Khedive Ismail

Agriculture Ministry denies news on closure of Giza Zoo

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 - 05:34 GMT

Mohammad Ragai, the head of the Central Administration of Zoos, dismissed on Friday news circulated about the closure of Giza Zoo, saying that no decision was taken in this matter so far.

Learn about guests of Egypt at opening of Suez Canal in 1869

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - 01:34 GMT

Six thousand guests attended the opening ceremony of the Suez Canal, which was held on November 16, 1869, in Port Said.

Qasr al-Nil bridge, a reflection of Egypt’s golden era

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 - 01:42 GMT

Qasr al-Nil bridge embodies Khedive Ismail's dream of turning Cairo into a piece of Europe.

Memory of the day: Egypt declares independence according to the February 28 declaration issued by Britain in 1922

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 - 09:16 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on March 15.

Learn about luxurious piano of Mohammad Ali Palace in Shubra

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 - 01:43 GMT

The Piano was produced by the German company Grotrian-Steinweg.

Memory of the day: Opening of the National Theater in Egypt after its renovation in 1986

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 - 10:53 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on January 2.

Acquaint yourself with history of establishing Egypt’s Postal Office

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 - 10:40 GMT

The establishment of the Egyptian Postal Office dates back to the era of Khedive Ismail.

Memory of the day: King Fouad I of Egypt issues a royal order to abolish the 1930 constitution in 1935

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 - 12:05 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on December 19.

Memory of the day: Unification of the Egyptian army, Jordanian army & Syrian army under the Egyptian command in 1956

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 - 11:05 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important events that took place on November 25.

Paintings that highlighted the historical opening of Egypt’s Suez Canal in 1869

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 - 02:29 GMT

The opening of the Suez Canal was not an ordinary event. Rather, it was a huge global event.

Egypt's Royal Carriages Museum renovated, reopened at a total cost of L.E 63 M

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 - 10:48 GMT

During the tenure of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the state managed to restore the museum and reopen it.

Egypt’s Royal Carriages Museum houses rare artifacts

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 - 10:05 GMT

This unique museum is worth a visit as it houses unique artifacts that cannot be seen anywhere else!

Restoration of historic Mansoura National Theater [Opera House] to be completed in 2 years

Thu, 27 May 2021 - 12:30 GMT

The Mansoura National Theater was initially a palace for Khedive Ismail.

Memory of the day: Establishment of a debt fund in Egypt in 1876

Sun, 02 May 2021 - 09:32 GMT

On May 2, many important events that changed the world map took place.

Memory of the day:- Egypt’s independence from Britain declared in 1922

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 - 01:39 GMT

On March 15, many important events that changed the world map took place.

Memory of the day: Britain forbids slave trade between Africa & America in 1807

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 - 03:36 GMT

On March 2, many important events that changed the world map took place.

Egypt’s General Authority for Cultural Palaces celebrates birth anniversary of Hafez Ibrahim

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 - 04:16 GMT

Hafez Ibrahim Fahmy is considered one of the most famous figures of modern Arabic poetry.

Video: Enjoy a tour inside Egypt’s Museum of Islamic Art on the occasion of its 117th establishing anniversary

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 - 01:28 GMT

The Museum of Islamic Art in Bab al-Khalq, in the heart of Historic Cairo, is the largest Islamic art museum in the world.

"Al Qaseer" cabriolet arrives at the Royal Chariots Museum for restoration, display

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 12:51 GMT

It was previously located in Al-Qaseer Castle in the Red Sea as a warrant for Case No. 1949 of 2008, after it was seized in an attempt to smuggle it out of the country from the port of Safaga.

Know the operating timings of Egypt’s Royal Chariots Museum

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 - 01:52 GMT

It is one of the rarest museums, as it is the fourth of its kind in the world after the museums of Russia and England and Austria.

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