Rumors

Egypt dispels rumors: New Alamein’s “Downtown Lagoon” lakes to use desalinated seawater only

The Media Center of the Egyptian Cabinet clarified the truth regarding videos circulating on social media. These videos falsely claimed that Nile River water was being used to fill the lakes of the “Downtown Lagoon” project in New Alamein City, which features 11 artificial lakes. The Media Center confirmed that all lakes in the project …

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Egypt Independent July 24, 2025

Egypt denies rumors of selling the Grand Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Cabinet’s Information Center has categorically denied rumors circulating on social media and in certain media outlets regarding the government’s alleged intention to sell the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The center emphasized that the museum remains under state ownership. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Information Center clarified that recent claims about the …

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Egypt Independent January 11, 2025

Egypt denies EgyptAir sale rumors

The Egyptian government has stated that some newspapers, websites, and social media platforms have circulated news regarding the government’s intention to sell EgyptAir and finalize technical studies and a timeline for offering a number of its subsidiaries for management and operation. The Media Center of the Council of Ministers confirmed that it had contacted the …

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Egypt Independent October 25, 2024

Egypt refutes rumors claiming Siemens has withdrawn from operating power plants

The Egyptian government responded on Tuesday to online rumors claiming that the Siemens Company has reportedly withdrawn from operating the two largest power plants in Egypt due to a delay in its financial dues. The Cabinet’s Media Center said in an official statement that it had contacted the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy which …

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Egypt Independent July 10, 2024

Rumors of the UAE buying Red Sea city for $22 billion are baseless: Media sources

Egyptian media outlet sources have debunked reports claiming that Emirati investors had acquired the city of Ras al-Hekma on Egypt’s North Coast for $22 billion. The sources clarified that there were no current agreements in place with Emirati businessmen to allocate land in the Ras al-Hekma area. In statements to the Cairo 24 website, the …

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Egypt Independent February 2, 2024