Tourism News
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Emirati businessman Khalaf al-Habtoor renews desire to invest in Egypt’s Regal Heights Hotel
The announcement of the historic investment initiative constitutes a great incentive for a large number of businessmen to invest in Egypt.
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Egypt announces an international bid for management of Egyptian airports
Minister of Civil Aviation Mohamed Abbas Helmy said that Egypt will soon announce an international bid to manage and operate Egyptian airports.
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Is Egypt about to sell a prime Red Sea area to Saudi Arabia?
After a $35bn deal with the UAE to develop Ras el-Hekma, Cairo seems close to agreeing a $15bn project with Riyadh to develop Ras Ghamila.
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Egypt increases fees for issuing passports
The increase is estimated at LE750 and reaches LE1,000, in addition to other fees, for a regular passport, but not an urgent one.
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MP demands stricter measures for ride sharing app drivers in Egypt
This comes after a young woman in Shorouk accused a car driver of trying to harass and kidnap her.
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Egypt announces $35 billion UAE investment on Mediterranean coast
The development of the Ras El Hekma peninsula and could eventually attract as much as $150 billion in investments.
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Egypt's tourism in 2023 surpassed the 2010 record
Among other reasons, Egypt has embraced digital innovation to enhance the visitor experience and streamline travel processes.
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Egypt's Antiquities Council reports fivefold increase in revenues during FY 2023/24
By the end of the fiscal year 2021-2022, the council's total debt to the budget was seven times its annual revenues.
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Tourist arrivals in Egypt grow by 5% in 1st 40 days of 2024
Despite the outbreak of the war in Gaza Strip in October, Egypt received 3.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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IFC Recognizes the Grand Egyptian Museum as the First EDGE Advanced Green Museum in Africa and the Middle East
This makes the museum the first in Africa and the Middle East, and one of a handful worldwide, to receive the certification.
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South Africa and Egypt discuss establishment of specialised clinics for medical tourism in both countries Text copied fr
Egypt is looking to cooperate with South Africa in the fields of medical tourism, investment in healthcare, and sharing expertise in healthcare.
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Amid Climate Change Challenges, Egypt’s Corals Demonstrate Surprising Resilience, Biologist Says
Egypt is rich in marine wildlife, with 1000 species of fish, 800 species of marine molluscs, 1000 species of crustaceans.
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Air Arabia Egypt launches new route to Istanbul
The airline will operate three weekly flights between Cairo and Istanbul, utilising its Airbus 320 fleet starting 2 April.
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Newly restored tomb of Amun scribe in Luxor opens to tourists
After more than two decades of restoration, the tomb of Neferhotep, the great 18th Dynasty (1550-1292 BC) scribe of Amun, was officially opened.
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Egypt opens restored tomb of scribe of Amun Neferhotep as new Luxor tourist attraction
Neferhotep was one of the senior statesmen of his time, holding several titles including the scribe of Amun.
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Air Arabia Egypt launches new service connecting Cairo and Istanbul
Air Arabia Egypt is set to launch non-stop flights from Cairo to Istanbul starting April 2, 2024.
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Talaat Mostafa's ICON completes acquisition of 7 Egyptian state-owned hotels
TMG has completed the final acquisition contract for a majority equity stake of 51 percent with full management rights in seven state-owned hotels.
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Egypt prepares strategic plan for area between Sphinx Airport and Saqqara Pyramid
The area includes one of the most important global sites registered on the World Heritage List and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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Egypt planning to offer land at Ras Ghamila for sale
The Ras Ghamila Project is the last piece of land overlooking the sea in Sharm el-Sheikh and the islands of Tiran and Sanafir.
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787 Egyptian artifacts to be displayed in China for one year
The Shanghai Museum in China will host 787 Egyptian artifacts in a massive exhibition taking place from July 2024 to August 2025.