Egyptian Streets
Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:05:09 +0000Delay in Palestinian Prisoner Release Poses Threat to Gaza Ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday, an indefinite delay in the release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, stating that this decision would remain in effect until the next handover of Israeli hostages is guaranteed. The...
Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:01:22 +0000Extended Business Hours Announced for Ramadan in Egypt
In a recent announcement on Saturday, 22 February, Dr. Manal Awad, Egypt’s Minister of Local Development, revealed that shops, restaurants, and cafés will have their operating hours extended until 2 AM throughout the holy month of Ramadan. The...
Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:21:21 +0000Housing Benefits Now Available for Egyptians Abroad
Egypt’s Ministry of Housing has officially launched the “Your Home in Egypt” initiative, providing Egyptians living abroad with the opportunity to reserve and purchase housing units in 12 premium developments, according to a statement b...
Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:05:27 +0000Egyptian Drivers Navigate Hazards Daily as Unequipped Roads Persist
Driving in Egypt is a chaotic and often perilous challenge, according to Shahd Mohamed, a 27-year-old photographer who lives in Cairo, with reckless drivers and poor road conditions making every journey daunting. “My everyday drives are manic. Ever...
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:43:20 +0000President Al-Sisi Joins Arab Leaders in Riyadh for Talks on Palestinian Crisis
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt attended an informal gathering of Arab leaders in the Saudi capital on Friday, 22 February, to discuss the ongoing crisis in Palestine, the Egyptian presidency announced in a statement. The meeting, convened by...
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:20:36 +0000First Shipment of Mobile Homes Crosses into Gaza as Captive Swap Continues
The first shipment of mobile homes from Egypt to Gaza successfully crossed the Rafah border into the Israeli-controlled Karam Abu Salem crossing on Thursday, 20 February, as part of ongoing humanitarian efforts to aid displaced Palestinians. The sh...
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:46 +0000Logan Paul Claims He Was Blocked from Visiting Egypt for MrBeast Video
Logan Paul, an American influencer and professional wrestler, claims he was banned from entering Egypt, preventing him from joining MrBeast to film inside the iconic pyramids, as revealed in his latest YouTube vlog published on Wednesday, February 19...
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:56:27 +0000Tomb of Thutmose II Identified Near Luxor
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on February 18 that the tomb of one of Egypt’s most significant New Kingdom rulers, King Thutmose II, has been identified near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. This discovery comes from a joi...
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:17 +0000Egypt Unveils Comprehensive Tax Relief Package to Boost Foreign Investment
Egypt will introduce a tax relief package to make the tax system clearer and attract more foreign investment, effective next month according to sources. Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk and Rasha Abdel Aal, head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, are le...