CAIRO – 18 October 2022: The coronavirus pandemic situation in Egypt is fully under control as the country has been recording very few cases over the past period, Presidential Advisor for Health Affairs Awad Tag El-Din said on Tuesday. In TV remarks to Al-Hadath Al-Youm, Tag El-Din said the coronavirus cases in Egypt show mild symptoms that are similar to the symptoms of common cold. On the other side, Tag El-Din affirmed the need to continue coronavirus vaccination in Egypt as the possibility of new waves cannot be ruled out. Last month, Tag El-Din noted that COVID-19 deaths in Egypt reached zero and that the pandemic situation in the country has become very reassuring. Amid a drop in COVID-19 cases, Egypt has eased numerous domestic coronavirus-related restrictions imposed since March 2020.

October 19, 2022 03:19 UTC

Ancient Egyptian Duck-Headed Earrings - Photo via Min. of Tourism & AntiquitiesCAIRO – 18 October 2022: Perhaps surprisingly, many kings of ancient Egypt wore earrings, including king Tutankhamun. Ancient Egyptian Duck-Headed Earrings - Photo via Min. of Tourism & AntiquitiesThis delightful pair takes the shape of a blue-headed duck with outstretched wings. The paws are holding “shen” rings, signs of protection in ancient Egypt.

October 18, 2022 23:09 UTC

Manufacturing of beer during ancient Egypt is visible through this special statue - social mediaThe ancient Egyptians introduced the oldest beer factory in history, dating back more than 5,000 years. Ancient Egyptians were the first to believe in monotheism, and apart from the idea of worship itself, the civilization of the ancient Egyptians was basically a morally focused civilization. Ancient Egyptians were the first to invent and design fashion - social mediaFurthermore, ancient Egyptians were the first to invent and design fashion. History showed that clothing and textiles had a special place in the lives of the ancient Egyptians, and after their death. Moreover, powders and cosmetics were first invented by the ancient Egyptians.

October 18, 2022 20:22 UTC

Egypt - The banks participating in the mortgage finance initiative for low-income people pumped EGP 48.334bn in funds to about 436,800 customers, until the end of September 2022. The Housing and Development Bank came in third place with EGP 6.412bn in financing directed to 68,649 clients, with a share of 12.7%, then Banque du Caire with EGP 3.174bn in financing directed to about 34,100 beneficiaries, with a share of 6.3%. In the fifth place came the Commercial International Bank – Egypt with financing amounting to EGP 2.898bn, benefiting 22,713 clients, with a share of 5.7%, then QNB Al-Ahly Bank with funds amounting to EGP 1.908bn directed to about 14,391 clients, with a share of 3.8%. Then BLOM Bank Egypt, with financing amounting to EGP 676.5m for 5795 clients, ranking tenth among the banks participating in this initiative. © 2022 Daily News Egypt.

October 17, 2022 06:42 UTC

Egypt - Maridive Maritime and Petroleum Services has revealed that it received an offer to acquire 100% of its subsidiary Valtin Marine from Ancla Marina Ship. The company’s losses decreased by 50% during the first half (1H) of this year, recording $16m in losses, compared to $32.27m in 1H 2021, taking into account minority rights. The company’s revenues also fell to $46.33m, compared to $67.19m. Last April, Maridive Maritime and Petroleum Services obtained initial approval from creditor banks to restructure the existing balances of loans granted to the company. © 2022 Daily News Egypt.

October 17, 2022 06:18 UTC





Arif Alvi and Dr. Al-Issa hand prizes to winners of this year's Prophetic Biography competition. Dr. Al-Issa: The Muslim World League was honored with launching museums of the Prophet’s life around the world, based on its main museum in Medina. Pakistan Army Commander addressing Dr. Al-Issa: What you have done in the face of Islamophobia is highly appreciated. The Prophet’s biography is the most accurate and comprehensive of what was written about a great man. He made clear that the Prophet's biography has provided us with an integrated approach to solving various social problems.

October 17, 2022 01:42 UTC

CAIRO – 16 October 2022: Ancient Egypt has always attracted the attention of archaeologists and historians until researchers discovered the advanced society that the pharaohs formed thousands of years ago. He was the first to introduce archeology techniques to Egypt in the mid-1880s, and thanks to his work, researchers were able to learn a lot about what life was like for the ancient Egyptians. In modern times, researchers have also been able to study what life looked like before the pharaohs took power, around 3000 BC in 2015. Archaeologists have conducted excavations at the site of Hierakonpolis, the religious and political capital of Upper Egypt, known as the "City of Falcons". Explaining what this discovery means, Friedman said, "Basically we have here the first zoo in the world.

