Egypt to launch international news channel at COP27 climate conference

Egypt is seeking to restore its media influence in the Middle East and Africa.

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Egyptian tourists unwelcome in south Sinai as Israelis visit in droves

Israeli tourists are flocking to south Sinai while Egyptians are being forced to turn back, in violation of the law and the constitution.

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Egypt again raises fuel prices

The price of Brent crude oil actually recently fell to its lowest point in several months.

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Egypt’s monthly inflation falls for first time in 2022

The Central Bank of Egypt declined to raise interest rates again last month. Annual inflation is still up from last year.

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Egypt hopes Gulf mediation will help resolve Nile dam dispute

Egypt has intensified its contacts with Gulf countries to mobilize support in the GERD file, although statements and public support may not be enough to pressure Ethiopia back to the negotiation table.

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Egypt licenses first power unit at Dabaa nuclear power plant

The Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority licensed the construction of the first power unit at the Dabaa nuclear power plant, in a step showing that the Russian-Egyptian venture has not been affected by Russia’s war on Ukraine and the ensuing sanctions imposed on Moscow.

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Egypt to turn ancient government building into hotel

The Egyptian government is implementing a project to repurpose one of the oldest and most famous buildings in downtown Cairo into a mixed-use development building to achieve profits and boost tourism.

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Photojournalists share life on Nile

Photographers and journalists from Nile Basin countries meet in Cairo to show their stories about the Nile in the EveryDayNile project amid growing concerns of water shares and cleanness.

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Egyptian government pushes bike project to reduce traffic, pollution ahead of COP27

In lead-up to COP27, the Egyptian government is exploring ways to encourage citizens to ride bicycles.

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Egyptian government plans demolition of Nile's historic houseboats

The Egyptian government is planning to clear the banks of the Nile River of floating residential houseboats to beautify the waterfront and implement new projects.

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Sweet potatoes revive Egypt's dream of reducing wheat imports

Expecting Ukraine war-induced wheat supply problems, Egypt is experimenting with using sweet potatoes in bread, amid hopes that the new measure will significantly reduce wheat imports.

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Egypt’s growing fintech ecosystem transforms country’s finances

A population of over 100 million, young, largely unbanked, with a high penetration of internet and mobile subscriptions paves the way for innovation in Egypt's fintech sector.

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