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Commemorating life of Upper Egypt’s sultan
Al-Farghal Mouled is celebrated each year for two weeks in July
Study reveals zar rituals still heavily performed in Upper Egypt
Cultural performance attendees seek to rid ‘demon spirits’ invading their souls
Government continues preparations for unstable weather, highways in Upper Egypt reopened
The government began preparations for unstable weather expected to occur in the south and west of Egypt during the coming days, in order to reduce risks of floods and rains that will last until Thursday. A wave of adverse weather conditions is expected to occur on Tuesday after meteorological warnings of the possibility of rain …
Upper Egyptian identity revived in spearing competition
Far away from the city’s modernism that demolished the inherited Egyptian identity, citizens of Upper Egypt still hold on to their elders’ cultural rituals, which “El-Mermah” (Spearing) is one of. El-Mermah is the oldest fencing competition in the history of Egypt. On their horses, young men of Upper Egypt, especially in the region’s south, …
Tahya Misr Fund enhances living conditions of Upper Egypt’s citizens
Away from the beauty of Nubia, where tourists always go and become fascinated by the quietness and peace that surrounds the houses’ bright colours, and its kind people, lie thousands of unseen Nubians that suffer from severe poverty and inhumane living conditions, where they do not have access to drinkable water or functioning sewage systems. …
Limited to moderate turnout in Lower, Upper Egypt on second day of voting
Elders, women dominate voters, two brides in Qena cast their ballots
Real estate developers eager to invest in Upper Egypt; challenges remain
Upper Egypt needs more development by government, developers say
Takaful and Karama: State’s plan to improve conditions of vulnerable citizens
Project reflected previous pledges made by Al-Sisi to ensure rights of people who need support
Upper Egypt is source of 80% of internal immigration: new minister of local development
Development of Sinai, Suez Canal governorates of great importance
EFG Hermes, SFSD join forces to launch an integrated sustainable development project in Upper Egypt
Project targets improving lives of 60,000 underprivileged citizens, says EFG Hermes CEO
Real estate exhibitions contributed 75% of OUD sales: chairperson
Company aims to acquire plots of land in New Administrative Capital, El Mostakbal City, Upper Egypt, Delta, says Khamis
TREEX organises 3 real estate exhibitions in Upper Egypt
Real estate exhibitions are limited to the governorates of Cairo and Alexandria, says TREEX chairperson
Egyptian-Chinese cooperation in electricity network construction in Upper Egypt
An Egyptian private company, Giza Misr, in cooperation with China’s Sino-Hydro Company, agreed to build a power line, Safaga, with a length of 105 kilometers and 220kV. Chairperson of Giza Misr Rabab Fayed said that the company decided to invest EGP 450m in the construction of 220kV in West Sharouk transformations and in the connecting …
Industry ministry allocates free industrial zones in Upper Egypt
The ministry is to provide more industrial zones in eight governorates in Upper Egypt
EGBank lends UEEPC EGP 2bn to finance maintenance
The first portion, worth $50m, was provided this week, says El Shahat
A book reveals women’s hushed torments in Upper Egypt
Women in Upper Egypt are very creative, strong, and socially aware. Yet, they lack support, education, and medical awareness, says writer
Electricity Ministry agrees with Elsewedy Electric, NCC to reduce contractual value of Upper Egypt lines
Al-Sisi demands Shaker to reduce the cost of the ministry: Sources
National Youth Conference starts on Friday in Aswan
The conference will focus on conditions in Upper Egypt governorates
Banque Du Caire participates in new initiative to support small and micro enterprises in Upper Egypt
The bank granted over 1.5m loans to owners of micro enterprises with a total value of about EGP 11bn, says El-Zahid
Prime Minister defines conditions for granting free industrial lands in Upper Egypt
Decision prioritises labour-intensive and exporting projects that rely on local components
Elsewedy Electric, NCC win Upper Egypt electricity tender
Elsewedy Electric and the National Contracting Company (NCC) won a tender to implement three electricity lines in Upper Egypt extending from Samalout to Naga Hammadi at a cost of EGP 4.187bn. A source at the Ministry of Electricity told Daily News Egypt that the companies presented the best financial bids. Elsewedy Electric is set to …
‘German Week in Upper Egypt’ kicks off in Luxor
German ambassador will meet several governors to discuss cooperation
Transportation Ministry orders lifting, review of 6 floating hotels in Lake Nasser: Hotels Association official
The Ministry of Transportation called for six floating hotels to be lifted onto the shore for review, causing them to suspend their cruises south of the High Dam in Lake Nasser, according to an official at the Egyptian Hotels Association. The official told Daily News Egypt that the hotels will be reviewed by a company …
IDA to put controls on offering industrial lands in Upper Egypt free of charge
Supreme Council for Investment approves offering lands in the New Administrative Capital and new cities at a 25% discount for three months after offering date
Supreme Council for Investment issues resolution package to revive economy, stimulate investment
The Supreme Council for Investment in its first session on Tuesday has come up with a resolutions package described by economy and investment experts as a catalyst for investment which could accelerate the pace of growth in the economy. The package included the allocation of industrial lands equipped with the necessary, main facilities at zero …
Switzerland funds programme to improve solid waste management in 4 Egyptian governorates
The “National Solid Waste Management Programme” will be implemented across four Egyptian governorates in the Upper Egypt and Delta regions
Upper Egypt: the neglected area that could be the engine for development in Egypt
For decades, Upper Egypt has been ignored by Egypt’s development projects. While the ministers have changed over the years, the view towards Upper Egypt remains the same. Bureaucracy and the lack of services kept investors away from Upper Egypt, which resulted in increasing the unemployment rate. It has become the poorest area in the country …
Reaching new heights: Juhayna teams up with Egyptian adventurer to develop Upper Egypt
Galal Zekra Shatila looks to climb the highest peak on all seven continents, starting with Mount Kilimanjaro
Kowla villagers’ lives deteriorate as government builds New Akhmim City
In a recent study, ECESR said about 1,000 people are directly affected by the development process
In Video: When dreams come true: first upper Egypt ballet school
Video by Nada Amr and Mahmoud Nasr Edited by Ahmed Magdy