Egypt has recovered three ancient Egyptian artifacts from Germany as part of the Egyptian government's continuous efforts to recover stolen or illegally smuggled artifacts. The recovered artifacts include a gold-plated mummy's skull and hand that was displayed at the Museum of Art in Hamburg for over 30 years. These two ancient Egyptian artifacts date back over 2,000 years before Christ. Moreover, an ancient Egyptian amulet in the shape of the Ankh symbol, dating back to 600 BC, was confiscated at Frankfurt Airport after being smuggled from the United Kingdom. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities recovered the artifacts in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

CAIRO – 13 October 2024: Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif El Sherbini stated Sunday at the Senates' plenary session that 634,000 residential units had been built for middle-income citizens since 2014 at a cost of LE110 billion. The minister added that there was a plan to add 130,000 units in that category. Of those, 10,000 will be offered for sale soon in addition to 60,000 units for low-income citizens. Chairwoman of the Social Housing and Real Estate Financing Fund Mai Abdel Hamid stated in June that one million residential units were being built for low-income citizens. The total number of applicants on units offered by the fund is 1.6 million, while the total size of funding provided amounted to LE70 billion.

Mohamed Abdel Gawad, Deputy Chairperson of SCZONE for Investment and Promotion, also attended the meeting. During the discussions, Gamal El-Din highlighted SCZONE’s success stories with its Chinese partners, which now number over 200 companies across various sectors. Recently, the authority attracted investments exceeding $1.067bn from Chinese firms during a promotional tour in China. Gamal El-Din noted the potential to build on the existing successes of Chinese investments, especially in light of the strategic partnership between Egypt and China, which has been strengthened by Egypt’s recent inclusion in the BRICS group. The Jiangsu Federation of Industry and Commerce, also known as the General Chamber of Commerce of Jiangsu, is a non-governmental organization founded by the province’s industrial and commercial community.

CAIRO – 13 October 2024: One year on the nonstop Israeli war on the Gaza Strip. Approximately 85,000 tons of explosives have been thrown on the Gaza strip, equivalent to the impact of five or six nuclear bombs. Unfortunately, this wastewater can go deep inside the groundwater aquafer in the Gaza Strip in areas designated as security zones by Israeli forces. He added that over one year, Israel has thrown about 85,000 tons of explosives on the Gaza strip, which are equal to 5 or 6 nuclear bombs. He warned that the pollution caused by the conflict will have far-reaching consequences, affecting not only the Gaza Strip but also the entire region and its neighboring countries.

Rossbach expressed her sincere gratitude to the Government of Egypt for hosting the World Urban Forum and for its commitment to sustainable urban development. She stated: “After years of attending the World Urban Forum as a participant, she is now honoured to lead this edition of the conference. She highlighted that the WUF12 is returning to the African continent after more than 20 years since the first forum was held in Nairobi in 2002. She stated that the urban exhibition at the forum is one of the key events, with 170 exhibitors confirmed. We will be issuing three concluding documents: the Forum Report, the Key Messages, and the Forum Perspectives.

CAIRO – 13 October 2024: The Ministry of Health reported that 19 of the injured in a train collision in Upper Egypt early on Sunday have been discharged from the hospital after receiving necessary treatment, while two individuals are still receiving care at Minya General Hospital. Tragedy struck as one person was killed and 21 individuals were injured when a locomotive collided with the rear of a sleeper train en route from Aswan to Cairo, causing two train carriages to fall into the Ibrahimiya Canal in Upper Egypt. Earlier, the ministry disclosed that 19 injured individuals were transported to Minya General Hospital, with one individual sent to Minya University Hospitals, as 23 ambulances swiftly responded to the scene. Medical professionals are currently assessing the precise health conditions of the injured individuals. The train was successfully uncoupled from the affected carriages, allowing it to resume its journey towards Cairo, according to a statement by the ENR.

“The ministry will not shield any wrongdoer for their misconduct, regardless of whether it results from negligence, recklessness, or a disregard for the laws and regulations of the Egyptian National Railways,” the minister stressed. Preliminary medical assessments suggest that the injuries include bruises, abrasions, and external wounds, according to the ministry. Medical professionals are currently assessing the precise health conditions of the injured individuals. The train was successfully uncoupled from the affected carriages, allowing it to resume its journey towards Cairo, according to a statement by the Egyptian National Railways. Wazir earlier instructed his deputy for railways and the Egyptian National Railways’ chief to proceed to the accident site to establish a specialized committee for investigating the technical causes of the incident.

