Sisi to unveil ‘new Suez Canal’ as Egypt makes history

Egypt prepares to open a major expansion of the Suez Canal, deepening the main waterway and providing ships with a 35km (22 mile) channel parallel to it.

Egypt seeks to build confidence with new Suez Canal

The first cargo ships pass through Egypt's second Suez Canal, as part of a test-run ahead of its official opening.

Ahead of the inauguration of Egypt's new Suez Canal, Sally Nabil went to take a look at the waterway.

Ordinary Egyptians consider whether the huge investment in a new lane for the Suez Canal, which is due to be unveiled on 6 August, is value for money.

Why is the Suez Canal a big deal? BBC News explains its historical significance, in 60 seconds.

Mention the Suez Canal and the United Nations – and what would come to the minds of most people is the 1956 Suez crisis! The Crisis was also known as the ‘Tripartite Aggression.’ This was because it was an invasion of Egypt in late 1956 by Israel – followed by Britain and France – with the dual objectives of ousting Egypt President Abdel-Nasser, and regain ‘Western control’ of the Canal from Egypt.

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