Nile river

Egypt's foreign minister to head to Ethiopia after Nile dam talks stall

Cairo - Muslimchronicle

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry will visit Addis Ababa next week for talks with his Ethiopian counterpart, a foreign ministry spokesman said, in a bid to end a standoff over a multi-billion-dollar dam project on the Nile river. The dispute, which also involves Sudan, centers on control of a share of the waters of the Nile that stretches 6,695 kmRead more

Adventurous couple explores Egypt in 60 days

Cairo - Muslimchronicle

A thrill-seeking Egyptian couple are traveling through the entire country in 60 days to encourage tourism among locals by shedding light on the country’s little-known gems. Dalia El-Debaiky and Omar Attia share a passion for exploration and together have taken pictures of the most fascinating locations across Egypt, all compiled on their informative and inspiring Instagram account @aroundegyptin60days. They haveRead more

Tuti Island, the most beautiful touristic destination in Khartoum

Khartoum - Mohamed Ibrahim

Tuti Island is considered as the "Bride of the Nile", and one of the major tourist destinations in the capital, Khartoum. It is associated with many legends and fairytales, most notably a story claims that Prophet Moses met Kheidr on this island. The island is surrounded by Nile ٌRiver and green areas from all sides, having the largest green spaceRead more

Pedlars sell products to tourists in Nile River of Egypt

Nile River - Xinhua

When ships enter Esna Locks, those pedlars will attach their boats to the ship by ropes and throw handicrafts like scarf to tourists on board. Dragged by the ship, they will stop and rest only after products are sold. source: XinhuaRead more

Cleaning project at Rosetta branch finalized

Cairo - Arab Today

The Nile's Rosetta branch tributary has been cleaned out, said Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Mohamed Abdel Aati. The tributary has been cleaned from any grass or pollution, said head of the protection and development of Nile River Salah Ezz. The ministry is keen on cleaning the Nile River from any encroachments, he added. Source: MENARead more

Dutch Ambassador celebrates birthday of Netherlands king in Luxor

Luxor - Arab Today

Dutch Ambassador in Cairo Gerard Steeghs and a number of the Dutch officials and citizens took part Sunday in a celebration of the birthday of the Netherlands king in Luxor. The celebration was held at a hotel on the island of Baarat, west of Luxor on the banks of the Nile River. The celebration was held in Luxor thanks toRead more

Environment minister pledges to accomplish several files in coming period

Cairo - Arab Today

Minister of Environment Khaled Fahmi said he will work in the coming period to accomplish several environment files, especially that of the Nile River. Fahmi - who remained in office despite yesterday's cabinet reshuffle - said he will cooperate with the parliament to ratify an amended environment bill. He will also work on activating investments in natural protectorates in lineRead more

Environment ministry says Nile oil spill very limited

Cairo - MENA

Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy has directed to delegate an inspection committee to deal with a diesel spill that had been found in Nile River in Cairo. The spill is a very limited. It's a thin layer of oil that was dispersed due to weather conditions, said local officials. A probe has been started to find out the source of theRead more