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Egypt: Egyptians Celebrate 'New Suez Canal'
Aswat Masriya, 6 August 2015
A celebratory mood presided over Cairo's streets from the early hours of Thursday, as the nation braced for the inauguration of the "New Suez Canal". Read more »
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Egypt: Sisi Arrives At 'New Suez Canal' in Army Fatigues
Aswat Masriya, 6 August 2015
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived at the site of celebration for the inauguration of the "New Suez Canal" in army fatigues, on Thursday afternoon. Read more »
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Egypt: Egypt to Open Suez Canal Expansion
News24Wire, 6 August 2015
Egypt is to inaugurate on Thursday a major expansion of the Suez Canal, with the government hoping the project will boost the country's flagging economy. Read more »
Egypt Launches Major Expansion to Suez Canal
The multibillion dollar project is expected to double the canal's current capacity. But some Egyptians are asking whether it was worth the cost.
A cargo ship passes through the Suez Canal, a vital link in world trade, and contributes significantly to the Egyptian economy (file photo).
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The Suez Canal Authority has reported that 118 ships have crossed the international waterway in the past two days. Read more »
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Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab says those who built the High Dam and dug the Suez Canal are capable of developing the Suez Canal area - a giant project that the country ... Read more »
