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Coronavirus robs biblical Bethlehem of Christmas cheer
Middle East
December 1, 2020
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
November 30, 2020
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
November 28, 2020
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
November 28, 2020
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
November 27, 2020
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
November 27, 2020
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
November 26, 2020
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
November 26, 2020
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
November 25, 2020
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
November 25, 2020
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…