Sinai

Egyptian president pardons 54 convicts from Sinai

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 - 11:52 GMT

That is in fulfillment of requests made by tribes' leaders and in appreciation for their role in assisting with the war on terror.

'Regional conflicts prove recent boosting of Egyptian Army's capacity necessary': President Sisi

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 - 02:45 GMT

The president showcased that the recent regional conflicts have proven the importance of bolstering the capacity of the Egyptian Armed Forces and police, and that has already been accomplished by the state.

Egypt launches trial passenger train service on newly rebuilt Sinai rail line

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 - 08:02 GMT

The line is a crucial component of the new Arish–Taba logistical corridor, which aims to boost development across Sinai.

2.5 bln LE pumped in financing small, micro projects in Sinai, Canal cities

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 - 01:18 GMT

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency announced that it has succeeded, from July 2014 to August 2024, in pumping about EGP 2.5 billion in financing 57,000 small and micro projects.

Egypt’s Ministry of Education: Eight new schools built in Sinai and Suez Canal cities

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 - 11:41 GMT

Additionally, six schools for applied technology have been established: three in Port Said Governorate, one in Suez Governorate, one in South Sinai, and one in Ismailia.

EU grants €5.4M to UNICEF to provide essential services to over 100K Palestinian Children evacuated to Egypt

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 - 09:32 GMT

Services will also be provided to their caregivers and adult patients.

EU delegation visits Rafah Border Crossing with Gaza, Egyptian Red Crescent's aid facilities

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 - 01:19 GMT

The delegation is led by Director for Neighborhood and Middle East Andreas Papaconstantinou.

Israel’s plans to displace Palestinians to Sinai rejected internationally, Source

Wed, 22 May 2024 - 04:58 GMT

A high-ranking Egyptian source renewed Egypt's categorical rejection of Israel's plans to displace the residents of Gaza to Sinai, stressing that Egypt will not allow the realization of Israeli ambitions in the Palestinian territories at its expense.

Arab tribal union inaugurates Sisi City

Wed, 01 May 2024 - 01:11 GMT

Arab Tribes Union: El-Sisi City in Sinai a New Gift from the President to the Land of Turquoise

Egyptian Mission Discovered the Remains of Fortified Mud-Brick Royal Rest House for Thutmose III in North Sinai

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 10:37 GMT

The Egyptian archeological mission discovered the remans of fortified mud-brick royal rest house for Thutmose III in North Sinai.

Egypt's New Rafah has carrying capacity of 75K: North Sinai governor

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 12:32 GMT

North Sinai Governor Mohamed Shousha stated in a TV interview on Wednesday that New Rafah was designed to be a fourth-generation city.

Sinai liberation Day sends message that Egypt defends its land through war or peace: Diplomats

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 10:59 GMT

As Thursday marks the 42nd anniversary of the liberation of Sinai, MENA spoke with a host of diplomats regarding the message that day conveys to the Egyptians and the whole world.

35 health-related projects implemented in Sinai since 2014: Health Ministry

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 10:47 GMT

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, revealed that the Egyptian state is working in full swing to provide the best services to the people of Sinai.

522 developmental projects implemented in Sinai at LE46.7B in past decade

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 11:00 GMT

The Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities released Wednesday a statement on the occasion of Sinai Liberation Day.

Egypt sets up logistic area in Sinai’s Rafah to receive humanitarian aid for Palestinians: Governor

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 - 05:04 GMT

The under-construction area will include parking areas for trucks, secured warehouses, administrative offices, and rest places for drivers, the governor said, noting that it has been provided with all means of living and electricity to achieve fluidity in transportation to and from it.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees: Displacement of Palestinians to Sinai is a disaster

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 04:12 GMT

In comments to Reuters on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany on Friday: “It would be a disaster for the Palestinians ... a disaster for Egypt and a disaster for the future of peace.”

Russia supports Egypt's efforts in Gaza, rejects forced displacement of Palestinians: Amb.

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 12:29 GMT

Russia's ambassador to Cairo, Georgy Borisenko, stressed the importance of Egypt's pivotal role in the current conflict in Gaza, as it plays the role of mediation between Palestine and Israel, as well as its important role in delivering humanitarian aid to the residents of the Gaza Strip.

Flying object shot down off coasts of Sinai’s Dahab

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 01:19 GMT

Eye witnesses told Al Qahera News Tuesday that a flying object was shot down two kilometers away from the coastal line of Sinai’s Dahab.

‘Voice of Gaza from Sinai’; mass conference for political parties showing support for Palestine

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 - 12:51 GMT

Coinciding with the start of the truce and prisoners exchange agreement in Gaza Strip, a mass conference titled ‘Voice of Gaza from Sinai’ was held at the city of Rafah, which was attended by several political currents and parties along with the official campaign of presidential candidate Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Egypt’s PM to answer to 16 briefing requests over Israeli propaganda on displacing Palestinians

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 06:46 GMT

The House of Representatives will discuss on Tuesday16 briefing requests on measures taken to prevent attempts at forced displacement of Palestinians in Sinai.

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