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Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Chief Executive Ahmed Ghoneim, and French Ambassador to Egypt Eric Chevallier inaugurated the GEM library, a joint Egyptian-French project housing approximately 17,000 specialised volumes, on Monday evening. The facility, which stems from a 2022 initiative between Egypt and France, holds volumes in multiple…

The Governor of North Sinai, Major General Dr Khaled Megawer, has approved the first-ever strategic urban development plans for the cities of Hasana and Nekhel in Central Sinai. The decision marks a significant milestone in the governorate’s long-term vision for sustainable growth and integrated urban planning. The approvals represent the latest step in North Sinai’s…

Deep within Egypt’s Western Desert, the sands of the Dakhla Oasis have just surrendered a remarkably preserved secret. An Egyptian archaeological mission has discovered an entire, intact residential city dating back to the Byzantine era. Constructed entirely of mud brick at the Ain El-Sabeel site, the sprawling settlement offers a rare, cinematic window into what…

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced a major archaeological discovery at the Panhesy Tomb site in the Matariya district of Ain Shams, unveiling new evidence of funerary practices and daily life in the ancient necropolis of Heliopolis across multiple historical periods. The discovery was made by an Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme…

Egypt’s Ministry of Transport announced that the first phase of the East Nile Monorail will open to passengers this Wednesday, 6 May, running daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The line will connect El-Moshir Tantawi Station in Nasr City to Justice City Station in the New Administrative Capital, offering a direct link between New…

Egypt’s Transport Minister, Kamel al-Wazir, inaugurated ten modern electric buses belonging to the “ACTA” public transport company. These buses will support the smart, green public transport system in the New Administrative Capital, coinciding with the Egyptian people’s celebrations of the anniversary of the June 30 Revolution, Youm reported on Tuesday. Key features: Nationally Manufactured: ...…

By Mohamed Attia Cairo International Airport recently conducted a successful partial emergency drill to test its readiness for unexpected technical failures. The exercise simulated a sudden power outage on the automated people mover (APM), causing the train to stall 50 metres from the station on its way to Terminal 1. The scenario was designed to…

Navigating the bustling streets of New Alamein is about to feel a lot more like a sci-fi movie. In a bold step toward the future of urban living, the coastal city has officially deployed a digital “Robo-Traffic Officer” to help manage its streets, guide lost tourists, and keep traffic flowing smoothly. The initiative, launched in…

Manal Awad, Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, inspected ongoing works under the second phase of the redevelopment of Ataba Market, part of a broader government plan to modernise commercial districts and improve infrastructure and public services across the capital. In a statement, the ministry said the project is aimed at improving the urban…

Egypt has launched an upgraded online ticket booking platform for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), aimed at improving the visitor experience and enhancing digital security, according to a statement by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Monday 20 April. The new platform is designed to simplify the booking process, with fewer steps and a…

Aswan Governor Amr Lashin ordered officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to urgently address the stray dog problem. This would include accelerating vaccination and sterilization efforts across the governorate’s various districts and cities. Lashin explained that the stray dog issue directly impacts public safety. The governorate is working to implement an integrated system based on…

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has inaugurated the Al-Nasr Floating Bridge 2, a new crossing linking the cities of Port Said and Port Fouad. The move is part of efforts to expand transportation links across the canal and support regional development. The opening ceremony was attended by SCA Chairman Vice Admiral Osama Rabie and Port…

Coming within Egypt’s nationwide initiative to modernize public sanitation through advanced waste management technologies, the Giza Governorate is aggressively expanding its deployment of advanced underground garbage bins to eradicate waste. The Governor of Giza, Ahmed Al-Ansari, confirmed that the experimental phase initiated in the vital corridors of the Dokki district precedes a wider rollout across…

The Giza Governorate announced a temporary partial and complete closure of some entrances and exits to the 6th of October Bridge within the governorate’s boundaries, to carry out expansion and development work. All work will be carried out during the specified periods from one am to five am. First: Partial Closures Eissa Hamdi exit (Agouza)…

By Mohamed Attia Coinciding with the 63rd anniversary of its inauguration, Cairo International Airport will officially launch its new smartphone application next Saturday. Engineer Ayman Fawzy Arab, Chairman of the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation, said the new app marks an important step toward improving passenger services and adopting smart solutions.  The…

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy inspected ongoing archaeological excavations in the Dra’ Abu al-Naga area on Luxor’s West Bank, as part of his tour to monitor the progress of archaeological projects in the governorate. The minister reviewed the latest discoveries made by the Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities…

The Minya Veterinary Medicine Directorate has finalized plans to establish the governorate’s first dedicated stray dog shelter and sterilization center in northern Minya – marking a major shift toward humane animal population management in Egypt. The facility aims to curb the recent surge in stray animal numbers through targeted sterilization and mass vaccination campaigns. By…

Music now echoes through the historic streets of downtown Cairo as Egypt pushes ahead with an ambitious effort to restore the district’s architectural elegance and cultural vibrancy, aiming to transform the heart of the capital into an open-air hub for art, heritage and tourism. As visitors pass through downtown Cairo, they are struck by the…

