Sunday, June 21 marks the summer solstice, officially signaling the astronomical beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere with the longest day and shortest night of the year 2026. While the Northern Hemisphere begins summer as the sun aligns directly over the Tropic of Cancer, the Southern Hemisphere experiences the exact opposite, marking the start …
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The Egyptian Association for Tourism and Archaeological Development announced that the Karnak Temples will witness rare solar phenomena during the summer solstice, highlighted by the noon sun aligning almost vertically over the complex to mark the official start of summer. Additionally, the Temple of Amun at Karnak will feature a sunset alignment, where the solstice …
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MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development has signed a strategic partnership with Majid Al Futtaim to develop an integrated urban project within MADA City in New Cairo, with a total development value of $3.1bn. The agreement was announced during a press conference held at the Cabinet headquarters in the New Administrative Capital and witnessed by […]
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The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has issued a directive requiring banks not to grant credit facilities to customers for the purpose of financing the capital of companies under incorporation, funding capital increases, or using bank financing to support cash dividend distributions or employee share award programmes. In a circular issued on Sunday, the CBE […]
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  Air Cairo announced on Saturday 20 June an expansion of its international network with new direct flights between Egypt and Greece. Beginning 24 July, the carrier will introduce a route connecting Alexandria and Athens, with the service operating twice weekly,designed to offer passengers a more direct way to travel between the two Mediterranean cities. The airline described the route as a cultural bridge, pointing to the longstanding historical connections shared by Alexandri and Greece’s capital. Promotional materials for the new service emphasize the symbolism of travel between places with deep Greek ties to Alexandria, presenting Athens as a destination that feels both distinctly new and familiar at once. Alongside the Alexandria–Athens launch, Air Cairo also confirmed the start of direct daily flights between Cairo and Athens, as part of its planned expansion effective 24 July. Under the updated schedule, the airline will operate five weekly flights from Cairo to Athens and two weekly flights from Alexandria International Airport to Athens. Air Cairo Chairman & CEO Hussein Sherif said the Athens route aligns with the company’s strategy to expand in European markets, particularly those with historical connections to Egypt. InContinue reading "Air Cairo Expands Egypt–Greece Travel with New Alexandria–Athens Route and Daily Cairo–Athens Flights"
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According to a statement published by the Egyptian Council of Ministers, 21 June marked the start of Egypt’s final year high school examinations, with 921,709 students beginning examinations that will influence their future university admissions and career ambitions. Commonly known as the Thannaweya Ammah, these exams play a vital role in the academic development of Egyptian students, with scores determining the university colleges students enter. While some subjects are compulsory, students will sit different exams depending on their choice of academic stream, with options ranging from mathematics and science to literature. Across 613 examination complexes nationally, students were instructed to be at examination halls by 8:50 a.m. starting with ‘non-core subjects’, such as religious education, requiring 70 percent to pass.   This year, 918, 306 students will sit the new examination system, leaving 3, 403 taking the old version. For students sitting the new system of exams, examination in their second language will be marked on a pass-or-fail basis, while for students taking the old system, these exams will contribute to their overall score, according to Egypt Today.  For all students, subjects such as physical education and religious education will notContinue reading "Ministry of Education: 921,709 Students Begin Egypt’s Thannaweya Ammah 2026"
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) is evaluating the financing of a renewable energy project in Egypt, which involves the design, construction, and operation of the Niat and Rasgha wind farms, two adjacent utility-scale onshore wind projects located in the Gulf of Suez. The proposed initiative is spearheaded by Alcazar Energy Partners II SLP (SCSP). With […]
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European Union (EU) companies will be prohibited from trading or marketing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from 2027, regardless of whether the cargoes are destined for the EU or third countries, according to Reuters. The EU letter, sent by the office of EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen to shipping brokerage and LNG advisory firm Poten […]
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