North Sinai

President Sisi directs prioritization of seawater desalination sector: PM

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 - 07:20 GMT

During his inspection of the seawater desalination plant in El Arish, Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly affirmed that there are presidential directives to prioritize the seawater desalination sector and to expand the implementation of additional projects in cooperation with leading international companies specializing in this field.

Egypt’s 127th “Zad Al-Izza” aid convoy heads to Gaza via Rafah, bound for Kerem Abu Salem

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 - 07:59 GMT

Egypt’s 127th “Zad Al-Izza” convoy heads to Gaza via Rafah, carrying food, medicine, fuel and shelter supplies.

N. Sinai tribal leaders affirm full support for Armed Forces, state development plan

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 - 08:20 GMT

The meeting formed part of the Armed Forces’ efforts to strengthen community outreach in governorates within the remit of field armies and military regions.

French Ambassador to Cairo visits Arish General Hospital, expresses admiration of medical teams’ effort

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 - 05:11 GMT

French Ambassador to Cairo, Eric Chevalier, visited Al-Arish General Hospital on Wednesday, accompanied by the Governor of North Sinai.

Ancient Fortifications & Soldier Quarters Unearthed in North Sinai

Sat, 03 May 2025 - 08:44 GMT

Ancient Fortifications & Soldier Quarters Unearthed in North Sinai

High-level UN delegation visits Rafah Border, follows up on aid delivery into Gaza

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 - 01:28 GMT

This visit comes within the framework of the beginning of the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, and as the flow of aid started to flow into the strip; there were also discussions on the preparations to increase aid in the coming days.

Arish port closed due to weather conditions in North Sinai

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 - 01:58 GMT

Arish seaport on the North Sinai coast was closed, Friday due to the weather conditions in the region.

Get to know Al-Qaseema Oasis: North Sinai's blend of history and nature

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 - 11:02 GMT

Al-Qaseema Oasis is one of the most prominent unique tourist destinations in North Sinai, where the fragrance of history and the magic of nature blend.

EU grants €5.4M to UNICEF to provide essential services to over 100K Palestinian Children evacuated to Egypt

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 - 09:32 GMT

Services will also be provided to their caregivers and adult patients.

EU delegation visits Rafah Border Crossing with Gaza, Egyptian Red Crescent's aid facilities

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 - 01:19 GMT

The delegation is led by Director for Neighborhood and Middle East Andreas Papaconstantinou.

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.

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.

Gifts, children’s toys, kahk cookies distributed to stranded Palestinians in Egypt’s Arish

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 07:52 GMT

The North Sinai Governor’s office released a statement indicating that the governorate has designated housing units within the Al-Sabil buildings in Al-Arish for Palestinians facing challenges in returning to the Gaza Strip.

HRW delegation visits North Sinai, praise Egypt's efforts towards Palestinians

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 10:19 GMT

Governor of North Sinai, Major General Muhamad Abdel Fadil Shusha, received on Thursday a delegation from Human Rights Watch, in his office at the governorate’s general office in the city of Arish.

Egypt’s Arish airport received 331 humanitarian aid planes since Gaza war started

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 11:41 GMT

North Sinai's El-Arish International Airport has received 331 planes carrying thousands of tons of relief aid, ambulances, field hospitals, and necessary equipment bound for Gaza since the start of the Israeli war on the strip.

Egypt’s Arish airport received 305 humanitarian aid planes since Gaza war started: ERC

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 12:49 GMT

North Sinai's El-Arish International Airport has received 305 planes carrying 8,500 tons of relief aid, ambulances, field hospitals, and necessary equipment bound for Gaza since the start of the Israeli war on the strip.

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.

Al-Arish Airport receives Jordan’s 1st shipment of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 - 04:05 GMT

Jordan has sent its 1st shipment of international humanitarian aid to Al-Arish Airport in preparation to be delivered to the people of Gaza, Egyptian Red Crescent in North Sinai announced Thursday.

Egypt provides social assistance worth tens of millions of pounds to North Sinai residents

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 - 10:23 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity visited North Sinai Friday.

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