Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly conducted an inspection tour on Saturday at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to follow up on its progress as it speeds towards completion. The first boat was transported from its display location in the Giza Pyramids area in August 2021. Construction work in the Khufu Boat Museum is now entirely finished, while interior finishes are 87 percent done. Eissa said, in press statements, that work is underway to finish the GEM, as well as the area surrounding the museum. The museum includes huge exhibition halls, and is distinguished by its proximity to the Giza pyramids area and the New Administrative Capital, which makes it a gateway to Egypt’s past, present and future.

It is in the realm of possibility for the African continent to one day split into two, the head of the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) Gad al-Qady explained. In a Saturday telephone interview with TV host Ahmed Moussa on the “Ala Massoulity” (On My Responsibility) show, Qady said that the matter is under scientific research. The East African Rift is an area of seismic activity with the beginning of the rift being the Red Sea, which widens by one centimeter per year, he noted. Qady explained that after several million years, the Great Rift Valley will separate and become a subcontinent separate from Africa. Regarding the devastating earthquake which struck Morocco on Saturday, Qady said that it occurred in an area frequently struck by earthquakes over an average of every 50 years.

CAIRO – 10 September 2023: The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded Sunday to Ethiopian official statements on the completion of the fourth filling of the Grand Renaissance Dam, stipulating that the measure is a continuous breach of the Declaration of Principles signed by the two countries along with Sudan in 2015. The declaration provides the necessity of congruence among the three countries on the filling and operation processes. “Ethiopia’s unilateral measures are a disregard to the interests and rights of the two downstream states as well as their water security protected by international law,” the ministry said. The statement added that Ethiopia’s behavior put pressure on recently resumed negotiations and that should last for four months. It pointed out that the next round taking place in Addis Ababa had been hoped to culminate in reaching a legally binding agreement.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, on the sidelines of the G20 summit in India- press photoCAIRO - 10 September 2023: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, on the sidelines of the G20 summit in India, Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency Ahmed Fahmy said in a statement on Sunday. The meeting also touched on ways to coordinate efforts to combat illegal immigration, in addition to developments pertinent to a number of regional and international issues of common interest, mainly the crisis in Sudan and the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. Further, the two leaders looked forward to maximizing joint cooperation in the coming period, as well as enhancing coordination and political consultation. President El-Sisi and Chancellor Scholz reviewed the current cooperation frameworks in the fields of transportation, manufacturing, and energy sectors, and studied means to increase German investments in Egypt and advance economic cooperation. The president met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of the Comoros and current President of the African Union Othman Ghazali, and Director General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom.

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi took part on Saturday in the African-European mini-summit, which was held on the sidelines of the G20 summit, in New Delhi, India. The summit brought together leaders and representatives of Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, France, South Africa, Nigeria, the Comoros – the chair of the African Union – the European Union, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. The summit discussed developments in several issues of common interest, especially the membership of the African Union in the G20. The president described the decision as a step in the right direction to provide an opportunity to put the continent’s priorities on the international agenda. During the mini-summit, African and European leaders agreed on the importance of continuing coordination and working to achieve optimal benefit from their partnership, in a way that enhances their mutual interests and gains.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inspected the Egyptian archaeological models, among the historical and cultural exhibits of the countries participating in the G20 summit in New Delhi,- press photoCAIRO- 10 September 2023: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inspected the Egyptian archaeological models, among the historical and cultural exhibits of the countries participating in the G20 summit in New Delhi, on Saturday, said Presidential spokesperson Ahmed Fahmy in a brief statement. President Sisi travelled to India on Saturday to participate in the 18th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20) in New Delhi, India. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi called for a comprehensive approach to formulate future arrangements and reinforcing the role of international institutions in an effective response to crises and challenges. President Sisi expressed hope for this summit to produce a strong message, commensurate with the magnitude of the responsibility the world leaders bear to achieve the aspirations of our people, congratulating India on the successful landing on the moon. The president also expressed Egypt’s welcome of the African Union’s well-deserved admission to the G20 group’s membership.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the G20 summit on Saturday in New Delhi by inviting the African Union, represented by its president, Azali Assoumani, President of the Comoros, to join the group’s leaders as a permanent member. The African Union, which comprises 55 member states, will have the same status as the European Union, which was the only regional bloc with full membership in the G20. The draft declaration stated, “We welcome the African Union as a permanent member of the G20, and we believe that including the African Union in the group will contribute significantly to confronting the global challenges of our time,” according to Reuters. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were absent from the opening of the two-day summit. During his speech, Al-Sisi welcomed the African Union joining the group.

