CAIRO – 21 November 2024: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has stressed that the successive events and turbulent situation in the region confirm that our choice for just and sustainable peace requires us to continue building the capabilities of the comprehensive forces to safeguard the nation. Abdel Mageed Saqr, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production, Ahmed Khalifa, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, and commanders of the main branches of the Armed Forces attended the meeting. Sisi and the army commanders discussed regional and global developments as well as their implications on security and stability in the Middle East. They also addressed the efforts of the Armed Forces in securing all strategic directions of the state and ensuring the forces’ preparedness for the assigned tasks. In this regard, Sisi praised the efforts made by the Egyptian Armed Forces to protect the nation’s borders from any potential threats.

World-renowned golfer Joaquín Niemann has praised Madinaty Golf Club, declaring its courses capable of hosting top-tier international tournaments. Niemann’s assessment follows a recent visit to the club, where he was accompanied by Omar Hisham Talaat Moustafa, Chief Business Development Officer at Talaat Moustafa Group. Niemann specifically lauded the quality of the Madinaty Golf Club courses, stating that they are “suitable for hosting professional international golf tournaments” and rival the world’s finest. Madinaty Golf Club, a Talaat Moustafa Group property, was recognised as Africa’s Best Golf Course in 2023, surpassing over 900 other courses on the continent. In separate news, Omar Hisham Talaat Moustafa is set to become the next president of the Egyptian Golf Federation.

CNN —The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and a senior Hamas official, accusing them of war crimes during and after the October 7 attacks on Israel last year. However, the State of Palestine has joined it by becoming a party to the Rome Statute, which established the ICC. The court itself lacks an enforcement mechanism and depends on member states to carry out arrests. Gallant served as defense minister until this month, when Netanyahu fired him after months of clashes over domestic politics and Israel’s war effort. The prime minister said at the time that “trust between me and the minister of defense has cracked.” Katz, who served as foreign minister until then, became defense minister.

As of last week, nowhere else on the planet has air so hazardous to human health, according to global air quality monitors. Anushree Fadnavis/ReutersCommuters step out in a foggy winter morning amid rising air pollution, on November 19, 2024 in Greater Noida, India. But experts say these efforts, which are rolled out every year, are merely temporary measures that don’t tackle the underlying causes of air pollution. But analysts say governments are focusing more on the emergency response rather than sustained efforts to improve air quality. While stubble burning during the winter harvest season exacerbates pollution levels, to solve the crisis, pollution needs to be tackled year-round, Dahiya said.

CAIRO- 21 November 2024: Israeli Broadcasting Corporation cited a senior security official, saying that ‘circumstances have changed and we are close to reaching an agreement with Hamas’The official added that ‘it is likely a deal will be reached before Trump's inauguration next January.’ According to al Qahera news channel. The proposed outlines of the deal with Hamas according to the source include a first humanitarian phase and a 42-day ceasefire. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued on Thursday an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamine Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minster Yoav Gallant. In a statement, the Hamas movement welcomed the court’s decision and call d for expanding the scope of accountability against the Israeli officials over war crimes against the Palestinians. All members of the Security Council voted in favor of the draft resolution proposed for a ceasefire in Gaza except the United States.

A banking alliance, led by Banque Misr, provided syndicated financing worth EGP 2.8bn to Landmark Developments Company, with the participation of EG Bank and Suez Canal Bank as lenders. He added that the bank is focusing on supporting real estate development companies and is keen on supporting and assisting real estate developers. He noted that the bank always seeks to provide multiple financing methods in the field of real estate financing, whether for individuals through financing residential units, or for real estate developers. Akif El Maghraby said that this partnership reflects the Suez Canal Bank’s keenness on supporting real estate development projects that add value to the national economy. She pointed out the bank’s pride in the strategic partnership with Landmark Group, resulting in many successesful real estate projects.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reiterated Egypt’s interest in nuclear energy and its peaceful applications as key part of its diversified energy strategy. He highlighted the ongoing implementation of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project as part of achieving the state’s broader sustainable development goals. Madbouly chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, during which several important topics and work files were discussed and reviewed. He noted that the meeting between President El-Sisi and Brazilian President Lula da Silva. Following their discussions, a joint statement was signed to elevate relations between the two countries to the level of strategic partnership.

CAIRO - 20 November 2024: The Egyptian General Administration for Combating Economic Crimes has taken legal action against two individuals involved in separate money laundering schemes, with a combined value of approximately 47 million Egyptian pounds. In the first case, an employee of a company was found to have engaged in illicit activities, including embezzlement, and subsequently laundered the proceeds by purchasing real estate and vehicles. The estimated value of the illicit funds involved in this case is approximately 28 million Egyptian pounds. In a separate incident, another individual with a criminal record was accused of defrauding citizens through impersonation and then laundering the proceeds of these fraudulent activities. This individual allegedly laundered approximately 19 million Egyptian pounds by purchasing properties and establishing companies.

The Prime Minister added in a press conference, that there is a great effort being made in the automotive manufacturing sector, stressing that Egypt aims at returning as a regional and international hub for the automotive industry. He explained that Egypt's participation in the G20 summit is the fourth participation, which reflects the extent of Egypt's appreciation and position within international blocs. He also noted that directions have been issued to all authorities to start converting government cars to operate on natural gas. Egypt’s Prime minister, said that Egypt's economy will be growing in 4 main sectors: "Agriculture - Industry - Tourism - Communications" during the coming period. Madbouly announced a new project for electrical interconnection between Egypt and Italy after finishing the electrical interconnection projects with Saudi Arabia and Greece.

Israel’s military has issued 1,126 arrest warrants for ultra-Orthodox conscripts who have not responded to drafting orders, in a move likely to fuel discontent over a controversial decision to remove their decades-long exemption from service. The move is likely to fuel the discontent that has roiled the country since a Supreme Court ruling in June that ultra-Orthodox Jews could not be exempt from military service, as they have been since the founding of Israel. ‘Death rather than draft’Anger had been simmering among the ultra-Orthodox community even before the news of the arrest warrants. For many Haredis, the idea that they would be pulled from studying scripture and drafted into Israel’s military is simply out of the question. However, the community has since grown exponentially, allowing tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men to now avoid the draft.

Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX visionary, has spent the last two weeks basking in Trump’s reflected glory at Mar-a-Lago. He’s around so much it’s almost like he’s family, and he even made it into a photo of Trump’s extended clan. Trump’s growing cultural cloutTrump’s visit to Musk’s launchpad was also the latest occasion since the election when he has inserted himself into high-profile photo-ops. The hit perhaps reflects Trump’s starry-eyed infatuation with Musk’s amazing array of spaceships and limitless ambition. With Musk, Trump might get more than he bargained for.

Egypt’s engineering exports surged by 25.6% to $3.9bn in the first nine months of 2024, compared to $3.1bn during the same period in 2023. The monthly report from the Engineering Export Council of Egypt revealed a 15% increase in exports for September 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, amounting to $446.2m compared to $387.7m. Sherif El-Sayyad, the Chairperson of the Engineering Export Council of Egypt, announced that the council aims to achieve export levels of $5.25bn by the end of 2024 and is targeting $6bn in 2025. He noted that the council’s plan seeks an annual growth rate of no less than 20%, significantly contributing to the state’s goal of reaching $145bn in total exports. The main destinations for increased engineering exports during the same period include: Europe, with notable growth in the United Kingdom, Turkey, France, Germany, Georgia, Italy, the Czech Republic, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia.

This success occurred against a backdrop of a lengthy list of financial, sexual, and political scandals in which he was allegedly involved. Trump, having thoroughly analyzed the pre-election landscape, understands the critical role of financial resources in reclaiming the vision of American power. In any case, the American political landscape is now poised for billionaire Elon Musk to exert his influence. There are ongoing discussions in Washington regarding the expected role of “MAGA” supporters, led by Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. This comes in the wake of Musk’s participation in a phone call between President-elect Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

A rabid dog bit 16 people, most of them children, aged between two and 12, in Manfalut Center, Assiut Governorate, on Saturday evening. They were transferred by ambulance to Manfalut General Hospital to receive the necessary treatment. The Director of Assiut Security Wael Nassar received a notification from Manfalut General Hospital police point on the incident, and that the victims were being provided with the necessary first aid. The Undersecretary of the Health Directorate for Preventive Affairs in Assiut, Ahmed Sayed Moussa, said that all of the victims had been received and given the rabies vaccine, with eight cases having been transferred to al-Quseyya Hospital to receive the serum.

Ajna Developments has announced the launch of its latest project, Eastville, located in New Cairo’s Fifth Settlement. This reflects Ajna Developments’ commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality real estate products aimed at creating integrated urban communities that align with Egypt’s Vision 2030. Eastville features a range of facilities and comprehensive services, with modern designs that impart a unique urban character. It includes diverse residential units ranging from 190 to 290 sqm, located amid multiple lakes, with unit deliveries expected to begin in 2028. The company also highlighted the latest updates related to Carnelia project in Ain Sokhna, which spans 100 feddans and is located 160 meters above sea level.