Egypt Independent
Cabinet denies reports of EgyptAir’s privatization
Business
November 6, 2020
Cabinet denies reports of EgyptAir’s privatization
The Egyptian Cabinet said on Friday that the rumors alleging the government’s plans to privatize EgyptAir for the benefit of…
EJB member: Egypt’s LE175 billion infrastructure makeover about 55 percent complete
Egypt
November 5, 2020
EJB member: Egypt’s LE175 billion infrastructure makeover about 55 percent complete
Egypt’s LE175 billion project to build and upgrade approximately 7,000KM of roads is about 55 percent complete, according to Sherif…
Anthony Hopkins’ ‘The Father’ to be screened at Cairo Film Festival’s opening
Cinema/TV
November 5, 2020
Anthony Hopkins’ ‘The Father’ to be screened at Cairo Film Festival’s opening
The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF)’s management announced that it has selected the film “The Father”, to be screened at…
Egypt’s Chamber of Tourism Establishments demands tourist restaurants be exempt from new business curfew
Egypt
November 5, 2020
Egypt’s Chamber of Tourism Establishments demands tourist restaurants be exempt from new business curfew
Head of the Egyptian Chamber of Tourism Establishments, Adel al-Masry, has called for tourist restaurants to be excluded from the…
COVID-19 cases in Egypt continue to rise this week
Egypt
November 5, 2020
COVID-19 cases in Egypt continue to rise this week
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 207 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases to 108,329.…
New video of Egyptian judge’s son stirs additional resentment, father apologizes
Egypt
November 4, 2020
New video of Egyptian judge’s son stirs additional resentment, father apologizes
The son of an Egyptian judge, who sparked public outrage earlier this week for driving and assaulting a policeman in…
Egypt celebrates discovery of King Tut’s tomb with discounted ticket prices, festivities across Luxor
Archaeology
November 4, 2020
Egypt celebrates discovery of King Tut’s tomb with discounted ticket prices, festivities across Luxor
Wednesday’s celebration of the 98th anniversary of the discovery King Tutankhamun’s tomb includes ticket discounts to the king’s tomb for…
Photos – Giza Plateau massive development: Cable car, electric transportation, and heliport
Egypt
November 4, 2020
Photos – Giza Plateau massive development: Cable car, electric transportation, and heliport
In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Egypt’s Giza Plateau development project is showing no signs of slowing. The…
Video: The wait is almost over, Egyptian ‘Paranormal’ series launches on Netflix Thursday
Cinema/TV
November 4, 2020
Video: The wait is almost over, Egyptian ‘Paranormal’ series launches on Netflix Thursday
The long-anticipated Netflix original series “Paranormal” is set to release on Thursday. The Egyptian series is based on the best-selling thriller…
Egypt sees slight increase in COVID-19 cases on Monday
Egypt
November 4, 2020
Egypt sees slight increase in COVID-19 cases on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 197 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…