Egypt Independent
Egypt confirms 996 new coronavirus cases, 58 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
January 14, 2021
Egypt confirms 996 new coronavirus cases, 58 deaths on Wednesday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday confirmed 996 new coronavirus cases, up from 970 on Tuesday, ministry…
United Arab Emirates proposes initiative to break deadlock in GERD negotiations
Egypt
January 14, 2021
United Arab Emirates proposes initiative to break deadlock in GERD negotiations
A top-ranking delegation from the Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs has finished a one-day-visit to Sudan, aimed at bringing an…
Suez, Zeitiyat, and Nuweiba ports shut down as wind whips across Egypt
Egypt
January 13, 2021
Suez, Zeitiyat, and Nuweiba ports shut down as wind whips across Egypt
The Red Sea Port Authority on Wednesday closed the Suez and Zeitiyat ports in the Suez Governorate and Nuweiba port…
Egypt announces first flight to Qatar after 3-year hiatus
Travel
January 13, 2021
Egypt announces first flight to Qatar after 3-year hiatus
Chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Holding Company Roshdy Zakaria announced on Wednesday that the first flight from Cairo to Doha…
Egypt’s Ministry of Oil, ITFC signs $1.1 billion agreement to import commodities
Business
January 13, 2021
Egypt’s Ministry of Oil, ITFC signs $1.1 billion agreement to import commodities
Egypt’s Ministry of Oil on Wednesday has signed an agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) of the…
US team withdraws from the 2021 World Men’s Handball Championship after coronavirus outbreak
Egypt
January 13, 2021
US team withdraws from the 2021 World Men’s Handball Championship after coronavirus outbreak
The International Handball Federation (IHF) announced in an official statement on Tuesday the withdrawal of the United States of America…
Egypt to construct the Cairo Eye, Africa’s largest Ferris wheel
Travel
January 13, 2021
Egypt to construct the Cairo Eye, Africa’s largest Ferris wheel
Tourism expert Ahmed Metwally announced that work is underway to construct the Cairo Eye, the largest Ferris wheel in Africa…
Egypt registers domes of Al-Atris and Al-Aidarous as Islamic heritage monuments
Archaeology
January 13, 2021
Egypt registers domes of Al-Atris and Al-Aidarous as Islamic heritage monuments
As part of state efforts to preserve Egypt’s cultural heritage, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities agreed during a board…
Egyptian Drug Authority pulls two prescription drugs from the market, citing irregularities
Health & Fitness
January 13, 2021
Egyptian Drug Authority pulls two prescription drugs from the market, citing irregularities
The Egyptian Drug Authority announced on Tuesday the withdrawal of the prescription drugs Mirage (500mg vial) and Saboctic (600mg FCT)…
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport receives Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel
Egypt
January 13, 2021
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport receives Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel
The Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport received the Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel from the Airports Council International (ACI) as…