protected areas
Diving centers slam Environment ministry decision to charge Red Sea reserve visitor fees
Environment
November 26, 2019
Diving centers slam Environment ministry decision to charge Red Sea reserve visitor fees
The Red Sea Protected Area will begin collecting fees from visitors in implementation of the Ministry of Environment’s decision 204…
Environment minister announces plans to develop protected areas for Sinai, Red Sea
Egypt
January 2, 2019
Environment minister announces plans to develop protected areas for Sinai, Red Sea
Environment Minister Yasmin Fouad announced a plan for the development of the Sinai and Red Sea natural reserves, implemented…
LE50 mn revenues expected for Wadi al-Gemal protected area in its first year
Environment
December 27, 2017
LE50 mn revenues expected for Wadi al-Gemal protected area in its first year
The revenues of the Wadi al-Gemal reserve, Marsa Alam, during its first year is estimated at LE50 million, said Director…
Tourism Ministry’s plan to revitalize natural reserves faces obstacles
Environment
January 22, 2013
Tourism Ministry’s plan to revitalize natural reserves faces obstacles
Among the amazing landscapes the country possesses, the most precious are undoubtedly the seashores on the North Coast and the…
Dahshur lake under threat: Residents complain of state’s disinterest
Environment
November 5, 2012
Dahshur lake under threat: Residents complain of state’s disinterest
Many Dahshur residents complain the nearby Royal Lake is being dried out to make room for a tourist village and…
Rangers’ protests: A new era for Egypt’s protectorates?
Environment
February 19, 2012
Rangers’ protests: A new era for Egypt’s protectorates?
Rangers working in several of Egypt’s protectorates staged sit-ins earlier this month for the first time to protest problems related…
Nature lovers plan celebratory march for protected areas and ecotourism on 25 January
Environment
January 16, 2012
Nature lovers plan celebratory march for protected areas and ecotourism on 25 January
All kinds of demonstrations are expected to fill Tahrir Square and nearby streets on 25 January. All sorts of demands,…
A year in review: The ups and downs of environment news
Environment
December 31, 2011
A year in review: The ups and downs of environment news
The past year saw an unprecedented number of environmental catastrophes worldwide, starting with the nuclear accident in Fukushima, Japan, which…
Endangered Species: Egypt’s coral reefs
Environment
October 28, 2011
Endangered Species: Egypt’s coral reefs
This article is part of Al-Masry Al-Youm’s weekly “Endangered Species” series, covering Egypt’s endangered flora and fauna. Irresponsible diving, overfishing…
Endangered Species: Egypt’s gazelles
Environment
October 21, 2011
Endangered Species: Egypt’s gazelles
This article is part of Al-Masry Al-Youm’s weekly “Endangered Species” series, covering Egypt’s endangered flora and fauna.