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Suez Canal Authority relaunches floating hotel ‘Kasr Ibrim’ in Aswan behind High Dam

Fri, 15 May 2026 - 06:57 GMT

In a recorded statement, Amr Lashin noted that Aswan currently hosts more than 150 floating hotels, including eight operating behind the High Dam. He added that the presence of a specialized maintenance and repair center in the area is expected to encourage further tourism investment and support the growth of the sector in Upper Egypt.

Lake Nasser: A unique tourist experience blending nature and history

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 - 02:05 GMT

The safari trips on Lake Nasser reflect a different image of tourism in Aswan, one based on sustainability, respect for the environment, and taking advantage of the region's unique natural resources.

Aswan marks 55th National Day, celebrating the inauguration of the High Dam

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 - 02:46 GMT

Aswan Governorate is celebrating its 55th National Day today, marking the anniversary of the inauguration of the High Dam, one of the most significant national projects in Egypt’s modern history.

German-Egyptian project boosts urban development in Aswan

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 - 10:58 GMT

Aswan Tackles Population Growth Challenges with Infrastructure Upgrades and Slum Development

Sir Magdi Yacoub awarded symbolic key to Aswan city

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 - 10:57 GMT

Major General Dr. Ismail Kamal, Governor of Aswan, presented the city key to Dr. Magdi Yacoub, the world-renowned heart surgeon, in appreciation of his national role and the humanitarian, medical, scientific, and research mission he provides to the entire world.

Construction of Egypt’s Kom Ombo 500-MW solar power plant completed

Thu, 29 May 2025 - 03:18 GMT

Construction of the 500-megawatt Kom Ombo solar power plant project in Egypt has been completed, Chinese Ambassador to Cairo Liao Liqiang announced Thursday.

Sun illuminates Ramses II statute at Aswan’s Abu Simbel Temple

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 - 02:53 GMT

The sun aligned on the statue of Ramses II in Aswan's Abu Simbel Temple on Saturday morning in a rare astronomical phenomenon that occurs biannually -- on 22 October and 22 February.

49th imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, Aga Khan IV, to be buried in Aswan

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 - 10:56 GMT

A private plane from "Global Jet," arriving from Lisbon, Portugal, landed at Aswan International Airport on the evening of Saturday, February 8, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Sunday.

Egypt welcomes Sudanese investments in Qena, Aswan

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 - 12:48 GMT

Incentive programmes are being prepared for young Sudanese business people.

Archaeology Magazine Selects Aswan Necropolis Discovery as One of the Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2024

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 - 06:38 GMT

Archaeology Magazine Selects Aswan Necropolis Discovery as One of the Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2024

Egypt's PM inaugurates Abydos Solar Power Plant in Aswan

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - 11:05 GMT

Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly accompanied by Dr. Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, inaugurated the Abydos Solar Power Plant with a capacity of 560 mega

Air Cairo launches regular flight route connecting Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 - 05:43 GMT

Air Cairo, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, announced the launch of a regular flight route linking Cairo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.

Aswan witnesses the solar alignment phenomenon on the face of King Ramses II inside the inner sanctuary at the Temple of Abu Simbel

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 - 07:34 GMT

Aswan witnesses the solar alignment phenomenon on the face of King Ramses II inside the inner sanctuary at the Temple of Abu Simbel.

Cabinet confirms water safety across Egypt amidst contamination rumors

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 - 10:36 GMT

The Cabinet warns against audio messages sent on WhatsApp warning citizens from drinking from the tap from 3 AM to 10 PM, saying those records are baseless as no official entity has issued such warnings.

Health Minister: Aswan water is ‘completely safe,’ 5 deaths not linked to stomach flu

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 - 11:23 GMT

Minister of Health and Deputy Prime Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar held a press conference Monday to reveal the results of water analysis in Aswan, which was believed to have been the cause of the number of stomach flu cases admitted to hospitals in the Upper Egypt’s city.

Egyptian Health Min. holds conference Monday, announce remarks on Aswan infection situation

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 - 08:35 GMT

Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar is set to hold a press conference Monday from Aswan Governorate regarding infections inside hospitals.

Egypt’s Minister of Health briefed on situation of the spread of gastroenteritis cases in Aswan

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 - 11:30 GMT

Hundreds of cases suffering from vomiting, diarrhea, and gastroenteritis have been reported in Upper Egypt’s Aswan over the past few days, pushing the authorities to be on alert in the city and send more medical teams to investigate cause of the spread of these symptoms.

Egypt on alert after hundreds of cases of diarrhea, gastroenteritis reported in Aswan

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 - 10:17 GMT

Water samples taken from the Nile River near the affected villages tested negative for any microbiological or chemical changes.

Upper Egypt’s Aswan struck by heavy rains

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 - 11:54 GMT

Dr. Mohamed Ali Fahim, Head of the Climate Information Center at the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, stated that the persistent summer thunderstorms and floods in southern Egypt for the third consecutive week indicate that the country is facing significant climate changes.

Hot start to the week in Egypt, but cool down expected on Tuesday

Sun, 26 May 2024 - 10:10 GMT

There is some relief in sight as the heatwave is expected to subside on Tuesday.

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