Egypt Independent
Egypt extends free 96-hour transit visa and Luxor-Aswan entry facilities until 2027
Travel
January 1, 2026
Egypt extends free 96-hour transit visa and Luxor-Aswan entry facilities until 2027
The Egyptian Cabinet on Wednesday decided to approve a request by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to extend the…
Defending churches is an Islamic duty equal to protecting mosques: Al-Azhar
Egypt
January 1, 2026
Defending churches is an Islamic duty equal to protecting mosques: Al-Azhar
The Sawt Al-Azhar newspaper published statements from the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed al-Tayeb, refuting various misconceptions regarding greeting Christians…
Cairo sees mild day followed by cold night on Thursday as temperatures hit 12°C
Egypt
January 1, 2026
Cairo sees mild day followed by cold night on Thursday as temperatures hit 12°C
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has released the weather forecast for Cairo and other provinces on Thursday, predicting extremely cold…
Churches across Egypt celebrate New Year with hymns, prayers, and Christmas trees
Life & Style
December 31, 2025
Churches across Egypt celebrate New Year with hymns, prayers, and Christmas trees
Churches all throughout Egypt, representing various denominations (Orthodox, Evangelical, Catholic, and Anglican), are preparing to welcome the New Year this…
Naguib Sawiris denies visiting Israel and meeting Netanyahu
Egypt
December 31, 2025
Naguib Sawiris denies visiting Israel and meeting Netanyahu
Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris denied reports claiming he recently visited Israel and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During a…
Egypt comments on Saudi-UAE dispute in Yemen
Egypt
December 31, 2025
Egypt comments on Saudi-UAE dispute in Yemen
Egypt announced that it is closely monitoring recent developments in Yemen and is conducting intensive, round-the-clock contacts at the highest levels…
No disagreements in relations with Saudi Arabia, Egypt’s FM assures
Egypt
December 30, 2025
No disagreements in relations with Saudi Arabia, Egypt’s FM assures
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty denied any tensions in Egyptian-Saudi relations, emphasizing that they are “deeply rooted in history.” During…
Photos: Rotary Club Cairo Sky participates in landmark RYLA 2025/2026 leadership seminar
Technology
December 29, 2025
Photos: Rotary Club Cairo Sky participates in landmark RYLA 2025/2026 leadership seminar
The Rotary Club of Cairo Sky participated in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) seminar, organized by the District RYLA…
Egypt and Japan sign LE 1 billion agreement to build first-of-its-kind Suez Canal Dive Support Vessel
Business
December 29, 2025
Egypt and Japan sign LE 1 billion agreement to build first-of-its-kind Suez Canal Dive Support Vessel
Egypt and Japan on Sunday signed an executive agreement for a US$22 million grant project from the Japan International Cooperation…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister responds to calls for war with Israel
Egypt
December 29, 2025
Egypt’s Foreign Minister responds to calls for war with Israel
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty responded on Sunday to calls made by some for Egypt to forcibly deliver aid to…