British authorities have lifted a ban imposed on electronic devices in aircraft cabins on flights from Cairo to the UK, EgyptAir said on Friday. Authorities lifted the ban, effective Friday, “after ensuring that security procedures on EgyptAir flights meet the … read more
Slaughtering sacrificial animals is a specific tradition carried out by millions of Muslims all over the world during Eid al-Adha. In recent years, however, many Egyptians and animal rights activists have spoken out against the practice, arguing that many butchers ignore … read more
Two representatives from the United Nations Human Rights council issued a joint statement on Thursday expressing their “grave concern” over Egypt’s decision to block access of hundreds of websites, the first public comment issued on the blockage from an international organization. The … read more
Cairo Airport announced in a statement that it has received the best 2017 air safety award in Africa by Airports Council International (ACI) for its continuous efforts to heighten the airport’s safety procedures. The statement conveyed the ACI council’s praise … read more
Egypt’s Ministry of Interior is implementing heightened security measures at places where Egyptians gather to celebrate Eid El-Adha, which begins on Friday, state-run MENA news agency reported on Wednesday. Earlier this week, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Sherif … read more
Security authorities in Cairo and Giza launched an extensive crackdown yesterday for price and commodity control prior to Eid al-Adha. In Cairo, the crackdowns, conducted by the supply and trade police in coordination with other concerned authorities, targeted traders who … read more
The US dollar to the Egyptian pound exchange rate has kept within the lower price trend within the banking dealings on Wednesday, indicating a quite recovery of the Egyptian economy, according to banking experts. Prices have gone down for many … read more
Ambassador of Israel to Egypt, David Govrin, arrived in Cairo on Tuesday, to resume his diplomatic mission, after Israel withdrew him from Egypt over ‘security concerns’ in February 2017. Govrin ended his travels at the VIP lounge in Cairo airport, … read more
At least 14 people were killed and 40 others injured on Tuesday morning when a bus collided with a truck in Upper Egypt’s Beni Suef governorate, Al-Ahram Arabic website reported. According to a short statement issued by the health ministry … read more
Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Ministry denied on Monday circulated news on a signed agreement with Germany that stipulated the establishment of refugee camps in Egypt, official spokesperson of Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ahmed Abu Zeid, said in a statement. According to Abu … read more