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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

Giza begins drive to reduce energy consumption

The Giza Governorate has launched an extensive public awareness campaign title “#YourConsumption_MatchesYourNeed,” aiming to boost community awareness about the importance of energy rationalization and promote positive behavior in electricity use. Governor of Giza, Adel al-Naggar, affirmed that the campaign is part of a comprehensive national plan to tackle current energy challenges. He noted that the …

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Egypt Independent June 15, 2025

Photos: Giza Zoo and Orman Garden to reopen in 2025 with new designs, renewed tourism focus

Hadaiq Company has revealed when the iconic Orman Garden and Giza Zoo will unveil their dramatic transformation to the public The company, specializing in the management and operation of parks and recreational facilities and responsible for the development, management, and operation of Orman Garden and Giza Zoo, unveiled the final design of the development project during …

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Egypt Independent March 15, 2025

Egypt’s Giza Governorate announces closure of 26th of July Axis

The Giza Governorate has announced a complete closure of the 26th of July Axis, specifically the stretch between the Western Ring Road and the New Ahmed Arabi Axis, in the direction coming from 6th of October City towards Lebanon Square. This closure will commence at 12 AM on Friday and will last for 7 months, …

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Egypt Independent December 7, 2024

Nile monitor lizard makes rare appearance Giza residential area

Veterinary consultant Karam Mostafa debunked reports that a crocodile had been sighted in the Ausim area of Giza on Sunday, explaining that the sighting is actually of a “Nile monitor”. During a phone call with the privately-owned Sada al-Balad channel, Mostafa confirmed that the Nile monitor is a lizard that does not pose a danger …

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Egypt Independent December 3, 2024

Interior Ministry responds to video on buying stones from Giza pyramids area

The Egyptian Interior Ministry revealed the truth behind a video clip recently shown on TV of some people negotiating to buy stone pieces from the archaeological area of the Giza pyramids in order to be sent over abroad. A security source said that the video clip is “old” and was previously circulated in 2016, and …

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Egypt Independent November 20, 2024

Photos: Tragedy at Giza Ring Road as dozens injured in 34-vehicle crash

A massive traffic accident in Giza early on Wednesday left over 24 people injured after 34 vehicles, including private cars and trucks, collided on the ring road near the shooting range in Giza. One person remains in critical condition. Investigations concluded the cause was a truck driver speeding recklessly and unable to brake, causing him …

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Egypt Independent August 22, 2024

Giza Court adjourns trial of 3 officials over stealing Osiris statue from Grand Egyptian Museum to July 6

The Giza Criminal Court on Tuesday adjourned the trial of three senior officials in the antiquities sector charged with stealing a statue from the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to July 6, due to the inability of the defendants to attend the session. According to the Public Prosecution’s referral order, the defendants embezzled the ancient statue …

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Egypt Independent May 8, 2024

MP files question over Al-Ahram Studio fire in Giza

Egyptian MP Ehab Mansour, the head of the parliamentary bloc of the Egyptian Social Democratic Party, submitted a parliamentary question regarding the fire that broke out at the Al-Ahram Studio and spread to neighboring buildings in Giza governorate. Mansour said that he and all the governorate’s leadership and the civil defense and security forces were …

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Egypt Independent March 18, 2024

Egypt bans entry for those under 16 years of age to Giza pyramids

On Sunday, social media pages circulated a rumor about the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities that prevents children under the age of 18 from entering the Giza pyramids area. The ministry has officially denied these claims. Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mostafa al-Waziry, explained that the decision was related to banning …

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Egypt Independent June 14, 2022