Egypt, Switzerland sign new 60m Swiss franc cooperation deal
Egypt and Switzerland have launched a new joint cooperation programme for the period 2025-2028, valued at CHF 60m ($67m), which will focus on migration, green economic development, and improved governance. The programme was launched at an event at the Ministry
Saudi Egyptian Developers signs EGP 12bn contract with CCC for ‘Central’ project in New Cairo
Saudi Egyptian Developers has signed a contract with Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) to execute its latest mixed-use development, Central, in New Cairo, with total investments exceeding EGP 12bn. Under the agreement, CCC will oversee the full scope of construction and
Grand Egyptian Museum shines with solar power
As Egypt celebrates the long-awaited opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum of a single civilization in the world, the landmark is also ushering in a new era of sustainability. With support from the United Nations
Gold, silver commemorative coins to be issued at Grand Egyptian Museum: Finance minister
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced that gold and silver commemorative coins will be available for purchase at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) starting next week. He noted that the ministry is fully prepared to issue a number of exclusive
EGP 519m invested to upgrade roads, infrastructure around Grand Egyptian Museum: Minister
Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of Environment Manal Awad received a report detailing the ministry’s recent efforts to upgrade and beautify the areas surrounding the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Awad affirmed that developing the museum’s surrounding zone is
Ministers highlight unified efforts to promote Egyptian civilization with GEM’s opening
Egypt’s Ministers of Finance, Communications, and Tourism affirmed ongoing cooperation among national authorities to promote Egypt’s ancient civilization and celebrate its remarkable heritage in conjunction with the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk, Communications
Satellite images reveal ongoing mass killings in Sudan’s El-Fasher after RSF takeover
New satellite imagery has revealed evidence of ongoing mass killings in and around El-Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur, days after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of the city, according to researchers at Yale University. The Yale
Fading bodies, rising international warnings as Israel violates Gaza truce
Israel’s renewed attacks in the Gaza Strip have drawn rising international warnings and renewed scrutiny of the fragile truce, as Palestinian officials report new casualties and the recovery of deteriorated bodies returned by Israel under unclear circumstances. According to local
Colombia’s Petro visits Egyptian Red Crescent, lauds Gaza relief work
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday visited the headquarters of the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC), where he praised Egypt’s efforts in providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Petro was received by the Minister of Social Solidarity and
A New Dawn for Ancient Wonders: Grand Egyptian Museum Opens Its Doors
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), an architectural marvel nestled on the Giza Plateau, officially opened its doors following an impressive ceremony led by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Located just two kilometres from the Great Pyramid of Giza, also known