Tourism

Egypt wins international award for restoring historic synagogue

Egypt is using an international award it recently won for restoring the Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue in Alexandria to promote tourism.

George Mikhail | Egypt | Oct 13, 2021

A general view shows the Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue in Nabi Daniel Street, Alexandria, Egypt, Nov. 14, 2016.

Egypt’s first ticking clock ticks again

Egypt gets ready to announce the return of its oldest ticking clock, which French King Louis Phillippe gifted to Muhammed Ali Pasha, then-ruler of Egypt, in 1846.

Ibrahim Ayyad | Culture | Oct 6, 2021

This picture shows a view of the clocktower of the 19th-century Ottoman mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha at the Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, May 26, 2021.

Egypt sends display of artifacts to Dubai's Expo 2020

Egypt is betting on its participation at Expo 2020 Dubai, one of the biggest cultural events in the world, to promote its tourism sector.

George Mikhail | Egypt | Sep 30, 2021

People walk behind the official sign marking the Dubai Expo 2020 near the Sustainability Pavilion in Dubai on Jan. 16, 2021.

Dubai Expo hopes to mark post-COVID transition for UAE

Dubai Expo 2020 is expected to be the most attended international event since the coronavirus pandemic.

Hussein Nagah | Gulf | Sep 28, 2021

An Emirate woman watches the 360-degree video display at the Israeli Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 27, 2021.

The Takeaway: Iran nuclear diplomacy shows faint pulse at UN

Signs of life at an extraordinary meeting of senior Middle East officials; also, updates from our correspondents on Israel, West Bank, UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Iraq … and more … all in about 1,400 words!

Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Iran | Sep 22, 2021

US President Joe Biden addresses the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Sept. 21, 2021.

Iran to lift visa restrictions to revive pandemic-hit tourism sector

Iran’s new tourism chief said the government will soon scrap visa restrictions, a plan that the struggling tourism sector has been desperately waiting for to get back on its feet amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Sep 22, 2021

An incoming passenger crosses with his luggage through a disinfection tunnel upon arriving on an Emirates flight at the Iranian capital Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport on July 17, 2020.

Egypt promotes medical tourism within Africa

A cross-agency recruitment campaign seeks to encourage citizens of other countries to visit Egypt for treatment

Salwa Samir | Egypt | Sep 17, 2021

Bahrain's Gulf Air to start flights to Israel

The airline previously said it would begin flights to Tel Aviv in June. Bahrain's new ambassador to Israel wants Israeli tourists to visit.

Al-Monitor Staff | Gulf | Sep 10, 2021

This picture taken on November 5, 2019, shows a view of Gulf Air Airbus A320 (R) and A321 (C, L) aircraft at Bahrain International Airport.

Controversial Egyptian slum removal mars Giza Plateau upgrade

The Nazlet al-Saman slum blemished the Giza Plateau for many decades, but its ongoing removal is bringing criticism of the government.

Amr Emam | Egypt | Sep 9, 2021

Camel trainers wait for tourists at a promontory overlooking the Giza pyramids.

Egypt to announce opening of world’s largest open museum in Luxor governorate

As part of Egypt’s efforts to boost tourism, the Ministry of Antiquities bets on the restoration of El-Kebash Road in Luxor, which is one of the biggest open-air archaeological sites in the world.

George Mikhail | Culture | Sep 8, 2021

Tourists visit the Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt, March 10, 2020.

Turkey’s record growth rate belies murky economic prospects

Eager to woo back disgruntled voters, Erdogan appears bent on stimulating economic growth at the risk of stoking Turkey’s currency troubles.

Mustafa Sonmez | Turkey | Sep 1, 2021

Pedestrians walk on Istiklal Street, the main shopping street in Istanbul, on the fourth day of the Eid-al-Adha holiday on July 23, 2021.

Egypt to make oldest Islamic capital in Africa into open museum

Egypt is planning to turn the city of Fustat, the oldest Islamic capital in Egypt and Africa, into an open museum that offers tourists a distinctive experience.

Hani Sameer | Egypt | Aug 29, 2021

This picture taken on May 14, 2021, shows an aerial view of Egypt's capital Cairo's Nile island of Manial al-Roda (top) and the historic old Cairo district (bottom).

Gaza creates tourism police force

The Interior Ministry in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip is establishing a police force to protect tourist and hotel facilities after threats and attacks against some of those facilities by militants against the backdrop of holding mixed-gender concerts.

Ahmad Abu Amer | Palestine | Aug 28, 2021

Palestinians watch the group Watar Band perform during a concert in Gaza City on Feb. 25, 2016.

Egypt promotes yacht tourism after dip from COVID-pandemic

Egypt is promoting yacht tourism due to the economic returns it brings to the state, as the Delta variant picks up.

Salwa Samir | Culture | Aug 22, 2021

Yachts are moored at the marina in Egypt's Red Sea resort town of Hurghada on Aug. 24, 2018.

Russian observers set up at Egypt's airports

Russia officially resumed flights to Egyptian resorts after a six-year hiatus, sparking controversy amid accusations that the government ceded too much authority to Moscow.

Khalid Hassan | Egypt | Aug 21, 2021

Tourism

Egypt wins international award for restoring historic synagogue

Egypt is using an international award it recently won for restoring the Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue in Alexandria to promote tourism.

Egypt’s first ticking clock ticks again

Egypt sends display of artifacts to Dubai's Expo 2020

Dubai Expo hopes to mark post-COVID transition for UAE

The Takeaway: Iran nuclear diplomacy shows faint pulse at UN

Iran to lift visa restrictions to revive pandemic-hit tourism sector

Egypt promotes medical tourism within Africa

Bahrain's Gulf Air to start flights to Israel

Controversial Egyptian slum removal mars Giza Plateau upgrade

Egypt to announce opening of world’s largest open museum in Luxor governorate

Turkey’s record growth rate belies murky economic prospects

Egypt to make oldest Islamic capital in Africa into open museum

Gaza creates tourism police force

Egypt promotes yacht tourism after dip from COVID-pandemic

Russian observers set up at Egypt's airports

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Egypt wins international award for restoring historic synagogue

Egypt is using an international award it recently won for restoring the Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue in Alexandria to promote tourism.

Egypt’s first ticking clock ticks again

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Khamenei may still prefer a nuclear deal over a nuclear weapon, says Ken Pollack

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