For the second consecutive year, the Creative Industry Summit returns with its grand series of awards under the title The People's Choice Ramadan Awards to honor the top Ramadan TV series and advertisements of 2024. The People's Choice Ramadan Awards is a unique platform that celebrates outstanding achievements in Ramadan TV series and advertisements. As for media, voting takes place in several categories, including comedy ads, emotional ads, best advertising agency, best advertising director, best costume design, best production, and best Ramadan ad. Facebook Instagram You can follow The People's Choice Ramadan Awards onorto explore all the categories. Notably, over 110,000 votes were cast by the audience in the first edition of the People's Choice Ramadan Awards for 2023.

The Eritrean president also met with President Sisi in Cairo in February 2024, where they underscored interest to forge stronger bilateral relations and promote their cooperation across various domains, notably in economic, commercial, and security fields. The two presidents also met in Riyadh last November, discussing the Horn of Africa, Sudan, Somalia and Red Sea security issues. Additionally, President Afwerki visited Cairo in July 2023 to attend Sudan's Neighboring States Summit and meet with President Sisi. Last August, President Sisi received Eritrea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Osman Saleh Mohammed in Egypt, discussing issues and threats concerning the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. President Sisi and Mohammed reiterated the commitment of Egypt and Eritrea to maintain coordination across various levels to bolster regional security and stability.

“Girls Space" in collaboration with Galleria 40, in their third joint event, honored a group of artists, media personalities, and fashion designers at the "Art and Fashion" Forum. Farida Temraz expressed her happiness with the honor at this important event, noting that hosting this forum and honoring her after her participation in "Paris Fashion Week" means a lot to her. Engy Ali noted that women deserve support through events that highlight their successes, like this forum which shed light on important role models in various fields. Darine Haddad stated that this event had several benefits, the most important being that it brought together a group of stars in the fields of art and fashion in Egypt. The forum was attended by a group of artists and influencers including Mada Daghir, Suha Murad, Arwa Zahran, Dania Nouh, Maha El Saghir, Engy El Angabawy, Darine Haddad, Malak Ahmed Zaher, Weam Magdy, and Marwa Anwar, alongside a number of stars in the fields of art and fashion.

(Reuters) - Brazil are in unfamiliar territory, grappling with mounting pressure and uncertainty as they prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru, without the help of key players sidelined by injuries. After losing four of their last five qualifiers with a series of poor performances, the record five-times World Cup winners are fifth in the standings on 10 points, ahead of Venezuela on goal difference in sixth. Paraguay and Bolivia are one point behind and another slip-up by Brazil could leave them out of the qualification places and at risk of missing out on the World Cup for the first time in their history. Chile are ninth in South America's World Cup qualifying standings on five points, two points ahead of last-placed Peru. Brazil team to face Chile: Ederson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Abner; Andre, Lucas Paqueta; Savinho, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Igor Jesus.

CAIRO – 10 October 2024: The Egyptian law number 22 of 2022, which amends certain provisions of the Anti-Illegal Immigration and Human Smuggling Law (Law number 82 of 2016), aims to combat illegal immigration and protect vulnerable groups—such as youth, children, and their families—from exploitation by traffickers. The legislation introduces severe penalties to deter and punish human smuggling brokers through strict measures. - Multiple Offenders: The crime involved multiple perpetrators or was committed by an individual carrying a weapon. - Fraudulent Documentation: The crime involved using forged travel or identification documents, or utilizing someone else's documents. - Improper Use of Vessels: The crime involved using a vessel contrary to its designated purpose or established routes.

Al Wazir stated that the project aims to enhance productivity and improve working conditions in key industrial sectors, particularly the marble sector, with a focus on the Shaq El-Thu’ban area, and the leather sector in Robbiki Leather City. Additionally, the project will conduct a preliminary assessment of productivity and working conditions in the Egyptian furniture industry. This will help enhance the capacities of relevant local institutions, including the Ministry of Industry’s technological centres. It also aligns with the state’s focus on developing medium, small, and micro enterprises and encouraging a culture of entrepreneurship. Additionally, it will work at the micro-level with targeted companies within the three industrial zones to help increase productivity, improve working conditions, and address shortcomings in decent work standards.

EVs Electrify Egypt Summit will kick off on Thursday, a specialized international conference and exhibition focused on the future of electric transportation and vehicles of all kinds. Speakers and panellists will discuss the latest technological advancements, promote the transition to clean and alternative transportation, share expertise, and foster strategic partnerships—driving forward the shift toward sustainable transportation in Egypt and the region. The event will also mark the debut of the first electric boat from X Shore and MARINTEC, alongside other electric vehicles. With over 70,000 visitors registered for the free event, attendees can explore the latest products in hybrid electric vehicles, electric trucks, and charging infrastructure. The summit features more than 54 exhibitors across a 10,000-square-meter space, offering investment opportunities in the clean transportation sector.

