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Egypt closes schools nationwide on Wednesday due to Khamsin storm

Egypt announced the closure of all schools across the country on Wednesday amid forecasts of severe weather brought by a powerful Khamsin storm.

Egypt issues weather alert as powerful khamsin storm approaches

Egypt’s Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a high-impact weather warning ahead of a severe khamsin storm set to hit on Wednesday, bringing high winds, dust, rain, and dangerous conditions across much of the country.

ASG joins Cairo summit to shape next generation of African leaders

A delegation from the African School of Governance (ASG) has arrived in Cairo to take part in the Future of Digital Countries Summit 2025 (FDC Summit), running from 28–30 April, the institution announced Monday.

Weather alert! Strong khamsini winds to hit Egypt on Wednesday

Egypt is bracing for hot, dusty, strong winds on Wednesday as a khamsin depression is expected to sweep across the country, according to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA).

State-owned food giant HCFI launches online sales on Amazon Egypt

Egypt’s Holding Company for Food Industries (HCFI), the country’s largest state-owned food conglomerate, has begun selling its products via Amazon Egypt in a move that signals a broader push towards digital retail and public-private collaboration.

Egypt’s annual unemployment rate drops to 6.6 percent in 2024: CAPMAS

Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) announced Saturday that the country’s annual unemployment rate fell to 6.6 percent in 2024, marking a 0.4 percent decline from 2023.

Egypt commercial venues to adopt extended summer working hours on Friday

Egypt’s commercial venues, cafés, restaurants, workshops, and handicraft shops will adopt extended summer working hours starting Friday, Minister of Local Development Manal Awad announced on Thursday.

Egypt to set clock forward by 60 minutes as summertime begins on Friday

Egypt will switch to Daylight Saving Time (DST) on Friday, 25 April, moving clocks forward by one hour from midnight to 1:00 am, according to a cabinet statement released on Tuesday.

Enlightened religious discourse is paramount: El-Sisi during imams graduation

At a time when the need for an enlightened religious discourse, rational thought, and responsible speech is growing ever greater, the role of imams as bearers of this upright approach becomes paramount, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said on Tuesday.

High-level delegation from Egypt's Al-Azhar to attend Pope Francis funeral

A high-level official delegation from Egypt’s Al-Azhar, the world's leading and most esteemed Sunni Islamic institution, is set to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.

Egypt renews commitment to environmental protection on Earth Day

Egypt marked World Earth Day 2025 on Tuesday under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” joining global efforts to promote renewable energy and triple clean electricity generation by 2030.

Cooler weekend on tap! Temperatures to drop across most of Egypt starting Wednesday

Egypt will see a moderate but noticeable drop in temperatures starting Wednesday, with daytime highs easing by five to 10 degrees across most regions by Saturday.

Foster care fines not new: Social Solidarity Ministry

Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity has defended the controversial imposition of fines on families who return foster children to state care, stating that the policy is not new and has been in place for over four years.

El-Sisi greets Egypt Coptic Christians on Easter

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi greeted Egypt’s Coptic Christians on Sunday on Easter.

Pope Tawadros II leads Easter Mass at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo

Pope Tawadros II, the Pope of Alexandria and Head of Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church, led the Easter Mass on Saturday evening at St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Abbassia, Cairo.

Floral heritage on show as Egypt opens 92nd Spring Flowers Exhibition

Egypt’s long-running Spring Flowers Exhibition opened its doors on Saturday for the 92nd time, with the event returning to the Agricultural Museum in Giza’s Dokki district for its second year at the new venue.

Egypt denies social media claims of nationwide drug testing plan

Egypt’s Fund for Drug Control and Treatment of Addiction (FDCTA) has denied reports circulating on social media that the government is planning to introduce random drug testing for all citizens.

US embassy in Cairo reaffirms ongoing visa monitoring

The US Embassy in Cairo announced in a post on its official Facebook page on Thursday that US visa screening does not stop after a visa is issued.

Pascha: How Greece keeps Easter traditions alive

Easter, or Pascha in Greek, is one of the most significant and joyous celebrations in Greece, deeply rooted in religious devotion, ancient customs, and rich culinary traditions.

T-shirt weather! Warm days across Egypt into the weekend

Egypt will witness a gradual rise in temperature by two to four degrees across most regions starting Thursday.

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