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How Alexandria’s new tram project solves traffic woes

The Egyptian Cabinet has dismissed reports regarding the permanent removal of Alexandria’s iconic Ramleh Tram, clarifying that the line is undergoing a comprehensive rehabilitation and modernization effort rather than a shutdown. The Ministry of Transport’s overhaul aims to modernize the aging infrastructure, which had previously led to declining ridership and increased urban congestion. The project …

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Egypt Independent February 6, 2026

Friday’s weather: Warm days ahead amid warnings of dust and fog hazards

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has released its forecast for all governorates, highlighting a continued rise in temperatures across most regions. According to the EMA, Friday will see cold conditions in the early morning and at night, transitioning to warm temperatures during the day.  In the capital, Greater Cairo is expected to record a high …

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Egypt Independent February 6, 2026

Egypt–Turkey strategic relations support investment, expertise exchange-GAFI CEO

The CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) Mohamed El-Gossaki said that strategic relations between Egypt and Turkey constitute a key pillar for strengthening economic partnerships and exchanging expertise. He noted that the geographic and economic positions of both countries offer promising opportunities to support industrial and investment integration. Gossaki made …

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Egypt Independent February 5, 2026

Egypt’s First Lady welcomes Turkish president’s spouse on tour of Grand Egyptian Museum

CAIRO, Feb 4 (MENA) – Egypt’s First Lady Entissar al-Sisi expressed pleasure at accompanying Emine Erdogan, wife of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on a journey through time at the Grand Egyptian Museum. “I was delighted to accompany Mrs. Emine Erdogan, wife of the Turkish president, on a journey through time inside the halls of …

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Egypt Independent February 5, 2026

Health min, AOI chairman discuss accelerating healthcare facility upgrades

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar had talks on Wednesday, February 4, 2025, with Chairman of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) Major General Mokhtar Abdel Latif and a delegation of the organization’s affiliated factories and companies on strengthening joint cooperation and reviewing mechanisms for executing construction works and …

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Egypt Independent February 5, 2026

PM: Upper Egypt development top priority under Egypt Vision 2030

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that the State gives high priority to developing Upper Egypt governorates as part of Egypt Vision 2030, with the aim of achieving balanced growth and improving living standards across the country. These remarks came during a meeting to review the executive status of projects of the Upper Egypt Development Authority, …

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Egypt Independent February 4, 2026

PM reviews private sector role in social housing initiative

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to review the framework of the initiative to involve the private sector in the implementation of social housing units. The meeting was attended by Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif Sharabiny, CEO …

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Egypt Independent February 4, 2026

Egypt, Sudan discuss developments in Sudan

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed during his meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mohieldin Salem on ways to support efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement to the Sudanese crisis. The talks took place within the framework of the close …

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Egypt Independent February 4, 2026

PM reviews executive situation of projects to protect shores

CAIRO, Feb 2 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi directed close follow-up of shore protection projects in light of the challenges posed by climate change and its repercussions, as well as other current challenges. This came during a meeting held on Monday to review the current implementation status of projects …

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Egypt Independent February 3, 2026

Egyptian, Saudi FMs stress importance of containing tensions, preventing escalation in region

CAIRO, Feb 3 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday stressed the importance of containing regional tensions and preventing escalation. They underlined the need to intensify efforts to achieve calm and prioritize political and diplomatic channels in addressing crises, in …

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Egypt Independent February 3, 2026