Egypt Independent
Egypt reports two minor earthquakes near Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
February 5, 2021
Egypt reports two minor earthquakes near Sharm el-Sheikh
The Egyptian National Seismic Network recorded, at dawn on Friday, two earthquakes 120 km from the city of Sharm el-Sheikh,…
Antiquity revenues in Egypt plunge more than 90 percent in 2020, ministry facing LE7 bn in debt: minister
Egypt
February 4, 2021
Antiquity revenues in Egypt plunge more than 90 percent in 2020, ministry facing LE7 bn in debt: minister
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anani said on Thursday Egypt’s antiquities revenues decreased by more than 90 percent in…
Adel Imam’s ‘Body Guard’ to be available for streaming in late February on Shahid VIP
Cinema/TV
February 4, 2021
Adel Imam’s ‘Body Guard’ to be available for streaming in late February on Shahid VIP
In its first exclusive appearance around the world outside the stage, and after 21 years of waiting, Shahid VIP streaming…
On top of GEM, Egypt’s Tourism Ministry to inaugurate 4 museums in 2021
Archaeology
February 4, 2021
On top of GEM, Egypt’s Tourism Ministry to inaugurate 4 museums in 2021
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities aims to inaugurate several projects in 2021, including four museums with a total…
Head of Egyptian parliament’s tourism committee requests moving Cairo Eye Ferris wheel project from Zamalek
Egypt
February 4, 2021
Head of Egyptian parliament’s tourism committee requests moving Cairo Eye Ferris wheel project from Zamalek
On Thursday, the head of the Egyptian parliament’s tourism committee Nora Ali asked Tourism Minister Khaled Al-Anani to move the Cairo Eye…
Russian delegation praises security measures at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh airports
Egypt
February 4, 2021
Russian delegation praises security measures at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh airports
Civil aviation sources announced on Wednesday that a Russian security delegation was pleased with the security measures at Egypt’s Hurghada…
Cairo Court sentences Sama al-Masry to one year in prison over violating morals
Egypt
February 3, 2021
Cairo Court sentences Sama al-Masry to one year in prison over violating morals
On Wednesday, Cairo’s Economic Court turned down an appeal filed by actress Samia Ahmed Attia Abdel Rahman, known better as…
Bibliotheca Alexandria organizes virtual lecture on heritage
Culture
February 3, 2021
Bibliotheca Alexandria organizes virtual lecture on heritage
The Bibliotheca Alexandria Cultural Communication Sector is organizing a virtual lecture via Zoom on Egyptian heritage, in cooperation with the…
Owner of Ring Road burning building remanded
Egypt
February 3, 2021
Owner of Ring Road burning building remanded
Egypt’s Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of the owner of the burnt building located next to the Ring Road…
Photos: Egypt’s army reveals SCALP stealth missiles
Egypt
February 3, 2021
Photos: Egypt’s army reveals SCALP stealth missiles
Footage released by the Egyptian Ministry of Defense showcased the Egyptian Air Force’s possession of a SCALP EG long-range cruise…