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The Egyptian Meteorological Authority revealed the expected weather forecast from Sunday, until Friday, July 8. Hot weather will prevail during the day in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt and the northern coasts, growing very hot in South Sinai and the southern parts of the country. Temperatures will be moderate throughout the country by night. Meteorologists warned … The post Hot, humid weather across Egypt this week appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Abu Dhabi Ports Group announced that it reached an agreement to acquire 70 percent of the shares of the International Cargo Subsidiary, which is wholly owned by Transmar and Transcargo International (TCI) which are based in Egypt. According to a statement by the group obtained by Al-Masry Al-Youm on Friday, the total value of the … The post Abu Dhabi Ports acquires 70% of two Egyptian companies at $140 mln appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The International Finance Corporation is to partner with developer Egyptians for Health Care Services to support the construction and operation of a 45ha ‘healthcare city’ on the outskirts of Cairo. The post Cairo to get 45ha ‘healthcare city’ appeared first on Global Construction Review.

The prices of electrical appliances increased between 30 percent and 35 percent because of a shortage in the supply of imported goods, Ashraf Helal, Head of the Electrical Appliances Division at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, revealed. Helal told Al-Masry Al-Youm that the market is currently witnessing a state of stagnation in the purchase of … The post Electrical appliances rise by 35% in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

CAIRO, June 29 (MENA) – Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi said on Wednesday that the relations between Egypt and the Sultanate of Oman are a model for Arab relations. In an interview with the Al-Ahram Al-Arabi magazine, Busaidi pointed out that more initiatives and projects will be launched soon with the aim of creating … The post Omani FM: More projects to be launched soon between Egypt, Oman appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Tuesday asserted that Egypt, in its capacity as current president of the UN Climate Conference (COP27) will coordinate stances with African states to come up with results that serve the international climate action especially the reduction of emissions and coping up with climate impact. Shoukry’s remarks were made at the … The post Shoukry: Egypt to coordinate with African states to serve int’l climate action appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the list of artists invited to participate in the 2023 Academy Awards jury.   These included Egyptian musician Hisham Nazih for the soundtrack category. The list of artists who were invited to join the jury for this year’s Oscars included 397 members. Eleven artists were invited … The post Egypt’s Hisham Nazih selected for Oscars soundtrack category jury appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian Football Association announced, on Wednesday, the date of the Egyptian Super Cup match, between the league and cup champions, in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. The Egyptian Football Association has approved the date of the Egyptian Super Cup match on October 21, 2022. The Egyptian Super Cup 2022 is scheduled to be held … The post Egyptian Super Cup match to be held in Abu Dhabi: EFA appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Over time the agreement could spur new investment in gas exploration and infrastructure in Cyprus, Egypt, Greece and Israel and potentially transform the Eastern Mediterranean into an energy powerhouse. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

It appears ISIS-linked tribes in Sinai have lost their grip over the territory and Israel feels safer to allow tourists into the area.

Residents of the 30 or so houseboats that remain moored on the banks of the Nile last week received eviction orders, giving them less than two weeks before their homes are taken away to be demolished. "Buying this houseboat was my dream," celebrated British-Egyptian novelist Ahdaf Soueif told AFP. "I furnished it to accommodate my grandchildren and spend my last days here." The boats have long occupied a special place in the Egyptian collective consciousness, having been the centrepiece of conversations in Nobel Prize laureate Naguib Mahfouz's "Chitchat on the Nile", as well as various classics from the golden age of Egyptian cinema. But while many have campaigned to protect the houseboats for their historic value, the authorities have argued they are an eyesore standing in the way of the state's grand development plans. Residents have been offered no alternative accommodation or compensation, unlike others who previously faced evictions, and many have nowhere else to go. For Manar,

The request for installation of the first two reactors out of four was submitted on January 1, 2019

Divas hosted debauched salons on them, and a Nobel laureate wrote a novel on one. “They’re a kind of romantic dream,” one well-known writer said. “They’re so much a part of the heritage of Cairo.”

An Egyptian woman was sworn in as Minister of Youth for the Labor Party in the new Australian government, on Wednesday, holding a copy of the Quran with a pink cover, before Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, Al Arabiya reported. Albanese stood up from his chair to shake hands and congratulate her in a … The post First Egyptian Muslim woman sworn in as youth minister in Australia appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Global technology solutions provider Link Development announced that it has been named Microsoft Egypt’s 2022 partner of the year. The yearly Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards aims to celebrate partners of Microsoft who have developed applications, services and platforms for Microsoft and achieved a notable growth in customers. The awards, based on various categories, … The post ‘Link Development’ named Microsoft Egypt’s partner of the year appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The World Bank has approved US$500 million in development financing to enhance Egypt’s efforts to achieve food security, and strengthen the economy’s resilience against current global crises. According to the Ministry of International Cooperation in Egypt, the emergency response project between Egypt and the World Bank Group is scheduled to contribute to supporting food security … The post World Bank approves $500 million in development financing to Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday visited the Sakhir Palace in the Bahraini capital, Manama, to meet with King of Bahrain Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa, the official spokesperson for the presidency Bassam Rady announced. Issa welcomed Sisi as a dear guest to Bahrain, expressing the Bahraini nation’s pride in the strong historical ties and … The post Sisi meets with King of Bahrain in Manama appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian national team successfully won first place in various spots and a variety of medals at the Mediterranean Games, held in the Algerian city of Oran until July 5th. Egypt’s participation in the tournament includes 177 players – 114 male and 63 female – in 19 sports: weightlifting, athletics, boxing, fencing, karate, shooting, tennis, … The post Egypt wins 4 gold medals in Mediterranean Games appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Saudi Arabia is the largest investor in Egypt, and Cairo is considered the largest Arab partner to the kingdom according to economic analyst Mohamed Abdel Wahab. Egyptians in Saudi Arabia pump nearly US$10 billion annually into the Egyptian economy, Abdel Wahab, said, adding that relations between Saudi Arabia and Egypt are growing significantly, Saudi Arabia … The post Saudi Arabia is largest investor in Egypt: Analyst appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Step Pyramid of Djoser was built about 4,700 years ago with six layers above ground and a series of tunnels below.

The last homes are being removed as part of what officials say is a plan to beautify the waterfront.

SportsCover Direct has ranked Egypt as the third-best country for solo travel tours for women, based on research data collected from a wide variety of women travelers. India and Italy rank first and second, with 3,047 and 1,125 tours respectively. Egypt at third place offers 1,040 solo tours, with its most popular being the “Nile … The post Infographic-Egypt is the 3rd best location for solo travel tours: SportsCover Direct appeared first on Egypt Independent.

A Christian man in Egypt is facing five years in prison after being convicted of having posted social media content considered to promote contempt for Islam, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Mohamed Adel was found guilty of the "premeditated murder" of fellow university student Nayera Ashraf after he confessed to the crime in court, the source told AFP. The verdict, handed down in Mansoura north of Cairo after the trial opened on Sunday, will now be referred to the grand mufti, Egypt's top theological authority -- a formality in death penalty cases. A video that went viral earlier this month appeared to show Ashraf being stabbed outside her university in Mansoura on June 19. She had previously reported her fears of attack to the authorities, and the prosecution had said messages from the accused "threatening to cut her throat" were found on her phone. The verdict was met with celebrations in front of the courthouse in Mansoura, videos published by local media showed. The crime has triggered widespread anger in Egypt and beyond, and was followed by a similar on-campus shooting of a female student in Jordan a few days later. Jordanian police said Monday that the man

The Mansoura Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced the murderer of Naira Ashraf  to death by hanging. It referred the death sentence of the defendant to the Grand Mufti Shawky Allam for approval.   The court set the session for July 6 to read the final verdict. A referral to the mufti is required in the … The post Egyptian criminal court sentences murderer of Naira Ashraf to capital punishment appeared first on Egypt Independent.

SportsCover Direct has ranked Egypt as the third best country for solo travel tours for women, based on research data collected from a wide variety of women travelers. India and Italy rank first and second, with 3,047 and 1,125 tours respectively. Egypt at third place offers 1,040 solo tours, with its most popular being the … The post Egypt is the 3rd best location for solo travel tours: SportsCover Direct appeared first on Egypt Independent.

