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Last update: 11 hours agoArchaeology & Tourism Boost: Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities says a well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city has been uncovered at Dakhla Oasis, alongside 18 ancient tombs at Marina el-Alamein near Alexandria—finds officials say should help draw visitors as the tourism sector keeps recovering. LGBTQ+ Travel Friction: Egypt refused docking to a cruise ship carrying about 2,000 mostly LGBTQ+ passengers in Alexandria, days after Turkey blocked the same vessel—organizers say around 1,200 shore excursions (including Cairo) were already booked before the route was changed. Aviation & Events: Al Alamein International Airport logged a 57% year-on-year jump in passenger traffic to 266,600 as Egypt ramps up for EIAS 2026 this September, with upgrades aimed at handling rising tourism and business demand. World Cup Spotlight (Egypt): Hundreds welcomed Egypt’s national team home in El-Alamein after its best-ever World Cup run, while an Emirati businessman pledged Mitsubishi cars for players and staff. Sports Travel Watch: FIFA said there’s “no evidence” a ball hit an overhead camera cable in England vs Norway, after the controversy sparked protests.
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