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Where to Spend Your Winter Break in Egypt

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 - 02:37 GMT

As Egypt is an all-year-round destination and is widely known for its warm climate during winter, we have gathered some of the best spots that you will definitely love for your winter break.

World Tourism Organization announces Siwa village one of the best tourism villages for the year 2023

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 08:38 GMT

World Tourism Organization announces Siwa village one of the best tourism villages for the year 2023

‘Storm Daniel’ arrives Egypt amid warnings, leaving major losses in Libya

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 12:12 GMT

The General Authority of Meteorology warned Egyptians to be ready starting Monday for an unsettling weather condition due to the ‘storm Danial’ coming from Libya and leaving behind nearly 25 people dead.

Egypt takes steps to mend irrigation problems in Siwa oasis

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 - 11:32 GMT

The Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources released Monday a report on measures taken to resolve problems that have lasted for 30 years.

Egypt sets goals for boosting medical tourism, puts file atop agenda interests

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 - 11:32 GMT

Many efforts are being made by the Egyptian state to support medical tourism, as Dr. Mohamed Awad Taj El-Din, Advisor to the President for Health Affairs, confirmed that the file of health tourism is at the forefront interests and priorities of the state in the current period.

ISESCO approves registration of Egypt’s Shali City, Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, Baron Palace on its heritage list

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 - 11:21 GMT

This came after Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities submitted integrated files that shed light on the archaeological and artistic importance of these sites.

‘28 Back & Forth’, graduation project to highlight Egyptian tourist attractions

Thu, 06 May 2021 - 02:10 GMT

The "28 Back and Forth" campaign focuses on the hidden side of Egypt by discovering hidden gems in its cities.

The ‘Ithaca’ of Egypt.. Siwa Oasis has a soul as mystic and kind as you may imagine

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 - 06:26 GMT

It’s true the journey sometimes is more important than the destination, but this is not the case with Siwa Oasis.

Egypt approves funds for vital projects in Siwa, Alexandria, Habata

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 - 12:07 GMT

It approved an amount of LE 69.67 million to reinforce the plan of the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy for the fiscal year 2020/2021.

Opening of Shali Fortress to help transform Siwa into global tourism hub: minister

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 - 01:39 GMT

Opening of Shali Fortress to help transform Siwa into global tourism hub: minister.

Egypt agrees to develop Siwa Oasis with total cost of LE 725M

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - 01:22 GMT

This came during his meeting with Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Abdel Atty, to review a number of files.

Game of Thrones: where could it have been filmed in Egypt?

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 - 10:02 GMT

Compelling pictures of where Game of Thrones could have been shot in Egypt

FAO installs drip irrigation network in Siwa

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 - 12:14 GMT

UN Food and Agriculture Organization began on Sunday installing a drip irrigation network covering 30 feddans in Siwa Oasis as a model for water consumption.

Local Fashion with a Sustainable Focus

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 - 10:00 GMT

Designer Fufa al Ashiry finds inspiration in local heritage and natural materials.

4 people die, 19 injured in bus-truck collision on Matrouh-Siwa Rd.

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 - 11:15 GMT

A bus collided with a truck loaded with salt on Marsa Matrouh-Siwa desert road, leaving four people dead and 19 others injured.

Siwa began Dates Festival on November 7

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 - 12:37 GMT

Siwa Oasis hosted on Nov. 7 the Dates Festival which is an implemented program to promote date industry through the development of supply chains, focusing on modern technologies of transfer and application.

200 palm farms in Siwa get organic produce certificates, says min.

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 - 01:42 GMT

The organic produce certificates will sure make it easier for owners of palm farms to market their products, said Kabil in a statement.

American singer Usher enjoys beauty of Siwa

Thu, 31 May 2018 - 07:18 GMT

The American singer Usher Raymond, was spotted in Egypt relaxing at one of Egypt’s most iconic spots: the Siwa Oasis.

Waha of Siwa, a historic isolated village

Sun, 27 May 2018 - 01:00 GMT

Al Waha village is isolated deep in the desert and its people are of Berber (Amazigh) origin and they speak the Amazigh language along with the Arabic language.

Egypt’s dates exports rise 70% in Q1 of 2018

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 - 12:08 GMT

Egypt’s exports of dates increased 70% in the first quarter, reaching 30,000 tons at a value of $29.4 million, Trade Minister Tarek Kabil said on Tuesday.

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