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Foreign Trade Minister issues decision to establish ‘Handicrafts Export Council’

Council to support handicrafts sector following major decline in tourism Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour inaugurates “Our Heritage” exhibition for Handicrafts. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Industry has announced plans to establish a Hand…
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Sun falls perpendicular on Fayoum temple next week

Director General of Fayoum Antiquities Ahmed Abdel Aal said that Fayoum will witness next Saturday the astronomical phenomenon of the sunlight’s alignment on the holy area of the temple of Qasr Qarun in the governorate. The event wil…
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Egypt’s White December: First Snowfall in Cairo in 100 Years

In the early morning of Friday the 13th 2013, parts of Cairo witnessed the first snowfall in more than 100 years. The city known for its hot weather and historical monuments amazed both Egyptians and foreigners. This cold snap is not limited to…
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Scuba Santas – This Weekend At National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC)

Yes, it is that time of year again! As we get closer to Christmas it is time for the Scuba Santas! Scuba Santas is organised by Lloyd Watkin (who founded Scuba Santas with others from Yorkshire Divers) with help from diving medicine charity DDRC…
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Cabinet plans to attract tourists through live online broadcasts

The Ministry of Tourism, in tandem with the Ministry of Communications, announced “Egypt Now,” a new venture aimed at attracting tourism to the country. Nile Online, an Egyptian internet and digital infrastructure company, will provide a…
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Fair Trade Egypt turns 15

Fair Trade Egypt plans a special celebration for supporting local crafts for 15 years On its 15th anniversary, Fair Trade Egypt celebrates its support of local artisans and crafts This week marks the historic 15th anniversary of Fair Trade E…
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Egyptian-Russian celebration at the Opera House

The 70-year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Russia will be commemorated at the Opera House next Wednesday. The program includes erecting a statue of the renowned Russian composer Tchaikovsky in…
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International Volunteer Day Event in Cairo

An NGO Fair, Book Fair, youth activities, youth play performance as well as musical performances by Masar Egbari and Wust ElBalad will take place between 12pm-9pm in the AlMedani Open Area of the Cairo Opera House. The event will feature a few…
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Luxor film festival of African liberation, leaders’ families invited

The Luxor Festival for the African Cinema announced on Tuesday the launching of a new section for movies carrying the theme of liberation movements in Africa. The festival will feature films produced over the past 30 years, such as Nasser 5, a…
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UNESCO welcomes Egypt’s suggestion to build museum science center in Cairo

UNESCO has welcomed Egypt’s suggestion to build a museum science center in Cairo under its auspices. Minister of State for Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim said Thursday that the during their general meeting in Paris UNESCO, member states aske…
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