An Egyptian court sentenced to death the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Yahya Moussa, and nine others out of 215 people, on charges of forming armed groups to carry out attacks against police personnel, officers and facilities. The referral order stated that the defendants, from August 14, 2013 until February 2, 2015, in the Cairo … The post Ten Muslim Brotherhood leaders sentenced to death in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met on Tuesday in Muscat with Deputy Prime Minister of Oman Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said. Sisi thanked the Omani official for the warm reception and expressed his appreciation for the close and historical relations that unite the two brotherly countries at the official and popular levels. The relationship is also … The post Sisi meets with Oman’s deputy Prime Minister in Muscat appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Meteorologists on Wednesday predict hot humid weather during the morning in Cairo, Lower Egypt and northern Upper Egypt, and very hot in the south of the country. Active winds are expected at night on the northern coasts, South Sinai and the south of the country. Meteorologists warned of high humidity due to the extension of … The post Hot humid weather predicted on Wednesday in Cairo appeared first on Egypt Independent.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed his condolences to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan and the brotherly Jordanian people for the victims of the gas tanker explosion accident in the port of Aqaba. He prayed to God to grant their families patience and solace, and grant the wounded and injured a speedy recovery. According … The post Sisi condoles King of Jordan over Aqaba explosion victims appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Gantz says Israeli defense establishment ready to assist with any effort, by any means necessary; Jordanian state-run TV outlets said that the death toll from the blast had risen to 13

Ten people have been killed and more than 200 injured in a toxic gas leak in Jordan's Aqaba port, the government spokesman said.

State news agency says leak result of accident after tank filled with toxic gas fell while being transported; local health authorities issue stay-at-home orders

Authorities say deadly leak under control at port across from Eilat.

A chemical container was dropped by a crane and exploded at the port of Aqaba, authorities say.

Seven people were killed and five others were injured in a traffic accident in Cairo after a crash between a bus and a pickup car on the factory services road towards Ain Sukhna Road. Traffic officers moved to the scene of the accident. Cranes were deployed to clear the area to return traffic to the … The post Traffic accident kills 7 people in Cairo, injures 5 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

MUSCAT, June 27 (MENA) – Omani Minister of Information Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Harrasi said relations between Oman and Egypt are deeply-rooted and historic and based on the principle of genuine brotherhood and good intentions, reiterating that President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s visit to Oman Monday would enhance all aspects of joint cooperation … The post Omani minister to MENA: Sisi’s visit to Oman to enhance aspects of joint cooperation appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian star, Nour el-Sherbini, won a forth PSA World Tour Finals champions title, equaling the achievement of the Malaysian Nicol David and the English Laura Massaro. World champion Sherbini won the final of the squash season against her compatriot Nouran Gohar, ranked first in the world, by defeating her 3-0 in the final match … The post Egypt’s Nour el-Sherbini wins fourth PSA World Tour Finals champions title appeared first on Egypt Independent.

CAIRO, June 25 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued on Saturday a presidential decree no. 268/2022 on appointing Mohamed Eid Mahgoub as the president of the Court of Cassation as of July. Sisi also issued presidential decree no. 269/2022 on appointing Mohamed Mohamed Bakr as the president of the State Lawsuits Authority as of … The post Sisi appoints new heads of court of cassation, State Lawsuits Authority, State Council appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Head of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) Karam Gabr described Egypt and Saudi Arabia as the “equalizing forces” in the region, with the media in both countries being strong and leading its peers in the whole region. “Egypt is in the hearts of Saudis, and vice versa,” Karam told the Egyptian-Saudi media forum … The post Egypt, Saudi Arabia “equalizing forces” in region, says SCMR head appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian star, Nour el-Sherbini, won a forth PSA World Tour Finals champions title, equaling the achievement of the Malaysian Nicol David and the English Laura Massaro. World champion Sherbini won the final of the squash season against her compatriot Nouran Gohar, ranked first in the world, by defeating her 3-0 in the final match … The post Egyptian star Nour el-Sherbini wins fourth PSA World Tour Finals champions title appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Future of the Negev party is made up of 20% women, aiming to threaten the Islamic Ra'am faction and the predominantly Arab Joint List; 'Our goal is to put the Negev on the economic-educational map,' says party official