You participated in a radio series titled “I Was a Spy in Israel,” alongside the late star Farouk El Fishawy and actress Ahtar Hakim. But, the work is indeed present, and your name is included among the participants in this radio series. I indeed went to meet and enjoyed my time with Youssef Chahine, which marked the beginning of our friendship. The Egyptian Radio is esteemed and unmatched in any Arab country, including broadcasts that have previously come from abroad. You served as the head of the Egyptian Space Agency at Egyptian Television.

Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar Announces 39.6 Million Services Delivered by the Presidential Initiative "Bedaya – A New Beginning for Human Development" Since Its LaunchDr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, announced that the total number of services delivered by "Bedaya – A New Beginning for Human Development" initiative has reached 39,562,332 since its launch. During the same period, the initiative provided 80,144 services across various youth and sports activities. "Bedaya" initiative also implemented door-to-door campaigns to raise awareness about the risks of addiction, reaching 5,000 young men and women. In addition, 356,627 veterinary services were provided, covering deworming, spraying, vaccination campaigns, reproductive care, poultry treatment, public health, and awareness seminars. The initiative has also increased the availability of documentation and certification services for official documents during evening hours through mobile units, providing 3,216 services across various governorates.

Uganda commemorated its 62nd Independence Day on Oct. 9, marking the day the country gained independence from British colonial rule. Despite the peaceful transition to independence, Uganda’s post-independence political history was marked by coups, dictatorships, contested elections, and civil wars. Egypt has highlighted the importance of strengthening its relations with African countries, particularly those in the Nile Basin. The two countries have also agreed to cooperate on regional issues, including combating terrorism and resolving regional crises. The two leaders discussed regional and continental situations and ways to enhance joint cooperation and development efforts among African countries.

CAIRO – 9 October 2024: The National Dialogue in Egypt is seen as a crucial democratic forum for exchanging ideas and discussing various perspectives. They emphasized that the National Dialogue has addressed all issues transparently, with no red lines, making it a true platform for national discourse. The National Dialogue has been acknowledged by many politicians as a genuine opportunity for developing political cadres. This has enabled the development of consensual viewpoints among various political forces, experts, intellectuals, and media representatives. Mohamed Abou El-Ela, head of the Arab Nasserist Party, praised the National Dialogue for bringing different national forces closer together, ultimately helping to shape the new republic.

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi inspected on Tuesday the 6th Armored Division of the Second Field Army. The event featured a display of advanced weaponry and combat equipment, including modern tanks, missiles, armoured vehicles, personnel carriers, air defence weapons, and helicopters. Notably, the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system, known as “Saqr,” was officially showcased as part of the division’s formations. A carrier of the Harpoon surface-to-surface and deep-surface naval missile, and the Auto Mad surface-to-surface naval missile, which is launched from frigates, missile launches and submarines, was also displayed. These missiles are characterized by their accuracy and high destructive power.

Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the world has been on the brink of disaster. This remarkable development is not merely a military victory; it represents a geopolitical earthquake that shakes the foundations of the global order. These assaults are not merely military operations; they represent a direct threat to the lifeblood of global trade. Amidst this turmoil, a new factor emerges that was absent in previous conflicts: the intricate web of global economic interdependence. Before World War I, Europe was at the height of economic globalization.

Russia Foreign Ministry has accused Ukraine of using and planning to use chemical weapons in the ongoing conflict, claiming to have irrefutable evidence of these actions. Spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated on Tuesday that the Russian Federation has been monitoring and documenting instances of Ukrainian forces using chemical agents, riot control agents (RCAs), and other chemicals not listed in the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). Zakharova further alleged that with Western support, Ukraine plans to stage a series of provocations to falsely accuse Russia of CWC violations during combat operations. She claimed that NATO countries are working to help Ukraine create a “body of evidence” to further accuse Russia of CWC violations. “Those responsible for these and other crimes against Russian citizens will be identified and face deserved and inevitable punishment,” Zakharova said.

A man is evacuated at the site of an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed AzakirCAIRO – 8 October 2024: Badr Abdel-Aty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, received a phone call today from Jean-Yves Le Drian, the French President's special envoy to Lebanon. The discussion focused on the rapidly evolving regional developments in Lebanon and the urgent need for increased coordination and consultation to contain the current escalation in the region. He emphasized the need to prevent further regional escalation, requiring diligent efforts to de-escalate and urging all parties to exercise restraint. Additionally, the Foreign Minister stressed the importance of ramping up urgent humanitarian and relief aid to the Lebanese people while empowering national institutions, particularly the Lebanese Armed Forces.