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By Mohamed Attia Ayman Fawzy Arab, Chairman of the Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation, honoured Ashraf Ahmed Hafez, Executive Director of Terminal 1 at Cairo International Airport, and Amr Hussein, Executive Director of Terminal 2, in recognition of their outstanding efforts in managing and operating the airport’s terminals, particularly amid the continued growth…

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated the upgraded June 30 Corniche in Matrouh governorate on Sunday as part of an inspection tour that also included a visit to the “Treasures of Egypt in Matrouh” exhibition. During the inauguration, Matrouh Governor Mohamed El-Zamlout briefed Madbouly on the development works, which form part of a broader project to…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Egypt News A severe infrastructure crisis has left multiple provincial towns and agricultural villages completely gridlocked across the governorates of Qalyubia, the Red Sea, Port Said, Sharqia, and Minya. Local monitoring boards confirmed that prolonged, unannounced electrical grid collapses are occurring for multiple hours at irregular intervals without any…

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 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…

How historic network modernises for the future Egyptian National Railways (ENR) is recognised as the first railway network established in Africa and the Middle East, and the second in the world after the United Kingdom. Construction originally began in 1834 when tracks were extended along the Suez–Alexandria line. However, work was halted due to political…

An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered an ancient cemetery spanning the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman era, along with a settlement dating to the Second Intermediate Period, at the Kom Al-Khelgan archaeological site in Dakahleya governorate. The discovery, announced by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, provides new evidence of the evolution of settlement patterns…

Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has agreed with South Sinai Governorate to strengthen oversight of groundwater use, continue surveying unlicensed wells, and review flood protection and coastal development projects as part of broader efforts to safeguard water resources and support sustainable development. The measures were discussed during a meeting between Minister of Water…

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…

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…

Mohamed Moussa Cairo celebrated its 1,057th National Day with a high-profile ceremony attended by more than 50 ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions and representatives of international organisations, highlighting the Egyptian capital’s growing global standing and its ongoing efforts to preserve its rich heritage while advancing sustainable urban development. Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber attended the event…

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…

Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities launched on Saturday, July 18, 2026, a comprehensive project to upgrade internal roads and enhance visitor services at the Saqqara archaeological site, one of the country’s most important cultural heritage destinations. Implemented by the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), the project aims to improve infrastructure at the site in line…

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 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…

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’s financial sector will observe a long weekend next week, as the Central Bank of Egypt announced that all banks operating in the country will close on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to mark the anniversary of the July 23 Revolution. Transactions and regular banking services are scheduled to resume on Sunday morning, July 26. 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…

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…

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the project to revive the Al-Suyuti (Mamluk) cemetery in Cairo, home to the tombs of prominent Muslim scholars from various Islamic schools of thought, is in line with the government’s strategy to restore historic areas, enhance their value and promote them as distinctive tourist destinations showcasing Egypt’s cultural heritage. Madbouly…

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…

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…

Residents of al-Haram and 6th of October City districts are eagerly awaiting the opening of Metro Line 4, one of the most important mass transit projects currently underway. The first phase of the new metro line is scheduled for completion in January 2028, with operations expected to begin in the first half of the same…

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…

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…

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Saturday that the official website of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has been integrated into the applications of various mobile phone service providers operating in Egypt. In a statement, the ministry explained that this step aims to facilitate online ticket booking and enhance secure access to the museum’s…

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…

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…

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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…

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,…

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…

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 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: ...…

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 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)…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

(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 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 ...