Latest in Tag: Red Sea Highlight
Latest in Tag: Red Sea

Red Sea Hotels occupancy to increase to 60% during Christmas: officials
Tourism has suffered greatly since the Russian aeroplane crash in 2015

Alexandria, Damietta, Red Sea ports pay EGP 439m in taxes
A number of public sector companies and bodies affiliated to the state paid more than EGP 951m in taxes for fiscal year (FY) 2015/2016. The companies submitted their tax declaration during the past period after the end of the specified time, ending on 31 April of each year, based on the fact that their fiscal …

Verdict annulling ‘Red Sea islands’ deal remains in effect, government fined for violating court order: Administrative Court
The court proved government claims wrong, says lawyer Khaled Ali

Armed Forces work to lessen impact of floods in Red Sea governorate
Forces provided Ras Gharib residents with 100,000 meals, says army spokesperson

5 children sentenced to 5 years in prison in ‘Red Sea islands’ case
Ruling angers social media users and political activists, saying the verdict is too harsh on children

Tourism Investors Association in Red Sea demands Ministry of Tourism announce its marketing plan
The hotel capacity in the Red Sea area amounts to 69,000 rooms out of total 225,000 operational rooms in Egypt and represents about 45% of Egypt’s tourism income, according to Egyptian Hotel Association

3 protest prisoners begin open-ended hunger strike
The prisoners were arrested during a protest against the Egypt-Saudi Arabia maritime demarcation deal

Environment Ministry calls on citizens not to attack North Coast fin whale
Ongoing search for endangered Mediterranean whale, states ministry

Bomb attack near US consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
A suicide bomber has detonated an explosive device near the US consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Initial reports indicate the bomber died in the explosion and two people were injured.

‘Red Sea islands’ pending court decision on judicial panel rebuttal
The court will look into the request on 30 July

In Cartoon: The government’s stance on Tiran and Sanafir

In Cartoon: Red Sea islands are still Egyptian

In Cartoon: The reaction of the Egyptian government of the Red Sea islands

In Cartoon: Cabinet vows to challenge Red Sea islands verdict

3 Red Sea island protestors sentenced to 5 years in prison
The three people were arrested on 15 April on charges of illegal protesting

Court schedules Sunday appeal session for Red Sea islands case
The State Lawsuit Authority is expected to argue that the State Council is unauthorised to look into the case

In Cartoon: Tiran and Sanafir are Egyptian

In Video: press conference for Khaled Ali after the judicial win in the Red Sea islands case
Video by Mahmoud Nasr Editing by Omar Korashi

Saudi Arabia silent over court’s cancellation of Red Sea islands deal
The State Council Administrative Court’s ruling on Tuesday cancelled the much contested agreement that transferred sovereignty over Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi Arabia

TDA to begin examining land bids by companies in July: TDA head
Land in Ras Sidr is the most sought after by investors, followed by the North Coast and the Red Sea

Shark attacks man in Ain Sokhna resort
The shark is of the Mako species, and inspections of the area are underway, says Environment Ministry

Government fined for not showing evidence to declare Red Sea islands’ sovereignty of Saudi Arabia
Court postpones session to Tuesday for the third time, while demanding documentation from government’s lawyers

Soma Bay: the secret gem of the Red Sea coast
A recent visit to Soma Bay, considered the new face of Hurghada, is full of surprise encounters mixed with delightful discoveries in this week’s travel column

Saudi Shura Council approves takeover of disputed Red Sea islands
The council approved the agreement, putting emphasis on enhancing Saudi-Egyptian relations

Documents purporting Egyptian sovereignty over Tiran, Sanafir insufficient: Foreign Ministry
The ministry released Egyptian-Saudi documents concerning the Red Sea islands following a wave of criticism regarding the new maritime demarcation

Egypt, Saudi Arabia announce new Red Sea bridge
King Salman is expected to visit the Egyptian parliament on Sunday

Red Sea, South Sinai resorts expect Egyptian holidaymakers to increase occupancy: politicians
Egyptian tourism in severe decline since the Russian plane crash last October

Egyptian, US and UAE navies start joint exercise in Red Sea
The Eagle Salute 2016 exercise kicked off on Monday with the participation of the Egyptian, US and UAE navy forces within the Egyptian territorial waters of the Red Sea. The exercise includes performing drills for joint combat operations that involve naval scouting, defensive, offensive formations and reacting to hostile targets, according to a statement from the …

Egyptian-American investors’ alliance buys 3 hotels for $52m in South Sinai and Red Sea: Tourism sources
Egyptian tourism sector may be good opportunity for foreign investors currently, as many hotel owners seek to exit business after five years of losses

Gulf alliance allocates $500m to purchase Red Sea hotels: ETF official
Saudi-Kuwaiti alliance began negations with two resorts in Marsa Alam, of an annual capacity of 700 rooms