As the Gaza war enters its 372nd day, the Israeli occupation army focused its ground and air operations on northern Gaza which suffers a stifling siege intending to displace residents southward. Twenty-two Palestinian citizens were killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a residential area in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip. Al-Qassam Brigades also targeted an Israeli personnel carrier with a “Yassin 105” shell northwest of Gaza City. Qassam said that its members targeted an Israeli “Merkava” tank with a “Yassin 105” shell in the “Tawam” area north of Gaza City. The group also confirmed that it had targeted Israeli forces in Metula, the settlement of Kfar Yuval, and Tiberias with rocket barrages.

El-Khatib highlighted that Egypt and Saudi Arabia share a strong bilateral relationship built on a long history of cooperation and coordination. He emphasized a shared desire and ample opportunities to double the rates of mutual trade and joint investments between the two nations shortly. The minister praised the efforts of Saudi officials, particularly Dr. Khalid Al-Falih, the Saudi Minister of Investment, in reaching an investment protection agreement between the two countries. Al-Sukran stressed that the bilateral relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia are, first and foremost, fraternal, representing a unified social fabric between the people of both countries. Amani El-Wasall, Head of the Agreements and Foreign Trade Sector, and Anwar Bin Hasoosa, the Saudi Trade Attaché in Cairo, attended the meeting.

CAIRO - 12 October 2024: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty received Saturday a delegation from the Palestinian Fatah movement headed by Mr. Mahmoud Al-Aloul, Deputy Chairman of the movement. The delegation also included Mr. Rawhi Fattouh, Chairman of the National Council, and Mr. Azzam Al-Ahmad, member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Central Committee of the Fatah movement. Ambassador Tamim Khilaf, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, stated that the meeting witnessed the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration reaffirming Egypt's stance in support of the Palestinian Authority and its commitment to rejecting any plans to displace Palestinians from their land. The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs also stressed the need to confront attempts to separate the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, stressing the unity of the Palestinian land. Minister Abdelatty also reviewed Egypt's contacts with various parties to stop the war in the Gaza Strip and reach a ceasefire and exchange prisoners and detainees.

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty spoke with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar on October 12, 2024- press photoCAIRO- 12 October 2024: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty spoke with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar. This call was part of ongoing coordination and consultation between the two countries, focusing on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The discussion centered on joint efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, secure the release of hostages, and ensure unconditional access to humanitarian aid. Additionally, the ministers addressed the serious situation in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli aggression, emphasizing the importance of a ceasefire and the support of all Lebanese state institutions, particularly the Lebanese army. Hamas has stated that the talks also aim to cover political and on-ground developments, as reported by Al Qahera News.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, held a phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, on Saturday to discuss the situation in Lebanon and Gaza. Abdelatty also spoke with France’s Foreign Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, on Friday about the situation in Lebanon and Gaza. He reiterated Egypt’s position rejecting any infringement on Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the importance of empowering Lebanese institutions, especially the Lebanese army. They emphasised the importance of a ceasefire, empowering Lebanese institutions including the Lebanese army, and implementing UN Resolution 1701. This resolution would allow the deployment of the Lebanese army in southern Lebanon and the election of a president through Lebanese consensus.

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar has said that the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit will be a platform to promote regional cooperation, trade, and financial integrity among member states. The minister highlighted the importance of the SCO as a key forum for regional cooperation, calling it an honour for Pakistan to host the summit. “In the Astana SCO summit, we highlighted the issue of Palestine, and it is important to discuss the issue of Palestine in this meeting of the SCO,” he said. Tarar also expressed optimism about Pakistan’s economic progress, citing positive economic indicators such as increasing remittances and IT exports. There is a need for more financial integration and economic cooperation among the member states of the SCO,” he said.

Egypt’s natural gas distribution company, Town Gas, has secured contracts to manufacture and deliver natural gas pressure reduction stations in Egypt and to connect homes and other facilities to the gas grid in Romania, marking the first time an Egyptian company will work in this field in Europe. The contracts were signed by Mohamed Fathi, Chairperson of Town Gas, and Horatiu Sebastian Calugar, chief executive of CIS GAS, a Romanian gas company. The Egyptian delegation was led by Yassin Mohamed, managing director of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) representing Minister of Petroleum Karim Badawi. We have developed strategic partnerships with these companies.”Town Gas has been accredited by the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) to implement natural gas distribution projects. The contracts mark a significant milestone for Egypt’s natural gas sector and demonstrate the country’s commitment to expanding its reach in the global energy market.

The 10-episode series revolves around the real estate sector and the challenges the sales agents face to achieve their targets. Highly-anticipated series 6 Shohour will be released on Watch It on October 23, 2024. The 10-episode series revolves around the real estate sector and the challenges the sales agents face to achieve their sales targets. 6 Shohour features Nour Elnabawy, Nour Ehab, Mourad Makram, Amgad El Haggar, Baher Elnewhey, and Basma Nabil, among others. The series marks Nour Elnabawy’s first leading role in a TV drama.