Crimean, Syrian ports sign cooperation agreements A Syrian government delegation visited the Russian-backed breakaway republic this week. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Jan 18, 2022 Russian soldiers stand aboard a ship at the Russian naval base in the Syrian Mediterranean port of Tartus on Sept. 26, 2019.
Women-led tourism initiatives are changing the way Egypt is seen, experienced More women are gradually breaking into Egypt’s tourism sector and launching their own projects, often promoting along the way a new type of experience to visitors. Marc Espanol | Egypt | Jan 18, 2022
Two dead after truck plunges into Nile River in Egypt The incident near Cairo was the latest transportation-related tragedy in Egypt. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Jan 11, 2022
Israel campaigns for inclusion in US visa waiver program Israel is willing to enable Palestinian Americans to transit its territory on the way to the West Bank, in order to allow its citizens to travel to the US without obtaining a visa in advance. Rina Bassist | Israel | Jan 5, 2022
Israel rolls back foreign travel curbs, but US tourists remain barred Beginning Jan. 9, foreign travelers from nearly 200 countries deemed medium risk can travel to Israel. Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Jan 3, 2022
Will Egypt manage to bring home all smuggled artifacts? As part of their continuous efforts to retrieve Egypt's stolen, prized antiquities, Egyptian authorities announced on Dec. 20 the recovery of 36 artifacts that had been smuggled to Madrid. Ahmed Gomaa | Culture | Dec 31, 2021
Lebanon campaigns to revive tourism amid economic crisis Several campaigns such as the "Give Lebanon a Break" one launched by the Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar sparked widespread criticism from the Lebanese, who believe it has nothing to do with their reality and the economic collapse of the country. Hanan Hamdan | Lebanon | Dec 30, 2021
Egyptian travel companies profit on Turkey visits due to falling lira Egyptian tourism companies are seeking to take advantage of the low exchange rate of the Turkish lira to promote their programs in Turkey even after the summer season is over. Ahmed Hidji | Egypt | Dec 28, 2021
South Sudan angles for Egyptian tourism with first five-star hotel Egypt's many tourism projects in the country include building South Sudan's first five-star hotel. Baher al-Kady | Egypt | Dec 27, 2021
UAE top destination for tourists from India The UAE is looking to enhance its trade ties with India and recently sent a delegation to the country. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Dec 21, 2021
Egypt reclaims land for new port city, but environmental concerns loom Egypt is constructing a new port city near Alexandria by reclaiming land from the Mediterranean Sea, but the project has sparked fears over negative environmental impacts. Amr Emam | Egypt | Dec 20, 2021
Life returns to 1800s palace in Egypt The Egyptian authorities are preparing to reopen the palace of Mohammed Ali Pasha in the Shubra area, north of Cairo, after extensive restoration works. Ibrahim Ayyad | Culture | Nov 29, 2021
Israeli tourists return to Jericho Israeli tourists increasingly see affordable Jericho as desirable vacation option. Danny Zaken | Israel | Nov 22, 2021
Egypt reinvents Qubba Palace as history museum The Egyptian government has decided to transform Qubba Palace, one of the largest presidential palaces, into a museum housing several historical museums and gardens. George Mikhail | Culture | Nov 21, 2021
UK's Prince Charles visits Egypt, discusses climate change with Sisi UK Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrived in Egypt on Thursday for a two-day visit as part of their first tour since the start of the COVID-19. Salwa Samir | Egypt | Nov 18, 2021
Egyptian archaeologists unwrap Amenhotep I mummy, rewrite history Mohamed Saied | Culture | Jan 8, 2022
Sultan Qaboos’ environmental legacy hits economic roadblock in Oman Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jan 7, 2022
Erdogan hopes fence-mending trip to Saudi Arabia eases financial woes Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | Jan 7, 2022
Attacks on US in Iraq meant to send ‘harsh’ message — without spilling blood Ali Hashem (Iran Pulse) | Iraq | Jan 6, 2022
Russian soldiers stand aboard a ship at the Russian naval base in the Syrian Mediterranean port of Tartus on Sept. 26, 2019.
