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Watani
21-07-2025
- Watani
Giza pyramids get new eco-friendly interior lighting
The three Giza pyramids of Khufo, Khafre, Mankaure have been fitted with new state-of-the-art, eco friendly LED interior lighting systems. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) collaborated with the Spanish government to upgrade the pyramids' lighting systems to a new one that highlights the grandeur and genius of the interior design of the pyramids. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said that the lighting project serves the Ministry's purpose to improve the quality of services provided in archeological sites and museums, while improving visitor experience and enhancing the beauty of Egyptian monuments. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the SCA, explained that the new eco friendly lighting system depends on cold lighting units that are completely safe for the original ancient architectural components used in the pyramids. He said it provides a unique visual experience for visitors, highlighting the aesthetics of ancient Egyptian architecture and its legendary accuracy in monuments built to glorify immortality, a cornerstone of the faith of ancient Egyptians. The lighting project, Dr Khaled noted, was implemented by a team of archeologists and specialised engineers from Spain, after completing all the necessary scientific and technical studies. For his part, Director General of Giza Antiquities Ashraf Mohieddine explained that the lighting project covered all the interior corridors of the three pyramids, in addition to the burial chambers, escalation passages and internal chambers. Comments comments Tags: Giza pyramids interior eco friendly lighting
Al-Ahram Weekly
21-07-2025
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egyptian Museum trains archaeology students, offers free local tours - Ancient Egypt
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir has launched a summer training programme for university students specializing in archaeology, tour guiding, and history. The initiative provides hands-on experience in museum operations, heritage management, artefact display, and documentation. Running alongside the programme is a community outreach initiative offering free guided tours for Egyptian visitors, led by volunteers from the Friends of the Egyptian Museum group. The aim is to enrich local cultural engagement during the summer. The training is part of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' strategy to bridge academic education with the practical needs of Egypt's tourism and cultural sectors. Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy emphasized the importance of investing in youth to build a skilled heritage workforce. 'This initiative aligns with our vision to cultivate a skilled workforce capable of responding to the practical demands of the tourism sector and contributing meaningfully to the preservation of our national heritage,' he said. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, described the programme as part of the Council's broader mandate to build human capacity and promote social responsibility. 'This initiative offers students an interactive and immersive educational environment that fosters both professional development and a deeper sense of national identity,' he noted. Ali Abdel Halim, Director General of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, stated that students will receive comprehensive training in exhibition curation, artefact classification, conservation, restoration, documentation, and museum administration. Experienced curators and conservators deliver the programme. The Friends of the Egyptian Museum initiative continues to offer free guided tours throughout the summer, in a bid to improve public appreciation of heritage and access to educational museum resources. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Watani
28-06-2025
- General
- Watani
'Discover': Egypt museums interact with persons with disabilities
Under the slogan 'Discover', Egyptian museums are launching their summer school for persons with disabilities, for the second year in a row. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), is sponsoring the summer schools in the various museums affiliated with it. The schools are open to all age groups with the objective of familiarising persons with disabilities with heritage and raising their awareness of antiquities and archeology through participation in interactive and artistic activities at the museums. Secretary-General of the SCA Muhammad Ismail said the summer schools serve to improve the quality of museum experience for all, a major objective of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Moemen Othman, Head of the Ministry's Museums Sector, explained that the summer school extends from mid-June to mid-September, and includes interactive activities and workshops supervised by the museums' educational departments. The school runs two main programmes: the first aimed at children and visitors with disabilities; the second focuses on training a volunteer team of university students and graduates to support visitors with disabilities and the elderly during their visits to museums and their participation in various museum activities. For her part, Heba Abdel-Aziz, Director-General of the Department of People with Special Needs in the Museums Sector, explained that this year's programme highlights the use of modern technology and artificial intelligence to serve persons with disabilities, through workshops and applications, in addition to organising workshops of heritage crafts and interactive theatre, human development lectures, and awareness provided by specialists. Once the summer schools conclude, an art exhibition of the work produced by the students will be held, and a ceremony to honour the participants and hand them certificates of appreciation. Watani International 24 June 2025 Comments comments Tags: Egypt museums for persons with disabilitiesSanaa' Farouk
Jordan News
15-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Tourism revenue increases to JD1.7 billion in first four months of 2025 - Jordan News
Between January and April of 2025, tourism-related profits amounted to over JD1.721 billion, a 15.3 percent rise over the same period in 2024, when they reached JD1.493 billion. اضافة اعلان From January to April 2025, there were roughly 2.125 million foreign visitors overall, a 19 percent increase over the same period in 2024, when there were 1.785 million visitors, according to preliminary data from the Central Bank of Jordan and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The Kingdom received over 617,000 foreign visitors in April 2025, a 36.7 percent increase over the roughly 451,000 visitors that arrived in the same month in 2024. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' actions, which included creating a tourism product, bolstering infrastructure, enhancing the visitor experience, and broadening marketing campaigns to reach new markets and various forms of tourism, are what led to this successful performance in the tourism industry. Both the number of foreign tourists and tourism-related income have increased significantly in the Kingdom in recent months, indicating a good improvement in the sector's performance. The resumption of several direct and low-cost flights, which helped to facilitate access to Jordanian tourist destinations, and the escalation of carefully planned marketing campaigns aimed at promising international markets are the main causes of this growth.
Egypt Independent
24-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Egypt extends free transit visa program
Egypt has extended its transit visa program, which allows holders to stay in the country for 96 hours, for an additional year in an effort to encourage inbound tourism. According to a government statement on Wednesday, 'The Cabinet approved the extension of the 96-hour free transit visa for an additional year ending at the end of April 2026, with the same current regulations.' The government explained that 'this approval comes within the framework of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' efforts to expand the scope of granted facilities, contributing to attracting more inbound tourism from various markets.' It pointed out that this step 'is reflected in the rates of tourist arrivals through Egyptian airports, as well as enhancing hotel occupancy rates and increasing tourist nights.' The national carrier, EgyptAir, began offering the transit visa in mid-2023, and passengers can obtain it upon arrival at Cairo International Airport without any fees for this service. The company clarified that the transit visa can be obtained by the passenger going to the EgyptAir Transit office at Cairo Airport to fill out the data form, based on which the free arrival visa is obtained.
