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Egypt’s Sisi, for first time, says Russian plane was brought down by terrorists
Egypt
February 24, 2016
Egypt’s Sisi, for first time, says Russian plane was brought down by terrorists
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Wednesday that the Russian plane that crashed in Sinai last year was downed…
Recession-stricken Red Sea tourism workers get LE3 mn assistance from govt
Egypt
February 18, 2016
Recession-stricken Red Sea tourism workers get LE3 mn assistance from govt
Thousands of workers at tourism facilities in the Red Sea are receiving LE3,606 million from the government in financial assistance…
Govt to establish airport security company
Egypt
February 16, 2016
Govt to establish airport security company
Egypt will establish a special company to take over airport security, Aviation Minister Hossam Kamal said in a news conference…
Red Sea tourism slump brings 80% drop in tourism tax revenues
Business
February 14, 2016
Red Sea tourism slump brings 80% drop in tourism tax revenues
The slowdown in tourism in the Red Sea governorate has resulted in an 80 percent drop in tourism-related tax revenues…
UK, Egypt talks continue on airport security: British ambassador
Egypt
February 9, 2016
UK, Egypt talks continue on airport security: British ambassador
The United Kingdom is in ongoing negotiations with Egypt concerning airport security improvements that will eventually lead to resuming British…
Turkish radical group possibly linked to Russian plane crash in Sinai: newspaper
Egypt
February 1, 2016
Turkish radical group possibly linked to Russian plane crash in Sinai: newspaper
Turkish radical militants loyal to the Islamic State are possibly behind the downing of a Russian passenger plane in Sharm…
Russia will add more security requirements to resume flights to Egypt
Egypt
January 26, 2016
Russia will add more security requirements to resume flights to Egypt
Russia’s transport ministry will prepare a report on its security checks at Egyptian airports this week, which will include extra requirements…
Davos forum could shift Middle East meetings from Egypt: source
Egypt
January 24, 2016
Davos forum could shift Middle East meetings from Egypt: source
Executive sources at the World Economic Forum have revealed that the forum’s board is considering a Qatari offer to host…
Egypt tourism records 20-year losses: minister
Egypt
January 16, 2016
Egypt tourism records 20-year losses: minister
Egypt’s tourism sector has been losing LE2.2 billion (US$283 million) monthly since a Russian airliner crashed outside Sharm el-Sheikh last…
Russian travel agencies expect tourists to return to Egypt before summer
Egypt
January 13, 2016
Russian travel agencies expect tourists to return to Egypt before summer
Russian travel agencies expect the return of Russian tourism to Egypt before the summer, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported…