Special to WorldTribune.com Egypt is looking to revive its crippled tourism industry by tapping into new markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America. During November and December, about 1 million tourists visited Egypt, down 41 percent from 2014 and the lowest number for the peak months since 2005. “The reason for the plummet in tourism […]
Special to WorldTribune.com The Egyptian government has decided to hire a global risk consultancy firm to review and improve airport security. After a review of costs and the capabilities of several companies, UK-based Control Risks Group was selected, Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou announced at press conference in Cairo on Dec. 22. The value of the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The administration of President Barack Obama has determined that the safety of Americans marked the priority in U.S. relations with Egypt. Officials said the U.S. security dialogue with Egypt’s new military-backed regime was focused on protecting the American presence in Cairo and Alexandria. The officials said the U.S. effort has […]
Special to WorldTribune.com AMMAN — Egypt has rejected a Jordanian offer to help protect an embattled natural gas pipeline in the Sinai Peninsula. A senior Jordanian official said Cairo dismissed a Hashemite kingdom offer to help protect the Arab Gas Pipeline, meant to provide more than 60 percent of Jordan’s gas requirements. Jordanian government spokesman […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt and Turkey have concluded a naval combat exercise. Officials said the exercise, called “Sea of Friendship 2011,” included combat and search-and-rescue operations meant to enhance interoperability. “The Egyptian Navy is highly trained and possesses modern weapons,” Egyptian Navy commander Adm. Mohab Mamish said. “It’s quite capable of protecting Egypt’s […]