Damietta

Egypt FM, petroleum minister coordinate efforts to boost energy investments

Mon, 25 May 2026 - 06:28 GMT

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty received Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi in a Monday meeting to coordinate joint state efforts aimed at attracting foreign investments and expanding regional energy cooperation.

Damietta Port receives giant vessel “YANG FAN” with record cargo load

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 - 11:16 GMT

Damietta Port received the giant ship "YANG FAN," flying the Panamanian flag, during its maiden voyage to the port. The ship carried the largest cargo load since its establishment, with a total tonnage of approximately 121,220 tons.

Journalist Eslam ElRaghi released pending investigation after arrest over SM post on garbage crisis in Damietta villages

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 - 08:25 GMT

ElRaghi’s arrest came after he publicly criticized the head of a local administrative unit for the accumulation of garbage and the deteriorating state of services in several villages, including his own—Al-Hawrani, in Faraskur Center. In a Facebook post published on May 3, 2024, in the group Meet al-Shiyoukh, Al-Raghi called on Minister of Local Development Manal Al-Awadi to intervene, citing residents’ complaints that garbage had not been removed from main and side streets for over 15 days amid extreme heat.

Damietta Port, China Xinxing Co. discuss ways of coop. in logistics services

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 - 11:32 GMT

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Damietta Port Authority Tarek Adly Abdullah said the port is ready to provide all forms of support to the China Xinxing Group Co. Ltd., which specializes in the manufacture of pipes, tubes, and steel products in implementation of the directives of the Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel El Wazir.

Egypt’s Premier inspects historic, industrial projects in Damietta

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 - 09:43 GMT

Prime Minister Madbouli inaugurated the historic Damietta Bridge of Civilization on Saturday evening. Originally constructed in 1890, the bridge underwent rehabilitation as part of a contract with the Ministry of Petroleum. Designated as a historic monument by the governorate in 2007, the bridge stands as a testament to the region's rich heritage.

Egypt’s PM makes inspection tour of development projects in Port Said, Damietta

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 - 08:47 GMT

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly will make an inspection tour of various projects in Port Said and Damietta governorates, accompanied by a number of ministers, on Saturday, the Cabinet announced in a statement.

GAFI delivers contracts to investors in Damietta Furniture City

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 - 01:02 GMT

Heiba stated that the Furniture Technology Center introduced in the DFC to assist investors with modernizing the industry was ready to enter service.

Egypt’s Sisi orders support furniture industry in Damietta to compete regionally, internationally

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 - 05:41 GMT

“This shall create more job opportunities in this sector for the people in Damietta and increase Egyptian exports and the national income,” Fahmy said.

In pics: All you need to know about Ayoyama wood industry in Damietta

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 10:41 GMT

Ayoyama is a craft that turns wood into a masterpiece of shapes and models of high artistic value.

Memory of the day: Israel attacks Egypt, Syria & Jordan in what is known as the Six-Day War in 1967

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 - 10:51 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on June 5.

Discover Egypt’s hidden Gem, Damietta

Tue, 10 May 2022 - 10:16 GMT

Damietta Governorate is rich in many tourist and archaeological attractions.

First Lady calls mother of 3 siblings who died in tragic car accident, offers condolences

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 - 02:00 GMT

First Lady Entissar al-Sisi called on Saturday the mother of three Damietta-born siblings who had died in an accident to express her condolences.

5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near northern Egypt’s Damietta

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 - 09:13 GMT

The quake was recorded around 400 km away from Damietta at 11:03 pm local time and it was felt by citizens but caused no damage, said Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIA) in a statement.

Minister receives report on Damietta’s winning UNESCO Learning City Award

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 - 01:51 GMT

Last week, UNESCO announced Damietta city is among the ten cities to receive cities the UNESCO Learning Cities Award 2021

26 ships handled at Damietta Port

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 - 11:38 GMT

The total trade volume of imported goods was 26,528 tons.

‘Women-Friendly City’ project to be inaugurated in Damietta: Governor

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 - 03:46 GMT

A project titled “Cities free from violence against women and girls” will be inaugurated Saturday in Damietta city in coordination between Damietta governorate and the National Council for Women (NCW).

In pics: Damietta skies filled with kites

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 - 03:04 GMT

If you are in Damietta, check the skies in the pre-Iftar time.

Long Live Egypt supports 6K needy families in Damietta in Ramadan

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 - 01:59 GMT

The fund has sent convoys to Damietta governorate, carrying 72 tons of dry food and 8 tons of pourtly to be distribute to six entitled families.

Damietta Port receives 29 container ships, cargo vessels

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 - 11:15 GMT

The Damietta Port received 29 container ships and cargo vessels over the past 24 hours.

Damietta Port receives 29 container ships, cargo vessels

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 - 10:34 GMT

The Damietta Port received 29 container ships and cargo vessels over the past 24 hours.

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