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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
3 ancient tombs dating back thousands of years unearthed in Egypt
LUXOR, Egypt – Archaeologists have unearthed three ancient tombs in Egypt dating back over 3,500 years to the New Kingdom. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the significant discovery on Monday, hailing it as a "major scientific and archaeological achievement." See It: Egypt Uncovers Ancient Pharaoh's Tomb For First Time In Over 100 Years The ministry notes that two of the newly found tombs date to Egypt's Eighteenth Dynasty (beginning 1550 B.C.), while the third dates to the Eighth Dynasty (beginning 2181 B.C.). The tombs belonged to "senior statesmen" of their respective eras. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy underscored the discovery as a testament to Egypt's profound archaeological heritage. "This discovery, made entirely by Egyptian hands, reflects the great capabilities of Egyptian archaeological cadres in achieving unique discoveries with international resonance," Fathy said. Bronze Sword Inscribed With Legendary Egyptian Pharaoh's Name Unearthed In 3,200-Year-old Military Outpost The archaeological mission plans to continue its work, cleaning and studying the remaining inscriptions to further identify the tomb owners and prepare the findings for scientific publication. Officials anticipate this find will significantly boost the country's cultural tourism and solidify its archaeological article source: 3 ancient tombs dating back thousands of years unearthed in Egypt
Al-Ahram Weekly
7 days ago
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
New Alamein city named Arab Summer Capital for 2025 - Sponsored
In a significant boost to Egypt's growing tourism sector, the Arab Tourism Organization has announced the selection of the New Alamein City as the Arab Summer Capital for 2025. The announcement comes as a recognition of the city's rapid development and its emergence as a premier coastal destination in the Arab world. New Alamein was chosen after meeting the organization's comprehensive criteria, which include effective resort management, modern infrastructure, recreational and leisure facilities, environmental sustainability, public safety and health standards, and responsiveness to evolving tourism trends. The city also scored highly on performance measurement and evaluation indicators. With its pristine beaches, advanced urban planning, world-class hospitality services, and ability to host major cultural and entertainment events, New Alamein has quickly established itself as a regional magnet for both local and international tourists. The city has become synonymous with luxury tourism and dynamic summer experiences, offering a variety of attractions ranging from festivals and concerts to water sports and family-friendly resorts. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy welcomed the announcement, describing it as a proud moment for Egypt and a testament to the state's strategic vision for developing coastal cities that combine sustainable urban planning with upscale tourism offerings. Fathy noted that in celebration of the designation, a year-long series of cultural, artistic, and entertainment events will be organized throughout 2025 in collaboration with local and regional partners. These initiatives aim to enrich the visitor experience and further position New Alamein as a top-tier destination on the Arab tourism map. The Arab Tourism Organization awards the Arab Summer Capital title annually to a city that demonstrates outstanding performance in beach and summer tourism. Previous winners of the title have reported significant increases in tourist arrivals, along with improved tourism services and regional cooperation. With this new accolade, New Alamein joins a select group of Arab cities recognized for excellence in tourism, reinforcing Egypt's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the sector. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Saudi Gazette
06-05-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Minister Fathy: Egypt is coordinating with Saudi Arabia to prevent unauthorized Hajj
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Egyptian Minister of Tourism Sherif Fathy emphasized that there has been full coordination with Saudi Arabia since the last four months to prevent unauthorized Hajj. "We are keen to confront the Hajj mafia who attempt to facilitate performing Hajj without obtaining the official permits. The Ministry of Tourism is capable of protecting pilgrims who travel through legitimate and approved entities, while those wishing to perform Hajj by resorting to unauthorized entities are the losers," the minister said while speaking to and It is noteworthy that the Egyptian authorities have launched intensive campaigns to crack down on the mafia of illegal Hajj firms in the country. The Egyptian Ministry of Interior has succeeded in busting more than 3,000 illegal firms, as well as brokers and fraudsters who defraud those wishing to perform Hajj without a permit. Fathy said that there are legitimate channels for the organization of Hajj and Umrah. "Everyone, who follows legitimate and legal methods in performing Hajj and Umrah, will be under the protection of the state and the ministry," he said. The minister emphasized that legitimate methods are coordinated with the Egyptian Travel Agents Association to organize pilgrims' travel through legitimate and official channels and ensure they receive standard services. He emphasized the need to impose penalties on violators. Egypt had announced a set of regulations for various types of entry visas for its citizens traveling to Saudi Arabia, effective from the end of last month until the end of the Hajj season. Egypt's Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs Ismail Khairat said that the regulations issued by the Saudi authorities to regulate entry into the Kingdom during the current period, including those pertaining to Egyptian citizens, are summarized in several provisions, including a ban on all categories of people entering Makkah specifically from April 23, until June 11, including residents of the Kingdom, with the exception of three categories. He said that the three categories are those who have obtained an official Hajj permit, residents holding residency permits issued only from Makkah, and those working inside Makkah under a special permit. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged citizens to adhere to the regulations and conditions for all types of entry visas to Saudi Arabia, strictly adhere to the validity of the visa granted to them and the dates of their departure from the Kingdom, and not to remain in Makkah so as to avoid falling under the law and being subject to legal accountability. It is noteworthy that at least 600 Egyptians were among more than 1300 Hajj pilgrims died mainly due to extreme heat and sunstroke during the Hajj of 2024.
