Latest in Egypt Highlight
Latest in Egypt

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

Egypt’s Al-Sisi inspects New Administrative Capital, monitors developments
Inspection also reviews New Administrative Capital Parliament building, which is largest in Middle East with main hall capacity of 1,000 people

Ongoing social protection programmes receive financing of $905m: Al-Mashat
In 2020, 10 projects secure development funds to cover social housing, water, and sanitation

Egyptian government continues support for far-reaching reform plans
Work underway to complete technological infrastructure and trading systems, whilst introducing new financial mechanisms, products, says Mohamed Farid

Egypt’s COVID-19 cases in decline: Presidential Adviser
Those who have recovered from coronavirus can be infected again within six months

Government discusses integrating Egypt’s pre-university, university systems
Proposed integration will ensure that education develops according to international standards

Cairo hosts intra-Palestinian reconciliation dialogue
Sources told Daily News Egypt that 15 Palestinian factions will take part in the two-day intra-Palestinian dialogue held under the patronage of Egypt’s President Al-Sisi.

Al-Sisi, government inspect Ezbet El Haggana informal area in Cairo
The Egyptian president was briefed on the situation regarding the highly populated, unplanned area, Ezbet El Haggana