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Egypt denies Israeli tourist’s allegations of police physical harassment at Taba border
Egypt
April 18, 2026
Egypt denies Israeli tourist’s allegations of police physical harassment at Taba border
The Egyptian Ministry of Interior on Saturday dismissed claims made by an Israeli tourist regarding alleged physical harassment by police…
Egypt bans live animal performances in hotels and restaurants
Egypt
April 18, 2026
Egypt bans live animal performances in hotels and restaurants
Egypt’s Chamber of Tourism Establishments and Restaurants has issued a directive banning the use of all animals, both domestic and…
Egypt weather: 10-degree plunge expected mid-week as current heat peaks
Egypt
April 18, 2026
Egypt weather: 10-degree plunge expected mid-week as current heat peaks
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has released its latest forecast, warning that warm-to-hot conditions will persist across most of the…
Roman tomb unveiled in Egypt’s Minya with golden-tongued mummies and statues
Science
April 18, 2026
Roman tomb unveiled in Egypt’s Minya with golden-tongued mummies and statues
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Saturday, April 18, that a Spanish archaeological mission from the University of…
Egypt recovers 13 ancient artifacts smuggled to the United States
Egypt
April 18, 2026
Egypt recovers 13 ancient artifacts smuggled to the United States
Egypt has recovered 13 ancient artifacts from the United States of America that had been illegally smuggled out of the…
Iran fully reopens Strait of Hormuz following Lebanon ceasefire: Iranian Foreign Minister
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April 17, 2026
Iran fully reopens Strait of Hormuz following Lebanon ceasefire: Iranian Foreign Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz has been fully reopened to commercial shipping,…
Photos: Luxor’s ancient temples to get a high-tech transformation
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April 17, 2026
Photos: Luxor’s ancient temples to get a high-tech transformation
Egypt is racing against time to finish a massive restoration and modernization drive across Luxor’s East and West Banks. Aimed…
Egypt deploys AI-powered drones to track pollution and environmental violations
Science
April 17, 2026
Egypt deploys AI-powered drones to track pollution and environmental violations
In a major leap toward digital governance, the Ministry of Local Development and Environment has officially launched Egypt’s first smart…
Egypt to establish massive 225-acre Olympic Village project in Red Sea
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April 17, 2026
Egypt to establish massive 225-acre Olympic Village project in Red Sea
The Egyptian government has officially allocated a prime 225-acre site for the construction of a world-class Olympic Village in the…
Egypt’s tourism revenues climb to $10.2 billion during first half of fiscal year 2025/2026
Egypt
April 17, 2026
Egypt’s tourism revenues climb to $10.2 billion during first half of fiscal year 2025/2026
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that tourism revenues climbed by 17.3 percent during the first half of the…
Egypt legalizes 191 additional churches in ongoing push for religious inclusivity
Egypt
April 17, 2026
Egypt legalizes 191 additional churches in ongoing push for religious inclusivity
The Egyptian government has approved the legalization of 191 churches and affiliated service buildings, marking a significant step in the…
Heatwave alert – Egypt faces peak temperatures and Khamsin winds on Thursday
Egypt
April 16, 2026
Heatwave alert – Egypt faces peak temperatures and Khamsin winds on Thursday
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a warning regarding current weather conditions across the country, as Egypt reaches the…
Transport Minister seeks to transform Sinai into regional logistics hub
Egypt
April 15, 2026
Transport Minister seeks to transform Sinai into regional logistics hub
Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir announced that the state is implementing major projects to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development in Sinai,…
Malkata Palace exhibit shown for 1st time at Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Archaeology
April 15, 2026
Malkata Palace exhibit shown for 1st time at Egyptian Museum in Cairo
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo unveiled a new permanent exhibition of paintings from the “Malkata Palace”, displayed for the first…
Lebanon and Israel meet in the US for the 1st time in 33 Years
Middle East
April 15, 2026
Lebanon and Israel meet in the US for the 1st time in 33 Years
The US State Department held a trilateral meeting on Tuesday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Advisor Michael Needham,…
Grand Egyptian Museum ranked 3rd most visited museum in the world: Expert
Egypt
April 14, 2026
Grand Egyptian Museum ranked 3rd most visited museum in the world: Expert
Tourism expert Mohamed Eid affirmed that the Al Jazeera Documentary Channel’s ranking of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) as the…
Islamabad talks provided framework for continued negotiations: US officials
Middle East
April 14, 2026
Islamabad talks provided framework for continued negotiations: US officials
The US-Iran negotiations held in Islamabad have contributed to creating positive momentum that can be built upon in the next…
Procedures in place to offer up 20 state-owned companies and Banque du Caire on IPOs
Business
April 14, 2026
Procedures in place to offer up 20 state-owned companies and Banque du Caire on IPOs
The Vice Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) Mohamed Sabry said that as the receiving entity, the EGX aims to…
Cuba threatens military response to any US attack
World
April 13, 2026
Cuba threatens military response to any US attack
Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced a firm stance against any potential US military action, affirming his country’s readiness to respond…
US Military says it will prevent ships from entering or leaving Iran
Middle East
April 13, 2026
US Military says it will prevent ships from entering or leaving Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it will begin imposing full control over maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports…