The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that it had sent a plane carrying about 29 tonnes of medical supplies to Benghazi, Libya, to help the victims of the devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel. The medical supplies include essential medicines, trauma and emergency surgery supplies, and medical equipment, which can cover the health needs of some 250,000 people. The WHO said that this was the second batch of aid it had delivered to Libya, following an initial shipment of 29 tonnes of emergency medical supplies from its warehouses in the country. The WHO also expressed its concern about the rising death toll and the mass burial of flood victims in Libya. The floods in Libya were triggered by heavy rains from Storm Daniel, which hit the Mediterranean region on Sunday.

Upon orders from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the General Command of the Armed Forces has directed the movement of convoys loaded with tons of humanitarian aid, subsistence materials, and relief crews to Libya following the devastation of Storm Daniel. A convoy loaded with humanitarian aid, medical supplies, search and rescue teams, in addition to engineering equipment was also sent to move overland at the Western Military Region, through Salloum Port, to help in the wake of the devastation. Search, rescue and evacuation aircraft were also dispatched for the afflicted areas, to provide further aid and support. The casualties of the storm that swept the cities of eastern Libya continue to increase, as search and rescue efforts mount up to recover the missing. Storm Daniel has claimed thousands of lives and submerged entire areas, with Derna now a disaster zone.

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi during his speech as part of his visit to Beni Suef - fileCAIRO - 16 September 2023: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi issued a number of decisions to the government and relevant state institutions in his speech during his visit to Beni Suef Governorate on Saturday. He ran a dialogue with the people of Beni Suef, and volunteers of Haya Karima initiative. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi addressed the people of Beni Suef Governorate, saying: “Every time I meet young male and female volunteers and see all the beautiful things they do.. 300, for all employees of the state’s administrative and economic bodies, in addition to business sector companies and the public sector. 45,000, for all employees of the state’s administrative apparatus, economic bodies, and companies in the business sector and the public sector.

CAIRO - 16 September 2023: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Beni Suef Governorate and met with villagers on Saturday, where he inaugurated a number of developmental projects in the governorate via video conference technology. The projects come as part of the Haya Karima ‘Decent Life’ presidential initiative, especially in Suds Al Omaraa village in Beni Suef. He ran a dialogue with the people of Beni Suef, and volunteers of Haya Karima initiative. He also offers his condolences to the people of Beni Suef whose relatives died as a result of the hurricane in Libya. As part of his visit, President Sisi watches a documentary film about development projects in Upper Egypt, and inaugurated a number of projects in Beni Suef via video conference technology.

Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho (25) runs with the ball during the first half against Borussia Dortmund at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo(Reuters) - Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he does not know whether Jadon Sancho will play for the club again amid the forward's exile from the first-team over a disciplinary issue. Ten Hag stated at the time that Sancho had been left out because of his poor performance in training. "I don't know," Ten Hag said when asked whether Sancho will play for United again. United are 11th in the Premier League standings, three points behind sixth-placed Brighton before Saturday's game at Old Trafford.

The head of the Constitution Party in Egypt, Gameela Ismail, announced her readiness to run in the upcoming presidential elections in Egypt. The final decision will be announced during the political party’s meeting, she added. Awadi clarified that the matter is not holding early presidential elections, as some claim, and this is the entitlements of the constitution, not a personal viewpoint. The president in Egypt is elected for a six-year term, and he may not hold the presidency for more than two consecutive presidential terms. The President in Egypt is elected by direct secret ballot.

Prince William will touch down in New York on Monday for a two-day visit – primarily to attend the second Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit. William and Kate visit Câr-Y-Môr Seaweed Farm, a key partner of 2022 Earthshot Prize winner Notpla, in St. Davids, Wales on September 8, 2023. “In addition to unveiling this year’s Earthshot finalists next week, you’re also going to see Prince William sitting down with the UN Secretary-General and other world leaders… This really is the evolution of Prince William as the global statesman,” a close aide said. This trip’s timing also appears to be quite fortuitous, in that it comes weeks after Prince William topped a new poll as America’s most popular public figure. A huge crowd of well-wishers greets the Prince of Wales while in Massachusetts last December.

The Royal Commission for the Governorate of AlUla in Saudi Arabia has organized the first session of the AlUla World Archaeology Summit, from September 13 to 15, at Maraya, Saudi Arabia. The AlUla World Archeology Summit will also contribute towards efforts made to advance the sector, through valuable and unique insights provided by experts invited from outside the field of archeology and related sectors. Al Ula , a historic place to beA recent report published by Time Out revealed the best tourist destinations and resorts to visit during 2023, which included the Saudi city of AlUla. The report chose the city of AlUla as amongst the top cities that preserve their history and culture. AlUla is located in the heart of the northwestern desert of Saudi Arabia, and much of it is still undiscovered.

