Nabq

Nabq: The northernmost mangroves of the Red Sea

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 - 10:40 GMT

Just north of Sharm El-Sheikh, the Nabq Protectorate preserves a unique coastal forest that shouldn't technically exist this far north.The Shura (mangrove) groves of Nabq stretch for 4.5 kilometers along the coast, acting as a vital nursery for economic fish species and a sanctuary for the rare osprey and spoonbill.

Egypt launches cleanup, awareness campaign at Nabq Protected Area

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 - 09:55 GMT

Egypt’s Nature Protection Sector carried out a cleanup and awareness campaign at Nabq Protected Area in South Sinai, in coordination with local authorities, to preserve the site’s biodiversity and promote environmental sustainability, the Environment Ministry said on Friday.

Sharm El-Sheikh-Duba navigation line to operate soon for Arab tourists

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 - 05:46 GMT

The line links Sharm El-Sheikh to Saudi Duba Port to facilitate the trip of Arab tourists coming to South Sinai, Dahab and Nabq.

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