Egypt’s Education System
Egypt’s Education System is a combination of three cultural and religious heritages, namely Islamic (traditional) secular Egyptian (Westernized) and British (neo-colonial). The socio-economic status of the people of Egypt is reflected in the education system which is undergirded by a firm belief that education is extremely crucial for the national development of the country and its […]
Queen Elizabeth cancels birthday plans and traditional gun salutes due to the coronavirus
For the first time in 68 years, Queen Elizabeth II will not be marking her birthday with the traditional royal gun salute. The Queen canceled the celebration because she felt it would be inappropriate due to the coronavirus pandemic, a royal source told CNN on Saturday. The Palace is expected to celebrate the Queen’s 94th birthday […]
Too early to worry if COVID-19 will delay 2020 Tokyo Olympics again, expert says
It is premature to think the novel coronavirus outbreak will further delay the Tokyo Olympics, which have already been postponed a year, Brian McCloskey, an expert on global health security and outbreak prevention told Reuters. Under increasing pressure from athletes, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Tokyo Games organizers last month postponed the 2020 Games for one year […]
U.S. lawmakers ‘very close’ to small business COVID-19 funding deal
U.S. lawmakers are very close to an agreement on approving extra money to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic and could seal a deal as early as Sunday, congressional and Trump administration officials said. “I think we’re very close to a deal today and I’m hopeful we can get that done,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve […]
Health minister appointed member at African fund to confront Covid-19
Legal Counsel of the African Union Namira Negm announced on Saturday the appointment of Egyptian Health Minister Hala Zayed as member at the board of the African fund to confront the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). In a press statement, Zayed said South African mobile company MTN will collect a one-dollar donation from all its clients in […]
Egypt’s National Council for Women launches coronavirus awareness campaign
Under the auspices of the Egyptian media platforms of Extra News and Egypt Today, the National Council for Women launched an awareness campaign to help people avoid the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. This comes in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Health Organization. It […]
Egypt’s Min. of Tourism& Antiquities announces archaeological discovery at Saqqara
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced a new archaeological discovery on April 18, for the first time via the internet. A shaft measuring 120 x 90 centimeters 11 meters deep has been found, at the bottom of which five sealed stone coffins/sarcophagi, four niches in a room containing wooden coffins and Late Period human […]
17 staff members of Kasr Al-Aini Hospital tested positive for COVID-19
Seventeen staff members at Al- Kasr Al-Aini Teaching Hospital affiliated to the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), announced Dean of the faculty Hala Salah. In remarks to “Al-Hikaya” talk show on MBC channel, Salah added that the infected staff members include doctors, nurses, and employees, noting that the […]
323 Egyptians to return home after completing quarantine in Marsa Alam
A total of 323 Egyptians, who returned from the United States a couple of weeks ago, left the Red Sea resort city of Marsa Alam after finishing their 14-day quarantine at a hotel in the city. Before boarding their plane to Cairo, passengers underwent medical checkups by the Red Sea health directorate’s medical committee, said […]
The true meaning of magic in Ras Mohamed Reserve, Star Shine will make you dive there .!
Ras Mohamed Reserve she Nature reserve Egyptian in southern Sinai Precisely 12 km from Sharm El-Shaikh. Adjacent Gulf of Aqaba To the east and adjacent Suez Gulf To the west. The nature reserve was established in 1983. Diving and swimming are popular activities in Ras Mohamed. This reserve is located on confluence Suez Gulf The Gulf of Aqaba , and the eastern edge of the Ras Muhammad Reserve, represents […]