Latest in Tag: Sohag Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sohag
US Ambassador in Cairo visits ancient city of Abydos, old Coptic monasteries in Sohag
Over 25 years, US provides over $102m to preserve, restore 85 cultural heritage sites across Egypt, says Ambassador Cohen
World Bank finances development of 6 industrial zones in Qena, Sohag with $500m
Egypt to establish SMEs complex in Qena, says Trade and Industry Minister
Egypt discovers several ancient tombs in Sohag’s Al-Hamdiya necropolis
Tombs date back to Old Kingdom, Ptolemaic era
Health Ministry expands quarantine hospitals in Sohag after COVID-19 infection surge
COVID-19 cases in Sohag reach about 7,000 since beginning of pandemic: Health Minister
Egypt’s Public Prosecution announces results of investigations into Sohag train crash
Investigations reveal negligence of several involved employees that led to train collision, leaving 20 people dead, 199 injured
Egypt Public Prosecutor orders detention of 8 employees in Sohag train collision
Precautionary arrests come pending investigations into accident
Egypt Insurance Federation forms work team to compensate Sohag train victims
Compensation is paid directly to affected people without intermediary
Sohag governorate receives EGP 5.8bn in public investments in FY 2020/21: El-Said
This comes within the “Citizen Investment Plan” released by the ministry for Sohag governorate. El-Said said that the plan aims to provide detailed information on investments directed by the state to each governorate.
Government invests EGP 29.6bn in Qena, Sohag over 4 years: Planning Minister
El-Said said that the remarkable growth in the volume of investments directed to the governorates comes as part of the government’s keenness to reduce development gaps by focusing on the governorates most in need.
NUCA approves allocation of 20 feddans in Sohag to Ebny Real Estate
The land allocation will ensure that the company can now proceed with the development of an integrated urban project in the new Upper Egypt development.
Repatriation of Egyptian expats continues as 1,981 return from Kuwait
Exceptional flights carrying Egyptian returnees have flown into Cairo, Alexandria, Assiut, Sohag
Sohag residential block quarantined as 11 new Covid-19 cases detected
Egypt’s total cases stand at 6,193 with over 1,500 recoveries
Sohag’s Red Monastery brings ancient history to life with magnificence
Ancient church vividly brings together three eras in one mesmerising example of Egypt’s rich history
Ptolemy IV Philopator’s temple unearthed in Sohag
Moustafa Waziri, Secretary-General of Supreme Council of Antiquities, stated in a press release that some of the temple’s stones were discovered during the excavation for installing the sewage pumps.
Remains of ancient temple unearthed in Sohag after illegal digging by locals
It’s believed to belong to Roman Empire era, says Ashmawy
Relocation of Ptolemaic burial chamber from Sohag to New Administrative Capital faces heavy criticism
The burial chamber belongs to a nobleman called Toutou and his wife who was a musician for goddess Hathor. It was accidentally discovered in April, during a police raid on an illegal excavation site.
Ptolemaic-era tomb of nobleman, his musician wife, accidentally unearthed in Sohag
Extraordinary colours, inscriptions, found on tomb’s walls
Ramses II’s palace discovered near his temple in Sohag
Among the rarest discovered elements were stones used for establishing temple, says mission’s head
Egyptian mosque nominated for world architecture award
Basuna Mosque is located in one of Sohag’s poorest villages
Egyptian police kill five suspected militants in Sohag
In November 2017, President Al-Sisi vowed to restore stability by eradicating terrorism
Nasr signs EGP17.6m cooperation protocol with Misr El Kheir to develop village in Sohag
Project aims to finance integrated development in Sheikh Zein El-Din Village, says Nasr
Minister of Industry inaugurates 5 new factories in Sohag
The total amount of investment is worth EGP 185m
Police disperse protest in Sohag, arrest 17
Demonstrators protested the formation of a sanitary sewer near their village
World Bank allocates $500m for development of Sohag and Qena
Minister of International Cooperation Sahar Nasr inspected the Red Monastery development project in Sohag, which was funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with EGP 20m. The project aims to restore and develop the archeological aspects of the monastery, being an important touristic attraction and providing employment for local residents and limited-skill …
Police arrest 20 from Sohag village following protest over recent kidnappings
The protest was dispersed by force, while residents of the village insist they were trying to draw attention to the kidnapping
14 defendants referred to prosecution on charges of attacking Coptic-owned residence in Sohag
Security forces are still present in Al-Naghmeish village, following violent acts against Coptic residents
4 injured, 15 houses damaged as unknown assailants attack Coptic village in Sohag
Four people were injured and 15 houses were damaged when unknown assailants attacked Al-Naghmeish, a Coptic village in Sohag, on Friday, according to Nader Shoukry, editor-in-chief of Copts United news website. The attack started after the Friday prayers in rejection to one of the private residences opening his house to hold Coptic prayers, according to …
Diplomatic convoy’s safe passage across Upper Egypt is clear sign of stability: German ambassador
Germany is providing “political support” to Egypt as it carries out its economic reform programme, says ambassador Julius Georg Luy
German development programme in Egypt targets marginalised provinces: German ambassador
Through the “German Week in Upper Egypt”, the Qena governor aims to establish a German school in his province
‘German Week in Upper Egypt’ kicks off in Luxor
German ambassador will meet several governors to discuss cooperation