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Planning a holiday to Alamein? Beware of high waves this weekend

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 - 10:08 GMT

If you are planning a holiday to Alamein or Alexandria this weekend, beware of strong winds and high waves.

The crouching camel: A giant art work made by nature in Egypt's New Valley

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 10:35 GMT

The giant rock became an important shrine for safari and camping enthusiasts and photography professionals.

Egypt witnesses unstable weather, drop in temperature this week

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 - 12:06 GMT

Egypt has witnessed a rise in temperature and instable weather on Sunday, with the Climate Change Information Center at the Ministry of Agriculture warned of a severe dust storm to hit different governorates.

Egypt to witness significant decline in temperature Sunday, Monday

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 - 03:11 GMT

Egyptian Meteorological Authority expected a significant decrease in temperature to be recorded Sunday across the country.

Egypt to witness significant decline in temperature Sunday, Monday

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 - 03:11 GMT

Egyptian Meteorological Authority expected a significant decrease in temperature to be recorded Sunday across the country.

5 new power plants to be built in Suez, Aswan thanks to lowered renewables price

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 - 01:31 GMT

Five new power plants run by solar and wind energy are being established in Suez Gulf and Aswan.

Egypt's cabinet issues decrees on bad weather, Black Friday, governmental headquarters

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 - 12:07 GMT

In the coming few days, Alexandria and Matrouh governorates will experience heavy rains and fierce winds, the prime minister pointed out.

Investments in renewables in Egypt reach LE6 bn: Official

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 - 03:51 GMT

The total capacity generated from renewables on the national grid currently amounts to 5,800 mega/watt.

Study suspended due to bad weather impacts in Matrouh

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 - 09:33 GMT

Pictures of smashed new glass walkway leading to Cleopatra Rock largely shared on social media.

Video: World’s largest wind farm in Egypt’s Gabal El Zeit

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 - 10:21 GMT

Egypt Today shot photos and a video of the world’s largest wind farm, Gabal Al Zeit having a capacity of 500 MW and 390 turbines.

Sandy weather hits Cairo, temperature to decline Wednesday

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 - 11:27 GMT

Cairo and Giza were hit by sandy win and decline in temperature that is expected to continue for the coming 48 hours, according to the official forecast authority.

Strong winds, sandstorms, cold weather hit N.Sinai

Mon, 07 May 2018 - 10:15 GMT

A wave of strong winds, dust storms and cold weather hit North Sinai governorate on Sunday evening.

Gov't approves execution of additional wind farm in Gulf of Suez

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 - 04:07 GMT

Egypt’s Cabinet approved on Wednesday the request of a consortium to construct an additional 500 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez.

250MW wind farm to be built in Red Sea’s Ras Ghareb

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 - 11:31 GMT

PM Sherif Ismail witnessed Tuesday the signing of an agreement between Egyptian Electricity Transmission and a consortium to build a 250 MW wind farm.

NREA to be restructured into 2 renewable companies

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 - 03:10 GMT

The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) will be restructured into two entities, chairman Mohamed El-Khayat said Tuesday.

Orascom-Engie-Toyota seal financial closure for 250MW wind farm

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 - 12:26 GMT

Total investment in Orascom’s Engie-Toyota Tsushois estimated at $400 million.

Fly in Aerodium’s wind tunnel

Sat, 16 Dec 2017 - 10:00 GMT

The vertical open wind tunnel, which simulates a free fall and allows one to soar up in the air, is a new experience brought to Egypt.

Egypt launches new photovoltaic power project

Sun, 03 Dec 2017 - 04:00 GMT

The new project is being executed by the Trade Ministry’s Industrial Modernization Center and the UNDP.

Experience flying with Aerodium Egypt

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 - 07:47 GMT

Be sure to grab your adrenaline junkie friends for a fun-packed evening like no other.

Incessant rains hit N. Sinai

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 - 09:18 GMT

Incessant rains and wave of wind hit North Sinai all through Wednesday night.

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