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  • 2 new statues in Ismailia for canal opening

    Date: 2015-08-03 15:52:31 GMT - Egypt - Local - SN:70 - ID:3093069

    ISMAILIA, Egypt, Aug 3 (MENA) – Ismailia officials placed two statues in the governorate as part of celebrations marking the opening of the new Suez Canal, scheduled for Thursday. The first statue, called “liberty”, depicts a woman rolling her ....

  • Ismailia governor signs on 60-m flag as part of new canal celebrations

    Date: 2015-08-03 13:20:31 GMT - Egypt - Local - SN:46 - ID:3092173

    ISMAILIA, Egypt, Aug 3 (MENA) – Ismailia Governor Yassin Taher signed on a 60-m long flag during the governorate’s celebrations marking the opening of the new Suez Canal. Taher signed on the flag at the public library in Ismailia in the presence ....

  • 10,000 police troops, 230 combat squads to secure new Suez Canal inauguration ceremony -- sources

    Date: 2015-08-03 11:25:26 GMT - Egypt - Local - SN:35 - ID:3090977

    CAIRO, Aug 3 (MENA) - The Ministry of Interior is gearing up to secure the historical celebrations of the new Suez Canal, set for August 6, in the presence of a galaxy of political leaders and world figures. High level security sources at the ....

  • PM inaugurates renovated animal museum at Giza Zoo

    Date: 2015-08-03 09:49:18 GMT - Egypt - Local - SN:22 - ID:3090497

    CAIRO, Aug 3 (MENA) - Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab inaugurated a renovated animal museum, the first in the Middle East, Monday. The museum is located inside the Giza Zoo and was renovated in coordination with the national service department of ....

  • Downtown Cairo squares to be lit by laser to mark New Suez Canal opening

    Date: 2015-08-03 09:48:16 GMT - Egypt - Local - SN:21 - ID:3090557

    CAIRO, Aug 3 (MENA) – Major squares in downtown Cairo like Talaat Harb and Abdel Moneim Riad would be lit by laser on Thursday which marks the opening of the New Suez Canal, a local official said Monday. The head of Cairo's western neighborhood ....

  • Movement returns to normal in 3rd metro line

    Date: 2015-08-03 08:56:39 GMT - Egypt - Local - SN:18 - ID:3090201

    CAIRO, Aug 3 (MENA) - Movement of the third metro line returned to normal after a 35-minute halt. Metro Company Spokesman Ahmed Abdel Hadi said the halted train was moved from Ataba station to an alternative track in Abbassiya station backup ....

  • Movement along 3rd metro line partially halted

    Date: 2015-08-03 08:46:51 GMT - Egypt - Local - SN:16 - ID:3090133

    CAIRO, Aug 3 (MENA) - Movement along the third metro line has been partially suspended due to a malfunctioning train at Attaba Station. The idle train will be towed to the backup railroad at Abbassiya Station, said spokesman for the metro company ....

  • Suez residents happy about New Suez Canal, says governor

    Date: 2015-08-03 08:10:01 GMT - Egypt - Local - SN:14 - ID:3090013

    SUEZ CITY, Egypt, Aug 3 (MENA) - Residents of Suez are very happy about the inauguration of the New Suez Canal, the governor has said. Major General el Arabi el Serawi said Monday the residents are keen on attending daily celebrations ahead of ....

  • PM makes surprise inspection in downtown Cairo

    Date: 2015-08-02 16:03:19 GMT - Egypt - Local - SN:56 - ID:3087641

    CAIRO, Aug 2 (MENA) – Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab made a surprise inspection on foot of the ministries' complex in downtown Cairo to ensure it was free of street vendors. The premier said he would not allow the entrances of ministries be turned ....

  • PM receives report on Health Ministry's readiness during new Suez Canal inauguration ceremony

    Date: 2015-08-02 11:47:47 GMT - Egypt - Local - SN:37 - ID:3085821

    CAIRO, Aug 2 (MENA) – Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab received on Sunday a report from Health Minister Adel el Adawi over the ministry's plan to assure health care services during the inauguration ceremony of the new Suez Canal project. The ....

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