Egypt’s Health Ministry on Thursday confirmed 81 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to 283,490. The total number of COVID-19-related deaths has now reached 16,425 nationwide, after the ministry announced seven deaths. And 986 patients were discharged from quarantine at isolation hospitals, raising Egypt’s total number of fully recovered cases to 221,516. Madbouly announced at the beginning of June that 2.5 million citizens have received a vaccine against COVID-19, out of Egypt’s population of 104 million. Egypt’s Prime Minister added that Egypt has also produced one million doses of China’s Sinovac vaccine thus far.

July 16, 2021 11:15 UTC

Olympic Games: Egypt's target is to reach second round in Tokyo - HegaziThe Pharaohs will start their mission against Spain on 22 July before facing Argentina three days laterEgypt international Ahmed Hegazi has explained how their main target is to make sure they reach the second round during the Tokyo Olympic Games, which starts next week. "Our first target is to reach the second round. Egypt squad:Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shennawy (Al Ahly), Mohamed Sobhi (Ittihad of Alexandria), Mahmoud Gad (ENPPI). Defenders: Ahmed Hegazi (Ittihad Jeddah), Mahmoud El-Wensh, Mohamed Abdel-Salam, Ahmed Fetouh (Zamalek), Osama Galal (Pyramids FC), Ahmed Ramadan Beckham (Al Ahly), Karim El-Eraky (Al Masry), Karim Fouad (ENPPI). Midfielders: Akram Tawfik, Nasser Maher (Al Ahly), Amar Hamdi (Ittihad of Alexandria), Emam Ashour (Zamalek).

July 16, 2021 10:52 UTC

Egypt international Ahmed Hegazi has explained how their main target is to make sure they reach the second round during the Tokyo Olympic Games, which starts next week. "Our first target is to reach the second round. Egypt squad:Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shennawy (Al Ahly), Mohamed Sobhi (Ittihad of Alexandria), Mahmoud Gad (ENPPI). Defenders: Ahmed Hegazi (Ittihad Jeddah), Mahmoud El-Wensh, Mohamed Abdel-Salam, Ahmed Fetouh (Zamalek), Osama Galal (Pyramids FC), Ahmed Ramadan Beckham (Al Ahly), Karim El-Eraky (Al Masry), Karim Fouad (ENPPI). Midfielders: Akram Tawfik, Nasser Maher (Al Ahly), Amar Hamdi (Ittihad of Alexandria), Emam Ashour (Zamalek).

July 16, 2021 10:52 UTC

A promise that was broken as clips of the film and song showed Shiha in romantic scenes with him. Shiha posted the YouTube link of the interview in her post. Shiha returned to Egypt and acting few years ago after more than a decade of detaching herself from the acting industry. These scenes might upset her but they are vital to the story of the film and the audience thrive on romantic scenes. In the same manner was Shiha right to share Hosny's interview ?

July 16, 2021 08:37 UTC

CAIRO - 16 July 2021: Saad Al-Hariri, the former prime minister-designate and current head of Lebanon’s Future Movement party, said his visit to Cairo included a discussion on importing natural gas from Egypt through Jordan to supply energy by 50-60 % in Lebanon. Hariri said President Michel Aoun had not accepted his latest Cabinet lineup less than 24 hours after the three-time prime minister submitted the proposal. Hariri said his meeting with Sisi did not tackle his plans to step down as prime minister and refrain from forming a new government. Hariri expressed Lebanon’s appreciation of the firm historic relations linking the two countries, which are based on solidarity and brotherhood. Hariri on Wednesday also met with Foreign Minister Shoukry, who reiterated Egypt’s support to Lebanon so that it can overcome the current situation.

July 16, 2021 08:27 UTC





CAIRO - 17 July 2020: The Health Ministry said Friday night that 77 new coronavirus cases were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak in the country began to 283,567. In a statement, Spokesman for the Health Ministry Khaled Megahed said six patients have died from the virus over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 16,431. As many as 799 patients were discharged from isolation hospitals after receiving necessary medical care, taking the number of recovered cases to 222,315 so far, the spokesman said. Egypt successfully is past a third wave of the pandemic, reporting daily coronavirus counts that are less than 100 for the first time since October last year. Egypt has produced a million Sinovac vaccine doses locally and has imported millions of jabs to vaccinate 40 percent of its 100 million population by the end of the year, a step that the World Health Organization has hailed.

July 16, 2021 08:03 UTC

FILE: A member of the medical staff shows a used sample container at a test center for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Berlin, Germany, April 6, 2020. - ReutersCAIRO – 21 July 2021: Egypt's Health Ministry announced that 51 new coronavirus cases were detected on Tuesday, upping the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak of the pandemic in the country to 283,813. In a statement, Spokesman for the Health Ministry Dr Khaled Megahed said five patients have died from the virus over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 16,457. As many as 769 patients were discharged from isolation hospitals after receiving necessary medical care, taking the number of recovered cases to 225,068 so far, the spokesman said. Egypt successfully is past a third wave of the pandemic, reporting daily coronavirus counts that are less than 100 for the first time since October last year.

July 16, 2021 08:03 UTC

FILE: A member of the medical staff shows a used sample container at a test center for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Berlin, Germany, April 6, 2020. - ReutersCAIRO - 16 July 2020: The Health Ministry said 81 new coronavirus cases were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak in the country began to 283,490. In a statement, Spokesman for the Health Ministry Khaled Megahed said seven patients have died from the virus over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 16,425. As many as 986 patients were discharged from isolation hospitals after receiving necessary medical care, taking the number of recovered cases to 221,516 so far, the spokesman said. Egypt successfully is past a third wave of the pandemic, reporting daily coronavirus counts that are less than 100 for the first time since October last year.

July 16, 2021 07:59 UTC

(Reuters) - Moderna Inc will join the S&P 500 index as of the start of trading on July 21, replacing Alexion Pharmaceuticals, S&P Dow Jones Indices said in a statement on Thursday. Moderna shares rose 6% in extended trade after the announcement. The COVID-19 vaccine maker's stock has surged over 150% this year, elevating its market capitalization to about $100 billion. Britain's AstraZeneca said last December it would acquire U.S. biotech Alexion in a $39 billion deal.

July 15, 2021 21:33 UTC

CAIRO- 15 July 2021: Member of Parliament Gehad Amer announced, Thursday during the first conference of Haya Karima national project the inauguration of the new republic youth federation. She noted that registration for the new republic youth federation is available through the official website www.nregypt.com. Under the auspices of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the Cairo International Stadium host, the launch of the first conference for the national project “Haya Karima” (Decent Life) for the development of the Egyptian countryside’s villages. During the conference Sisi, signed Haya Karima National Project for the countryside Development Document. “Haya Karima” is a national project to develop the Egyptian countryside.

July 15, 2021 21:33 UTC

CAIRO- 15 July 2021: Executive Director for Egypt, in the International Monetary Fund [IMF] Mahmoud Mohi al dien said that the United Nations considers Haya Karima National Project as the best application for SDGs around the world the world. During his participation at Haya Karima first conference, he explained that having a fixed timetable and being able to provide hundreds of job opportunities are among several advantages the initiative provides. Under the auspices of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the Cairo International Stadium host, the launch of the first conference for the national project “Haya Karima” (Decent Life) for the development of the Egyptian countryside’s villages. During the conference Sisi, signed Haya Karima National Project for the countryside Development Document. “Haya Karima” is a national project to develop the Egyptian countryside.

July 15, 2021 20:48 UTC

CAIRO – 15 July 2021: Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr Mohamed Shaker said Thursday that the project to establish the Dabaa nuclear plant is witnessing positive dynamic developments, adding that the approach toward the Egyptian nuclear dream is proceeding with the full support of the Egyptian political leadership and whatever challenges lie ahead the professional Egyptian-Russian team is able to address them effectively and successfully. This came during the minister's visit, accompanied by Alexei Likhachev, the Director General of the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom), and a high-level Egyptian and Russian delegation to the construction site of the Dabaa nuclear power plant, according to a statement by the Ministry of Electricity. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nuclear Power Plants Authority for Electricity Generation Dr Amgad el Wakeel said that the construction of the Dabaa nuclear plant gives an impetus to the country’s continued economic development and helps achieve the goals of the Sustainable Development Plan for Egypt 2030. It is an incentive to increase the industrial and tourism capabilities of Egypt in general and Matrouh Governorate in particular, he added. The delegation also inspected the construction site of the marine berth at the Dabaa site, which is under construction by the owner, which is to be used to transport heavy equipment for the station.

July 15, 2021 20:18 UTC

CAIRO – 15 July 2021: Minister of International Cooperation Rania el Mashat said that the government is keen on improving the entrepreneurship and innovation environment in Egypt, with a view to creating new jobs that cope with the Fourth Industrial Revolution. She added that her ministry provides full support for start-ups, through Misr Company for Entrepreneurship and Investment that was established in 2017, with a capital of EGP 451 million to achieve Egypt's Vision 2030. On this occasion, the minister pointed out that some start-ups received funding from Misr Company for Entrepreneurship and Investment, which is the first venture capital company seeking to enhance the environment of entrepreneurship and innovation, along with empowering young people to implement their innovative ideas. Since its establishment in 2017, Misr Company for Entrepreneurship and Investment has injected investments worth EGP 275 million into 174 companies, according to a report by her ministry. ​Those investments encouraged the private sector and foreign investors to invest more than EGP one billion in such start-ups, it added.

July 15, 2021 19:30 UTC

CAIRO - 15 July 2021: ZURICH CAPITAL FUNDS HOLDING (ZCFH) announced entering into investment with Mobile banking company REZQ-Baraka (REZQ) to increase the platform's presence. REZQ is mobile Shariah Compliant &Digital Bank in the World, and raises $20 million for expansion in the Gulf, Africa, Asia, Europe and CIS countries. Michael Fridman – CEO REZQ Bank, has announced that “the state-of-the-art application offers customers a full suite of digital banking services including digital onboarding. It is also a major shareholder of Credit Rezq, Rezq pay, Rezq exchange, Rezq Hub, and GCC-dex. Al Merhebi, Chairman of ZCFH, said, "We have been heavily focused on creating a meaningful digital banking experience for our clients in the world.

July 15, 2021 19:04 UTC

With regards to sustainability, Vodafone Egypt is a key player and has a major role in creating a change with several environmental initiatives. Constantly working on raising awareness and addressing challenges, Vodafone Egypt has made fruitful partnerships with public and private sectors to launch multiple initiatives that can overcome the environmental challenges facing the Egyptian community. Successfully presenting innovative ideas and technologies, and turning them into pioneering projects, Vodafone Egypt focuses on sustainability and encourages an environmentally conscious workplace. Worth mentioning, Vodafone Egypt has 3 buildings powered by solar energy, including the company's headquarters buildings in the Smart Village and the Data Center building in Beni Sueif. With reputable technical expertise in the telecommunication industry, Vodafone Egypt is assigned as the technical arm for the Ministry to oversee the implementation of the electronic application.

July 15, 2021 16:52 UTC