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EJB tourism committee President: Egypt recovering despite pandemic, now is the time to rebuild
Economy
November 2, 2020
EJB tourism committee President: Egypt recovering despite pandemic, now is the time to rebuild
President of the Egyptian Junior Business Association’s (EJB) Tourism and Aviation Committee and businessman Mohamed Kaoud said in a recent…
Torrential Sunday downpour causes transportation companies to suspend Hurghada trips
Egypt
November 2, 2020
Torrential Sunday downpour causes transportation companies to suspend Hurghada trips
Egypt’s mass transport companies that operate between Hurghada, Cairo, and the Delta Governorates have halted operations after severe rains closed…
Qatar apologizes, investigates forced airport examinations
Middle East
October 28, 2020
Qatar apologizes, investigates forced airport examinations
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar apologized Wednesday after authorities forcibly examined female passengers from a Qatar Airways flight…
COVID-19 travel updates: Canada releases new registration process, Dubai requires two PCR tests
Egypt
October 27, 2020
COVID-19 travel updates: Canada releases new registration process, Dubai requires two PCR tests
Two major airlines announced on Monday new coronavirus-related requirements for passengers traveling from Egypt to Canada and Dubai. EgyptAir stated…
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…
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…
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…
Photo tour: Luxurious boutique hotel in Gouna transports guests back in time
Life & Style
October 22, 2020
Photo tour: Luxurious boutique hotel in Gouna transports guests back in time
“La Maison Bleue”, a boutique hotel located in Egypt’s Red Sea resort town Gouna, is a prime example of hotels…
Qatar Airways expects to keep A380s parked for years
Middle East
October 19, 2020
Qatar Airways expects to keep A380s parked for years
DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar Airways does not expect to use its Airbus A380s for at least the next two years, its…