Egypt, Shark and Red Sea

Tourist killed in shark attack at holiday resort on Egypt’s Red Sea
The incident happened in deep waters outside a designated swimming area in Marsa Alam, Egypt’s Ministry of Environment said. There are sharks in the sea inlet of the Indian Ocean, but encounters with them are relatively rare. The tourists ...
Shark kills tourist, injures another off Egypt's Red Sea coast
A shark attack off Egypt's Red Sea coast killed a tourist and injured another, authorities said Sunday, with an Italy foreign ministry source identifying both as Italian nationals. "Two foreigners were attacked by a shark in the northern Marsa Alam area,
Shark attack kills EU official in Egypt's Red Sea during birthday scuba dive celebration: reports
A shark attack in Egypt's Red Sea near a popular tourist destination has left a European Union official dead and another injured, according to local media and state officials.
Tragedy in Egypt: EU diplomat killed by shark in Red Sea
Marsa Alam, a popular seaside resort on the Red Sea in Egypt, known for its exceptional diving conditions, became the site of a tragic incident. On Sunday, Gianluca Di Gioia, a 48-year-old European Union diplomat,
Tourist mauled to death by shark in Red Sea — as brave stranger is injured trying to help him
An Italian tourist was mauled to death by a shark off the coast of Egypt’s Red Sea — while a heroic stranger was injured while trying to save him, according to reports. Gianluca Di Gioia, 48, was visiting the popular resort town of Marsa Alam with his family when he was attacked by a shark while swimming on Sunday,
Deadly Marsa Alam shark attack casts pall over Egyptian Red Sea resort
The government's order to close the beach and ban swimming at Marsa Alam after a deadly shark attack on Sunday has dampened the mood among visitors to the Egyptian Red Sea resort ahead of the New Year celebrations.
Tiger shark killed Italian tourist says Egypt
A tiger shark killed a 48-year-old Roman tourist in the Red Sea on Sunday, Egyptian authorities said Monday. Gianluca Di Gioia, born in the Italian capital but resident in France where his wife was born,
Egypt's first quarter GDP growth rises to 3.5%, says planning ministry
Egypt's GDP growth rate was 3.5% in the first quarter of its 2024/25 year, up from 2.7% a year earlier, the planning ministry ...
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Egypt: EFG Hermes closes advisory on Premium Card’s over $7mln issue
Cairo: EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding Company and MENA’s leading investment bank, has concluded advisory on the EGP 400 million securitised bond issue for Premium ...
MG To Build Cars In Egypt As Global Expansion Continues
MG owner SAIC has committed $135 million to the new factory, which will initially have an annual capacity of 50,000 vehicles ...
Carter Played a Pivotal Role in Israel-Egypt Peace Deal
Mr. Carter invited Mr. Sadat and Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel to a summit at Camp David, the presidential retreat ...
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Saudi Jarir, Aman Egypt to establish over $26mln finance company
After obtaining the necessary regulatory licenses, Aman Egypt will hold a 49% stake in the joint venture’s shares ...
Egypt completes trial run of new Suez Canal channel extension
Egypt said on Saturday it had successfully tested a new 10 km channel near the southern end of the Suez Canal, even as its ...
Two arrested in Egypt after attempting to steal hundreds of ancient artifacts from the bottom of the sea
Egyptian authorities have arrested two men for attempting to steal hundreds of ancient artifacts from the bottom of the sea, ...
Egypt, IMF Reach Initial Deal for $1.2 Billion Loan Tranche
Egypt and the International Monetary Fund reached a preliminary deal that would likely unlock a further tranche of the North ...
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Egypt plans 9% increase in natural gas supply to power plants by summer 2025
The Egyptian government plans to raise the supply of natural gas to power plants by approximately 9% in 2025's summer, ...