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Egyptian authorities and EU delegation inaugurate Siwa’s newly restored Shali Fortress
Egypt
November 6, 2020
Egyptian authorities and EU delegation inaugurate Siwa’s newly restored Shali Fortress
A group of Egyptian government officials, along with the European Union’s delegation to Egypt inaugurated and toured on Friday the…
Cabinet denies reports of EgyptAir’s privatization
Business
November 6, 2020
Cabinet denies reports of EgyptAir’s privatization
The Egyptian Cabinet said on Friday that the rumors alleging the government’s plans to privatize EgyptAir for the benefit of…
Saudi Arabia to host Formula One race in 2021 in Jiddah
Middle East
November 6, 2020
Saudi Arabia to host Formula One race in 2021 in Jiddah
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia will host a Formula One race next year, a move aimed at…
Egypt celebrates discovery of King Tut’s tomb with discounted ticket prices, festivities across Luxor
Archaeology
November 4, 2020
Egypt celebrates discovery of King Tut’s tomb with discounted ticket prices, festivities across Luxor
Wednesday’s celebration of the 98th anniversary of the discovery King Tutankhamun’s tomb includes ticket discounts to the king’s tomb for…
Dubai’s budget carrier to start regular flights to Tel Aviv
Middle East
November 4, 2020
Dubai’s budget carrier to start regular flights to Tel Aviv
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s budget carrier flydubai said Wednesday that it would start flying twice daily to…
EgyptAir renews IATA’s ISAGO certification
Egypt
November 2, 2020
EgyptAir renews IATA’s ISAGO certification
EgyptAir proudly renewed its Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) with a perfect…
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…