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Egypt, Saudi Arabia electrical interconnection project to boost energy exchange next summer

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 - 01:29 GMT

The primary objective of this project is to establish a collaborative energy exchange system that takes advantage of the differing peak times and increased loads in both countries.

Electricity linkage between Egypt, Saudi Arabia to begin Fall 2025

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 04:21 GMT

The project is implemented by a consortium of three global companies.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia forge stronger energy ties with major electrical interconnection project

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 - 01:39 GMT

The project aims to establish a maximum capacity of 3,000 megawatts, which is expected to be achieved by early 2026.

Saudi ACWA power commences operations of 200MW Kom Ombo station in Egypt

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 - 01:06 GMT

The project agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company spans 25 years and involves a total investment cost of SR 611 million.

EgyptAir to start air bridge for returning pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, Wednesday

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 - 10:03 GMT

Egypt’s Flag carrier EgyptAir, will begin its air bridge Wednesday to transport the pilgrims after the end of the Hajj rituals from the Holy Lands to Egypt.

Foreign Ministry: We coordinate with Saudi authorities to search for missing Egyptian pilgrims

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 - 09:41 GMT

Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Abu Zeid said Egypt’s embassy in Riyadh and consulate in Jeddah are making extensive efforts in coordination with Saudi authorities to search for Egyptian pilgrims, who had gone missing while performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

President Sisi leaves Saudi Arabia, returns Egypt after performing Hajj

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 - 12:33 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi and his delegation departed Jeddah, on Monday after performing Hajj.

1.1K Egyptian pilgrims referred to hospitals, great majority discharged

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 - 01:47 GMT

The ministry highlighted that the total number of Egyptian pilgrims this year is 17,871.

Egyptian president commends Saudi Arabia for outstanding organization of pilgrimage

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 - 08:45 GMT

The president has been performing the ritual this week.

Egyptian president heads to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 - 02:44 GMT

The pilgrimage majorly takes place during the four-day Adha Eid, which will begin on Sunday.

FMs of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE support ongoing Gaza ceasefire mediation efforts

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 - 06:23 GMT

The Arab foreign ministers also stressed the importance of dealing seriously and positively with the US President’s proposal with the aim of agreeing on a deal that guarantees a permanent ceasefire and the adequate delivery of aid to all parts of the Gaza Strip, in a way that ends the suffering of the people of the Strip.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia to foster joint collaboration

Thu, 16 May 2024 - 03:05 GMT

The meeting emphasized the importance of injecting investments into multiple sectors and highlighted the potential for capitalizing on the available opportunities within the Egyptian market.

Commander of Egypt’s Air Forces meets with Saudi counterpart

Thu, 09 May 2024 - 04:27 GMT

The visit was to attend the opening ceremony of King Faisal Air Academy in its new headquarters and to celebrate the graduation of the 103rd batch of college students.

Egyptian Navy takes part in Saudi Arabia's 'Red Waves Exercise 7' in Red Sea

Sun, 05 May 2024 - 03:48 GMT

There are combat forces from Jordan, Egypt, Djibouti, and Yemen, and observers from Algeria, Somalia, and Japan.

Ajlan & Bros Group plans to invest $1.5B in Ras Jamila in Egypt

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 - 10:28 GMT

The Saudi group submitted an official proposal to the Cabinet. The proposal outlines the development of approximately 10 hotels, with ratings varying from 4 to 5 stars, in the region of Sharm El-Sheikh, to create up to 3,000 hotel rooms.

Saudi Arabia opens world's first 3D-Printed mosque

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 12:05 GMT

The world's first 3D-printed mosque, known as the "Abdul Aziz Abdullah Sharbatly Mosque," has opened its doors to worshippers in the Saudi city of Jeddah.

Saudi ADES Holding signs long-term agreement to invest $66M in Egyptian oil fields

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 03:42 GMT

This comes as part of a consortium partnership with a leading local Exploration and Production (E&P) player to operate and enhance production in key oil brownfields in Egypt.

President Sisi greets Saudi Crown Prince on occasion of Ramadan

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 10:24 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi spoke by phone with HRH Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.

Foreign Minister Inspects Diplomatic Operations at Egypt’s Embassy, Consulate in Riyadh

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 05:31 GMT

He emphasized the critical importance of ongoing efforts to modernize and digitalize the consular services system, aimed at facilitating the swift completion of consular transactions for citizens and enhancing service quality.

Egypt’s FM Shoukry heads to Qatar, Saudi Arabia

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 06:19 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Friday's evening heads to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, said Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Abu Zeid.

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