Egypt Recovers 3 Artifacts From the Netherlands

[ad_1] The Egyptian embassy in the Hague received three smuggled Egyptian artifacts, thanks to support and coordination between the ministries of foreign affairs and tourism. A ceremony took place at the embassy to celebrate the retrieval of the artifacts, with the participation of officials form the Dutch ministries of foreign affairs and culture. Egyptian Ambassador to the Netherlands Hatem Abdel Qader signed the documents of receiving the artifacts to expedite their repatriation. The restored pieces included a clay ushabti statue […]

August 27, 2024

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Egypt Seeks to Attract 30 Million Tourists in 2028

[ad_1] South Sinai Governor Khaled Mubarak said Egypt seeks to increase the number of tourists coming to the country to hit 30 million by 2028. South Sinai will also contribute to increasing the number of tourists through improving services in the governorate and promoting for its tourist attractions, he added. Tourism is very important sector in Egypt as it provides thousands of job opportunities and is considered a main source of hard currency, he said, calling for engaging local residents […]

August 24, 2024

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Egypt: New Alamein Witnesses for 1st Time Tourists From 104 Countries

[ad_1] Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy held a press conference Thursday 9/8/2024, where he confirmed that for the first time the New Alamein City witnessed this year tourists from 104 nationalities. The international press conference came on the sidelines of a tour of the New Alamein Festival, accompanied by 13 foreign ambassadors and officials, and the Managing Director of the United Media Services Company, to learn about the festival's activities, in the presence of representatives of 24 […]

August 9, 2024

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Africa: Unpacking Egypt’s Vital Aid Role in Gaza and Sudan

[ad_1] Sharing borders with Gaza, Israel, Libya and Sudan, Egypt has taken a lead role in providing lifesaving aid in the region. Since the outbreak of conflict in Sudan last April and the ongoing war in Gaza, both the Government and the Egyptian Red Crescent Society have been key actors in helping to assist millions of civilians caught in the crossfire. UN News spoke with Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, and Neveen Alqabbaj, Vice-President of the Egyptian Red […]

February 14, 2024

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Africa: Microplastics Found in Nile River’s Tilapia Fish – New Study

[ad_1] The Nile is one of the world's most famous rivers. It's also Africa's most important freshwater system. About 300 million people live in the 11 countries it flows through. Many rely on its waters for agriculture and fishing to make a living. The Nile's two main tributaries, the Blue Nile and the White Nile, come together in Sudan's capital city, Khartoum. This industrial hub has grown rapidly over the past few decades. The Nile is not immune to the […]

February 7, 2024

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Egypt Fire Coach After Afcon Disappointment

[ad_1] Egypt has parted ways with head coach Rui Vitoria after the national team's underwhelming performance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) confirmed on Monday. Vitoria's dismissal follows Egypt's dramatic penalty shootout defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the last 16, dashing their hopes of a record-extending eighth AFCON title. The team's lackluster group stage performance, marked by three draws, further fueled frustrations, prompting apologies from the EFA to the Egyptian fans. […]

February 5, 2024

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Congo-Kinshasa/Egypt: DR Congo Stun Egypt in Shootout

[ad_1] Egypt crashed out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after being defeated by DR Congo at the San Pedro Stadium on Sunday evening. The match ended 1-1 after extra-time and had to go to penalties, where DR Congo dramatically won the match 8-7 on penalties. DR Congo broke the deadlock in the 37th minute through Meschak Elia who received a cross from Yoane Wissa and finished after a quick throw-in was taken. Egypt protested but to no […]

January 30, 2024

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Kenya: Malkia, Wafalme Qualify for Africa Games Despite Egypt Defeats

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya's men and women's volleyball teams have qualified for this year's Africa Games after picking the required results at the Africa Zone Five Championships which concluded in Cairo, Egypt over the weekend. The men's team booked a ticket after edging out Burundi by straight sets, despite losing their last game against hosts Egypt. Wafalme lost their final match against Egypt by straight sets (25-20, 25-16, 25-15). The latter clinching the overall title after earlier edging out Burundi […]

January 30, 2024

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Egypt: Afcon Q/Final Day 1&2 Review – Egypt Fall, Nsue’s Missed Penalty Proves Costly

[ad_1] There were no real surprises in the first four quarterfinal matches, though Egypt could have done better against DR Congo. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) now has four quarterfinalists. On Saturday, Nigeria's Super Eagles emerged victorious against five-time champions Cameroon's Indomitable Lions, while Angola's Palancas Negras overcame the loss of their goalkeeper to secure a 3-0 victory against Namibia, setting the stage for a clash on Friday. Sunday witnessed a 1-1 draw between seven-time champions Egypt and […]

January 29, 2024

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