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Egypt, France carry out joint military drills in Red Sea
Drills aim at confronting terrorism, naval security threats, as well as exchanging training expertise
First sighting of blue whale in Red Sea
Blue whales are largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth
Egypt completes seismic survey for 4,200 km in the Red Sea region: Ganope chairperson
Exploration bidding in those offshore areas will increase Egypt’s reserves, said El-Molla
SCC postpones session on Red Sea islands case to 21 January
Verdict expected on 3 March
Chinese investor urges increasing construction part in $17m project
The Sound, Light, and Cinema Company owns the project’s land of 42,000sqm
Government asserts preventive measures undertaken against floods
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Abdel Aaty said weather forecasting, early warning systems, and remote sensing of precipitation were introduced in operation rooms that are monitoring expected winter floods. Abdel Aaty briefed President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Sunday on the preventive measures undertaken by the government against flood disasters, from which Egypt suffered in …
In Video: Worshippers cleberate Mawlid Abul Hassan Al-Shazli
Video by Asmaa Gamal and Ahmed Hendawi
In Pictures: Humaithara’s residents gather for Eid prayer at Abu Al-Hassan El-Shazly’s shrine
Photos by Asmaa Gamal
Egypt’s citadels planned to creatively attract tourists
Red Sea’s Ottoman citadel to be opened to public while Salah Al-Din’s hosts “Culturama”
Eid increases occupancy in hotels of Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh, Alexandria, North Coast: tourism workers
Eid Al-Fitr holiday next week is expected to increase hotel occupancy in many resorts in Egypt, thanks to increased bookings from individuals and families
Egyptian second-home market: a growing investment and lifestyle trend
Unlike other popular second-home destinations, such as the Seychelles, Morocco, Malta, France, and Spain, Egypt’s second-home market is not dependent on international investors and appeals primarily to Egyptians, as only 2% are foreign investors, according to global commercial real estate leader Colliers International. Colliers released its latest white paper, focusing on the Egyptian second-home market. …
Proposed investment projects worth EGP 50bn: Red Sea governor
Provision of 5,000 jobs for youth as well as 200 feddans for microprojects
Red Sea and South Sinai hotel occupancy stable in past few weeks
Influx of German tourists expected in January after resumption of flights
In Cartoon: Red Sea islands
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