tourism
With no visitors, Jerusalem citadel undergoes major facelift
Middle East
October 29, 2020
With no visitors, Jerusalem citadel undergoes major facelift
JERUSALEM (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic may be keeping tourists away from Jerusalem’s ancient citadel, but it has created a…
Reef World Foundation names Red Sea one of the world’s best diving sites
Travel
October 29, 2020
Reef World Foundation names Red Sea one of the world’s best diving sites
The Reef World Foundation has chosen the Red Sea governorate as one of the best diving sites worldwide, recommending all…
Three injured as shark attacks tourist group in Sinai
Egypt
October 27, 2020
Three injured as shark attacks tourist group in Sinai
Egypt’s Ministry of Environment said on Monday that it has received report of a shark attack on a tourist group…
CEO: Dubai airport preps for possible ‘slow’ virus recovery
Middle East
October 27, 2020
CEO: Dubai airport preps for possible ‘slow’ virus recovery
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, is getting busier. But it’s…
Hurghada Airport receives 118 tourists on first Bulgarian charter flight since lockdown
Egypt
October 26, 2020
Hurghada Airport receives 118 tourists on first Bulgarian charter flight since lockdown
The Hurghada International Airport received its first charter flight coming from Bulgaria with 118 passengers on board, following the resumption…
Poland grants Minister of Antiquities Anany, Egyptologist Hawass Order of Merit
Egypt
October 26, 2020
Poland grants Minister of Antiquities Anany, Egyptologist Hawass Order of Merit
In a ceremony held in the garden of the Polish embassy in Cairo on Sunday, the Polish government awarded its…
Photos: Marsa Alam Airport receives first Czech tourist flight since lockdown
Egypt
October 24, 2020
Photos: Marsa Alam Airport receives first Czech tourist flight since lockdown
The Red Sea’s Marsa Alam International Airport on Saturday received its first Czech tourist flight since the coronavirus outbreak. The…
Annual Gouna Film Festival kicks off amid COVID-19 precautionary measures
Cinema/TV
October 23, 2020
Annual Gouna Film Festival kicks off amid COVID-19 precautionary measures
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the fourth edition of the Gouna Film Festival (GFF) launched on Friday. The theme of…
Sharm el-Sheikh to install e-monitoring system for land, marine transportation
Egypt
October 23, 2020
Sharm el-Sheikh to install e-monitoring system for land, marine transportation
“Leave you worries and enjoy life in the City of Peace” is the new slogan that Sharm el-Sheikh hopes to…
UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world
Middle East
October 23, 2020
UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world
DUBAI/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates citizens will be able to stay in Israel for up to 90 days on…