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WEBGiza Governorate announces 30-day closure of Ring Road. The Giza Governorate has announced a complete closure of the Ring Road, heading from Menib towards Mariyutiya Junction and the…. September 27, 2024.
DNA analysis proves that Egyptians are not Arabs
WEBJan 17, 2017 · After over 10 years of analyzing DNA samples from hundreds of people, the National Geographic Genographic Project (NGGP) surprisingly uncovered the fact that Egyptians are not Arabs as most of them believed.The study presented graphs that show the global genetic makeup of nationals in each country. These help answer people's questions about ethnicity, race, and the overall origins of the human ...
EgyBest shuts down amidst purge of piracy websites
WEBMay 15, 2019 · A hashtag aiming to prevent blocking the website spread on social media, a few days before the owners announced shutting it down. The end of EgyBest comes as part of the suspension of a large number of websites that download and display TV series and films free of charge, following complaints from original content producers regarding the violation of intellectual property law.
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WEB5 days ago · October 2, 2024. Finance Ministry: State budget revenues reach LE294bn in 2 months. The total revenues of the 2024-2025 state budget has increased by LE87 billion during July and August, reaching LE294 billion…. Egypt wins gold in mixed relay event of UIPM U19 Pentathlon World Championships. October 2, 2024.
Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors for visits before official ...
WEBFeb 25, 2023 · When will the Grand Egyptian Museum inaugurated? Magdy Shaker, the chief archaeologist at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, said the museum is ready to open, but some external preparations were being finalized before the official opening date announced.. Constructed on approximately 500,000 square meters, the new GEM is located nearby the Giza Pyramids and will house the world’s ...
Egypt’s school system: Taking a look at schools, their curricula, and ...
WEBOct 5, 2012 · According to UNICEF, 95.4 percent of the population in Egypt aged between six and 18 years old is enrolled in school. Primary and prepatory school is mandatory for all students. These millions of students are distributed across thousands of schools nationwide. But, despite the high enrollment, UNICEF says that “the quality of education remains a major challenge that hinders the capacity of ...
Archaeological breakthrough uncovers sacred sites and military …
WEBEgypt Independent September 6, 2024. The Egyptian archaeological mission, headed by Ahmed Saeed El-Kharadly, affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities, has discovered a group of mud-brick architectural units for military barracks, weapons stores, and food supplies dating back to the New Kingdom era. This discovery was made during ...
A new search begins for Queen Cleopatra’s tomb beneath the ...
WEBSep 18, 2023 · Scientists believe that her tomb may be located in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, off the coasts of Alexandria. Al-Masry Al-Youm accompanied the expedition team on the first day of this exciting new phase of research. About 20 years ago, the Egyptian-Dominican mission first began its search for …
Egypt provides service to issue national ID cards instantly
WEBEgypt Independent October 20, 2021. The Interior Ministry announced the launch of the immediate service to issuing national ID card in seven cities across the country, to expand the scope of application of services within the civil status sector for citizens. The Civil Status Department, affiliated to the Ministry of Interior, will immediately ...
Egypt announces regulations for issuance of new passports and …
WEBJul 6, 2021 · Documents required to obtain a passport the first time: – Valid national ID card, or within the three-month grace period. – A digital birth certificate is sufficient for those under 16 years old.