Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty received a phone call today, October 18, from his Lebanese counterpart Abdullah Bou Habib.- press photoCAIRO – 18 October 2024: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty received a phone call today, October 18, from his Lebanese counterpart Abdullah Bou Habib. The two officials discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the efforts being made to address the deteriorating situation in the region. During the call, Minister Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's ongoing efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire and restore calm. The Foreign Minister also reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to strengthening Lebanese national institutions, particularly the Lebanese army, to ensure stability in Lebanon. Abdelatty expressed Egypt's eagerness to continue providing various forms of support to Lebanon during these critical times.

Yahya Al-Sinwar, the enigmatic leader of Hamas, was killed in a clash with Israeli soldiers in Gaza on Wednesday, the Israeli military said Thursday. The Israeli military stated that during the patrol, soldiers encountered three armed men and exchanged fire, resulting in their deaths. Born into poverty in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, Al-Sinwar played a pivotal role in establishing Hamas’s military wing during the first Palestinian intifada. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a reference to Al-Sinwar, once said, “This is a little Hitler in a bunker.”The Legacy of the Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam BrigadesThe recent conflict brought the Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, to the forefront. As the echoes of history reverberate through the Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, the ongoing saga in Gaza unfolds against a backdrop of geopolitical intricacies and historical resonances.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday, urging de-escalation in the Middle East and calling for an end to violence in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. Iran’s top diplomat, Araghchi, arrived Wednesday in Cairo, on the first visit by an Iranian foreign minister in almost 12 years. The meeting, which was also attended by Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty, focused on the current situation in the region. Iran foreign minister expressed appreciation for Egypt’s ongoing efforts to achieve stability and security in the region, praising Egypt’s role across all fronts. Araghchi also conveyed greetings and appreciation from Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to President Al-Sisi, a gesture that was warmly reciprocated.

CAIRO – 17 October 2024: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized the Egyptian government's commitment to completing the first phase of the Egyptian-Saudi electricity interconnection project on schedule by next May, with a capacity of 1,500 megawatts. Following the completion of this phase, work will commence on the second phase, which will also have a capacity of 1,500 megawatts. Madbouly convened a meeting on Thursday to review the status of the Egyptian-Saudi electricity interconnection project. Mona Rizk, Chairperson of the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company; Eng. Yasser Naguib, Head of the Energy and Water Solutions Sector at Orascom Construction; Adham Kamel, Project Manager at Prysmian Power Link; and several officials from relevant authorities.

'Puppetson's' selection for MedPitching, part of the MedFilm Festival, is a significant milestone, offering the film the chance to explore potential co-production opportunities in Italy. Egyptian filmmaker Amrosh Badr’s feature documentary Puppetson has been selected to participate in the third edition of MedPitching. MedPitching, organised under the framework of MedMeetings, aims to foster co-production opportunities within the Euro-Mediterranean region by connecting international film projects with Italian producers. The selection of Puppetson for MedPitching is a significant milestone, offering the film the chance to explore potential co-production opportunities in Italy, further solidifying its place on the international stage. It has previously won two awards from ‘The Factory’ initiative at the Luxor African Film Festival, participated in the documentary films workshop at the Ismailia International Documentary and Short Film Festival in cooperation with the American Embassy in Cairo and Film Independent.

CAIRO - 16 October 2024: Egyptian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al-Mashat said that tourism, communications and construction showed "resilience and positive growth" in the past fiscal year. She also noted the increased interest of large companies in the new and renewable energy sector. She continued in a press conference that the GDP growth rate recorded 2.4 percent during the last quarter of 2023/2024. She further explained that geopolitical tensions have affected the activity of ships passing through the Suez Canal, and that the manufacturing industries achieved positive growth in the last quarter of the year for the first time since the beginning of the fiscal year 2022/2023.

The expected path of basic return rates depends on expected inflation rates rather than prevailing ones. For his part, Mohamed Abdel Aal, a well-known banking expert, believes that MPC will keep interest rates as they are for another session. “In my opinion, there are only two new assumptions that some can base their predictions on in predicting the possibility of a reduction in the interest rate. Some argue that this reduction is a preemptive signal of MPC’s plan to reduce interest rates on EGP. The fourth factor is the inflation rates recorded now which are still very far from their set targets.

