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Red Sea to sink 16 military equipment to launch 1st underwater military museum

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 - 07:08 GMT

The first underwater military museum in Egypt and Africa to collect the first 3 alternative diving sites in Hurghada, in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Red Sea Reserves and civil society.

In pics: Best diving spots when in Marsa Alam

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 - 10:51 GMT

The Red Sea Governorate is famous for several natural marinas, especially in the south of the Red Sea.

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities participates in the international tourism exhibition specialized in diving tourism, Eudi Show in Italy

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 - 01:11 GMT

The Egyptian pavilion witnessed a distinguished turnout from Italian visitors interested in visiting Egypt and the cities of the Red Sea during the coming period.

Min. of Tourism & Antiquities participate in “Salon De Plongée” diving exhibition in Paris

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 - 02:58 GMT

The participation came within the framework of the Ministry’s plan to promote tourism products that abound in the Egyptian tourist destinations, especially those related to diving.

PICS: Marsa Shagara, the Red Sea’s new diver attraction

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 - 09:00 GMT

Before Marsa Alam city by a few kilometers lies Marsa Shagara.

Dahab on top of ‘must-visit’ beaches in Middle East

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 - 02:44 GMT

Dahab came on top of a list compiled by National Geographic of the must-visit beaches in the Middle East.

Egypt ranks second as cruise destination in 2019

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 - 10:26 GMT

Bloomberg has published a list of top cruise destinations recommended for tourists in 2019 where Egypt ranked second.

Whale shark appears in Hurghada

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 - 11:58 GMT

The Sea Rescue and Protection Association announced Saturday the re-appearance of a peaceful whale sharkon the beaches of Southern Hurghada.

Red Sea ranks 6thamong top 10 diving areas in the world

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 - 11:07 GMT

The Red Sea resort city ranked sixth among the top 10 diving areas in the world, according to the British Dive Magazine.

Youth min. honors Reem Ahraf for breaking longest dive record

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 - 06:00 GMT

Youth and Sports Minister, Ashraf Sobhy, honored Tuesday, Oct. 9 Reem Ashraf, who broke the world's record for the longest dive.

What you can do in a one day trip to Ain Sokhna

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 - 10:41 GMT

If you are looking for a short trip, you should visit Ain Sokhna. Almost a two hour drive from Cairo, the town is located 55 km south of Suez.

Hurghada: Pearl of the Red Sea

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 - 11:00 GMT

Hurghada is a small coastal town stretching almost 40 kilometers alongside the Red Sea. I was lucky enough to spend a couple of days there recently.

At 95, WW2 vet breaks own record as oldest scuba diver

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 - 09:02 GMT

A 95-year-old British veteran of World War Two broke his own record on Saturday as the world’s oldest scuba diver after taking the plunge to explore a shipwreck off Cyprus.

Me, myself, and the search for answers in Egypt's Dahab

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 - 10:10 GMT

There comes a time in one’s life when the future gets blurry, especially if your age ranges from late twenties to early thirties. Dahab helped me find answers.

Seven hidden underwater gems in Egypt

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Being a resort town visitor or a historical places explorer is not enough to know all of Egypt’s hidden gems and getaways.

National Geographic video – Fish war in Dahab’s Red Sea

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 - 11:30 GMT

National Geographic Channel published a video filmed by a diver in the Red Sea in Dahab

Thomas Cook promotes Hurghada

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Thomas Cook promoted Hurghada as an attractive destination in the winter, posting a video of the wonders of the Red Sea resort.

Spinner dolphins in Marsa Alam lagoons to give birth

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 - 07:31 GMT

Spinner dolphins resort to shallow waters in Marsa Alam at this time of year to give birth.

Dahab is a wonderland

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 - 09:12 GMT

From gorgeous coral reefs and beautiful mountains to Bedouin settings, colorful surroundings and mountains that are easy to climb, welcome to Dahab.

Seawolf submarine in Hurghada, mesmerizing experience

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 - 08:25 GMT

The underwater world of Hurghada is too rich to be experience in a dive or snorkeling experience. A three-hour tour in a submarine would give a wider glimpse of the Red Sea.

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