January 05
Egypt: Abu Dhabi Ports Initials $3 Mln Agreement to Develop, Operate Three Egyptian Cruise Terminals
The Abu Dhabi Ports Group initialed on Thursday 4/1/2024 a 15-year concession agreement, worth $3 million, with the Egyptian Red Sea Ports Authority (RSPA) to construct, upgrade,… Read more »
Egypt: Health Min. - Egypt's Birth Rates Dropped 8 Percent in 2023
Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar has announced that Egypt's birth rates went down by 8% in 2023, compared to 2022. Read more »
Egypt: President El-Sisi Inspects New Roads and Axes Projects in New Cairo
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inspected on Friday 5/1/2024 new roads and axes projects that have been or are currently being implemented in the New Cairo area. Those aim to inject… Read more »
January 04
Egypt: Efforts to Develop Northern Lakes Aim At Improving Water Quality - Irrigation Min.
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hany Suweilam asserted that the efforts exerted to develop the northern lakes in coordination with the different bodies of the state aim… Read more »
January 02
Egypt: Egypt's Membership in Brics to Contribute to Taking Important Decisions in Future
Russian Ambassador to Egypt Georgy Borisenko asserted the importance of Egypt's membership in BRICS which started in 2024. Read more »
Egypt: Aid Trucks Enter Gaza Through Rafah Border Crossing
Eighty two aid trucks entered the Palestinian side through the Egyptian-Palestinian border Rafah crossing on Monday, Al Qahera News reported. Read more »
Egypt: Ministry of Labour - Applying Minimum Wage Rate in Private Sector At Directives of President El-Sisi
Spokesman for the Ministry of Labour Abdel Wahab Khedr asserted that a decision to apply the minimum wage rate in the private sector to become 3,500 per month instead of 3,000 is… Read more »
Egypt: El Arish Airport Receives Pakistani Aircraft Carrying 20 Tonnes of Aid for Gazans
El Arish International Airport received on Tuesday 2/1/2024 a Pakistani aid aircraft sent to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Read more »
Egypt: PM Discusses Steps to Restructure SIS
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli asserted the importance of the role played by the State Information Service (SIS) in contacting the world countries over the past phase and its… Read more »
Egypt: Saudi Plane With Humanitarian Aid Arrives At Arish Airport
A Saudi plane carrying humanitarian aid for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip arrived at Al-Arish International Airport in North Sinai on Monday, MENA reported. Read more »
January 01
Egypt: Sisi Directs to Attract More Foreign Investments
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has directed to intensify efforts to attract more foreign investments and enhance the role of the private sector in the country's economy,… Read more »
Egypt: Cairo Metro Raises Fares
Egypt's Ministry of Transport raised ticket prices for the three-line Cairo Metro by 1-2 pounds on Monday while introducing a new ticket pricing scheme for passengers travelling… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt's Agriculture - Record-Breaking Exports
Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, El Sayed El Qusair, announced the addition of over 3.5 million feddans of agricultural land through desert reclamation. Read more »
Egypt: Egypt to Host Conference On Promoting Yachting
Egypt's Ministry of Transport will hold a conference on Wednesday in the New Administrative Capital to explore ways to enhance the establishment of local and international marinas… Read more »
Egypt: Irrigation Min. Asserts Importance of Managing Water System
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hany Suweilam asserted the importance of managing the water system in an integrated way and with good mechanisms that guarantee… Read more »
Egypt: Education Ministry, Efpa Ink Health Awareness Protocol
Education Minister Reda Hegazy inked a co-operation protocol with Board Chairman of the Egyptian Family Planning Association (EFPA) Talaat Abdel Qawi on spreading health awareness… Read more »
December 31, 2023
Egypt: Egypt Eyes More Archaeological Site Investment to Enhance Tourist Experience
Recent investment in services for archaeological and heritage areas in Egypt will improve the tourist experience and generate more revenue. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Egypt: PM Witnesses Inking of MOU to Upgrade Solar Energy Project Between Egypt, China
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli attended the inking ceremony of a memorandum of understanding between the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) and the Egyptian Electricity… Read more »
Egypt: Irrigation Min Stresses Importance of Rehabilitating Water Facilities
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam reaffirmed the importance of rehabilitating and maintaining water facilities nationwide to guarantee improving the quality… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Wins Largest Share in Arab University Rankings
Egypt was the most represented with 28 universities in the Arab university rankings organized by the Arab League (AL). Read more »
Egypt: Dollar Prices Stable At Start of Wednesday's Trading
The dollar exchange rate was stable at the start of Wednesday's transactions at Egypt's major banks. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Egypt: Sports Min Opens Arab Basketball Championship
Minister of Youth and Sports,Dr. Ashraf Sobhi inaugurated the 25th Arab Basketball Championship competitions. Read more »
Egypt: Salah 'Shares Pain' of Grieving Families At Christmas
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said that families grieving for their loved ones in Gaza should not be forgotten, as he issued an emotional Christmas message. Read more »
Egypt: PM - Egypt Aspires to Become Global, Regional Pharmaceutical Hub
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has emphasized the State's continued efforts to provide medicines and various medical supplies to hospitals, noting that Egypt aspires to become a… Read more »
Egypt: Environment Minister Briefs PM On Results of COP28 in Dubai
Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad on Tuesday 26/12/2023 briefed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli on the outcome of Egypt's participation in the 28th meeting of the Conference of… Read more »