US President Joe Biden visited Sharm el-Sheikh, on Friday, where Egypt is hosting the COP27 climate conference, and was received by the Egyptian Minister of Planning, Hala al-Saeed. Biden’s trip lasted for about three hours, and marked his first visit to Egypt since taking office in 2021. Biden’s visit to EgyptBiden’s visit comes to discuss some important regional and bilateral issues and participate in the 27th climate conference. Main points of Biden’s speech at the COP27 climate summit:-Pledging US$150 million in US commitments to African countries to adapt to climate change. -Enable the United States to make progress in investing and creating infrastructure for the transition to clean energy.

Alaa Abdel-Fattah’s family submitted an official request to the Egyptian Presidency to issue a presidential pardon for him. The request stated that Abdel-Fattah is the only son of his mother, Laila Soueif, and that he has a child who is 11 years old and has autism. A member of the Presidential Pardon Committee Tarek al-Awady, confirmed during a telephone interview with al-Nahar TV channel that the committee received the request just on the evening of Friday. Awady said that the family had never submitted a request to the pardon committee before, but Abdel-Fattah’s name was on the lists that the pardon committee is examining at the request of the civil movement. He assured that the pardon for Abdel-Fattah was being discussed, alongside Ziad al-Alimi and Ahmed Douma, noting that the terms of the presidential pardon apply to Abdel-Fattah in the case in which he is imprisoned.

Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhi on Thursday launched via video-conference (EL FIT) marathon in the Wadi Degla Protectorate, as part of the Olympic Fit competitions and in support of the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh. The Olympic Fit competitions are held within the initiative of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi (Sports: A Way of Life) and organized by the Egyptian Street Workout and Calisthenics Federation (ESWCF) and the International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3). The sports minister added the Olympic Fit competitions come as part of his ministry’s plan for hosting global sporting events in Egypt, with a view to promoting sports tourism. On his part, ESWCF President Islam Kortam said the federation strives to encourage young people in Egypt to practice sports daily to build healthy bodies and have a healthier, happier and more productive life. The Olympic Fit competitions, which last for three months, comprise the republic championship for competitive fitness qualifying for the Worlds 2022 in Mexico, with the participation of 500 male and female athletes.

South Korea said Friday its position of not providing lethal weapons to Ukraine remains unchanged, despite ammunition trade talks taking place between the United States and South Korea. Negotiations are ongoing between the US and Korean companies to export ammunition, in order to make up for the shortage of 155mm ammunition inventories in the US. This is being done under the premise that the US is the end user,” the South Korean defense ministry said in a statement. “The government policy of not providing lethal weapons to Ukraine has not changed.”Some context: South Korea’s statement comes after The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials familiar with the deal, that Seoul had agreed to sell weapons to the US that would be destined for Ukraine.

CAIRO – 9 November 2022: Cooking recipes dating back to ancient Egypt were characterized by their simplicity, where not too many food ingredients or spices were used. Bread was the most important element of the daily meals of ancient Egyptians. The artifacts exhibited in the Egyptian Museum show the pottery food jars used by the ancient Egyptians, and the inscriptions on other artifacts portray how food was prepared. In addition to various vegetables and fruits, the ancient Egyptians knew honey, dates, raisins, grains, meat, birds and fish in their daily meals. The agricultural product was the main source of ancient Egyptian food.

CAIRO - 10 November 2022: UNICEF led a panel discussion Wednesday at COP27 entitled “Climate Education: Inspiring Children to Take Action in Egypt”. The discussion presented the joint efforts of UNICEF, Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MOETE) and the Ministry of Environment on climate education in Egypt. Panellists discussed the importance of efforts of upskilling the teaching workforce for inspiring children and young people to take climate action. They also discussed the potential of climate education to reinforce foundational skills, green skills and artistic expression. UNICEF advocates for climate education as part of quality holistic education for children and young people.”

Madbouli asserted the necessity of rallying efforts of the private sector to fund green projects, as well as renewable energy ventures, adding that the government presents luring facilitations for the private sector. The launching that came during the Finance Day session, discusses promoting further contribution on the part of the private sector in all projects related to COP27 climate change finance. All drives are part of the gathering action plan to put all climate pledges into effect.

