Red Sea
Canadians advised to “exercise high degree of caution” travelling to Red Sea
Egypt
July 16, 2017
Canadians advised to “exercise high degree of caution” travelling to Red Sea
Canadians are being warned to avoid all non-essential travel to Egypt and to “exercise a high degree of caution” when…
Two Ukrainian tourists killed, 4 injured in Hurghada
Egypt
July 14, 2017
Two Ukrainian tourists killed, 4 injured in Hurghada
Two Ukrainian female tourists were killed and 4 others were injured in an attack on a hotel in Hurghada, security…
Domestic tourism gives Red Sea resorts kiss of life
Business
July 10, 2017
Domestic tourism gives Red Sea resorts kiss of life
‘Fully booked’ signs reappeared at Red Sea hotels and resorts, which have witnessed a remarkable occupancy rate increase due to…
No poisonous jellyfish on Egyptian coasts: Environment Ministry
Egypt
July 2, 2017
No poisonous jellyfish on Egyptian coasts: Environment Ministry
The Environment Ministry announced in a statement last Sunday that jellyfish were spotted on northeastern and western coasts. A specialized committee…
Tiran and Sanafir to be located within Saudi territories without handover ceremony: Sources
Egypt
June 26, 2017
Tiran and Sanafir to be located within Saudi territories without handover ceremony: Sources
Governmental sources said that the maritime border demarcation agreement with Saudi Arabia, which located the two Red Sea islands within…
Video: AUC students launch social awareness campaign against Red Sea pollution
Features/Interviews
June 25, 2017
Video: AUC students launch social awareness campaign against Red Sea pollution
A group of students from the American University in Cairo took to social media last month to raise awareness of…
Tourism minister allocates $10 mn to promote Sharm El-Sheikh
Egypt
June 24, 2017
Tourism minister allocates $10 mn to promote Sharm El-Sheikh
In further efforts aiming to boost Egypt’s long ailing tourism industry, Minister of Tourism Yehia Rashed ordered the allocation of…
25-30 opposition bloc calls on Egypt’s Sisi to not ratify Red Sea islands deal
Egypt
June 17, 2017
25-30 opposition bloc calls on Egypt’s Sisi to not ratify Red Sea islands deal
The 25-30 opposition bloc in Egypt’s parliament called on Egypt’s President to not ratify the government’s deal to transfer sovereignty…
Sadat Metro station closes for security reasons: Spokesperson
Egypt
June 16, 2017
Sadat Metro station closes for security reasons: Spokesperson
Sadat metro station, overlooking the renowned Egyptian Tahrir square where Egyptians stage protests, was closed starting Friday at dawn for…
Former presidential candidate calls for popular referendum on Red Sea islands agreement
Egypt
June 14, 2017
Former presidential candidate calls for popular referendum on Red Sea islands agreement
Former Presidential Candidate and former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq called on the Egyptian government to carry out a popular referendum…