Gulf Egypt plans EGP 20bn mixed-use tourism project in Sharm El Sheikh
Gulf Egypt for Hotels and Tourism, a subsidiary of United Real Estate Company (URC), has unveiled plans for a mixed-use tourism and hospitality development in Sharm El Sheikh with investments exceeding EGP 20bn, as part of its expansion strategy in
Egypt uncovers 18 ancient tombs at Marina El Alamein archaeological site
An Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Marina El Alamein Archaeological Site on Egypt’s northwestern Mediterranean coast has uncovered 18 ancient tombs, together with a collection of sarcophagi, surface burials and archaeological artefacts, offering new insights into the history and
Accor, Margins Developments to launch Novotel hotel, branded residences in New Cairo
Global hospitality group Accor and Margins Developments have signed an agreement to develop a Novotel hotel and Novotel-branded residences at the LUSAIL Residence project in New Cairo’s Sixth Settlement, marking Margins’ entry into Egypt’s hospitality sector. The mixed-use development will
Egypt eyes higher Italian tourist arrivals through partnerships with tour operators, airlines
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, held a series of high-level meetings with leading Italian tour operators and airline executives during his official visit to Rome and Milan, aiming to strengthen cooperation and increase tourist arrivals from the
Egypt targets 78% debt-to-GDP by 2027, posts 5% Q3 growth despite regional conflict
Egypt’s newly approved state budget aims to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio to approximately 78% by June 2027 and cut external debt by $1bn to $2bn, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Wednesday, as the economy recorded a 5% growth rate
New Jabal Al-Tayr discovery reshapes understanding of early Egyptian funerary architecture
An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities has uncovered two tombs dating back to Egypt’s Early Dynastic Period, along with several burials from the Predynastic and Late Periods, during excavation works at the Jabal Al-Tayr site in
Egypt uncovers first near-complete funerary assemblage at Panhesy Tomb in Ancient Heliopolis
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced a major archaeological discovery at the Panhesy Tomb site in the Matariya district of Ain Shams, unveiling new evidence of funerary practices and daily life in the ancient necropolis of Heliopolis across
Egypt’s inbound tourism climbs 15.6% in Q1 2026: Minister
Egypt recorded a 15.6% increase in inbound tourist arrivals during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy. The announcement followed Fathy’s visit to New York,
Madbouly inspects heritage restoration, urban redevelopment projects across Historic Cairo
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected a series of heritage restoration, urban redevelopment and transport improvement projects across Cairo’s historic districts on Saturday, as part of the government’s broader strategy to revitalise the capital’s historic and Khedivial areas. The tour began
Madbouly inspects Downtown Cairo revival projects, launches ‘Art Street’ initiative
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly conducted an extensive inspection tour across Cairo on Saturday to review projects aimed at revitalising historic districts and landmarks, as part of a broader government strategy to restore the architectural identity of Khedival and historic