Orascom Pyramids, the company responsible for developing and operating visitor services at the Giza Pyramids in cooperation with the Supreme Council of Antiquities, has launched a unified call center service at hotline 19349 for the visitor area of ​​the Giza Pyramids plateau. This service, launching for the first time, aims to provide a rapid response…

A source at the Egyptian National Railways (ENR) revealed that a carriage of Train #928, arriving from Alexandria, derailed shortly after pulling into Platform II at Cairo’s Ramses Station. The source told Al-Masry Al-Youm that the incident occurred after all passengers had already safely disembarked. The rear wheels of the train’s final carriage slipped off…

ALEXANDRIA, May 12. 1926 — As the summer heat intensifies, the coastal resorts of Alexandria are witnessing an unprecedented influx of visitors. Our correspondent reports that Stanley Bay is particularly congested, with the sands almost entirely obscured by a vast multitude of holidaymakers. Despite the recent health warnings, the allure of the Mediterranean remains irresistible,…

An official source on Monday denied reports circulating on social media regarding a malfunction in the East Nile Monorail. The source confirmed that the monorail has not experienced any malfunctions since its opening to the public on Wednesday, May 6. The source explained that the pause seen in the viral video was a normal train…

The Giza Governorate announced on Friday that a partial, alternating closure of several sections of 6th of October Bridge will be implemented over two days as part of development work to upgrade the bridge’s surface asphalt layer in both directions. The governorate explained that the work will be carried out in two phases. The first…

Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber announced a suspension on new licenses for restaurants and cafes in Heliopolis, Maadi, Zamalek, and Garden City. This decision was made in accordance with Public Shop Law No. 154 of 2019, limiting such activities to currently existing licensed establishments. The Governor emphasized that this measure was taken in response to numerous…

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened a meeting on Tuesday to review the progress of service and development projects in New Valley Governorate, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to accelerate project implementation and improve public services nationwide. The meeting was attended by Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment, and Hanan Magdy,…

An International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) mission discussed with Governor of Matrouh Mohamed al-Zamalout ways to expand agricultural development projects, particularly in rainwater harvesting and supporting small projects to improve living standards in desert areas, while praising cooperation with research centers. Director of Matrouh Sustainable Development Center Mahmoud El Amir stated Saturday that the…

(MENAFN - Daily News Egypt) Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected Cairo's modernised public transport system on Saturday, highlighting the integration of e-ticketing and eco-friendly ...

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Friday announced the launch of an upgraded version of its online ticketing platform for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), promising a smoother and more convenient booking experience. The new website adheres to the latest user experience standards, reducing the number of booking steps and offering a simplified interface…

Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, Manal Awad, and Red Sea Governor Walid El-Barqi held an extensive meeting to review the performance of the governorate’s waste management system and discuss measures to improve environmental services and operational efficiency. The meeting, held during Awad’s visit to the Red Sea Governorate to mark World Environment [...]…

Egypt is studying a comprehensive plan to develop the Blue Hole diving site within the Abu Galum Protected Area in South Sinai while safeguarding its fragile marine ecosystem, according to the Ministry of Local Development and Environment. Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad reviewed the proposed plan during a meeting with officials from…

(MENAFN - Daily News Egypt) Egypt will adopt a–Greening Cairo– project aimed at converting evacuated urban spaces into green areas to increase the per capita share of green spaces, Prime Minister ...

(MENAFN - Daily News Egypt) Alexandria has completed 173 developmental projects under the–Decent Life– presidential initiative and processed 93.32% of building reconciliation requests, Egyptian ...

EgyptAir commenced its airlift to return pilgrims from Saudi Arabia after completing the Hajj rituals. In this context, Chairman and CEO of the Holding Company for EgyptAir Ahmed Adel directed intensifying efforts and providing maximum care for pilgrims during their return phase to ensure smooth operations and swift procedures. Adel confirmed that EgyptAir harnessed all…

The Giza General Traffic Directorate has announced temporary traffic detours to accommodate resurfacing and maintenance work on the asphalt layer of the 6th of October Bridge. Traffic police services will be deployed throughout the construction zones to manage anticipated congestion and ensure smooth vehicular flow. According to a statement released by the directorate on Monday,…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Airlines ask UAE residents and travellers to reach airports up to four hours before flights, opt for online and home check-in during Eid Al Adha holidays By: Waheed ...

CAIRO, May 23 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly started a tour on Saturday to inaugurate and inspect a number of development projects in Giza, accompanied by Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif and Giza Governor Ahmed al-Ansary. Madbouly started the tour by inaugurating…

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected a series of heritage restoration, urban redevelopment and transport improvement projects across Cairo’s historic districts on Saturday, as part of the government’s broader strategy to revitalise the capital’s historic and Khedivial areas. The tour began with a visit to Tahrir Palace, formerly the headquarters of Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…

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(MENAFN - African Press Organization) CAIRO, Egypt, April 28, 2026/APO Group/ -- This morning, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi conducted an inspection tour of the construction works for the Pyramids ...