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Egypt welcomes 15.7 million tourists in 2024

CAIRO, 7th January, 2025 (WAM) — Sherif Fathy, Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, announced that Egypt achieved a record in inbound tourism during 2024, welcoming 15.7 million tourists from various markets despite the geopolitical challenges in the region. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism following his participation in a meeting of […]

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Egypt, US Foreign Ministers discuss developments in Gaza, Syria

CAIRO, 5th January, 2025 (WAM) — Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel Aaty and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call today to discuss the latest developments in Gaza and Syria. During the call, Badr Abdel Aaty emphasised the importance of intensifying regional and international efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire and […]

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Zayed Charity Run attracts 50,000 participants to support cancer patients in Egypt

CAIRO, 27th December, 2024 (WAM) — The ninth edition of the Zayed Charity Run commenced this morning in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The event attracted over 50,000 participants from various age groups who completed the 10-kilometre course. The total prize fund […]

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ACRES 2025’s Egypt pavilion features over 400 property projects

SHARJAH, 19th December, 2024 (WAM) — The upcoming edition of Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition – ACRES, set to take place from January 22 to 25, 2025, will feature extensive participation from leading Egyptian real estate development and investment companies. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in collaboration with the Sharjah Real […]

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Egypt reaffirms support for Syria, its sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity

CAIRO, 8th December, 2024 (WAM) — Egypt urged all Syrian parties on Sunday to prioritise the nation’s supreme interest by unifying objectives and priorities to pave the way for a comprehensive and inclusive political process that would foster internal harmony and peace and restore Syria’s regional and international role. According to a Ministry of Foreign […]

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Abdullah bin Zayed discusses fraternal relations; latest developments in Syria with FMs of Iraq, Jordan, Egypt

ABU DHABI, 1st December, 2024 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held telephone discussions today with Dr. Fouad Mohamed Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq; Ayman Al Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs […]

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Egypt affirms its support for Syrian state, its national institutions

ABU DHABI, 30th November, 2024 (WAM) — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed over the phone with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic Bassam Sabbagh the latest developments in northern Syria, particularly Idlib and Aleppo. Abdelatty was posted by his Syrian counterpart on the latest […]

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Egypt affirms its support for Syrian state, its national institutions

ABU DHABI, 30th November, 2024 (WAM) — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed over the phone with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic Bassam Sabbagh the latest developments in northern Syria, particularly Idlib and Aleppo. Abdelatty was posted by his Syrian counterpart on the latest […]

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flydubai adds Al Alamein in Egypt to its seasonal summer routes

DUBAI,25th November, 2024 (WAM) — flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, announced new seasonal summer flights to Al Alamein International Airport (DBB). The new daily operation will offer flydubai customers more options for travel next summer to one of the most exciting, up-and-coming holiday destinations in the region. Flights to the Mediterranean leisure destination will operate daily […]

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UAE, Egypt discuss enhancing cooperation in tolerance, human fraternity

ABU DHABI, 17th November, 2024 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, discussed strengthening cooperation in tolerance, coexistence, and human fraternity between the UAE and the Republic of Egypt, as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to promote cultural and religious dialogue both regionally and globally. This came during […]

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Egypt condemns statements of Israeli Finance Minister on West Bank

CAIRO,12th November, 2024 (WAM) — Egypt has condemned in the strongest terms the extremist statements by Israel’s finance minister Bezalel Smotrich calling for the imposition of Israeli sovereignty and the expansion of settlements in the West Bank. These statements demonstrate a flagrant violation of international law, international humanitarian law, and all relevant UN Security Council […]