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Trump announces visit to Cairo, Jerusalem to mark Gaza ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announced his plans to travel to Cairo and Jerusalem to herald an agreement that has halted the fighting in Gaza. According to Bloomberg, Trump told reporters on Friday, 10/10/2025, he would be meeting with “a lot of leaders from all over the world” who had been invited to visit Cairo for …

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Egypt Independent October 11, 2025

Cairo traffic closes lower Al-Azhar Bridge for seven days

The General Directorate of Traffic for Cairo announced the complete closure of the lower Al-Azhar Bridge (Ahmed Maher), specifically the direction traveling from Bab El Sha’reya to Bab El Khalk, starting this morning, Thursday, for a period of seven days. In a statement, the Traffic Directorate indicated that several traffic adjustments were made to prevent …

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Egypt Independent October 9, 2025

Surprise visit to Cairo – What’s on the agenda for the US Ambassador to Israel?

The US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, is scheduled to travel to Cairo for talks with senior Egyptian officials, a spokesperson for the US Embassy in Jerusalem confirmed to The New York Times. The visit comes amid escalating tensions between Israel and Egypt, with discussions set to focus on the war in Gaza. Three US …

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Egypt Independent September 28, 2025

Egypt secures fourth tranche of Japanese funding for Cairo Metro Line 4

Egypt and Japan have signed the exchanged letters and a financing agreement for the fourth tranche of the Greater Cairo Metro Line 4, Phase 1 project. The project is funded by the Japanese government and implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), underscoring the strategic relationship between the two nations. Project scope and connectivity …

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Egypt Independent September 26, 2025

Egyptian-Spanish Business Forum kicks off in Cairo

CAIRO, Sept 18 (MENA) – The Egyptian-Spanish Business Forum kicked off in Cairo on Thursday, with the participation of King Felipe VI of Spain and Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The forum was also attended by Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir and Minister of Planning, …

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Egypt Independent September 20, 2025

British Embassy in Cairo announces continuation of its services

The British Embassy in Cairo announced on Tuesday that it resume providing services to its visitors, following coordination with the Egyptian authorities. In a statement on the X platform, the British Embassy in Cairo said that, after coordination with the Egyptian authorities, its travel advice has been updated and assured that its headquarters in Egypt …

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Egypt Independent September 3, 2025

Unexpected rains hit Cairo and Giza, amidst searing heatwave

Egypt’s capital, Cairo and the Giza governorate experienced moderate to heavy rainfall in several areas on Tuesday – an unexpected occurrence due to the searing heatwave that has gripped the nation. Meteorological experts had previously confirmed that Tuesday would see high temperatures continue across most regions, with very hot and humid weather during the day. …

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Egypt Independent July 1, 2025

Saudi plane makes emergency landing in Cairo after cabin manager dies mid-flight

Cairo International Airport witnessed an emergency landing Thursday by a Saudia, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, flight en route from Jeddah to London. The diversion occurred after the cabin manager suffered a sudden heart attack, which tragically led to his death during the flight. According to aviation and security sources, Cairo Airport’s air traffic …

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Egypt Independent June 28, 2025

Russian Embassy in Cairo urges caution for tourists in Sharm El Sheikh

The Russian Embassy in Cairo is urging Russian tourists holidaying in Sharm El Sheikh to exercise extreme caution following an Israeli attack on Iran. In a statement posted on its Telegram channel on Friday, the Embassy asked Russian citizens planning to travel to the area to assess the associated risks. “Russian citizens in Sharm El Sheikh …

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Egypt Independent June 13, 2025

Global March to Gaza activists report delays, deportations at Cairo Airport

Organizers of the Global March to Gaza announced Thursday that approximately 170 activists slated to participate “faced delays and deportations at Cairo Airport in Egypt.” The movement, which states its aim is to “break the Israeli siege on the Gaza Strip,” released an online statement saying, “approximately 170 people are facing delays and deportations at …

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