A video went viral last week appearing to show the victim, identified as student Nayera Ashraf, being stabbed by a young man outside her university. The crime has triggered widespread anger both in Egypt and beyond, having been followed a few days later by a similar incident in which Jordanian student Iman Irshaid was shot dead on a university campus. Social media users immediately drew comparisons between the two murders, decrying cases of femicide in the Arab world. At the Mansoura Criminal Court, 130 kilometres (80 miles) north of Cairo, Mohamed Adel was accused of "premeditated murder", after confessing to intentionally killing the victim, an AFP correspondent said. Ashraf had previously reported the alleged perpetrator to the authorities, fearing that he would attack her, according to her father and witnesses. The maximum penalty for murder is death in Egypt, which carried out the third highest number of executions in the world in 2021, according to Amnesty International. "He

A new report reveals a US-led conference of Middle East military officials met on Egyptian soil in March to discuss Iranian threats.

The Egyptian Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation al-Sayyed al-Qusair held talks on Sunday with the new Japanese ambassador in Cairo, Oka Hiroshi, and the Chief Representative of JICA Egypt Office Kato Ken on the development of irrigation systems and methods to resolve Egypt’s limited water resources. The meeting was attended by the head of … The post Egypt, Japan discuss development of irrigation system appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday received Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the UAE, in the presence of Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, CEO of Abu Dhabi Holding Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, and UAE Ambassador to Cairo Maryam al-Kaabi. The Egyptian presidential spokesperson Bassam Rady said that the … The post President Sisi holds talks in Cairo with UAE Foreign Minister appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Meteorologists predict hot weather during the daytime on Monday on Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, northern coasts and central Sinai. Very hot weather is expected on Upper Egypt, South Sinai and Red Sea mountains. Moderate weather is expected across all parts of the country during night and early morning hours.     Maximum temperatures:   Alexandria: … The post Hot weather continues in Egypt on Monday appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat met with the President of the Africa, Middle East & Central Asia (AMECA) region at Alstom Andrew Deleone to discuss the company’s plans for the electrification of Egypt’s railways and supplying them with hydrogen as a source of alternative fuel. Mashat held a meeting with Deleone in Cairo … The post Egypt mulls supplying railways with hydrogen a source of alternative fuel appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian-Qatari summit between President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on Saturday, at al-Ittihadeya Presidential Palace, stressed on development of bilateral relations between the two countries in all fields, as well forming a consensus on maximizing cooperation. The two leaders also discussed investment and … The post Emir of Qatar praises Egypt, congratulates June 30 anniversary during visit to Cairo appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Aly al-Moselhy, assured that his country has strategic stocks for all crops sufficient for a long time, including wheat, rice, sugar, oil and other crops. Moselhy added during a press conference that Egypt has enough wheat reserves for the end of the year, assuring that “We area … The post Egypt has strategic balances for all food commodities, minister appeared first on Egypt Independent.

IHOP is set to open its next franchise location in Cairo Festival City Mall on Monday, bringing the world’s most famous pancake-establishment to Egypt. The new restaurant will be located at the mall’s village area in front of the CFC fountain. It offers up the brand’s beloved Buttermilk Pancakes and other comfort foods. To celebrate … The post Photos: IHOP to open new franchise in Cairo starting Monday appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian athletes cite poor support and low financial rewards in their decision to represent other countries, leaving sporting federations scrambling for solutions.

The Goldsmiths Division of the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Commerce has officially launched 14-karat in the market to combat the high price of gold. Experts told Al-Masry Al-Youm that 14-karat has achieved success in many countries, including Turkey and Italy, which are markets with refined taste in the manufacture and acquisition of gold jewelry. … The post Egypt launches 14-karat gold appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani told President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that his country was keen to "maximise Qatari investments in Egypt and take advantage of the vast investment opportunities available", according to an Egyptian presidency statement. The pair discussed developing cooperation "in various fields, especially in the energy and agriculture sectors", and in trade and investment, "particularly the flow of Qatari investments towards Egypt", the statement added. In late March, Cairo said the gas-rich Gulf state would be investing $5 billion in Egypt. At the same time, Qatari hydrocarbon giant QatarEnergy announced an agreement with ExxonMobil to acquire a 40 percent stake in a gas exploration block off Egypt in the Mediterranean. No new agreements were announced during the emir's two-day trip, which concluded Saturday and was his first to Cairo since 2015. After relations between Egypt and Qatar were restored in January 2021, Sisi and the Qatari emir had only met twice,

