Environment Ministry to impose fees on Egypt’s natural reserves

The Environment Ministry is slapping fees on the use of Egypt’s “natural reserves,” including beaches, according to Egypt Today. According to the ministerial decision, Egyptians will be required to pay a EGP 25 “entrance fee” for any area that falls under the “natural reserves” category, while foreigners will be required to pay USD 5 during the daytime and USD 10 in the evening. It remains unclear whether these fees are applicable to privately owned beaches.