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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.
Egyptian hotel markets continue to experience strong levels of performance
Occupancy rate in in Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and Alexandria recorded 80%, 60%, 67%, 82%, respectively.
Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada, Alexandria record highest YoY RevPAR increase in 2020: Colliers
UAE markets to achieve stable performance levels, Saudi to benefit from tourist visa changes in 2020
Real estate sales rate increased 40% in 2019: study
Ain Sokhna is the most attractive area for tourism and industrial investment in 2019, says Inland Properties
Construction of EGP 17bn Alexandria Metro to start in 1Q 2020
Project to be implemented in three phases over two years, says Alexandria Governor
Completing a mass transportation system in Alexandria soon: governor
Governorate investment estimated at EGP 20bn last year, says governor
Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada, Alexandria to witness RevPAR growth of 37%, 27%, 27% respectively in 2019: Colliers
It also forecasted that the four cities will achieve occupancy rates of 84% in Alexandria, 79% in Cairo, 68% in Hurghada, and 63% in Sharm El-Sheikh in 2019.
Marseilia debuts new project in Alexandria by year-end
Company to launch EGP 10bn investment project in east Cairo by 2020, says chairperson
MBG opens new office branch in Alexandria
MBG Chairperson Mahmoud Al Adl said that the opening of the new branch aims at opening new marketing outlets in the governorates.
2019 likely to be a landmark year for tourism in Egypt: Colliers
Alexandria experiencing highest y-o-y improvement in 1H2019
“No More Plastic”: new campaign to clean up most polluted cities
“Campaign was well received by the people who were not aware of the damage their actions caused”
President Sisi meets EMGF’s delegations in Alexandria
The spokesperson noted that the president also stressed the importance of accelerating the steps of activating the EMGF and launching its activities in an operational manner.
Romanian Empire city unearthed in Alexandria
Found city includes remains of small theatre, giant royal bathroom, group of 22 lecture halls believed to be remains of ancient university
Alexandria’s 17th International Summer Festival kicks off July 26
The festival kicks off with a concert by the Jordanian young band JadaL.
22 state employees in Alexandria referred to court over corruption charges
APA has been actively trying to tackle corruption cases across various entities in Egypt
Alexandria tops MENA’s ADR growth with 27% in Q1 of 2019
Sharjah achieves 11% increase in hotel supply, followed by Riyadh, Alexandria, Amman with 18%, 6.7%, 6%, respectively
Egypt launches 2nd Gowind-Class Corvette Frigate in Alexandria
Frigate is part of deal with France to supply Egypt with 4 warships
Egypt’s hotel market sees average 34% RevPAR growth in Q1 of 2019
Egyptian markets, such as Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh, and Alexandria, continue to experience strong growth in performance levels, according to the Colliers’ MENA hotel full-year forecast 2019 report. “In the first quarter (Q1) of 2019, these markets saw an average Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) growth of 34% compared to the same period last year. …
Remains of ancient harbour found underwater in eastern port of Alexandria
Researchers correlated sea level geomorphological, archaeological, biological indicators
US embassy unveils completion of groundwater lowering system project in Alexandria
USAID provides $100m in assistance to conserve Egypt’s monuments
Kaumeya Language School acquires leading private school in Alexandria
Deal marks NBK Capital Partners’ ninth transaction in regional educational companies