Sinai

Egypt's New Rafah has carrying capacity of 75K: North Sinai governor

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 12:32 GMT

North Sinai Governor Mohamed Shousha stated in a TV interview on Wednesday that New Rafah was designed to be a fourth-generation city.

Sinai liberation Day sends message that Egypt defends its land through war or peace: Diplomats

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 10:59 GMT

As Thursday marks the 42nd anniversary of the liberation of Sinai, MENA spoke with a host of diplomats regarding the message that day conveys to the Egyptians and the whole world.

35 health-related projects implemented in Sinai since 2014: Health Ministry

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 10:47 GMT

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, revealed that the Egyptian state is working in full swing to provide the best services to the people of Sinai.

522 developmental projects implemented in Sinai at LE46.7B in past decade

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 11:00 GMT

The Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities released Wednesday a statement on the occasion of Sinai Liberation Day.

Egypt sets up logistic area in Sinai’s Rafah to receive humanitarian aid for Palestinians: Governor

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 - 05:04 GMT

The under-construction area will include parking areas for trucks, secured warehouses, administrative offices, and rest places for drivers, the governor said, noting that it has been provided with all means of living and electricity to achieve fluidity in transportation to and from it.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees: Displacement of Palestinians to Sinai is a disaster

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 04:12 GMT

In comments to Reuters on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany on Friday: “It would be a disaster for the Palestinians ... a disaster for Egypt and a disaster for the future of peace.”

Russia supports Egypt's efforts in Gaza, rejects forced displacement of Palestinians: Amb.

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 12:29 GMT

Russia's ambassador to Cairo, Georgy Borisenko, stressed the importance of Egypt's pivotal role in the current conflict in Gaza, as it plays the role of mediation between Palestine and Israel, as well as its important role in delivering humanitarian aid to the residents of the Gaza Strip.

Flying object shot down off coasts of Sinai’s Dahab

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 01:19 GMT

Eye witnesses told Al Qahera News Tuesday that a flying object was shot down two kilometers away from the coastal line of Sinai’s Dahab.

‘Voice of Gaza from Sinai’; mass conference for political parties showing support for Palestine

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 - 12:51 GMT

Coinciding with the start of the truce and prisoners exchange agreement in Gaza Strip, a mass conference titled ‘Voice of Gaza from Sinai’ was held at the city of Rafah, which was attended by several political currents and parties along with the official campaign of presidential candidate Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Egypt’s PM to answer to 16 briefing requests over Israeli propaganda on displacing Palestinians

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 06:46 GMT

The House of Representatives will discuss on Tuesday16 briefing requests on measures taken to prevent attempts at forced displacement of Palestinians in Sinai.

Ministries of Health, Endowments coordinate to send doctors, nurses to Gaza

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 - 01:23 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Endowments, Dr. Mohamed Mukhtar Gomaa, praising the Egyptian role in providing humanitarian aid and receiving wounded Palestinians.

MSMEDA invests LE 642M in Sinai’s SMEs over 9 years

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 04:12 GMT

Rahmi emphasized that this initiative aligns with the state's strategy to develop and rebuild Sinai, while also creating a favorable business environment for the growth of small-scale projects.

Sinia land reclamation project adds 400,000 acres to Egypt's agricultural sector

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 12:27 GMT

The land reclamation project in Sinai represents a pivotal step towards enhancing Egypt's agricultural sector and overall economic development.

Highlights of developmental projects in North Sinai after Egyptian PM's visit

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 04:34 GMT

In the past eight years, projects, aimed at achieving human development, were implemented.

'Egypt to not allow resolution of regional issue at its own expense': PM

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 02:00 GMT

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli held a visit to North Sinai that included a visit to the headquarters of Battalion 101.

Sinai reigns over therapeutic tourism destinations

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 12:19 GMT

Egypt has always been a favorable destination for those seeking healing. The Egyptian lands and waters in general, and those of Sinai in particular, are known for their healing capabilities.

Egyptian armed forces carries out training activities in Third Field Army, northern region

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 11:53 GMT

In the framework of the implementation of the combat training plan for the military formations and units of the armed forces, one of the units of the Third Field Army carried out the main phase of a two-level external command center project lasting several days.

Know about South Sinai's high-quality comprehensive health insurance system

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 10:59 GMT

South Sinai Governorate is the fourth governorate to implement the new comprehensive health insurance system, which aims to provide high quality medical services to its citizens.

Egypt implements hundreds of projects to protect Sinai from flash floods

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 07:04 GMT

In 2014, the Egyptian government launched a series of projects aimed at protecting Sinai from flash floods.

Egypt’s Military says Taba, Nuweiba drones were coming from south of Red Sea to North

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 - 07:35 GMT

Egypt’s Military Spokesperson says investigations on the two drones crashed on Taba and Nuweiba on Friday were coming from south of Red Sea to North.

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