Cairo

Sunday forecast: Cairo, many parts across Egypt anticipate showers

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - 07:30 GMT

In the North Coast and northern Nile Delta areas, expect a good soaking ranging from moderate to heavy rain

Autumn rolls in: Cairo, northern Egypt set for refreshing showers this week

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 - 01:52 GMT

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) is painting a picture of rain showers across various regions.

Air Cairo launches regular flight route connecting Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 - 05:43 GMT

Air Cairo, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, announced the launch of a regular flight route linking Cairo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.

Egyptian governorates announce new transportation fares after fuel price surge

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 - 12:14 GMT

Governors conducted inspections at transportation hubs across various districts to ensure adherence to designated routes and the newly established fares

Photos: Massive fire at 3-story mall in Cairo’s Fifth Settlement under control, no casualties

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 - 08:34 GMT

Cairo civil protection authorities dispatched multiple fire trucks to the scene to control the fire and prevent its extension to neighboring areas

Egypt anticipates pleasant weather with lower 30s temperatures in Cairo next week

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 - 02:08 GMT

According to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), temperatures are expected to fall below the 30s in the North Coast, encompassing Alexandria and Matrouh

UNHCR: Egypt received 1.2 M refugees from Sudan so far

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 - 10:11 GMT

Hamdan highlighted that Egypt has already received over one million refugees from Sudan

Fatah delegation to meet with Hamas in Cairo on Wednesday

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 - 08:56 GMT

The Fatah delegation will include Mahmoud Al-Aloul; Abu Jihad, the deputy chairman of Fatah; Azzam Al-Ahmad, member of the Fatah Central Committee and the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization; and Rawhi Fattouh, the head of the Palestinian National Council and member of the Fatah Central Committee.

Weather expected to improve as of Thursday: Official weather forecast

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 - 05:38 GMT

Cairo was hit by a heat wave that its peak is witnessed Wednesday, recording highs of 40 degrees.

Egypt braces for sudden heat surge this week with feels-like temperature nearing 40 in Cairo

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 - 01:32 GMT

However, there is a silver lining – cloudy skies up north might just take the edge off the heat, including in Cairo

CIA Director, US National Security Council Coordinator in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 - 12:19 GMT

Media reported that Cairo has been hosting extensive discussions on Friday and Saturday to prepare for a new round of indirect talks on Sunday to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a prisoner swap deal after Doha negotiations failed last week.

Sisi, Biden discuss mediation efforts of Gaza ceasefire as Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 - 09:30 GMT

A delegation from Hamas is scheduled to arrive in Cairo on Saturday evening to be briefed on the ongoing negotiations and be updated on the introduced maps by the Israeli side, said Hamas member Izzat Al-Rishq in a statement on Saturday.

Sudanese Sovereignty Council sends delegation to Cairo to implement Jeddah Agreement

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 - 08:54 GMT

According to a statement on the Sudanese Sovereignty Council's official Facebook page, the decision follows contact with the U.S. government, specifically U.S. envoy to Sudan Tom Perriello, and a request from the Egyptian government to meet with a government delegation in Cairo. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the implementation of the Jeddah Agreement.

43rd World Scout Conference: Egypt says keen on involving youth in sustainable development

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 - 01:33 GMT

The 43rd World Scout Conference kicked off on August 17 and will continue until August 23 in Cairo with the participation of 176 national scouting organizations

Tel Aviv agreed to give Rafah’s border control to Palestinian parties, Israeli media

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 - 10:05 GMT

Israeli media said on Wednesday that Tel Aviv agreed in the Cairo meeting to control Palestinian parties - not from Hamas or the current Authority - over the Rafah crossing from the Palestinian side, according to al Qahera news channel

Sweltering heat returns to Egypt this week and Cairo feel-like temp to hit 41 degrees

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 - 05:44 GMT

After a brief respite from the scorching temperatures in the past few days, it is time to brace yourselves for another round of heatwave in Egypt this week

Egypt’s new FM calls for immediate cessation of military operations in Sudan

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 - 09:05 GMT

The Minister commended the significant efforts and humanitarian solidarity demonstrated by Sudan’s neighboring countries, which have generously hosted millions of Sudanese refugees and shared their limited resources amidst challenging economic conditions.

Sudanese Political and Civil Forces Conference kicks off in Cairo

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 - 08:25 GMT

The conference aims to facilitate an inter-Sudanese national dialogue with the participation of relevant regional and international partners. Its primary objective is to foster consensus among Sudanese civil and political forces on strategies for achieving comprehensive and sustainable peace in Sudan. This initiative comes in response to the civil war that erupted in mid-April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Minister of Irrigation: 83,475 encroachments on Nile removed since 2015

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 - 11:31 GMT

The Egyptian government is also promoting sustainable water use practices. This includes using water more efficiently and conserving water resources.

Cairo ranked as MENA’s 3rd top startup ecosystem by Startup Genome

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 - 02:04 GMT

Egypt’s capital city climbed from the 51-60 range last year to the 41-50 range in the overall Emerging Ecosystems ranking

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