The recent circulation of videos showing a massive whale near Umm Qamar Island, north of Hurghada, has renewed interest in what types of whales inhabit the Red Sea—a range stretching from the Gulf of Aqaba in the north, past Hurghada, Safaga, and Quseir, down to the areas of Shalateen and Abu Fandira in the south. …
In response to the prevalence of stray dogs on across Egypt’s streets, the Cairo Governorate has officially announced new measures to humanely address the issue through scientific means. These efforts aim to protect citizens and mitigate health risks, while ensuring that animals are not harmed or subjected to arbitrary, unorganized handling. The inauguration of a …
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met ministers and officials on Monday to review progress on overhauling Egypt’s scheme for settling certain building violations and legalising the properties concerned, following instructions issued by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the Egypt Forum 2026. The meeting was attended by Manal Awad, minister of local development and environment; Alaa […]
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Monday called for sustained efforts to bring down inflation and public debt, increase foreign currency inflows and maintain sufficient foreign exchange reserves to cover the country’s strategic import needs. Al-Sisi issued the directives during separate meetings with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla […]