WARSAW, June 17 (MENA) - About 31,000 people have arrived in Poland coming from Ukraine over the past 24 hours, Radio Poland said. Over 12.72 million people have crossed into Poland from Ukraine, according to the Polish Border Guard agency. Meanwhile, more than 10.88 million people have left Poland for Ukraine since the start of the Russian military operation, the agency said. On Friday, around 25,200 people crossed from Poland into Ukraine, it also reported.
On February, 2021, Elissa released the first episode of a new weekly podcast show titled ' “Elissa - The Podcast” on Anghami music platform. In her podcast Elissa narrates tales about her life, experiences and successful career. Elissa was the only Arab artist in Brandwatch’s most influential people on Twitter 2020. “ I am happy and honored to be the only Arab artist in Brandwatch’s most influential people on Twitter 2020 along with the most influential people around the world” Elissa previously tweeted. In 2005, 2006 and 2010, she received the World Music Award for Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist, and became the first Lebanese singer to receive the World Music Award for Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist.
CAIRO – 16 June 2023: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to arrive Egypt on a two-day visit starting June 24. The Indian Prime Minister's visit to Egypt comes after his visit to the United States, of which he will meet President Joe Biden. President Biden and First Lady Jill will also host an official dinner in honor of Prime Minister Modi on June 22. At per an invitation of Congress leaders, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Senate Speaker Charles Schumer, Prime Minister Modi will address the Congress. On June 23, US Vice President Kamala Harris and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will host a lunch in honor of Prime Minister Modi.
CAIRO - 16 June 2023: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects that Friday will be a rise in temperatures in all parts across the country. The Meteorological Authority also expects that Friday will witness wind activity that will be sandy and dusty in the west, and mist to be witnessed on the eastern coast, central Sinai and the cities of the Canal. As for the temperatures Friday:Cairo will see highs of 37 degrees and lows of 27Alexandria will see highs of 35 and lows of 23Matrouh will see highs of 30 degrees and lows of 22Sohag will see highs of 40 degrees and lows of 28Qena will see highs of 40 degrees and lows of 28Aswan will see highs of 41 degrees and lows of 29
"Those who are first movers... will find themselves facing a very willing market, a very exciting market," Kirkham stated. Moreover, SAF production in Egypt will contribute to environmental benefits such as reduced CO2 emissions and less pollution. This came on the sidelines of a roundtable discussion hosted by the U.S. Embassy, between the Government of Egypt and American companies leading the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with the aim to discuss with industry and government the factors driving demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, the technology and supply chains required, and the role Egypt could play in its development. Egypt's vision for 2030 and its participation in COP27 and COP28 further emphasize the importance of sustainable aviation practices. We were there at the COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh to work on aviation decarbonisation, And we also had the longest sustainable aviation fuel flight from Seattle to Cairo back in 2019.
Their meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in adaptation projects and linking climate change, biodiversity, land use, and local societies. She suggested involving the private sector in an adaptation project related to land-use management that supports small farmers and housewives while reducing emissions from the agricultural sector. Fouad also noted that Egypt is leading the world in linking climate and biodiversity. Additionally, Egypt and Canada are jointly leading negotiations for the global framework for biodiversity at the COP15 Conference on Biological Diversity. Fouad emphasised that Egypt and the FAO can provide the framework with a great opportunity to formulate an implementation procedure through a project that links climate change, biodiversity, land use, and local communities.
(Reuters) - Italy must keep looking for new attacking talent as they continue to struggle to perform at a consistent level, coach Roberto Mancini said on Thursday after his team's 2-1 defeat by Spain in the Nations League semi-finals. Italy held off a superior Spain side for most of the match in Enschede, but struggled to create many chances and lost to a late goal by substitute Joselu. "We already began to freshen things up and will continue to do so," Mancini told reporters. Right now we have good midfielders and defenders, but we are lacking great forwards, I don't know why." "We set things up differently, and we did things well in the first half when we managed to cut Spain's passing lines," he said.
Summertime Madness: Let this Time Be All About Self-Acceptance & Real JoyWith the joy that summer brings along, there is still a bit of pressure that messes with our emotional and mental state. The pressure summer brings along comes on different levels. Then, in the middle of all that comparison, we forget two important things, self-acceptance and knowing how to be genuinely happy. So, do what makes you happy, don’t follow the crowd. Enjoy it your way, your rules, and don’t follow in the footsteps of others in the journey of finding your own happiness.
