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Coronavirus robs biblical Bethlehem of Christmas cheer
Middle East

Coronavirus robs biblical Bethlehem of Christmas cheer

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — The coronavirus has cast a pall over Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, all but shutting down…
Controversial photo shoot in Saqqara prompts investigation
Archaeology

Controversial photo shoot in Saqqara prompts investigation

The case of a model who conducted a provocative photo shoot at Egypt’s Saqqara archaeological area has been referred to…
Red Sea hotels cancel Christmas celebrations over low turnout
Egypt

Red Sea hotels cancel Christmas celebrations over low turnout

Fearing the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic which has begun in Europe and amid low a turnout of tourists,…
Travel agents in Mideast, Africa say UAE is blocking visas
Middle East

Travel agents in Mideast, Africa say UAE is blocking visas

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Travel agencies in countries across the Middle East and Africa say the United Arab…
Shopkeepers in downtown Cairo told to alter signs or remove them
Egypt

Shopkeepers in downtown Cairo told to alter signs or remove them

Local authorities in Cairo have called on shopkeepers in downtown to alter their shop signs to match the city’s standards…
Low-cost carrier FlyDubai begins Israel flights after deal
Middle East

Low-cost carrier FlyDubai begins Israel flights after deal

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The low-cost carrier FlyDubai began regular flights to Tel Aviv on Thursday, the latest…
Egypt warns against travel to Ethiopia in light of war in Tigray region
Egypt

Egypt warns against travel to Ethiopia in light of war in Tigray region

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Wednesday warned travel companies in Egypt against conducting trips to Ethiopia due…
Environment Ministry reopens diving sites in South Sinai
Egypt

Environment Ministry reopens diving sites in South Sinai

The Environment Ministry’s Environmental Affairs Agency announced that under a set of new requirements, some diving activity may resume for…
Egypt’s Queen Isis boat becomes part of Guinness World Records
Egypt

Egypt’s Queen Isis boat becomes part of Guinness World Records

The Egyptian “Queen Isis” boat will be officially listed on the Guinness World Records as containing the largest underwater viewing…
Miss ECO Teen International contest kicks off in Hurghada
Life & Style

Miss ECO Teen International contest kicks off in Hurghada

The second annual Miss ECO Teen International contest will kick off in Hurghada on Wednesday, with more than 25 participants…
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