Tourism and Archeology

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  • Gradual opening of museums, archaeological sites reflects readiness to receive tourists - Minister

    Date: 2020-07-01 17:55:59 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:57 - ID:8491753

    CAIRO, July 1 (MENA) – Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Anani said the gradual opening of museums and archaeological destinations sends a message to the world that Egypt is ready for receiving tourists. The minister made his statements ....

  • Tourism ministry develops hotline to receive tourists' complaints

    Date: 2020-07-01 13:59:57 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:36 - ID:8491488

    CAIRO, July 1 (MENA) - The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry has developed its hotline (19654) to receive complaints and inquiries by tourists about archaeological sites in light of applied health measures. Deputy Minister of Tourism and ....

  • Transporting royal mummies to NMEC postponed: Tourism minister

    Date: 2020-07-01 12:42:53 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:28 - ID:8491175

    CAIRO, July 1 (MENA) - The transfer of royal mummies from the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) was put off due to the coronavirus outbreak, the minister of tourism and antiquities said. The ....

  • Sharm, Hurghada receive tourist groups after return of tourism movement

    Date: 2020-07-01 11:16:20 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:22 - ID:8491047

    CAIRO, July 1 (MENA) - Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh received on Wednesday two flights coming from Ukraine on the first day of the return tourism movement after a three-month stoppage because of coronavirus. Hurghada received 173 tourists while ....

  • Red Sea governor receives 1st flight after 3 months of stoppage

    Date: 2020-07-01 08:36:13 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:14 - ID:8490815

    HURGHADA, Egypt, July 1 (MENA) - Red Sea Governor Amr Hanafi received on Wednesday the first tourist flight after more than three months of stoppage. The flight which is coming from Ukraine carrying 165 tourists arrived at Hurghada International ....

  • Egyptologist: Restoration of Baron palace reflected Sisi's interest in culture

    Date: 2020-06-30 13:30:35 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:33 - ID:8489838

    CAIRO, June 30 (MENA) - The restoration of the Heliopolis-based Baron Empain Palace reaffirmed President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's interest in culture and arts, Egyptologist Zahi Hawass said. In a press statement on Tuesday, Hawass said President ....

  • Egypt, ISESCO discuss registering Grand Egyptian Museum on ISESCO's list of modern architectural heritage

    Date: 2020-06-30 11:57:13 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:27 - ID:8489653

    CAIRO, June 30 (MENA) - Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled el Anani conferred on Tuesday with Chairman of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) Salim bin Mohammed al Malik on the possibility to register the ....

  • Renovation of Baron Palace worth EGP 175 mln: SCA

    Date: 2020-06-29 16:31:05 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:49 - ID:8488625

    CAIRO, June 29 (MENA) - Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) Mostafa el Waziri on Monday said the total cost of renovating the Baron Empain Palace is estimated at EGP 175 million. He affirmed that the renovation process ....

  • Tourism Minister: GEM's inauguration to be biggest int'l event in 2021

    Date: 2020-06-29 11:37:32 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:29 - ID:8488116

    CAIRO, June 29 (MENA) - Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled el Anani said the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will be the biggest international event of 2021. Addressing a ceremony, during which President Abdel Fattah El ....

  • Antiquities: Baron Place to open for visitors as of Tuesday

    Date: 2020-06-29 11:35:53 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:28 - ID:8488206

    CAIRO, June 29 (MENA) - Head of the Museums Sector at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Mo'men Othman said Monday Baron Empain Palace will open its doors for the public as of Tuesday. In statements to MENA, Othman said the palace will ....

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