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Egyptian Tourism Minister Inaugurates Ramla, Al-Haddad Towers at Cairo Citadel

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa opened, on Sunday 18 February 2024, Ramla and Al-Haddad Towers at Cairo Citadel following the completion of restoration operations. The opening of these unique archaeological sites at the Citadel will promote the cultural product of Greater Cairo, make Cairo an independent tourist destination, up the average number of …

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Egypt Independent February 20, 2024

Sisi receives Erdogan at Cairo Airport in Turkish President’s first visit since 2012

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan on Wednesday were welcomed by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his wife Intisar al-Sisi at the Cairo International Airport. The Turkish President’s visit on Wednesday is his first to Egypt since 2012, representing a major step towards rebuilding relations between the two regional powers, according …

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Egypt Independent February 15, 2024

Large public turnout at 55th Cairo International Book Fair

The 55th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIB) witnessed a large public turnout, with up to 207,414 visitors since the event began on Thursday, lasting until February 6. Families flocked from across the country as soon as the doors opened even despite low temperatures. Culture Minister Neveen al-Kilany praised the outstanding turnout, embodying …

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Egypt Independent January 27, 2024

Sisi receives credentials of ambassador of Qatar in Cairo

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received on Sunday the credentials of Tariq Ali Farag al-Ansari as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the state of Qatar to Egypt. Ansari conveyed greetings from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to President Sisi, and his wishes for good health and happiness for him, …

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Egypt Independent December 20, 2023

Israel-Palestine war: Four foreign activists ‘disappeared’ in Cairo following pro-Palestine protest

Israel-Palestine war: Four foreign activists ‘disappeared’ in Cairo following pro-Palestine protest International activists including a US politician have been ‘unreachable’

Middle East Eye December 2, 2023

Ankara coordinates with Cairo and Tel Aviv to transport cancer patients to Egypt for treatment

Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced the formation of a joint tripartite committee between Turkey, Egypt and Israel, to coordinate efforts to transport wounded and cancer patients from the Gaza Strip to Egypt. Koca wrote on the “X” platform: “Yesterday we held an important meeting with the Egyptian Minister of Health regarding the treatment of …

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Egypt Independent November 11, 2023

Cairo Opera House to resume schedule on Thursday

The Cairo Opera House will resume its activities with a concert by the National Arab Music Ensemble led by Maestro Hazem al-Qasabgy on Thursday, November 2 at the Grand Theater on eight PM. The concert’s program includes selections of famous patriotic and romantic songs, including “Helwa Beladi” (My Sweet Country,) “Ana al-Masry” (I Am the …

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Egypt Independent November 1, 2023

Cairo peace summit ends with no Gaza breakthrough

Arab leaders at a Cairo summit have condemned Israeli bombardment of Gaza as Europeans said civilians should be shielded but with Israel and senior US officials absent there was no … Continued

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The New Daily October 22, 2023

Cairo Monodrama to feature ‘Burrnesha’ play, a story of women becoming men

Italian actress Marina Eva presented the play “Burrnesha” amidst a large audience at the Cairo International Monodrama Festival. Director Valbona Casiperi explains that this is the story of a fictional character inspired by the real Balkan sworn virgins, or Burrnesha, women who take a vow of chastity to life as men. It is a practice …

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Egypt Independent October 6, 2023

Investigators reveal details behind Cairo University murder

Criminal investigation officers have unveiled new details in the murder case that occurred at the Faculty of Archeology, Cairo University. An employee shot dead a female colleague inside the youth care building at the Faculty of Archeology. The victim died upon reaching hospital, as the perpetrator fled in a private car according to surveillance footage. …

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Egypt Independent September 29, 2023

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