Sinai Peninsula

Discover Egypt’s paradise, North Sinai

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 - 12:10 GMT

North Sinai possesses diverse tourism potentials.

Over LE 700 billion of investments were/are being implemented to develop Sinai in 8 years: Cabinet

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 - 11:17 GMT

Investments amounting to more than LE 700 billion were and are being implemented to develop the Sinai Peninsula over eight years, the Egyptian Cabinet said in a lengthy report.

How did Egypt restore Taba?

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 - 12:14 GMT

The story of Taba’s return to Egypt remains pivotal in Egyptian-Israeli relations.

Memory of the day: Israel completes withdrawal from Egypt’s Sinai in 1982

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 - 12:08 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on April 25.

Sinai Liberation Day, celebrating victories

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 - 12:03 GMT

On April 25 of every year, Egypt celebrates Sinai Liberation Day.

Spanish Embassy organizes meeting with university mission "Tahina Can" as part of study program in Egypt

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 - 01:55 GMT

According to a statement issued by the Spanish Embassy in Cairo on Wednesday, the current session will carry the title "Egypt 2021: In the Footsteps of Herodotus".

Egypt celebrates Sinai Liberation Day on April 25

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 - 01:43 GMT

The last Israeli soldier was expelled, and the Egyptian flag was raised on the turquoise land [Sinai] on April 25, 1982.

Egypt allocates LE 640M to develop electricity distribution network in Sinai Peninsula

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 - 12:26 GMT

The Ministry signed an agreement to build a power transformer station 220/66/22 KV.

LE 6.8B allocated to development of Sinai Peninsula in FY 2020/2021 plan

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 - 03:31 GMT

Egypt’s Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has announced the features of the “Citizen Investment Plan” for North Sinai for fiscal year (FY) 2020/21.

"Sinai, the Land of Heroism" lecture held in Red Sea Culture Palace on Nov. 2

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 - 03:41 GMT

Sinai is an important geographical region, as it is considered the link between the continents of Asia and Africa and there is religious significance to it with the passage of many prophets through its land or residing in it.

In Pics: President Sisi lays wreaths at tomb of Unknown Soldier

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 - 10:54 GMT

Sisi laid wreaths on Wednesday at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of the liberation of the Sinai Peninsula.

IS announces death of one of its Egypt branch leaders

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 - 09:47 GMT

The group identified the leader as Abu Jaafar al-Maqdesi and released a poster-like mourning notice titled "Caravans of shuhada (martyrs)".

Taba Heights Summer Nights to kick off July 20

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 - 12:32 GMT

In the beautiful Sinai Peninsula, Taba Heights Summer Nights Festival will kick off on July 20 and will run until July 27.

Military spokesprson denounces HRW report

Tue, 22 May 2018 - 11:59 GMT

Egyptian Military spokesperson, Tamer Refaei slammed and denounced Human rights watch (HRW) latest report issued Tuesday, May 22, titled: “Egypt: Army Intensifies Sinai Home Demolitions”.

‘Sinai 2018’ continuation of ‘Martyr’s Right’ campaign: Presidency

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 - 04:02 GMT

The operation depends on previous success against terrorist groups in North Sinai, according to Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Radi

12 takfiri elements killed in air strike, 3 arrested

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 - 11:26 GMT

12 members of Ansar Beit al-Maqdis were killed in an airstrike by the Air Force Tuesday and three “takfiri elements” were arrested in central Sinai.

Army seizes 2 cars full of explosives in Sinai Peninsula

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 - 01:03 GMT

ecurity forces from the Third Field Army stopped two vehicles loaded with explosives and material used in bomb.

Proposal to establish a ministry for the development of Sinai raises controversy

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 - 11:26 GMT

Member in the Egyptian Parliament submitted a proposal to the cabinet Monday, to establish a new ministry in charge of developing North Sinai Peninsula.

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