroglyphic writings

New sandstone sphinx statue discovered in Aswan
Statue most likely belongs to Ptolemaic era, will undergo further studies

Emergency state declared in Aswan after dust storm hits city
Air, river traffic temporarily halted, main roads closed down due to bad weather

Oldest pottery workshop discovered in Aswan
Completing the chain of discoveries that leaves a mark in Egyptâs recent history, the Ministry of Antiquities announced discovering the oldest pottery manufacturing workshop in Aswan, while working on the project of reducing ground water in the area. The workshop dates back to the 4th Dynasty and was found near and viewing the Nile River …

Electricity Minister to inaugurate Infinity Solarâs station next week
We aim to expand investment in renewable energy sector, says Mansour