Fayoum
In a bid to create a new type of tourism, Fayoum governorate is set to host one of the most promising projects, titled: "Safe Sanctuary for Wildlife."
Egypt’s Ministry of Environment, Fayoum governorate, Princess Alia Foundation, and Four Paws International have signed a quadripartite cooperation protocol to establish a wildlife shelter in Wadi El Rayan reserve.
The project in Fayoum’s Tamiya town is part of the third national drainage program funded by a loan of 43.5 million euros from the KFW and a loan of 38 million euros from the EU to establish covered drainage networks, said director of the program Hala Said.
The project supports the local community in Fayoum, as they are the basis for all development processes.
The lake had been subject to tremendous pollution for years.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli attended the signing ceremony Sunday.
The government is also doing the same with another canal that passes through three governorates.
The UK Embassy in Egypt announced an update to travel advice for Egypt, saying it no longer advices against travelling to southern South Sinai and Fayoum governorate.
Ptolemy I completed the construction of the new capital of Egypt, Alexandria.
The phenomenon is repeated annually at the dawn of December 21.
On September 12, numerous cultural and artistic events will take place.
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".
Fayoum governorate will soon host the first industrial complex as part of the initiative “Your Work in Your Village” to provide job opportunities for youth and women.
The exhibition is held in cooperation with the Egyptian Caricature Association and the Caricature Museum in Fayoum.
This comes as part of the government’s plan to achieve the targets of the environmental dimension in the Sustainable Development Strategy 2030.
Kom Aushim Museum in Fayoum Governorate is considered one of the most important museums in Egypt that houses rare artifacts.
The Swiss Founder of Ceramic and Pottery schools in the village of Tunis in Fayoum Evelyn Porret died at 88 years old.
The first tourist trip organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the ETPB, was launched from Fayoum, as part of the "Explore Egypt" campaign program.
The trips came in line with the "Know Your Country" initiative launched by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in December 2020 to promote domestic tourism and raise touristic and archaeological awareness among citizens.
The figure reflects an increase of 38 percent compared to the sum the governorate received in FY 2019/20.
