Second phase of Egypt’s parliament elections kicks off
Egypt
November 7, 2020
Second phase of Egypt’s parliament elections kicks off
The second phase of the Egyptian House of Representatives elections began on Saturday across 13 governorates, lasting two days. During…
Egypt reports 201 new coronavirus cases, 11 deaths Thursday
Egypt
November 6, 2020
Egypt reports 201 new coronavirus cases, 11 deaths Thursday
Egypt recorded 201 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, bringing the country’s total number of reported cases to 108,530, according to…
New Administrative Capital’s Iconic Tower to be highest in Africa at 400 meters
Egypt
November 6, 2020
New Administrative Capital’s Iconic Tower to be highest in Africa at 400 meters
The Central Business District of Cairo’s New Administrative Capital will be home to the US$3 billion Iconic Tower, Africa’s tallest…
Three Gouna Film Festival attendees announce contracting COVID-19
Cinema/TV
November 5, 2020
Three Gouna Film Festival attendees announce contracting COVID-19
Five days after the Gouna Film Festival (GFF)’s conclusion, three artists who took part in the festival’s activities have announced…
Sources: arrest ordered for 4 children involved in “Tefl al-marour” incident after they test positive for drugs
Egypt
November 5, 2020
Sources: arrest ordered for 4 children involved in “Tefl al-marour” incident after they test positive for drugs
According to security and medical sources, four of the five children involved in the “Tefl al-marour” frenzy, including the driver,…
Cool weather and a chance of rain in Egypt this weekend
Egypt
November 5, 2020
Cool weather and a chance of rain in Egypt this weekend
Meteorologists predict cooler temperatures and some rain across the country this weekend. Friday and Saturday will be partly cloudy, with…
Sudan announces failure of GERD negotiations, returns file to African Union
Egypt
November 5, 2020
Sudan announces failure of GERD negotiations, returns file to African Union
Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia’s water resource ministers agreed to end the current round of negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance…
Egypt’s Education Ministry suspends 2020/2021 increase of fees for private, international schools
Egypt
November 4, 2020
Egypt’s Education Ministry suspends 2020/2021 increase of fees for private, international schools
The Egyptian Education Minister, Tarek Shawky, decided on Wednesday to cancel the annual fee increase for private, language, and international…
Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia to trade views at Wednesday’s GERD negotiations
Egypt
November 4, 2020
Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia to trade views at Wednesday’s GERD negotiations
The Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation announced that Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia have agreed that each country will…
Egypt’s government to reinforce LE4,000 fine against unmasked riders, employees, shoppers
Egypt
November 3, 2020
Egypt’s government to reinforce LE4,000 fine against unmasked riders, employees, shoppers
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday said that authorities will become stricter in reinforcing the LE4,000 fine against unmasked riders,…