Renowned Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass has expressed his hope to turn the pyramids area into an open air museum. “I wish the pyramid be transformed from a zoo into an open museum befitting the status of Egypt,” he said, implying criticism of the behaviors some tourists encounter there. “When you go to the pyramids, you will find someone who would grab you surprisingly, and another who wants you to buy a camel or horse ride. It’s an ugly thing, and of course all tourists complain about it,” Hawass said. “I’ve read a statement by a tourist on a website, in which she said that she would not repeat her visit to Egypt again because of harassment.”

Egypt’s first digitally established company came to life on Wednesday, when Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly virtually witnessed its establishment through the digital platform of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI). The company, the Damietta Green Ammonia Production Company, was established in the Damietta Public Free Zone.This marked the first time a company was established digitally in Egypt, using the fully integrated company establishment service available through the authority’s electronic portal, which was launched in May. He also stressed the importance of the continuity of this important service and providing technical support to overcome any problems. Heiba confirmed that Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones has launched a fully digital company establishment service. The CEO of GAFI stated that the digital establishment of companies will contribute to a significant improvement in Egypt’s rankings for competitiveness indicators, ease of doing business, and other reports related to the investment environment.

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India’s Ocior Energy company has signed contracts to invest four billion dollars into the production of green hydrogen in the Suez Canal Economic Zone in Egypt, provided that the final contracts for the project are concluded within several months. The economic zone of the Suez Canal in Egypt includes four industrial zones: East Port Said, West Qantara, East Ismailia, and Sokhna, in addition to six ports: West Port Said, East Port Said, Arish, Adabiya, Sokhna, and Al Tur. During the UNCOP27 climate change summit held in November in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt announced several projects related to green hydrogen and other climate-related financing. The Egyptian government expects that total foreign direct investment in green hydrogen projects to reach about $81.6 billion by 2035. Egypt has the ability to produce green hydrogen at a cost that is the lowest in the world.

Senegal’s government has shut down internet access in response to protests about the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The internet shutdowns can be partial or total, temporary or prolonged. It’s important to understand the complex technicalities behind internet shutdowns, for at least two reasons. There is wide agreement that internet shutdowns are a violation of fundamental rights such as freedom of expression. It’s therefore important to closely monitor the ways in which internet shutdowns are being implemented.

A still image taken from a video footage and released by Russia's Defence Ministry on September 29 shows Russian military de-mining engineers at work in Deir al-Zor, Syria. Russian Defence Ministry/ REUTERSKIEV, Aug 10 (MENA) - Ukraine's defense forces killed about 252,200 Russian troops between February 24, 2022 and August 10, 2023, including 580 in the past day alone. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this in a post on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. In addition, Ukraine's defense forces destroyed 4,278 (+16) enemy tanks, 8,303 (+13) armored combat vehicles, 5,028 (+15) artillery systems, 711 multiple rocket launchers, 469 air defense systems, 315 warplanes, 313 (+1) helicopters, 4,179 (+4) tactical UAVs, 1,377 cruise missiles, 18 warships/cutters, 7,495 (+16) trucks and fuel tankers, and 746 (+4) pieces of specialized equipment.

CAIRO – 10 August 2023: The Ministry of Social Solidarity launched Wednesday a programme aimed at funding 30,000 micro and small enterprises by irregular workers across 16 governorates with a total of LE570 million. The launching was carried out by Minister Nevine al-Qabbaj, who is also the chairwoman of the Rural and Environmental Industries Support Fund, which will finance the enterprises. The beginning is with signing cooperation protocols with three NGOs that will provide soft loans to 11,300 beneficiaries in the governorates of Giza, Beheira, Fayoum, Sohag, Asyut, and Qena. The total value of the first phase is around LE160 million. The programme is the outcome of a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Planning, and it also includes delivering training to the beneficiaries so they would be qualified to operate the enterprises.

Once again, a grain crisis hit the world as Russia refused to extend the Ukrainian grain agreement because the involved parties did not adhere to the quotas of poor and needy countries. The first is related to the Russian-Ukrainian war, as they are the main source of grain at competitive prices in the world. It prompted the International Monetary Fund to sound the alarm that the grain prices are likely to rise by 10-15% after the collapse of the grain agreement. The agreement helped reduce global grain prices by 20%. Now the bread of the world is in danger at the mercy of the extension of the grain agreement.