The ongoing conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has claimed another innocent life, with the death of a woman named Asbera Mohamednur in a brutal attack by the Ethiopian military. The witnesses described the incident as part of a broader pattern of violence targeting ethnic Amharas, with numerous reports of attacks, massacres, and ethnic cleansing. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has reported killings, bodily injury, property loss, and displacement of civilians in the Amhara Region. In response to the escalating violence, human rights advocates have called for accountability. In October, human rights group Amnesty International accused Ethiopia’s army of conducting “mass arbitrary detentions” in the Amhara region.

Egypt is canceling it pre-entry visa requirements for Canadian citizens effective Dec. 1, 2024, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry revealed in a statement. Since October 2023, Canadians without Egyptian origins traveling to the destination have been required to secure a visa from an Egyptian embassy or consulate abroad before travel. The pre-entry visa requirement was cumbersome, with Canadians needing to pay a $150 (CAD) fee and submit an application either in-person at an embassy or by mail. As of December, Canadians will again be able to obtain a visa upon arrival at Egyptian airports. The decision follows a recent meeting between Badr Abdelatty, minister of foreign affairs, immigration, and Egyptian expatriates affairs, and Mélanie Joly, Canadian foreign minister.

Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs announced on Monday that it has canceled pre-visas currently applied to Canadian citizens traveling to Egypt, with the availability of obtaining a visa upon arrival at Egyptian ports of entry. These procedures are scheduled to be implemented starting from December 1 for all Canadian citizens arriving in Egypt starting from then. This decision comes to follow up on what was recently agreed upon during the meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdel-Aati, and Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Egypt and Canada will celebrate the seventieth anniversary of diplomatic relations between them this year. The decision to cancel the pre-entry visas applied to Canadian citizens comes from the joint desire to develop all aspects of cooperation and work towards further facilitation by all available means for the citizens of the two countries, including Egyptian-Canadian citizens.

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The Grand Egyptian Museum Authority is excited to announce trial operations of its Main Galleries, starting from October 16th, 2024, offering visitors an exclusive preview of twelve meticulously curated exhibition halls. This trial phase is part of the museum's ongoing efforts to ensure a seamless visitor experience ahead of its highly anticipated official opening. The Grand Egyptian Museum’s (GEM) Main Galleries take guests on an extraordinary journey through millennia of history, spanning from prehistoric times (700,000 BC) to the Roman era (circa 394 AD). The collection in the Main Galleries can be appreciated both as individual masterpieces and as part of a broader historical narrative, offering an unparalleled exploration of Egypt’s rich heritage. It is important to note that the Tutankhamun Galleries will remain completely closed until the museum’s official opening.

The United Nations Human Rights Office on Monday issued a statement condemning the Israeli strikes that have continued for more than a week in northern Gaza Strip, warning that tens of thousands of civilians are trapped without food or supplies. In a statement published by Reuters, it added “In light of the escalation of hostilities across the Middle East, the Israeli army appears to be completely isolating northern Gaza from the rest of the Strip and carrying out combat operations with complete disregard for the lives and security of Palestinian civilians.”The office said that it has received reports that Israeli forces has erected sand barriers at a major road junction, effectively closing off northern Gaza and even shooting at those trying to flee.

With the region facing complex political and security issues, Egypt's efforts to boost regional cooperation have become crucial for maintaining peace and stability. He further noted Egypt's role in exposing the broader geopolitical agenda of the Israel-U.S.-Western alliance through public press conferences with European leaders from France, Germany, the UK, Italy, and Spain. Hazem El-Gendy, a member of the Egyptian Senate and the Supreme Committee of the Wafd Party, highlighted Egypt’s relentless efforts under El-Sisi leadership to strengthen ties with African countries. El-Gendy also praised the trilateral summit between Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea, which emphasized Egypt's commitment to its African role. Khattab highlighted Egypt's unwavering stance on Palestinian reconciliation and the importance of unifying Palestinian visions to preserve the Palestinian state.

CAIRO – 15 October 2024: President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received Tuesday at Cairo International Airport Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohamed Bin Salman, and then an official reception was held at Al Itihadiyah Palace where the talks are taking place. The main focus of the visit is bolstering economic ties as the Crown Prince had announced in September that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) would inject $5 billion in Egypt. The size of Saudi investments in the country has already amounted to $30 billion, and there are plans to expand them through various projects, including electricity linkage. According to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), Saudi Arabia's long-term deposits recorded $5.3 billion on December 31, 2023.