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Egypt allocates EGP 78.7m to purify Alexandria’s Lake Mariout
Purification project is one of Alexandria’s integrated development projects, says Planning Minister

Alexandria to see 279 development projects worth EGP 16.6bn in FY 2020/21
Public investments allocated to Alexandria increased by 35% from FY 2019/20, says Hala El-Said

Cairo, Alexandria Operas to celebrate Christmas with 3 concerts
Christmas concerts will present most famous songs accompanied by ballet shows

Egypt’s Planning Ministry approves news funds for development projects in Siwa, Alexandria
El-Said approved a total of EGP 69.67m to reinforce the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy’s plan for fiscal year (FY) 2020/21, to implement the electrical supply works for the desalination plant at Habata Airport.

Cairo, Alexandria, Gharbeya, Luxor see high COVID-19 infections: Health Minister
Egypt is among “100 safe destinations” around the world, says Hala Zayed

Hotel occupancy increases in Alexandria 5%, Sharm El-Sheikh 1% in Q3 2020: Colliers
Additional 8,000 keys are expected to open in Egyptian market by full year 2022, says Colliers hotel review

Expo Republic to launch ‘Manazel’ property exhibition in Mansoura, Alexandria
Manazel exhibition will be launched in Alexandria from 19 to 21 November at City Center, on an area of 2,500 sqm, targeting 2,000 visitors. Manazel exhibition in Mansoura will be held from 3 to 5 December, on an area of 2,500 sqm.

Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria record Egypt’s highest COVID-19 cases: Health Minister
65% of cases are among retirees, those who have been in enclosed places for long periods

Cairo, Alexandria Opera Houses to celebrate El-Mawled El-Nabawi
The Cairo Opera concert at the El-Goumhorya Theater will be led by Maestro Alaa Abdel-Salam, with several singers presenting religious songs. The Alexandria concert will be held under the leadership of Maestro Omar Farhat, with the participation of eight singers who will perform religious songs.

Al-Sisi inaugurates higher education institutions in Alexandria
Whilst Egypt’s education reform programme has not reached final stages, country’s higher education system is improving, Al-Sisi says

Siemens Energy to link Alexandria’s Bashaer El Khair City to power grid
Siemens said that the grid connection project will help supply electrical power to more than 25,000 residential units, in over 250 buildings and service centres.

Folk, Performing Arts House to present shows in Cairo and Alexandria
The shows will commence from the second day of the public holiday, in addition to a concert at the Mohamed Abdel Wahab Theater in Alexandria.

Orthodox churches in Cairo and Alexandria to reopen on 3 August
The announcement was made via the official social media pages for Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church.

Carrefour opens new Alexandria branch with 3 more coming soon
The international supermarket chain is also on track to open new outlets in Cairo, which are expected to welcome shoppers during the third quarter (Q3) of 2020.

Kite flying now banned in Cairo, Alexandria
Those found flying kites in Alexandria face fines up to EGP 1,000

Coptic Orthodox Church postpones reopening Cairo, Alexandria churches to mid-July
Coptic Orthodox Church bishops, council of priests for each diocese will decide to resume prayers depending on health situation

Industry Ministry finalises Alexandria’s Mergham 2 Plastics Industries Complex
MSMEDA has made EGP 10.6m worth of finance available to 13 customers, says Gamea

Alexandria, North Coast hotels anticipate 100% occupancy in July, August: ETAA
Many EU countries have expressed keenness to allow their citizens’ return to Egypt, says El-Manasterly

ASRT accepts applications for AI incubators at Alexandria, Ain Shams universities
Entrepreneurship is solid foundation for many economies worldwide, says El-Said

Repatriation of Egyptian expats continues as 1,981 return from Kuwait
Exceptional flights carrying Egyptian returnees have flown into Cairo, Alexandria, Assiut, Sohag

Private hospital in Alexandria closed as COVID-19 cases discovered
Egypt’s total Covid-19 cases rise to 7,588 with 469 deaths

20 defendants released for breaking curfew, organising Ramadan march
Defendants drew criticism for flouting government precautions against coronavirus to parade model of Kabbah

Egypt to open Qalma Bridge on Cairo-Alexandria Agricultural Road
Ministry of Transportation is set to build six bridges at a cost of EGP 932m

Lecico Ceramics temporarily closes Alexandria factory after detecting COVID-19 cases
The company confirmed with the Ministry of Health that two workers at its Borg El-Arab factory in Alexandria, which produces 35% of the group’s sanitary wares products, had tested positive for Covid-19.

Egypt’s beaches close amid coronavirus outbreak
Closures come as Egyptians head to beaches ignoring government’s social distancing instructions

Alexandria’s night march over Covid-19 stirs controversy
Dozens of residents pray together from balconies, windows to save people from pandemic

January, February car sales improve in Alexandria
Coronavirus effects on auto market will be clearly seen in 2H20

Alexandria’s revamped synagogue highlights ancient Jewish community glory
Built over 4200 metres, the Eliyahu Hanavi ancient synagogue is one of the only two synagogues located in Alexandria.

Egypt reopens Jewish synagogue in Alexandria
During the inauguration , a documentary film on the city of Alexandria was presented on the cultural diversity and its embrace of all religions, presenting also the history of the Jewish synagogue and its construction in 1354.

Maltese cruise ship arrives Alexandria Wednesday carrying 1,028 tourists
The Maltese cruise ship Celestyel Crystal, which is coming from Greece, is the fourth cruise ship to come to the port in the last 10 years.