CAIRO – 14 September 2023: The joint Egyptian-American military exercise dubbed “Bright Star 2023” continued its activities on Thursday. Members of the joint Egyptian-US military drill carried out a naval exercise as part of the training. The past few days witnessed the influx of participating forces and movement to specialized training areas and fields in preparation for the beginning of the exercise activities. He said that the training enhances joint capabilities to solve problems, confront challenges and unify military concepts between the countries’ armed forces. The commanders of the participating countries' forces inspected an exhibition of weapons and equipment involved in the training, expressing their happiness at the high morale of the participating forces from the various countries

US To Hithhold $85 Million In Military Aid To EgyptThe United States is set to withhold $85 million in military aid to Egypt, according to Reuters and the Wall Street Journal. The funds, a small part of the $1.3bn in annual US military aid to Cairo, will be directed to Taiwan and Lebanon, a State Department letter to congressional committees showed. The $85 million was conditioned by the US on the release of political prisoners, with lawmakers urging the Biden administration to withhold $235 million more. And despite the calls to curtail a portion of US military aid to Egypt, Washington has continued to reward Cairo with arms sales. Sisi has consistently denied there are political prisoners in Egypt and has instead framed the crackdown as part of a fight against terrorism.

Egypt University of Informatics (EUI) has recently unveiled the “Metaverse for Startups” competition, which seeks to promote and support startups that utilize metaverse technology and solutions in various industries aligned with sustainable development goals. Out of 17 applicants, EUI selected 10 startups to compete in the competition. These startups were introduced to a panel of experts from Meta, EUI, AUC Venture Lab, and Significa Ventures. Reem Bahgat stated that EUI is among the leading universities specializing in communications, digital technologies, and related fields. Ahmed Dalal expressed his pleasure in participating in the event and highlighted AUC’s focus on metaverse technologies.

In today’s financial scene, adding gold to your investments can be a smart move. After all timing is crucial when it comes to effectively incorporating gold into your portfolio – so here are five of the best times to invest in gold:1-In uncertain economiesOne of the primary times investors turn to gold is during periods of economic uncertainty. So, when market volatility is on the rise, that might just be the time to add gold to your portfolio. As such, one of the best times to diversify with gold is when your portfolio becomes too concentrated in one asset class. 5-When you are ready to invest for the long termWhile the timing of your gold investments may be essential, it is important to remember that gold is a long-term asset.

Egypt - The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) has reached a preliminary agreement with Actis, a British direct investment company, to sell the Gabal El-Zeit wind farm for $350m, sources close to the deal told Daily News Egypt. The deal is expected to be finalized in early November, after Actis completed the due diligence process and obtained the approval of the New and Renewable Energy Authority. The station has a capacity of 580 megawatts and is located in the Red Sea governorate. Hala El-Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, confirmed the existence of an initial agreement to sell the wind station in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Tuesday. She said that Egypt had received five offers for the station, but did not disclose the identity of the other bidders or any other details.

The Egyptian government has reached an agreement with Gulf sovereign funds that invested in Egyptian companies to postpone the distribution of dividends for three years, according to sources familiar with the matter. The sources told Daily News Egypt that the Central Bank of Egypt will guarantee the necessary dollar liquidity to transfer the investors’ profits into foreign currency after the end of the period. The agreement covers the recent investments made by Abu Dhabi Holding in three government companies: National Drilling Company, Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene, and the Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company, worth $800m. It also covers the investments made by the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company, affiliated with the Saudi Public Investment Fund, in four major Egyptian companies: e-finance, Abu Qir Fertilizers, Misr Fertilizers Production Company, and Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling, worth $1.3bn. In addition, the agreement includes the investments made by Abu Dhabi Holding in five companies listed on the Egyptian Exchange, worth $1.85bn.

CAIRO – 14 September 2023: The National Dialogue held Thursday a specialists' session, within the political axis, on political parties draft law; political parties' integration and coalition; and, financial and administrative governance of political parties. Regarding the economic axis, two specialists' sessions were held Wednesday within the National Dialogue. The other was on enhancing the population characteristics, and diagnosing the status quo. Also, earlier this week, a closed session titled "Price Hikes and Ways to Alleviate Citizens' Economic Burdens" kicked off Tuesday. The meeting's goal was articulating the recommendations and proposals put forward during public sessions, combining them together in a draft that will be submitted to the president of the republic.