October 17, 2022 00:34 UTC

CAIRO – 16 October 2022: The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is organizing a series of artistic and cultural events and seminars, on October 16 at 11 am, as part of celebrating its 20th establishing anniversary. The celebrations will include the launch of an exhibition titled "The Library of Alexandria in Twenty Years - Revival", in addition to the screening of an animated film produced by the BA, entitled "Tia in the Library of Alexandria", and a concert performed by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Orchestra, in the presence of public figures, senior officials, intellectuals and thinkers. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s building will also be illuminated at night to celebrate the twenty-year anniversary of its establishment.

October 17, 2022 00:34 UTC

iPhone and modern technology enthusiasts are waiting for the release of the new version, iPhone 14 pro max, to take advantage of its technologies and capabilities that the iPhone company is famous for. The latest model of the iPhone 14 Pro Max is on the way, with more details to be announced on September 7 regarding its features and release. For now, Al-Masry Al-Youm has listed price predictions for the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the expected specifications, according to research company TrendForce. TrendForce anticipates the specifications of the newest iPhone as follows:Trend Force expectations for the iPhone 14 Pro Max price are as follows:Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youmsource

October 16, 2022 01:20 UTC

CAIRO – 15 October 2022: Egypt and India have agreed on boosting their trade and cooperation in various fields as they celebrate this year the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Jaishankar hailed the bilateral relations and political consultations between the two countries, affirming the importance of boosting bilateral trade. The Indian minister said he discussed with Shoukry the crisis in Ukraine and its impact on fertilizers, food, and securing energy. Shoukry, for his part, said he briefed the Indian minister on the developments of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue. Jaishankar also highlighted the cooperation between Egypt and India in the security and defense fields and the joint drills that the forces of the two countries carry out.

October 15, 2022 13:21 UTC

CAIRO – 14 October 2022: Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli on Friday inspected a number of development projects in Saint Catherine's city of South Sinai governorate. The premier is currently on a visit to South Sinai to follow up on preparations for the United Nations Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27), to be hosted by Sharm El Sheikh city in November. During his inspection tour, the prime minister was briefed on the development works of Saint Catherine airport. Head of the Central Agency for Reconstruction Mahmoud Nassar reviewed the progress made in a project to establish a residential district in El Zitouna area of Saint Catherine. Furthermore, the premier inspected a project to construct an integrated mountain hotel in Saint Catherine, which involves 150 various hotel rooms, luxury hotel suites and swimming pools.

October 15, 2022 12:27 UTC

CAIRO – 15 October 2022: Egypt has extended condolences to Turkey as an explosion in coal mine in the coastal province of Bartin killed and injured dozens of victims. “Egypt’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid extends the Egyptian Republic’s sincere condolences to the friendly Turkish people and the Turkish state,” the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Egypt also extended condolences to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery and hoping for the success of the rescue operation at the mine. The explosion that took place on Friday killed at least 40 people and injured 11, said Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu. While around 58 workers managed to get out of the mine or were rescued, one miner remains missing.

October 15, 2022 11:54 UTC

(Reuters) - Aston Villa head coach Steven Gerrard said he will keep trying to win over the Premier League club's fans and prove he is the "right man" for the job. Villa are 16th in the standings after a dismal start to their Premier League campaign. Gerrard was booed off the pitch by the club's supporters following their last match - a 1-1 draw at relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest. "It is a fact that I have to win over the supporters," Gerrard told reporters ahead of Villa's league trip to Chelsea. "From the first day I came here until the last day, whenever that may be, and I hope it is a long time, I'll continue to keep trying to win these supporters over and prove I am the right man for this job.

October 15, 2022 11:42 UTC

Doctors are trying to save her but there (may be) no hope of survival,” the girl’s mother told CNN on Thursday. The problem is exacerbated in rural India because women remain largely uneducated and stigma surrounding sexual assault runs rampant, they say. But the girl did not tell her mother about the alleged attack, and instead, like many survivors of sexual assault, lived in silence. “My sister-in-law (the alleged rapist’s mother) said they would pay for an abortion and get them married. Since we belong to the same family, we settled the matter,” said the girl’s mother, adding she now wants the alleged rapist to be hanged.

October 15, 2022 08:28 UTC

CAIRO – 13 October 2022: Legendary Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz was born on December 11, 1911. Naguib Mahfouz, in spite of considering the novel disrespectful to Islam, took a position against inciting violence against Rushdi. He also wrote weekly columns in state-owned newspapers Al-Ahram and Al-Ahram Weekly in 1971, including “Naguib Mahfouz at Sidi Gaber: Reflections of a Nobel Laureate 1994- 2001”. Huda Naguib Mahfouz (Umm Kulthum) expressed her happiness with the opening of the museum of her late father, the Nobel winning writer Naguib Mahfouz. Naguib Mahfouz Museum consists of two floors, the first hosts halls for seminars, a visual/ sound library, a public library and a library of critical research, including the most important researches and studies on the work of Naguib Mahfouz.

October 13, 2022 23:15 UTC