CAIRO – 7 July 2021: On July 7, many important events took place. Important world events:1930 - Construction of the Hoover Dam begins in the United States. 2005 - A terrorist attack in London on the Underground and a bus kills 52 civilians and wounding nearly 700 others. 2019 - The Brazilian national football team wins the 2019 Copa America, achieving its ninth title in the tournament, after defeating Peru by three goals to one. 2019 - Activating the African Continental Free Trade Agreement aimed at creating a single African market followed by freedom of movement and a single currency for member states.

The Egyptian archaeological mission working in the area of Tel Kom Aziza in the Beheira governorate has discovered the remains of a huge pottery workshop dating back to the Greco-Roman era. The mission so far has managed to excavate the wedging and kneading clay area, the forming area, the drying area, and the furnaces of the workshop. The wedging and kneading area is the area in which the clay is kneaded and mixed with additives to increase homogeneity, and the forming area is the part designated for forming and polishing the vessels. The mission found some of the tools used for this purpose, such as metal tools, parts of a potter’s wheel, and some parts of clay pots in this area. Also found in the ovens were hot gas supply pipes, discharge pipes to control the temperature inside the ovens, and unburned and raw earthenware pots, Ashmawy added.

The Ministry of Social Solidarity noted an increase in child Kafala (adoption) requests countrywide after the release of the TV series “Leh Laa 2” (Why Not 2?) The ministry stated that there are 2,700 child kafala (guardianship) requests currently being examined, adding that in the last year, the ministry had received the largest number of requests in its history. “Leh Laa 2” was written by Maryam Naoum, directed by Maryam Abu Auf, and produced by Eproducers company. The show tell the story of Nada, who wants to adopt a child but faces many difficulties along the way. The series is written by writer Maryam Naoum and director Maryam Abu Auf.

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As part of efforts made by the Egyptian state to revitalize tourism, 28 new nationalities have been allowed to obtain tourist visas electronically – thus bringing the total nationalities that can obtain an electronic tourist visa to 74, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement. The Deputy Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ghada Shalaby said that this step comes in conjunction with the passage of a year since Egypt resumed the incoming tourism movement on July 1, 2020. She added the update will contribute to encouraging many tourists of different nationalities to visit Egypt. The portal allocated for obtaining an e-tourist visa is supported in eight languages. Shalaby said the visa is issued in a maximum of seven days.

The EgyptAir Maintenance and Engineering Company has passed the inspection of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on its headquarters at Cairo International Airport and at the daily maintenance stations in the Luxor and Hurghada airports. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of EgyptAir Maintenance and Engineering Company Hany Salah-Eddin, said that the EASA’s inspection aims primarily to verify individual technical competence. This gives EgyptAir Maintenance the ability to work in accordance with the technical requirements of the European Union. This resulted in accreditation renewal, he said, in addition to expanding the scope of the approved technical services to include accreditation for providing daily maintenance services for Boeing B787 aircraft with Trent 1000 engines. Also approval of the provision of periodic and daily maintenance services for A320Neo with CFM Leap-1A and PW1100G engines, in addition to the approval of maintenance for new engines models.

The Director of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) Islam Bayoumi said that the online platform of Cairo International Book Fair will provides unique digital services for the first time due to social restrictions from COVID-19. “The virtual exhibition will be in 3D technology, meaning that the visitor can roam the exhibition halls and roam between its corridors as if on the ground. “This is the first virtual exhibition in Egypt in 3D. The third day of the 52nd Cairo International Book Fair witnessed 62,000 visitors on the fair’s third day, amid strict coronavirus precautionary measures. This year the exhibition is witnessing the launch of the “Your Culture, Your Book” initiative, under which certain book prices range between one LE and LE20.

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 164 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to 282,421. The total number of COVID-19-related deaths has now reached 16,306 nationwide, after the ministry announced 22 deaths. And 567 patients were discharged from quarantine at isolation hospitals, raising Egypt’s total number of fully-recovered cases to 215,419. A country-wide partial lockdown aimed at curbing cases that has been in place since May 6 ended on Tuesday. Egypt is currently using China’s Sinopharm vaccine and the UK’s AstraOxford vaccine, and it has plans to soon begin locally manufacturing China’s Sinovac vaccine and Russia’s Sputnik-V.