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has completed all the necessary arrangements to start receiving applications for the asset revaluation experts’ register. 131 of 2023 regarding the controls for registration in the authority’s asset valuation experts’ register. 131 of 2023 regarding the controls for registration in the asset valuation experts’ register, which stipulates that a new register is created for the persons wishing to carry out evaluation work, under the name “the asset revaluation experts register”. 131 of 2023 regarding the controls for registration in the asset valuation experts’ register of the Authority. The second is for real estate asset valuation experts, and the third section is for experts in assessing machinery, equipment, and means of transportation.

Egypt’s first digitally established company came to life on Wednesday, when Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly virtually witnessed its establishment through the digital platform of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI). The company, the Damietta Green Ammonia Production Company, was established in the Damietta Public Free Zone.This marked the first time a company was established digitally in Egypt, using the fully integrated company establishment service available through the authority’s electronic portal, which was launched in May. Heiba confirmed that Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones has launched a fully digital company establishment service. The CEO of GAFI stated that the digital establishment of companies will contribute to a significant improvement in Egypt’s rankings for competitiveness indicators, ease of doing business, and other reports related to the investment environment. The authority’s digital portal offers guidance on establishment procedures, introduces investors to suitable companies for their activities, lists the required documents and fees, and provides information on the service’s duration.

A participant from Canada prepares his miniature robot during the World Robot Olympiad at a convention center in San Rafael de Alajuela, Costa Rica November 10, 2017. — Reuters picCAIRO - 9 August 2023: In an innovative leap for agriculture, a group of students from the Artificial Intelligence College in Kafr El-Sheikh have developed a robot designed to assist farmers in completing agricultural tasks more efficiently. Equipped to recognize and diagnose fruit diseases, the robot can spray pest-resistant chemicals, and store harvested healthy fruits. Naima Isa Amasha added that the robot can predict plant diseases. Regularly monitoring plant health, the robot also features sensors that measure soil temperature and moisture, ensuring the perfect environment for plant growth.

CAIRO - 9 August 2023: Damietta Green Ammonia Production Company completed its establishment within the first phase of the service of establishing companies through GAFI’s electronic portal. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, witnessed the establishment of the first company electronically through the digital platform of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI). GAFI will handle the remaining incorporation procedures with external parties involved in the company establishment process, and subsequently send the relevant company documents to the investor via mail. Mr. Hossam Heiba, GAFI CEO, has announced that GAFI has taken a significant step towards enhancing convenience for investors and promoting transparency. The authority has successfully implemented a fully electronic company establishment service.

inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, today launched a Safety Pact to empower its users and drive safety in ride-hailing. The pact includes a number of initiatives aimed at improving safety for all road users. We know that to maximize safety, all three parties – inDrive, passengers and drivers – must play their part, and so our Safety Pact invites all our users to help make every ride a safe one. The Safety Pact educates drivers and passengers about the app’s safety features, such as the Emergency button and the Share the Ride Route button. The Share the Ride Route button allows users to share their ride route in real-time with a trusted contact.

A high-level delegation headed by the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of South Sudan visited the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) in Cairo, within the framework of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) previously signed between the two banks in 2021. Hassan Abdallah, CBE Governor, welcomed the delegation, which was accompanied by a group of World Bank experts. During the visit, the delegation toured many institutions and entities of the banking sector, including the Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI), where they discussed means of cooperation in the areas of training, capacity development and qualification of banking professionals in the State of South Sudan. The delegation visited the Egyptian Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing System (AML/CTF), where it was received and welcomed by the Chairperson of its Board of Trustees. Additionally, the delegation visited the Financial Regulatory Authority’s (FRA) headquarters in the Smart Village, where it was received by the Chairperson of the Authority, who explained the important role FRA plays in monitoring the non-banking financial sector.

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Tuesday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Serbia Miloš Vučević. The meeting was also attended by Egypt’s Minister of Defence and Military Production Mohamed Zaki. Ahmad Fahmy, the spokesperson for the presidency, said that Al-Sisi conveyed his greetings and appreciation to President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić. Al-Sisi confirmed that Egypt values the firm historical bonds the two countries share, and is committed to further advancing bilateral cooperation in all fields, including defence. The president emphasized that Egypt seeks to invigorate the two countries’ partnership, to be commensurate with their potential across all levels.