Egypt Independent
Ismalia Endowment Directorate closes ten mosques for ignoring preventive measures
Egypt
January 6, 2021
Ismalia Endowment Directorate closes ten mosques for ignoring preventive measures
The Ismalia Endowment Directorate on Wednesday closed ten mosques for two weeks for not abiding to the Ministry of Endowment’s…
Qatari Finance Minister inaugurates the St. Regis Hotel in Cairo
Business
January 6, 2021
Qatari Finance Minister inaugurates the St. Regis Hotel in Cairo
On Tuesday, Qatari Finance Minister Ali Sharif Al-Emadi inaugurated the new St. Regis hotel in Cairo, owned by state-run Qatari…
As second wave continues, Egypt confirms 1,119 new COVID-19 cases and 55 deaths
Egypt
January 6, 2021
As second wave continues, Egypt confirms 1,119 new COVID-19 cases and 55 deaths
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 1,119 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total tally up to 144,583, ministry spokesperson…
Mena Massoud sets foot in Cairo to star in his first Egyptian movie
Cinema/TV
January 5, 2021
Mena Massoud sets foot in Cairo to star in his first Egyptian movie
Egyptian-Canadian star Mena Massoud has arrived in Cairo in preparation to film his first Egyptian movie “Fi Ezz Eddohr” (In…
With Qatar reconciliation in sight, Egypt FM heads to Saudi Arabia to attend GCC Summit
Egypt
January 5, 2021
With Qatar reconciliation in sight, Egypt FM heads to Saudi Arabia to attend GCC Summit
The Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry flew on Tuesday to Saudi Arabia to attend the 41st Gulf Cooperation Council Summit,…
In just 2 days, Egyptian police collect LE1.5 mn in fines from COVID-19 measure violators
Egypt
January 5, 2021
In just 2 days, Egyptian police collect LE1.5 mn in fines from COVID-19 measure violators
In only two days, Egyptian police have already collected a total of LE1,492,250 million in fines collected from violators of…
Amid second wave, Egypt launches domestic and international travel promotion
Travel
January 5, 2021
Amid second wave, Egypt launches domestic and international travel promotion
In the midst of a strong second wave, the Egyptian Cabinet on Tuesday announced a domestic and international travel promotion,…
Photos: Authorities shut down ‘Carrefour’ stores in Alexandria over violating COVID-19 measures
Egypt
January 5, 2021
Photos: Authorities shut down ‘Carrefour’ stores in Alexandria over violating COVID-19 measures
Alexandrian authorities in coordination with the Health Directorate launched a campaign on Sunday shuttering the Carrefour hypermarket and several shops…
Egypt’s Health Ministry implements e-system tracking oxygen use and number of hospital beds
Health & Fitness
January 5, 2021
Egypt’s Health Ministry implements e-system tracking oxygen use and number of hospital beds
The Spokesperson for the Egyptian Health Ministry Khaled Megahed announced that an electronic system is now in place within hospitals…
Egypt confirms 1,277 new coronavirus cases, total now 143,464
Egypt
January 5, 2021
Egypt confirms 1,277 new coronavirus cases, total now 143,464
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 1,277 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s tally up to 143,464, ministry spokesperson Khaled…