Latest in Tag: Sinai Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sinai

EEHC to issue tender for electricity production units transfer to Sinai’s Al-Arish
Company would save $130m by transferring these units, which will take place this month, instead of purchasing new ones

Defence Minister reviews security efforts against terrorism in Sinai
The ministerial review took place to monitor the command’s security procedures to eliminate terrorism and achieve security in the Sinai Peninsula.

The sacred geography of Sinai (Part II)
As with many of his peers Henry Field’s voyage to Egypt in 1883 focuses on religious topography rather than the rich geography

Egypt implements Sinai, Suez electricity network to improve energy services
Electricity sector investments will see four control centres constructed to support Sinai, Suez Canal electricity network

Opinion| Sinai’s sacred geography gets Biblical treatment
European travellers of yore tended to focus less on observing surroundings but using religious texts for guidance

Untouched natural splendours and wildlife at Nabq Protected Area
Hidden gem gives visitors view of Egypt’s natural and wildlife wonders whilst also experiencing Bedouin life first hand

Egypt close to defeating terrorism completely in Sinai: army spokesperson
Sinai residents are main supporters of Armed Forces’ fight against terrorism, says El-Rafaie

Army neutralises 126 terrorists in several Sinai operations
Security forces also eliminate 18 militants in Bir El-Abd shootout after terrorist attack: Interior Ministry

Water, Agriculture Ministers discuss Sinai irrigation system implementation
Ministers agree to set timetable to finalise counting, legalising encroachments on state land in Sinai

Family quarantined following COVID-19 infections in Sinai’s El Tur
Egypt’s total coronavirus cases up to 4,534 with 1,176 recoveries: Health Ministry

Sinai Hotels opens Nuweiba Club Resort in South Sinai
El Tarabishy said that only 30% of the hotel’s total area has been developed, adding that Al Bawaba intends to develop the rest of the area within five years with Sinai Hotels.

Egypt combats terrorist attack in Sinai, kills 10 terrorists
Due to fire exchange with the terrorists, the Egyptian forces managed to kill 10 of them and destroyed a four-wheel-drive vehicle, which was used in the attack.

Cold weather in Cairo, Delta, Sinai
EMA warned of heavy morning smog in some regions, estimating the movement of winds to be moderate.

Al-Sisi inaugurates several national projects in Suez Canal
During a speech, Al-Sisi affirmed that the state is currently focusing on the health and education sectors, adding that the state facilitated 300,000 operations under the initiative to end the waiting lists in one year, at a cost of more than EGP 2bn.

Al-Sisi directs further development in Sinai
President held a meeting with top state officials to discuss development projects in the peninsula

Egypt’s army kills 83 suspected Islamist militants in Sinai Operation
‘An officer, two soldiers were killed and injured,’ says military spokesperson

118 militants killed in military operations in North and Central Sinai
Our nation’s goal has to be eliminating terrorism, Al-Sisi said after mourning the military personnel who were killed in action

Terrorism trial of 555 members of IS affiliated ‘Sinai Province’ postponed
Group unveils identity of 3 Palestinian militants in new video

Egypt reopened Rafah border crossing after 2 days closure
The source added that additional staff were provided on Egypt’s end to speed up procedures and facilitate the passage of passengers in both directions. This is in addition to providing a larger number of vehicles to transport them between the two sides.

Suicide attack targeting security checkpoint foiled
Four civilians beheaded in North Sinai’s Bir Al-Abd

Egypt’s army thwarts terrorist attack in Sinai’s Sheikh Zuweid
An Egyptian soldier was killed in the attack

Madbouly follows up development projects in Sinai, Northwestern Coast
Prime Minister discuss establishing new free zones, urban communities

Egypt will not give away an inch of Sinai: FM Sameh Shoukry on Manama
Egyptian side is attending Manama conference with an economic delegation to hear out the propositions, says a high ranking Egyptian official

CIB’s Extraordinary General Assembly approves authorised capital increase to EGP 50bn
Assembly grants board of directors right to establish branches, agencies, offices in Egypt, abroad, including Sinai Peninsula

Egypt opens new corridors to connect Sinai
Two tunnels under Suez Canal in Ismailia, same in Port Said soon

More militants declared killed in aftermath of Al-Arish attack
Offensive left eight policemen killed during attack on a security checkpoint in Al-Arish

Eight security personnel, five terrorists killed in Al-Arish attack: Ministry of Interior
Egypt has been battling several armed groups, concentrated mainly in the Sinai Peninsula

Egypt denies HRW’s report on ‘Sinai 2018’ operation
Organisation called for western countries to stop military support to Egypt

Armed Forces kills 47 terrorists, destroys 29 hideouts in Sinai: spokesperson
Armed Forces defuses 385 explosive devices that targeted troops

Will Middle East crises affect Egypt-US relations?
Egypt will not accept relocating Palestinians in Sinai