G20 leaders and finance ministers gathered in New Delhi on 9 and 10 September 2023 to discuss global economic development. The summit will focus on three main issues: debt, economic development, and climate change. On debt, the G20 will review the situation in developing countries. Because the Federal Reserve and other major central banks increased interest rates, developing countries are paying more on their debts. “The G20 has a critical role in moving forward more effective and efficient debt relief processes.”The group will review the debt situation in developing countries.

Egypt on Saturday condemned the recent terrorist attack in the northeastern region of Mali, expressing its solidarity with the government and people of Mali. At least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers were killed Thursday during a dual terrorist attack in the country’s north. The attacks, which were claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked group Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), targeted the passengers of the boat “Tombouctou” and a military camp of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) in the Gao region. JNIM is one of several Islamist militant groups operating in northern Mali and neighbouring countries. Since 2012, Mali has been plagued by insurgencies, jihadist incursions, and inter-community violence that have left thousands of people dead and hundreds of thousands displaced.

Egypt on Saturday joined the G20 summit in the Indian capital, New Delhi, held over two days. During the summit, Egypt will call for effective support towards developing countries to achieve sustainable development goals in the face of challenges regarding the economy, food and energy. Fahmy noted the importance of Egypt’s participation in the summit, as well as the close relations between Egypt and India. President Sisi will focus on various issues of concern facing developing countries and African countries in particular, Fahmy added, and will call for strengthening international efforts to facilitate the equal integration of developing countries into the global economy. International media reports state that the summit’s agenda will discuss issues such as the continuing debt problems facing a number of developing countries.

During the inaugural session of the two-day G20 Summit, the African Union (AU) received an official invitation to join the Group of 20 Largest Economies (G20) as a permanent member, in an effort to make the group more representative. Amidst applause from other G20 representatives, Azali Assoumani, president of the Union of the Comoros and current AU chairperson, then assumed his seat representing the 55-member-state continental body for the session. Created in 1999, the G20 is a main forum for international cooperation in the fields of finance and economy. The AU, whose previous designation was “Invited International Organisation” of the group, now has the same status as the EU. China is the first country that explicitly express its support for the AU’s membership in the group.

“President Sisi will foon the importance of promoting the international efforts to facilitate the fair inclusion of the developing countries in the world economy,” said the statement. It added that the president would also emphasize the necessity of providing support for developing countries to achieve sustainable development objectives in the face of the negative repercussions of world economic, food and energy crises. It noted that he would also call on the developed countries to honor their commitments to tackling climate change and empowering the developing countries to further explore renewable energy sources. The Egyptian president's attendance at the G20 summit comes in response to the invitation extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Egypt for participation as a guest country in G20 meetings.

The Indian capital of New Delhi geared up to host the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit at the weekend with tight security arrangements. Officials said the restrictions and traffic regulations came into effect in New Delhi on Friday morning and will continue until early Monday. Police officials deployed across the Indian capital have laid barricades on the roads and were seen checking the vehicles, besides enforcing restrictions on the designated routes. The stringent traffic restrictions have been put in place to ensure a smooth G20 summit on Saturday and Sunday. Reports said over 100,000 police and security personnel are expected to patrol the streets of the Indian capital, and security agencies have fighter jets, advanced AI-based cameras, drones, jamming devices and sniffer dogs at their disposal.

Egypt - Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), a leading company in real estate and tourism development, has announced a strategic partnership with Colin’s, a leading company in ready-to-wear clothing. The partnership aims to open three new branches of Colin’s brand in the Open Air Mall and All Seasons Park in Madinaty, as well as the San Stefano Mall in Alexandria. Commenting on the agreement, the CEO of Colin’s stated, “We are pleased to partner with Talaat Moustafa Group, the largest real estate developer in Egypt, to open new branches at the group’s commercial centres in Madinaty and San Stefano. All Seasons Park is one of the latest integrated commercial centres and shopping destinations developed by the Talaat Moustafa Group. Talaat Moustafa Group’s Madinaty is strategically located near the First, Third, and Fifth Settlements, providing services to nearly 3.5 million residents in those areas.

The Egyptian presidency spokesperson said Al-Sisi's visit to India will also include holding some bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G20 summit. It was formed by the Group of Seven (G7) and other significant economic players to address global economic issues. He has set an ambitiagenda for the summit, including:Promoting global economic growth: The summit will discuss ways to boost global economic growth, which has been slowing in recent years. The stakes are high, and the world will be watching to see what the G20 leaders can achieve. The G20 leaders will need to discuss ways to mitigate the impact of the war on the global economy.