Egypt Confirms Eid Al-Adha Dates After Moon Sighting

Egyptian Fatwa House Announce On May 18, the country will celebrate the four-day Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha Starting on Wednesday, May 27, after the sighting of the crescent of the holy month of Ramadan has been confirmed Dhu al-Hijjah. In a statement, the highest religious body in Egypt to issue fatwas certain That first day … Read more

Egypt Cuts Monorail Fares by Half to Lure Riders to New Capital

Egyptian Ministry of Transport Announce On May 14, a 50% discount on the prices of the first phase of the East Nile Monorail, starting on Friday, May 15, as the government tries to attract citizens towards visiting the New Administrative Capital, east of Cairo. The discount is valid every Friday, Saturday and on official holidays, … Read more

Egypt Shines at Sanda World Cup With a Three-Medal Triumph in China

The Egyptian Wushu Kung Fu team gave an outstanding performance at the 11th Sanda World Cup, which was held from May 11 to 16 in Macau, China, winning three medals in one of the most prestigious international competitions for this sport. The Egyptian attack was led by a wushu player Hosseini Wahdanwho took home the … Read more

Cadillac Returns to Egypt Through Partnership With Al Mansour Automotive

Cadillac It officially returned to the Egyptian market through a partnership with Al Mansour Automotive and GM In May 2026, on the occasion of the launch of a new sales and service center in East Cairo. The new showroom, located on Park Street in East Cairo, will provide sales, maintenance and spare parts services for … Read more

He Left Egypt at 17. Then He Graduated with Three Degrees from a US University.

With Mustafa Mubarak I went up Until the podium at the University of Kentucky commencement in May 2026, he was one of only four students personally selected by UK President Eli Capilouto to represent the entire Class of 2026, and the only one selected from the College of Engineering. Mubarak, an international student from Alexandria, … Read more

Egypt to Launch Digital Visa-on-Arrival via QR Code at Cairo Airport From August

Egypt has I fell Egypt signed agreements on Wednesday, May 13 to introduce a new digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport, scheduled to be launched in August 2026 at all airport terminals. initiative, Announce By the Egyptian Cabinet, it is intended to be the first phase of a broader plan to gradually expand the … Read more

Foreign Residents in Egypt Can Now Access Family Legal Aid

To support foreign residents and families of mixed nationalities, Ministry of Justice opened The country’s first family legal assistance office for foreigners opened on Monday, May 11, providing free legal and family consultations to residents of Egypt and to individuals married to Egyptian citizens. This step comes in response to to rise Requesting legal guidance … Read more

Egypt Frees Over 1,300 Citizens Detained in Libya Over Irregular Migration

Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announce On Sunday, May 10, the Egyptian government announced the release of 1,379 Egyptian citizens detained in Libya on illegal immigration charges during the first four months of 2026, as Cairo intensifies its efforts to manage the ongoing and often deadly influx of citizens trying to reach Europe via North … Read more

Egypt Confirms No Hantavirus Cases Detected

Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population male On May 9, the country recorded no cases of Hantavirus despite increased international attention surrounding the disease following a recent outbreak linked to a cruise ship traveling between South America and the Canary Islands. Ministry of Health and Population He said National surveillance systems continue to closely monitor … Read more

A New Baby is Born Every 16 Seconds in Egypt

The local population in Egypt reached 109 million people, Saturday, May 9, 2026, according to a census statement Issued by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The population reached 108 million people on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as recorded by the population clock of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, … Read more