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Egypt showcases to Qatari investors tourism opportunities along Nile, North Coast

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 - 11:50 GMT

The prime minister also highlighted investment opportunities in the New Administrative Capital and other cities, emphasizing that businessmen willing to invest in these projects will obtain the nation’s golden license, which facilitates project implementation.

Egypt’s FM emphasizes support for Sudan in phone call with new Sudanese counterpart

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 - 01:24 GMT

Egypt fully supports Sudanese institutions and sovereignty, as well as the integrity of its territories, Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty told his new Sudanese counterpart Ali al-Sharif in a Monday phone call.

Daily Mail highlights seven reasons why your next holiday should be to Egypt

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 - 06:46 GMT

Daily Mail highlights seven reasons why your next holiday should be to Egypt

The tale of the crocodile god of the Nile, Sobek

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 - 07:04 GMT

The tale of the crocodile god of the Nile, Sobek

Egypt’s parliamentary committee approves bill regulating river transport in principle

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 - 01:38 GMT

“River transport will ease the burden on roads and reduce traffic density and pressure,” said Parliamentarian Alaa Abed.

Egypt's water scarcity 'early example' of future worldwide struggles necessitating int'l coordination: Sisi

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 - 08:12 GMT

Egypt is an early example of what the situation may look like in many other countries in the near future if effective cross-border coordination and cooperation lagged behind the ongoing challenges of water scarcity, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said in a speech opening Cairo Water Week Sunday.

Sisi emphasizes Egypt's Nile water rights, need to resume GERD negotiations in meeting with Algerian FM

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 - 05:19 GMT

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi discussed the latest development in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue with Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra on Sunday.

Egypt receives its tourists with roses, souvenirs

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 - 02:05 GMT

On August 1, the office of the General Egyptian Authority for Tourism Promotion in Luxor received the first charter flights coming from France to Luxor.

Sameh Shoukry says UNSC session on GERD 'preventive diplomacy'

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 - 11:04 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has said that Ethiopia’s statement at the Security Council’s session on the Renaissance Dam (GERD) was not on par with Egypt’s or Sudan’s, naming multiple successes for the two downstream countries at the international event.

Egypt's FM meets with UN Secretary-General to stress int'l community's responsibility for contributing to resolving GERD's crisis

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 - 09:25 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to stress the international community’s responsibility for contributing to resolving the situation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue.

Kuwait supports internationalization of GERD issue, calls for resumptions of overseen negotiations

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 - 07:36 GMT

Kuwait has expressed support for Egypt and Sudan’s endeavors to contain the crisis of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), calling on the international community to intensify efforts alongside the African Union and Arab League to oversee negotiations between the two downstream countries and Ethiopia.

4th Edition of Cairo Water Week to convene on October 24-28

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 - 04:07 GMT

“The Cairo Water Week aims to reach sustainable solutions for managing water resources, and to face population increase,” the Water Minister said.

Egypt's FM mobilizes support for GERD agreement prior to filling from African, US, European diplomats in Rome

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 - 04:29 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has discussed the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) with almost every counterpart on the sidelines of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS on Monday as the rain season approaches, and Ethiopia gears up to fill the colossal structure unilaterally.

Azhar urges int'l community to support Egypt, Sudan in maintaining their water rights

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 - 12:18 GMT

In a statement, Tayyeb asserted that water comes on top of the necessary resources that are considered are public property.

'Egypt has established 13 water plants in South Sudan': Min.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 - 11:12 GMT

He added that his Ministry has established six ground water plants around Juba and seven more inside the capital.

African "Nile for Peace" Initiative calls for postponing 2nd filling of GERD

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 - 10:45 GMT

The foundation's call came on Sunday at press conference held by Maat in the presence of a number of African NGOs and a host of water, peace and security experts in Africa.

In pics: 10K hot-air balloon trips launched in Luxor annually

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 - 02:40 GMT

Hot-air balloon rides flying over the ancient wonders of Luxor are the tourists' favorite, as they get a chance to explore the city's spectacular landscape and famous landmarks.

Egyptian, Sudanese ‘Nile Guardians’ joint military exercise kicks off

Fri, 28 May 2021 - 01:47 GMT

Egypt and Sudan have started joint military drills dubbed 'Guardians of the Nile', with the participation of land, naval and air forces from the two countries.

Pictures: Egyptian army personnel arrive in Sudan to take part in ‘Nile Guardians’ joint exercise

Sun, 23 May 2021 - 01:09 GMT

Army personnel of the ground, naval and air forces are taking part in the joint exercise, the spokesman said.

PM: State implements various mega projects to make use of every drop of water

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 - 09:04 GMT

Speaking at a ceremony on the occasion of launching the national program for structural reforms, Madbouli said the wastewater treatment and irrigation projects constitute a challenge to the Egyptian state to maintain its water resources in light of overpopulation.

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