Egypt
Suez Canal records highest ever annual revenue of $7 bln
Egypt's Suez Canal Authority announced yesterday an all-time revenue record, earning $7 billion during the last fiscal year following a series of toll hikes for vessels transiting the vital waterway.
Between July 2021 and June 2022 - Egypt's fiscal year - some 1.32 billion tons of cargo were shipped through the canal, Suez Canal Authority (SCA) chief Osama Rabie said.
Netflix meets outrage in Egypt with risque comedy-drama
Netflix's first Arabic film production was always set to be a big event, but within days of its release, public opinion in Egypt was so inflamed that critics called for a ban on the platform.
"Ashab wala Aaz," one of countless remakes of the Italian comedy-drama "Perfetti Sconosciutti" (Perfect Strangers), features renowned actors from Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan.
Egypt unveils renovated 'Avenue of the Sphinxes' in Luxor
Egyptian authorities were unveiling on Nov. 25 a renovated ancient promenade in the city of Luxor dating back 3,000 years, the latest government project undertaken to highlight the country's archaeological treasures.
Cyprus and Egypt sign deal to pursue electricity hookup
Earlier in the week, Greece and Egypt signed a similar agreement
Turkey cites increased momentum in restoring ties with Egypt, UAE
Turkey has cited an increased momentum in normalization efforts in ties with two regional powers, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, on the day the second round of exploratory talks with the latter that was held in the Turkish capital.
Senior Egyptian official due in Ankara for ties
Turkey and Egypt will hold the second round of political consultations next week in Ankara as part of mutual efforts to mend broken ties.
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The Turkish Foreign Ministry announced on Aug. 31 that Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt Hamdi Loza will be in Ankara on Sept. 7-8 and will meet Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Önal on Sept. 7 and 8.
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Four dead in devastating forest fire in Cyprus
The victims, thought to be Egyptian nationals, were found dead close to the community of Odou
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Egypt souvenir market pins hopes on tourism resurgence
Pyramids, Tutankhamun masks, Nefertiti busts - Egypt's souvenir-makers are pinning their hopes on a new lease of economic life after tourism was battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
In the shadow of the magnificent Giza Pyramids, Eid Yousri manufactures polyester Pharaonic figurines from a humble workshop erected on the roof of his family home.
Turkish-Egyptian relations can progress gradually: Egyptian FM
Based on mutual respect, relations between Turkey and Egypt will progress gradually, said Egypt's foreign minister late on June 12.
Speaking to Egypt's Sada El-Balad TV, Samih Shukri said relations with Turkey are being addressed on the basis of "non-interference in internal affairs, mutual respect and interest."
Turkey seeks new dialogue mechanisms with Egypt: AKP spokesman
Turkey is seeking to establish new mechanisms for discussing bilateral issues with Egypt, the spokesman of the ruling Justine and Development Party (AKP) has said, informing that a senior delegation of the Foreign Ministry will travel to Cairo to discuss the road map for the normalization of ties.