The new city, named Jirian meaning "Flow" in Arabic, is part of Egypt's Nile Delta scheme, a massive agricultural initiative aiming to reclaim about 2.5 million acres west of the original Nile Delta.
Longest Persian novel Kelidar translated into Arabic, published in Cairo
The longest Persian novel or the second-longest novel in the world “Kelidar” has been translated into Arabic and published in Cairo, Egypt, Iranian media reports said. Mohammad-Ali Azarshab, a renowned professor of Arabic literature and language, said that since contemporary Persian novels have been welcomed in Arab countries, Mahmoud Dowlatabadi’s...
Arab Parliament reiterates call for a free Palestinian nation
The Arab Parliament has praised the results of the trilateral summit which was held on September 2 in Cairo between Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine. Saudi media reports said the meeting was attended by the foreign ministers and intelligence chiefs of Egypt and Jordan along with the minister of civil affairs...Egypt questions new desert capital and its costs
Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is building a new capital, whose construction costs are already under a microscope.
Prince Charles to visit Jordan, Egypt to discuss climate crisis
The royal couple's November 16-19 visit will start in Jordan, a UK ally whose King Abdullah II has come under pressure over leaks about his offshore wealth and over an alleged coup plot. The tour comes after the heir to the UK throne visits Glasgow next week for the COP26...
First Libyan flight in 7 years touches down at Cairo International Airport
A Libyan Airlines flight with about 255 passengers on board flew into Cairo International Airport, marking the first time in seven years that the airline touched down in the neighboring country.UN urges Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia to resume dam talks
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, set to be Africa's largest hydroelectric project when completed, has sparked an almost decade-long diplomatic stand-off between Addis Ababa and downstream nations Egypt and Sudan. Ethiopia says the project is essential to its development, but Cairo and Khartoum fear it could restrict their citizens' water...Bennett meets Sisi on first Egypt trip
Bennett said the meeting helped create "a foundation for deep ties in the future" between two countries
North African sun offers green hope but state role key
Blessed with year-round sunshine, North Africa has enormous potential for solar energy, but the huge investment and state subsidies required for large-scale projects are a challenge for cash-strapped governments. The IEA said North Africa increased its renewable energy production by 40 percent. But addiction to fossil fuels hasn't waned.
Ancient pharaonic boat taken to Egypt’s grand new museum
Egypt has pinned its hopes on a series of recent archaeological discoveries to revive its vital but ailing tourism sector
Jordanian flight, with 133 passengers on board, ‘forced’ to make landing
The airline, without disclosing the reason for early landing of the aircraft, said all the passengers and six crew members of the flight were evacuated and transferred to the airport.
Dubai-based Swvl to go public through $1.5bn SPAC deal
The company has signed a merger deal with Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital, the first special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) led by women, that would result in Swvl being listed on Nasdaq.Egypt gears up to host Africa Food Manufacturing in August 2021
The exhibition is expected to feature more than 150 participants from 20 countries, covering the four core sectors of manufacturing: food ingredients, processing, packaging and machinery, and logistics
