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Egypt news

What matters across Egypt and Hurghada: recent stories first and earlier coverage in the archive.

Stories: 96

Stories: 96

News archive

Earlier coverage in a compact, duplicate-free view.

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Flights and tourism

EgyptAir Launches New Direct Route Between Cairo and Zanzibar

EgyptAir has launched its first direct flight between Cairo International Airport and Zanzibar, Tanzania, according to a statement by the national carrier on Saturday, 5 September. The new route will operate twice a week on Fridays and Sundays, using EgyptAir’s Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. The inaugural flight recorded a load factor of more than 90 percent, according to the airline. The route connects Cairo with…

Flights and tourism

Egypt targets one million Chinese tourists annually, up from 360k in 2025: ETAA official

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt represents an important boost to the strategic relations between the two countries and strengthens opportunities to expand cooperation in tourism and aviation, supporting Egypt’s efforts to increase the number of Chinese tourists visiting the country, according to Haitham Arafa, board member of the Egyptian Travel Agents Association (ETAA) [...] The post Egypt targets…

Flights and tourism

The Ministry of Endowments Publishes the September Issue of "Waqaya" Magazine: Egypt, a Tourist Destination

The Ministry of Endowments has published the new September issue of “Waqaya” magazine under the title: “Egypt: A Tourist Destination,” highlighting Egypt’s cultural, religious, and environmental diversity, which makes it a global tourist destination and the most diverse destination for travelers. This issue is part of the magazine’s mission to raise awareness and serve the community by promoting cultural and intellectual awareness and reinforcing national and humanitarian values, under

Flights and tourism

China’s Xi arrives in Egypt to expand defence, tech and trade ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for his first visit to Egypt in a decade, seeking to expand a comprehensive strategic partnership that includes new debt-swap programmes, defence ties, and alignment on Middle East security. Xi and his wife were received at Cairo International Airport by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and [...] The post China’s Xi arrives in Egypt to expand defence,…

Flights and tourism

Cairo Airport Set for Massive 40 Million Passenger Capacity Terminal 4

Egypt is planning a major expansion of Cairo International Airport with a new Terminal 4 designed to handle up to 40 million passengers a year, according to a statement on Monday, 31 August. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reviewed plans for the new terminal during a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny and Presidential Advisor for Financial Affairs Ahmed…

Flights and tourism

India’s El Alamein Airshow debut highlights deepening defence ties with Egypt

India is set to make a significant appearance at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, with the Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Display Team showcasing the country’s growing indigenous aerospace and defence capabilities in Egypt. The airshow will take place from 8-10 September at El Alamein International Airport, bringing together international aerospace and defence companies, [...] The post India’s El…

Flights and tourism

Tourism Minister Inspects Fixed Balloon Project at Giza Pyramids

On Sunday, 30 August, Sharif Fathi, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, inspected the Giza Pyramids area to track progress and review work stages for the fixed balloon project currently underway there. The project is being carried out by ‘Tashreef for Tourism Marketing’ in cooperation with the French company ‘Aerophile’. The Minister stated that the project will be the first of its kind in the surrounding area,…