Egypt Independent
04-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Photos: Egypt launches ‘Unmatched Diversity' campaign at Arabian Travel Market 2025
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority, launched a promotional campaign for Egyptian tourism titled 'Unmatched Diversity' during the 32nd Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2025), which was held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, until May 1. The campaign advertised Egypt as a tourism destination through a variety of promotional materials, including banners and electronic displays featuring images and short videos highlighting the diversity of Egypt's unique tourism offerings. The campaign utilized a variety of promotional materials, including banners and electronic screens featuring images and short videos highlighting the diverse features, styles, and unique tourism products. A giant screen was placed above the main entrance of the exhibition, dedicated to promoting the Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled to open on July 3. The display featured a short film about the museum, its location, and its most prominent artifacts. Another small screen was also placed in the main hall of the exhibition, alongside advertising panels in various strategic locations within the exhibition. These were in areas that attracted a large number of visitors, such as the main corridor leading to the various halls of the exhibition, particularly areas far from the participating Egyptian pavilion, in addition to advertising materials located in front of the hall that housed Egypt's pavilion. Egypt boosts it tourism presence Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy said that this promotional campaign aims to bolster Egypt's presence at international tourism exhibitions by capitalizing on the large turnout witnessed at the event. He noted that the ministry was eager to launch the campaign both within and outside the exhibition, seeking to further promote Egypt and expand its reach to the largest possible number of visitors globally. Fathy added that the campaign aims to highlight and introduce visitors to the diversity and richness of Egypt's tourist destinations. This aligns with the ministry's current vision, which focuses on highlighting the unparalleled diversity of Egyptian tourist destinations in the world. The minister emphasized that Egypt's tourist destination has much to explore and offers numerous tourism products to offer visitors. Fathy visited Dubai to participate in the exhibition's activities, in addition to holding a series of meetings to discuss ways to boost inbound tourism to Egypt from target markets, particularly the Arab market and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, especially with the start of the summer tourism season.
Egypt Independent
04-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Photos: Egypt launches ‘Unmatched Diversity' campaign at ATM 2025
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority, launched a promotional campaign for Egyptian tourism titled 'Unmatched Diversity' during the 32nd Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2025), which was held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, until May 1. The campaign advertised Egypt as a tourism destination through a variety of promotional materials, including banners and electronic displays featuring images and short videos highlighting the diversity of Egypt's unique tourism offerings. The campaign utilized a variety of promotional materials, including banners and electronic screens featuring images and short videos highlighting the diverse features, styles, and unique tourism products. A giant screen was placed above the main entrance of the exhibition, dedicated to promoting the Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled to open on July 3. The display featured a short film about the museum, its location, and its most prominent artifacts. Another small screen was also placed in the main hall of the exhibition, alongside advertising panels in various strategic locations within the exhibition. These were in areas that attracted a large number of visitors, such as the main corridor leading to the various halls of the exhibition, particularly areas far from the participating Egyptian pavilion, in addition to advertising materials located in front of the hall that housed Egypt's pavilion. Egypt boosts it tourism presence Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy said that this promotional campaign aims to bolster Egypt's presence at international tourism exhibitions by capitalizing on the large turnout witnessed at the event. He noted that the ministry was eager to launch the campaign both within and outside the exhibition, seeking to further promote Egypt and expand its reach to the largest possible number of visitors globally. Fathy added that the campaign aims to highlight and introduce visitors to the diversity and richness of Egypt's tourist destinations. This aligns with the ministry's current vision, which focuses on highlighting the unparalleled diversity of Egyptian tourist destinations in the world. The minister emphasized that Egypt's tourist destination has much to explore and offers numerous tourism products to offer visitors. Fathy visited Dubai to participate in the exhibition's activities, in addition to holding a series of meetings to discuss ways to boost inbound tourism to Egypt from target markets, particularly the Arab market and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, especially with the start of the summer tourism season.
