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WEBEgypt named among top global destinations by The Independent. Egypt has been recognized as one of the world’s top eight destinations for a warm winter getaway, according to a…. October 5, 2024.
DNA analysis proves that Egyptians are not Arabs
WEBJan 17, 2017 · After over 10 years of analyzing DNA samples from hundreds of people, the National Geographic Genographic Project (NGGP) surprisingly uncovered the fact that Egyptians are not Arabs as most of them believed.The study presented graphs that show the global genetic makeup of nationals in each country. These help answer people's questions about ethnicity, race, and the overall origins of the human ...
EgyBest shuts down amidst purge of piracy websites
WEBMay 15, 2019 · A hashtag aiming to prevent blocking the website spread on social media, a few days before the owners announced shutting it down. The end of EgyBest comes as part of the suspension of a large number of websites that download and display TV series and films free of charge, following complaints from original content producers regarding the violation of intellectual property law.
Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors for visits before official ...
WEBFeb 25, 2023 · When will the Grand Egyptian Museum inaugurated? Magdy Shaker, the chief archaeologist at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, said the museum is ready to open, but some external preparations were being finalized before the official opening date announced.. Constructed on approximately 500,000 square meters, the new GEM is located nearby the Giza Pyramids and will house the world’s ...
Egypt announces regulations for issuance of new passports and …
WEBJul 6, 2021 · Documents required to obtain a passport the first time: – Valid national ID card, or within the three-month grace period. – A digital birth certificate is sufficient for those under 16 years old.
About Egypt Independent
WEBOct 29, 2009 · Egypt Independent is the sister English-language publication of Al-Masry Al-Youm daily, the country's flagship independent paper. Born in 2009 as a news website, Egypt Independent has been providing Egypt and the world with high-quality, in-depth content about the political, economic, social and cultural landscape of the country. In 2011, Egypt's year of revolutionary change, Egypt Independent ...
Egyptian National Railways launches online service for ticket ...
WEBEgypt Independent August 22, 2023. The Egyptian National Railways (ENR) announced Monday that railway tickets can now be booked online. This service is provided in cooperation with the financial facilities operating technology company “E-Finance”, it added. Passengers can book train tickets online and through smartphone applications, where ...
Egyptian lawyer sues Netflix over Queen Cleopatra
WEBApr 18, 2023 · Queen Cleopatra, the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, was born in 69 BC and died in 30 BC in Alexandria. Egyptian lawyer Mahmoud al-Semary filed a case with the Public Prosecutor to shut down the Netflix platform in Egypt, following the trailer release of “Queen Cleopatra,” a new documentary depicting the historical figure as a black woman.
Egypt increases fee of issuing Egyptian passport
WEBMar 14, 2024 · Egypt increases fee of issuing Egyptian passport. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday ratified Law #16 of 2024 amending some provisions of Law #97 of 1959 regarding passports, which was approved by the House of Representatives. The amendments to the passports law included an increase in …
Egypt’s school system: Taking a look at schools, their curricula, and ...
WEBOct 5, 2012 · According to UNICEF, 95.4 percent of the population in Egypt aged between six and 18 years old is enrolled in school. Primary and prepatory school is mandatory for all students. These millions of students are distributed across thousands of schools nationwide. But, despite the high enrollment, UNICEF says that “the quality of education remains a major challenge that hinders the capacity of ...