Latest in Tag: desert Highlight
Latest in Tag: desert
Ein Khudra, the hidden Diamond of Desert
Legend has it that the oasis has a huge treasure trove of gold buried in days of yore
Egyptâs land is 95% desert, country depends by 95% on Nile waters, says Abdel Aty
Ethiopia soon to complete construction of largest hydroelectric dam in Africa, GERD
Libya still attracting Egyptian illegal immigrants despite deadly gamble
Recent discovery of dead bodies of immigrants in Libyan deserts piles up on danger immigrants face in Libya
Building a wall to keep the desert out
A plan for an ambitious ‘green wall’ of trees stretching across 11 countries aims to fight back the Sahara. But progress is slow on the decade old project.Africa’s “great green wall” of vegetation should run 7,700 kilometers (4831 miles) across the Sahara and Sahel from Senegal to Djibouti. This vast stretch of trees is meant …
The 41,000 pillars of the New Suez Canal
Thousands of workers lived in desert conditions for months, with little reward from the state
Government to oblige desert land reclaimers to take part in utilitiesâ cost
GARPAD gives one month to violators that changed activity from agricultural to housing, otherwise buildings will be removed, says cabinet spokesperson
Al-Sisi decree establishes ‘forbidden’ areas along Egypt’s borders
Law intended to stabilise “sensitive regions, where people could have hostile intentions”, says analyst
Catherine Exists: Recognising the âunknownâ spots of Saint Catherine
A photographer raises money through her photos to help develop the community in Saint Catherine
Government adopts national project to develop desert villages
Project aims at reconstructing villages surrounded by desert to make them more suitable for habitation
Dune Raider Rush hosts first sandboarding competition in Egypt
Once you get used to the desert, sandboarding is accessible, fun and different
Siwa: Sun, sand and springs
Travelling to Siwa can be both an exciting and relaxing trip
Libyan air force locates 48 migrants in desert
All 72 migrants accounted for
Search continues for Egyptians missing in Libya
At least 72 Egyptians entered Libya illegally, 2 confirmed dead, 10 found alive, three of which are receiving treatment in hospital
Desert Island Discs â Dos
First of all, a big thank you to this weekâs guest contributors who sent in their Desert Island Discs, and who impressed me with their ability to actually come up with a listâIâm still having trouble as I write this. Weâll get there, God willing. âShow me yours, then Iâll show you mineâ goes the …
Nuweiba: The land of beauty, hospitality and peace
One of the best things about Nuweiba is the different ways you can experience the beauty of the land. Tourists and travellers who are looking for a unique holiday off the beaten path could not find a better location. In the area called The Dunes every budget is accommodated for, from three to five star hotels to bamboo huts on the sea’s edge. Once you have made your choice of where to stay you will begin your experience and adventure with tribal people who understand the art of hospitality like no other