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China ‘will no longer recognize’ British passports from Hong Kong
World
January 29, 2021
China ‘will no longer recognize’ British passports from Hong Kong
China said Friday that it would not recognize the British National Overseas (BNO) passport as a valid travel document or…
Dubai blamed for virus cases abroad; questions swirl at home
Middle East
January 29, 2021
Dubai blamed for virus cases abroad; questions swirl at home
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After opening itself to New Year’s revelers, Dubai is now being blamed by several…
Egypt eyes slow return for tourism after revenues dive in 2020
Travel
January 26, 2021
Egypt eyes slow return for tourism after revenues dive in 2020
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s tourism sector is eying a gradual recovery after revenues plunged by nearly 70 percent to $4…
EgyptAir launches discounts for several international destinations
Egypt
January 25, 2021
EgyptAir launches discounts for several international destinations
EgyptAir on Sunday launched a discount package to several of its international destinations. The company has offered a 20 percent…
Sisi announces new express train between 6th of October City and Aswan
Egypt
January 25, 2021
Sisi announces new express train between 6th of October City and Aswan
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Saturday a new railway line linking 6th of October City to Aswan, which…
Photos-All of Egypt’s railroad cars to be replaced by end of 2021: Sisi
Egypt
January 25, 2021
Photos-All of Egypt’s railroad cars to be replaced by end of 2021: Sisi
Egypt’s railway sector is getting a makeover and optimizing its efficiency, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday, adding that…
Israel bans international flights to curb coronavirus spread
Middle East
January 25, 2021
Israel bans international flights to curb coronavirus spread
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel will ban passenger flights in and out of the country from Monday evening for a week,…
Railway announces discounts, expansion of seat options on online ticket platform
Egypt
January 22, 2021
Railway announces discounts, expansion of seat options on online ticket platform
Chairman of Egypt’s Railways Authority Ashraf Raslan announced on Friday that all air-conditioned train seats are being offered for reservation…
Egyptian gov’t cuts fuel prices by LE0.15 for struggling aviation sector
Egypt
January 22, 2021
Egyptian gov’t cuts fuel prices by LE0.15 for struggling aviation sector
On Friday, the Egyptian government announced a 15 cent per gallon price cut in fuel for its aviation sector, in…
Incoming Cairo Eye Ferris wheel valued at LE500 mn
Egypt
January 22, 2021
Incoming Cairo Eye Ferris wheel valued at LE500 mn
Hawaii Company’s Chairman and tourism expert Ahmed Metwally announced on Thursday that his company will invest LE500 million to construct…