The Goldsmiths Division of the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Commerce has officially launched 14-karat in the market to combat the high price of gold. Experts told Al-Masry Al-Youm that 14-karat has achieved success in many countries, including Turkey and Italy, which are markets with refined taste in the manufacture and acquisition of gold jewelry. … The post After officially launched in Egypt, here is the difference between 14 karat and 18 karat gold appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Meteorologists predict hot weather during the daytime on Sunday on Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, northern coasts and central Sinai. Very hot weather is expected on Upper Egypt, South Sinai and Red Sea mountains. Moderate weather is expected across all parts of the country during night and early morning hours.   Maximum temperatures:   Alexandria: 31C … The post Hot weather expected for Egypt on Sunday appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The seventh session of the Hurghada International Art Carnival kicked off on Friday, at the Hurghada Tourist Walkway, featuring the participation of Egyptian, Russian and Ukrainian artists. The carnival features work by 30 artists from Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Italy, Albania, Canada, England, Turkey, Ukraine and Russia. Carnival officials will organize tourist and cultural tours for … The post Divided by war, Hurghada carnival brings together Russian and Ukrainian artists appeared first on Egypt Independent.

SportsCover Direct has revealed the top countries for those looking to enjoy extreme sporting experiences and adventure holidays – with Egypt ranking in at second place. Following the easing of pandemic restrictions, travel enthusiasts eager to explore have been surging back – bringing with them an increased demand for extreme sports. The adventure tourism market … The post Photos – Egypt ranked as 2nd best snorkeling destination: SportsCover Direct appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Chair of the Military Committee of NATO Rob Bauer stated his appreciation for the pivotal role Egypt has palyed to ensure the stability of the Middle East and Africa. During a meeting with Egypt’s Ambassador to Brussels, Badr Abdel-Ati, on Friday at NATO headquarters, Bauer stressed the alliance’s interest in further developing cooperation relations … The post NATO praises Egypt’s role in maintaining stability in Middle East and Africa appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Chair of the Military Committee of the NATO Admiral Rob Bauer expressed his appreciation for the pivotal role played by Egypt to ensure the security and stability of the Middle East and Africa. During a meeting with Egypt’s Ambassador to Brussels, Badr Abdel-Ati, on Friday at NATO headquarters, Bauer stressed the alliance’s interest in … The post NATO praises Egypt’s role in maintaining security, stability in Middle East and Africa appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire agreed to cooperate in the research and development of strategic crop varieties, the most important of which is rice, one of the central crops for the two countries. The Egyptian Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, al-Sayyed al-Qusair on Friday met with the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Côte … The post Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire agree to develop varieties of strategic crops appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday evening at Cairo Airport  Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, who has arrived Egypt for a two-day official visit. The spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency Bassam Rady said that the visit is expected to include bilateral talks between the two leaders to … The post Video: Egypt’s Sisi receives Emir of Qatar at Cairo Airport appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Syndicate of Musical Professions called on the fans of Egyptian singer Amal Maher to not circulate any more rumors about her forced disappearance, stressing that the syndicate contacted her family who confirmed that she is well. The syndicate said in a statement, Thursday, that it had contacted her family and confirmed that the rumors … The post Egypt’s Musical Professions Syndicate denies forced disappearance of Amal Maher appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) warned of very hot weather and of high humidity levels on Friday and Saturday across Egypt. Very hot weather will prevail amid high humidity levels of up to 75-85 at night. Humidity will be between 25-30 in Greater Cairo and Lower Egypt on Friday. The country is witnessing a temporary … The post Meteorologists warn of high temperatures and humidity across Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Political opposition figures living outside Egypt will take part in the national dialogue, which President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called for with all political parties in Egypt, Diaa Rashwan, head of the Journalists Syndicate, announced. Rashwan added, during Thursday’s episode of the (Masr al-Gedida) “The New Egypt” program, which is broadcast on the etc channel, … The post Political opposition abroad to take part in Sisi’s national dialogue appeared first on Egypt Independent.

We study the entropy of Sinai-Ruelle-Bowen measure of the geodesic flow on convex real projective surfaces, and shows that the Hilbert area tends to infinity if the entropy tends to zero. For the Blaschke metric, we obtain the converse statement as well.

The Likud's May Golan blasts the Bennett-Lapid government for selling out its values, says most right-wing parties aren't really Right.