CAIRO – 15 June 2023: Amr Ali, the coordinator of the April 6 Youth Movement, said support to entrepreneurship in Egypt requires eliminating bureaucracy, which imposes restrictions on entrepreneurs. Ali made the remarks on Thursday in a session on youth empowerment in entrepreneurship within the topics of the youth committee on the social track of the National Dialogue. During the session, National Dialogue's Social Track Rapporteur Khaled Abdel Aziz highlighted the need to provide support to youth through the available resources that should also be developed. In parallel to the entrepreneurship session, the National Dialogue’s social track also held a session around challenges and aspirations linked to healthcare in Egypt. Attending the National Youth Conference in Alexandria on Wednesday, Sisi vowed to ratify the National Dialogue's decisions “without restrictions or conditions” within the framework of the powers of the president and the government.
Labor Minister Hassan Shehata met International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director General, António Vitorino, discussed joint projects. Shehata called for accelerating the implementation of all joint projects and programs with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), citing the Pre-departure Orientation (PDO) unit that will be opened in the coming period. The unit is aimed at training potential migrants and educating them about their rights and duties before they leave their country to work abroad. The two sides discussed joint projects related to capacity-building for young people and improving working conditions, as well as providing decent job opportunities and vocational training for those in professions needed by the labor market at home and abroad. On his part, the IOM director praised the success of projects that are carried out in collaboration with Egypt, expressing appreciation to the Egyptian State for receiving Sudanese refugees fleeing their war-ridden country.
A Magnet Foundation report has shown that the funds raised by startups in Africa during the first quarter (1Q) of this year declined significantly compared to the same period last year. According to the report, startups in Africa raised about $561m during the first three months of this year, compared to $1.3bn for the same period last year. The report said that the deals in the first quarter of this year amounted to about 113 deals, making it the lowest quarter of deals since the second quarter of 2020 and the lowest financing quarter in terms of deals since the first quarter of 2021. According to the report, South Africa overtook Nigeria and Kenya to become the second most funded region on the continent. Egypt, with the support of the Halan deal, maintained its position as the best funded geographic region.
Misr Chemical Industries (MCI) initially agreed with two retail private sector companies to establish a new company with an authorized capital of EGP 1bn and an issued capital of EGP 600m. It explained that the new company will undertake the implementation of the chlorine granules project. It added that the suggested structure for the company will be divided as follows: 12% for the Chemical Industries Holding Company, 12% for MCI, and 38% for Concord for Engineering and Contracting. The MCI announced that it received the initial approval of the Chemical Industries Holding Company for the project. The company explained that it is communicating with banks, and no agreement has been reached with any bank so far.
The British Egyptian Business Association (BEBA) trade mission, titled “Growing Green: Boosting Trade and FDI Linkages Towards a Sustainable Future,” began on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in the United Kingdom and will run until June 16. The mission’s goal is to strengthen economic relations between the two countries and promote investment opportunities in Egypt. The Egyptian trade mission aims to enhance investment opportunities between the two countries, highlighting the attractive incentives for foreign direct investment in Egypt in sectors such as hydrogen, carbon removal, green economy/bonds, mining, and financial services. BEBA Chairperson Khaled Nosseir said that the annual visit of the trade mission to Britain aims to strengthen economic and investment relations between the two countries, which have extended over decades. The schedule of meetings and discussions for the trade mission to the United Kingdom focuses on key topics such as innovative financing for the green economy, carbon removal, hydrogen pathways, mining and exploration of Egyptian resources, and financing for carbon removal.
We get dragged into a cycle of boredom, a monotony that seems will never end. Contrary to popular belief, being an adult with responsibilities, doesn’t limit your mean to enjoy life. In fact, you can still enjoy life to the fullest without sacrificing the professional side of things and can be easily done. So what can you do to break the boredom cycle? Enjoy life while you can.
The Al-Azhar International Center for Electronic Fatwa on Monday warned of cohabitation between men and women, calling it a pathway into adultery. According to the statement, Islam prohibits illegal sexual relations and what could lead to “adultery”. It warned that “cohabitation” which falls within these forbidden relationships in Islam, and in all divine religions and heavenly books. Sexual relations outside the framework of marriage are forbidden, even if its names are wrapped in flowery covers that mislead young people, such as calling adultery “cohabitation”, it added. Holding discussions about accepting cohabitation is an absurd and dangerous proposition that underestimates the values, culture, identity of society, and the teachings of religions, the statement continued.
