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Egypt denies reports of ‘bloody storm’

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 - 01:20 GMT

In a phone interview on the “This Morning” program on Extra News, she confirmed that these reports are entirely baseless and urged citizens not to be influenced by rumors intended to spread panic.

Egypt denies reports it was notified in advance of Israeli strikes on Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 - 09:24 GMT

The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Saturday that Israel informed Egypt of a plan to strike Iran about 48 hours in advance, but Egypt showed no intention of participating in the attack.

Egypt denies unusual epidemiological indicators in poultry sector

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 - 03:19 GMT

Laboratory tests confirmed the absence of any new strains or viruses in the sector. The observed mortality rates were found to be within normal seasonal ranges and, in some cases, linked to farm management practices, inadequate implementation of vaccination programs, or climate fluctuations that may activate seasonal viruses.

Egypt denies reports claiming date imports from Israel

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 - 08:04 GMT

According to the ministry, Egypt imports fresh dates only in limited quantities from approved sources and solely for varieties that are not widely cultivated locally. Dry and semi-dry dates are imported outside their production seasons, mainly to meet the raw material needs of domestic industries.

Egypt denies reports claiming entry visa fee increase from $25 to $45

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 - 07:13 GMT

The Ministry confirmed that no executive decisions have been issued to increase visa fees for entry into Egypt. It explained that the measures taken so far only establish a maximum ceiling for visa fees and do not introduce any actual increase.

Egypt’s Health, Agriculture Ministries denies rumors of poultry epidemic

Thu, 29 May 2025 - 12:14 GMT

To date, 3,492 farms across all governorates have been inspected, covering over 22.5 million birds, including chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and quail. The reported infection rate remains below 3%, which is considered normal. Samples from suspected farms were sent to the reference laboratory for analysis, and results reaffirmed the stability of the epidemiological situation.

Suez Canal Authority Chief denies claims of selling SCA historical building

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 - 12:36 GMT

A document circulating on social media alleges that the head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) and the Port Said governor signed a contract to sell the headquarters to a hotel company, with plans to convert the building into a hotel.

Egypt denies claims of selling airports to foreign entities

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 - 11:49 GMT

The ministry also noted its goal to offer the management and operation of airports to the private sector.

Egypt refutes claims of passenger plane crash

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 - 05:16 GMT

Officials told Al Arabiya T.V. that it was not real but an emergency test was conducted by competent authorities in Sudan, clarifying that it took place there, not in Morocco or Algeria. It emphasized that the test involved testing transmitters and receivers between call centers.

Egypt denies Israeli reports alleging phone conversation between head of Intelligence, Shin Bet over Rafah crossing crisis

Mon, 13 May 2024 - 09:30 GMT

Israeli Walla news website claimed that the chief of the Israeli Shin Bet made a phone call with head of the Egyptian Intelligence Services Abbas Kamal to speak about finding a solution to the crisis of Rafah border crossing.

No bird flu cases have been recorded for 5 years: Heath Ministry

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 - 10:42 GMT

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a possible outbreak of bird flu (avian influenza A (H5N1) 2.3.4.4b viruses) among humans after it transferred from birds to mammals.

Government: EgyptAir is not for sale

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 - 03:57 GMT

“EgyptAir stressed that it is a national company that will remain owned by the state and cannot be abandoned in any way as it is one of the main arms of the state in the aviation transport system,” the center said in a statement.

Egypt govt denies any hike in meat price

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 - 10:34 GMT

In a statement on Friday, the center said it contacted the Agriculture and Land Reclamation Ministry that dismissed as groundless such reports.

Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority denies media reports on reasons of EVER GIVEN accident

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 - 12:12 GMT

Egyptian newspaper Al Watan reported on Saturday that the accident of EVER GIVEN ship in the Suez Canal was due to “a technical malfunction of the ship" beside a human error caused by the captain of the ship.

Egypt's government denies selling Tahrir complex to investors

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 - 12:27 GMT

The complex is not for sale to any Egyptian or foreign investors and it is completely owned by the fund.

Egypt's Cabinet denies removing 14 million beneficiaries from ration card system

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 - 10:53 GMT

The center indicated that it contacted the Ministry of Supply which dismissed as groundless such reports and asserted that no citizen has been removed from the lists.

Egypt denies rumors on mass punishment in Aqrab prison

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 - 09:23 GMT

Such rumors are baseless and banned Muslim Brotherhood members and supporters seek to spread such rumors to destabilize the public opinion

Egypt's Cabinet denies importing spoiled wheat

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 - 11:43 GMT

All wheat shipments coming to Egypt are being examined by the Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine amid very strict precautionary measures.

Egypt free from Kawasaki disease: Cabinet

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 - 04:53 GMT

Some European countries like the U.K and Italy have reported that some children, who were infected with novel coronavirus (COVID-19), suffered from Kawasaki-like symptoms such as fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, and shock.

Cabinet denies shortage of medicine at quarantine hospitals

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 - 09:45 GMT

It appealed to media outlets and social media users to be accurate in publishing such reports.

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