Mount Sinai Health System in New York City performed it's first double lung transplant on Iron Chef America and 9/11 volunteer, chef James Kelly of New York

When we think about ancient Egypt, the first things that come to mind are usually mummies and sarcophagi. According to researcher and Rijksmuseum van Oudheden curator Lara Weiss, that impression is unjustified. She made an audio tour for the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden that focuses on living Egyptians and their relationship with death and the dead.

Netflix will introduce “The Gray Man” into Egyptian cinemas on July 13. This is  an attempt to encourage the public to return again to attend films in cinemas, especially with the Egyptian Ministry of Health taking a number of measures to ease coronavirus restrictions. Netflix announced a precedent, by showing its new movie “The Gray … The post ‘The Gray Man’ to be screened in Egypt on July 13 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry denies a statement issued by its Libyan counterpart about the “mistreatment” that Libyans were subjected to while transiting to and from Egypt. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry published a  response to a statement by the Libyan Foreign Ministry accusing Egypt of the mistreatment of Libyans. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry quoted the Egyptian … The post Egypt denies mistreatment of Libyans on border appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Lebanon, Syria and Egypt signed an agreement on Tuesday to transfer 650 million cubic meters of gas per year from Egypt to Lebanon through Syria.

  The price of the US dollar in Egypt is still of interest to many in Egypt during this period, especially after the wave of changes that hit the US foreign currency amid moving the interest rate in America twice during the last period. The US dollar in Egypt rose during the last period and … The post US dollar exchange rate continues to rise in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, the sun will fall perpendicular on six Pharaonic temples in the governorates of the New Valley, Luxor, Qena, Sohag and Aswan, in Upper Egypt, on an occasion related to the so-called “summer solstice day”. Summer Solstice Day is a phenomenon that is repeated on June 21 of each year, according … The post Sun falls perpendicular on ancient Egyptian temples marking the start of summer appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian government aims to develop the Tahrir Complex in order to benefit from it on several levels in the heart of the capital, Cairo. On December 6, 2021, an international consortium of developers and investors including: Oxford Capital Group, Global Ventures Group and Al Otaiba Investments was selected to be the winning bid for … The post Egypt converts the largest government building in Cairo into a luxury hotel appeared first on Egypt Independent.

  The journalist Osama Saraya, the former editor-in-chief of Al-Ahram, said that the relationship of Egypt and Saudi Arabia after the 1967 war has been very close, and is based on very high professionalism between the two administrations. He noted that the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in this way reminds him … The post Osama Saraya: Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE corrected the Arab situation in recent years appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani lauded the outcome of the participation of Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, together with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Jordanian King Abdullah II, in the Sharm El Sheikh summit. In statements to Bahrain News Agency (BNA) on Tuesday, the Bahraini foreign minister said the tripartite summit … The post Bahraini FM: Sharm El Sheikh summit example of joint Arab summit appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Presiding over the inflection point when a decades-long United Nations climate process switches from negotiation to "implementation", Egypt has set a high bar for its leadership of this year's COP27 climate summit. But the challenge of maintaining international momentum on climate change has been made even harder as the world faces a catalogue of challenges, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and spiralling food, energy and economic crises. "Because of the geopolitical situation, climate change is being pushed back," said Ambassador Mohamed Nasr at a meeting in the German city of Bonn meant to lay the groundwork for the Egyptian conference. "We are facing a big challenge." Outgoing UN climate leader Patricia Espinosa had told delegates that when global leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh in November the world will "look nothing like" it did during the climate talks in Glasgow last year. The international community has agreed that climate change poses an existential threat to human

Lebanon signed an agreement on Tuesday to import gas with a representative of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company at the Ministry of Energy, in the presence of the Egyptian ambassador to Beirut. The Lebanese Energy Minister, Walid Fayyad, stressed that “This agreement would not have happened without Egypt’s adoption of the project from the … The post Lebanon signs agreement with Egypt to import gas through Syria appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Beirut, SANA- Syria, Lebanon and Egypt signed on Tuesday an agreement on pumping and transporting natural gas to Lebanon from Egypt via Syria and Jordan. Walid Fayyad the Lebanese minister of Energy and Water said in a press conference that “the signing of the agreement is the culmination of the tireless a seven months work …

