Egypt Independent
Saudi authorities release fishing boat carrying several Egyptian fishermen
Egypt
January 20, 2021
Saudi authorities release fishing boat carrying several Egyptian fishermen
Saudi authorities on Wednesday released an Egyptian fishing boat carrying several Egyptian fishers after seizing the boat three days ago.…
Hurghada International Airport receives Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel
Egypt
January 20, 2021
Hurghada International Airport receives Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel
The Hurghada International Airport has received the Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel from the Airports Council International (ACI) as…
Central Bank of Egypt to begin printing secure, eco-friendly polymer banknotes in June
Business
January 19, 2021
Central Bank of Egypt to begin printing secure, eco-friendly polymer banknotes in June
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will begin printing polymer banknotes upon inauguration of its new printing house in June,…
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities gifts Egyptian Post Museum antique 1870s carriage
Archaeology
January 19, 2021
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities gifts Egyptian Post Museum antique 1870s carriage
To celebrate the reopening of the Egyptian Post Museum following its renovation work, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has…
We won’t accept de facto policy on GERD, says Sudanese PM
Egypt
January 19, 2021
We won’t accept de facto policy on GERD, says Sudanese PM
Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Monday said that his country will not accept imposing a de facto situation on…
Egypt places 2nd on 2021 list of Middle East military strength
Egypt
January 19, 2021
Egypt places 2nd on 2021 list of Middle East military strength
Egypt came in second place on Global Firepower’s 2021 Middle East Military Strength list, following Turkey and preceding Iran. Saudi…
Egypt’s Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdallah discuss Palestinian peace process
Egypt
January 19, 2021
Egypt’s Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdallah discuss Palestinian peace process
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday met with Jordanian King Abdallah II at Amman, holding bilateral talks on the…
COVID-19 in Egypt: Daily cases drop to 878, 55 deaths as of Monday
Egypt
January 19, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: Daily cases drop to 878, 55 deaths as of Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 878 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
Video: Upon Sisi’s orders, Egypt dispatches medical aid to Jordan to fight coronavirus
Egypt
January 18, 2021
Video: Upon Sisi’s orders, Egypt dispatches medical aid to Jordan to fight coronavirus
Egypt on Monday dispatched a military transport plane loaded with large amounts of medical supplies to Jordan in order to…
Amid virus surge, EgyptAir sets new travel procedures for UK and France
Egypt
January 18, 2021
Amid virus surge, EgyptAir sets new travel procedures for UK and France
EgyptAir began on Monday enforcing new coronavirus-related requirements on its flights headed to the UK and France, as stipulated by…