Security authorities in the Red Sea Governorate announced they have uncovered the body of a woman inside her house, with her three-year-old daughter alive next to her. The woman’s neighbors discovered her death and informed the police. The head of the Red Sea Security Directorate Suleiman Sheta received a report stating that Iman Ezzat Mohamed, from Fayoum had been absent for three days, with neighbors reporting after a foul smell emitted from her apartment. She was found dead on the bed next to her child. The forensic inspector stated no criminal suspicion, stating the death occurred naturally.

Saudi Arabia urged the international community to intensify efforts to start negotiations between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia to solve the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) according to international auspices and in agreement with the African Union and the Arab League. Saudi Arabia announced its continued support for Egypt and Sudan in preserving their legitimate water rights, and reiterated the importance of stabilizing water security for Egypt, Sudan, the Arab world and the African continent. It further supports Egypt and Sudan’s demands to solve the issue in accordance with the rules of international law, and also supports international moves aimed at finding a binding solution to end it. The Arab League widely supports the rights of Egypt and Sudan in Nile waters. In June, Arab foreign ministers backed calls for the United Nations Security Council to intervene in the dispute between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia over GERD, which Addis Ababa is building on the Blue Nile, Nile River’s main tributary.

REUTERS: Manchester City are being priced out of the market for a new striker to replace Sergio Aguero and may just stick with what they have for the new season, manager Pep Guardiola said. Kane is valued at over 100 million pounds (US$137.99 million), while Haaland has been rated at 150 million pounds. "At the prices (quoted) we are not going to buy any strikers. There is more of a chance we aren't going to buy a striker for next season." City begin their title defence on Aug. 15 when they travel to Tottenham.

“Spain were great, they have star players but we fought until the end and we did it,” said Italy’s Chiesa. “They only wanted to get to penalties in extra time but we could have played for half an hour more. The second half was even more intense as gaps opened up at either end and Spain captain Sergio Busquets missed a great chance when he sent a shot just over the crossbar. Italy could have put the game to bed, but Simon saved twice from Domenico Berardi and Morata made them pay. Once again Morata was a crucial part of the story, but not in the way he would have wanted.

"It's not about what it is for me, it's about what it is for the players, all of the staff and the country," Southgate told reporters. "We don't have as good a football history as we like to believe sometimes and these players are making massive strides and breaking barriers all the time. We've never been to a European Championship final so we can be the first which is really exciting for everybody." Southgate said Denmark's changing formations during a game will be a challenge but believes England have intelligent players who can adapt to different systems. I think the players are aware of that and we've got players that make good decisions on the field.

Rationales were that this international academic honor for Dr. Al-Issa through the UPEACE came in appreciation of his outstanding efforts in supporting international diplomacy, promoting friendship and cooperation among peoples, and his anti-hatred influential struggle. Dr. Al-Issa praised the university's great role in serving peace, benefiting from its international weight. Mr. Djacta added, "Dr. Al-Issa is a unique figure who led the largest Muslim delegation to visit the Nazi concentration camp in Germany. Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa has been playing a pioneering role in building partnerships among societies, religions and nations." It provides unique international contributions to studies of peace and conflicts, dispute settlement, international law, human rights, environmental protection and security.

LONDON: Paris St Germain have signed Morocco international defender Achraf Hakimi from Italian Serie A side Inter Milan on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee, the French Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday (Jul 6). French media reported that PSG paid around €60 million (US$71 million) for the versatile right back. Hakimi had a loan spell with German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, winning the German Supercup in 2019, before joining Inter with whom he lifted the Serie A title last season. "After my experiences in Spain, Germany and Italy, PSG offers me the opportunity to discover a new championship under the colours of one of the most prestigious clubs in the world. Hakimi has won 36 caps and scored four goals for Morocco since making his debut in 2016.