A young man committed suicide Monday evening by jumping from the top of the Cairo Tower. The security services in Cairo received a report from the emergency police that there was a dead body in front of the Cairo Tower Immediately, the security services moved to the scene and preliminary investigations found that he jumped … The post Young man ends his life by jumping from the top of Cairo Tower appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) announced that satellites and floating stations in the Mediterranean Sea have recorded unprecedented rises in sea surface temperature. EMA expects temperatures to remain stable in all parts of the country. The Meteorological authority advised citizens to wear loose and cotton clothes, drink cold drinks, stay away from direct sunlight during … The post Unprecedented heat wave in Europe causes temps to rise above 6C normal, Egypt remains stable appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Minister of State for Immigration and Egyptian Affairs Abroad, Nabila Makram, stressed the need for young Egyptians studying abroad to have access to psychological support, in light of the problems and psychological pressures they suffer within their host countries, often resulting from different cultures. The Minister of Immigration indicated, in a statement, that in … The post Egypt launches initiative to support citizens abroad appeared first on Egypt Independent.

CAIRO, June 20 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly asserted that Egypt’s development experiment over the past eight years has placed it on the world map in several vital sectors, noting that Cairo is ready to offer its expertise to any Arab or African state. Addressing the the seventh edition of the Builders of Egypt … The post PM: Our development experiment placed Egypt on world map in several sectors appeared first on Egypt Independent.

CAIRO, June 20 (MENA) – The ninth meeting of the Association Council of the European Union and Egypt that took place in Luxembourg confirmed the robust and multifaceted partnership between the two parties, the European Commission and Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a joint press statement. The Association Council adopted new Partnership Priorities to guide … The post Egypt, EU confirm robust, multifaceted partnership appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Minister of Oil and Mineral Wealth Tarek al-Molla asserted that Egypt is an open market and a model gate for the African and Middle East markets as it welcomes more cooperation and partnerships that support the objectives of the Egyptian and African markets. The minister’s remarks were made during his meeting with Romanian Ambassador in … The post Molla: Egypt a model gate for Africa, ME markets appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Tuesday asserted that Egypt, in its capacity as current president of the UN Climate Conference (COP27) will coordinate stances with African states to come up with results that serve the international climate action especially the reduction of emissions and coping up with climate impact. Shoukry’s remarks were made at the … The post Shoukry: Egypt to coordinate with African states to serve int’l climate action appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received on Monday evening, at Cairo Airport, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, who arrived in Egypt for a two-day visit. The Egyptian presidential spokesman Bassam Rady said that the visit is expected to include holding bilateral talks with President Sisi, which … The post Video: President Sisi receives the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia at Cairo Airport appeared first on Egypt Independent.

An Egyptian delegation visited Iraq to discuss the establishment of a huge water station on the Euphrates River, similar to the Bahr al-Baqar water station in Egypt, the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources in Egypt announced. The Egyptian Ministry of Irrigation presented the report on the study of establishing a treatment plant for Iraq … The post Egypt to establish huge water plant on Iraq’s Euphrates River appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian player Omar Khaled Rizk won the Brazilian state championship in San Paulo for the sport of kung fu paulista on Monday morning, in which 600 players participated. Rizk, 29, was born in Brazil in 1993 to Egyptian parents. His relationship with Egypt remained unbreakable as he obtained his secondary education here, but he returned … The post Egyptian wins the Brazilian Paulista Kung Fu Championship appeared first on Egypt Independent.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held on Wednesday a phone call with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al Jaber al Ahmed al Sabah to inquire after his health, said Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi. Sisi wished the Kuwaiti crown prince good health. Sheikh Meshal expressed his gratitude for Sisi’s good gesture. The post Sisi inquires after Kuwaiti CP’s health appeared first on Egypt Independent.

A young Egyptian vet named Fady al-Azzouny launched the ‘Vetwork’ application to connect animal owners in Egypt with vets, providing a much needed service in a country seeing a marked increase in pet ownership. While some consider raising animals a luxury, others see it as an act of compassion toward helpless animals. “In middle-class homes, … The post Young vet launches app to connect animal owners with vets in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian delegation visits Israel as part of QIZ trade agreement between Egypt, US, and Israel. 'We hope to expand cooperation.'