Delivering a speech Wednesday, during the session of "Climate finance in a polycrisis era" at the proceedings of Finance Day, Madbouly welcomed participants of the conference, saying the event is an embodiment of Egypt's efforts toward transition to a green economy. The gathering of the ministers, heads of international institutions and leaders of the private sector institutions in the Finance Day is an evidence of great keenness from the part of all institutions on collaborating efforts, as well as harmonizing actions toward causes that affect the society, especially developing countries, according to Madbouli. The cooperation between the governments, the NGOs, the UN, and the international organizations are held with consistency, he said.

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About the most prominent achievements of Dream In Green its managing director Barbara Martinez-Guerrero said to Egypt Today that Dream In Green has just concluded its 15th anniversary last year, they are in their 16th year. Guerrero announced her participation in the COP27 this year noting that this the first COP to participate in. Pertaining to COP 27 Guerrero added that they are working with a national organization called Climate Generation that brings delegates every year. ‘’ The common aspect among all of us as American delegates participating in COP27 is that we all work with youth or work with leaders of youth organizations. Guerrero further explained that Youth play significant role in climate change sector and they're driving the movement.

Delivering a speech on the sidelines of the global climate summit, the foreign minister added that COP27 activities have so far probed ways to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs), mitigate climate change, support the adaptation agenda, and respond to devastating extreme weather events and climate changes affecting the world. The agendas under discussion need international action in addition to addressing climate change as soon as possible before 2025, Shoukry said, noting that support should be provided to countries that are unable to adapt. On that score, he said there are great aspirations for an effective participation by all countries and for everyone to live up to their responsibilities to confront climate changeIn a special interview with CNN on Tuesday, Foreign Minister and Head of COP 27 Sameh Shoukry asserted that Egypt wants to see a clear commitment towards reducing global warming gases and emissions and the adaptation of developing countries with the climate change in addition to providing finance necessary to empower these countries to shoulder responsibility. Shoukry said that he is concerned about the delay of some countries to fulfill their duties, adding that this has a negative impact. On listing an item for losses and damages on the agenda of COP 27, Shoukry said that listing this item is an accomplishment, adding that we should have think practically and be sure that within a timeline all parties will be able to reach an understanding on the mechanism of providing finance to the developing countries in relation to issue of damage and losses.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia intends to use Iranian missiles for possible attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure, especially the country’s energy sector. “In particular, for this, Russia needs Iranian missiles,” the Ukrainian president said, adding Ukraine is “preparing to respond.”He also said that on Sunday, Russians “used Iranian attack drones again,” but he stopped short of providing any further details. “The whole world will know that the Iranian regime helps Russia prolong this war,” Zelensky said. “If it was not for the Iranian supply of weapons to the aggressor, we would be closer to peace now,” he continued. Iranian drones have played a significant role in the conflict since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in late February

Abidjan – The Africa Investment Forum is an opportunity for Zimbabwe to attract investments into the country, the country’s Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Mthuli Ncube, told Daily News Egypt. “We had a very successful visit communicating our message that Zimbabwe is open for business, as Zimbabwean President Emerson Mnangagwa said.”Recently, Mnangagwa called on investors to realise the massive investment opportunities in Zimbabwe and shun negative perceptions of risk. Egypt and Zimbabwe have a long history dating back to the 1960s, as most Zimbabwean liberation fighters lived and trained in Egypt, he affirmed. “It is a very special relationship that is ongoing, and we look forward to upscaling it on the economic front. The Africa Investment Forum platform is an initiative of the African Development Bank and seven other development institutions, including Africa 50, the Africa Finance Corporation, African Export-Import Bank, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Trade and Development Bank, European Investment Bank, and the Islamic Development Bank.

The Zagazig Criminal Court has sentenced to death by hanging the murderer of Salma Bahgat, known in the media as “the Zagazig Girl”. The victim was stabbed with a bladed weapon, after her family rejected the marriage request of the murderer due to many reasons one being his inappropriate behavior. The report stated he was fully aware and responsible for his actions. The court referred the case to the Grand Mufti to take his opinion on the defendant’s execution. He was immediately arrested at the scene and referred to a criminal trial for premeditated murder and has been remanded in custody ever since.

CAIRO - 7 November 2022: Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad said that Egypt, led by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, will make the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh city a turning point in international climate efforts. She further noted that Egypt was chosen to host the summit as per the UN system of regional rotation, adding it was the turn of an African nation to host the climate summit. She added that Egypt also looks forward to building on the outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) after finalizing the Paris Climate Action Plan. The Paris Climate Action Plan aims at reducing the city’s carbon footprint in line with the Paris Agreement’s aspirational goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. She added that 200 stations for charging gas-powered and electric buses were installed in Sharm el Sheikh city.