Governor says new fuel trucks have reached El Quseir and Marsa Alam stations
Walid El-Barqi says the consignments came from Suez and Qena. The governorate is still checking stock levels at other stations and has not said the shortage is over.
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Hurghada hotels served vegan buffets for World Vegan Day on 1 November
A chef at one hotel said eight cooks prepared the menus and that some vegan guests ask for tailored meals from their first day, which kitchens make up fresh each day.
Mercure Hurghada is due to be rebranded as Mövenpick in early 2027, ADTIC says
The Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company says the completed first phase covers the entrance, reception and lobby, within a Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh programme it values above $100 million.
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All newsRed Sea governorate asks residents to finish relinquishment files by 31 December
The governorate's secretary general told local units to publicise the deadline, at the first meeting of a committee that can only review files and recommend, not decide them.
Free rabies vaccination for stray dogs runs this week in every governorate
The General Authority for Veterinary Services says field teams work through governorate veterinary directorates, and that reports and questions go to the veterinary hotline on 19561.
Official source says no fuel shortage in El Quseir, Marsa Alam and Shalatin
An unnamed official told Cairo 24 that diesel and 92 and 95 petrol are available in quantity and that extra supplies are on their way to the three Red Sea towns.
Red Sea officials tell Safaga's intercity bus stand to display the set fares
The instruction came during a governorate inspection that also covered the new corniche by the Marine Industries School and the Safaga–Qena road at the Kilo 5 buildings.
Fuel runs short at El Quseir and Marsa Alam stations for a fourth day
Some stations have run dry after delayed deliveries from the Egyptian Company for Petroleum Materials Transport. The Red Sea supply directorate says it is working to get tankers to both cities within hours.
Red Sea says 74,000 joined free public courses from July to September
Misr Public Library ran 473 of the activities, among them first aid, sign language and job-readiness courses, for 40,323 participants, the governorate says.
Hurghada is building a family park in the Tourist Supplies area
The city head inspected construction work on the park, which is intended for residents and families. No opening date has been given.
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