Sharm El Sheikh recognised in world green city awards for protecting nature
The Egyptian city received a Certificate of Merit at the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026 for its “Green Sharm” project protecting corals, seagrass and land habitats.
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Limestone cave in Egypt’s desert to become the country’s 32nd protected area
Al-Gara cave in New Valley, with stalactites, stalagmites and rock art, is set to join Egypt’s national network of protected natural areas.
Cairo brings together experts from several countries to study Coptic history and art
The American University in Cairo hosted an international conference on Coptic archaeology, backed by a gift to make the university a global centre for Coptic studies.
Low-cost AI biochip helps screen for leukaemia, hepatitis C and malaria
Researchers at the American University in Cairo built a disposable chip that analyses blood cells and, with AI, was right in about 91% of the serum samples tested.
Egypt to host Africa’s largest solar plant, with batteries for the evening
The EBRD is arranging up to $265 million for a 1.2 GW solar plant with 600 MWh of batteries in Minya, expected to power more than 1.4 million homes.
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