Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 951 new coronavirus cases, 42 deaths and 668 recovered cases. There have now been a total of 264,557 confirmed cases, 15,178 deaths, and 193,491 recovered cases reported in the country. A country-wide partial lockdown aimed at curbing cases that has been in place since May 6 ended on Tuesday. The ministry reported in mid-May that it has vaccinated 1.3 million people since its campaign began on January 24, and over five million have registered on the ministry’s website for the jab. 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.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that 2.5 million citizens have thus far received a vaccine against COVID-19, out of the six million total registered for vaccination. During a Wednesday press conference Madbouly emphasized the state’s keenness to both keep its citizens safe while continuing the wheel of economy. “We aim by the end of the year that 40 percent of the Egyptian people receive coronavirus vaccines,” Madbouly added. The total number of COVID-19-related deaths is now 15,136 nationwide, after the ministry announced 40 deaths. And 711 patients were discharged from quarantine at isolation hospitals, raising Egypt’s total number of fully-recovered cases to 192,823.

Emirati business giant Khalaf al-Habtoor posted a video clip in which he touched on “complications and questions” that prevented him from being allowed to enter the Mohammed Ali Palace in Cairo. In the video, which he posted on his Twitter account, Habtoor said: “In Cairo, we tried today to enter the palace of Mohammed Ali Pasha, but unfortunately we were unable to do so because of the number of questions and complications that prevented our entry. I hope that the existing entry system is modified to make the visitor’s experience comfortable and to leave a good impression. How come they do not allow us to enter? We will invite you soon to a visit after the completion of the work.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Egypt is not an ordinary country for Turkey, stressing that there is a shared “unity of fate” between both nations. This came in an interview on the official Turkish channel TRT, where he explained that: “It is not possible to compare the Turkish-Egyptian relations with the Egyptian-Greek relations. Erdogan’s remarks are the latest in Ankara’s attempts to re-establish ties with Cairo, with Turkish leaders announcing the country’s desire to engage with Egypt in a civil manner. Relations between Egypt and Turkey have soured considerably in recent years. The Turkish Ambassador to Egypt was expelled from Cairo in 2013 and both presidents have repeatedly criticized each other.

CAIRO - 2 June 2021: The Minister of International Cooperation Rania A. Al-Mashat will be attending the 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, from June 2 to June 5 to participate in bilateral meetings, plenary sessions and high-level discussions. In accordance with the theme posed by SPIEF that emphasizes a new global economic reality, the world order has shifted to embrace global cooperation and multilateralism. In trade, Egypt is Russia’s top partner in Africa holding 83% of its African trade volume and 33% of its overall trade volume with Arab countries. The SPIEF aims to start strategic conversations where countries can learn from one another, fostering global economic growth and stability in emerging markets. Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation puts inclusive and impactful development at core of its sustainable development targets.

During the signing ceremony of the new Long-Term Service and Supply Agreement - Press photoCAIRO – 2 June 2021: JICA celebrated on Monday the 80 percent completion of El Atf and Sidi Krir Power Plants Upgrade as well the conclusion of the new Long-Term Service and Supply Agreement for 3 Power Stations in Middle Delta, West Delta and North Cairo by Mitsubishi Power. During Middle of 2019, completion of the rehabilitation of Cairo North Power Plant was also realized under same project while full completion of Sidi-Krir and El-Atf is targeted in November 2021. The ceremony was attended by Gaber Dessouki, Chairman of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company and NOKE Masaki, Ambassador of Japan to Egypt, as well as Carlos Peton, CEO of Mitsubishi Power Europe. Dessouki said that the Rehabilitation and improvement of the existing plants is regarded as a useful means since it often requires less time and is more cost-effective than construction of new power plants. JICA Chief Representative, Omura Yoshifumi highlighted that El-Atf and Sidi Krir projects which were implemented by Mitsubishi Power back in 2009 are still functioning with good condition where they could achieve 17.5 percent power increase and enhanced efficiency through this project.

Isabelle, can you tell us the story of LE PRINTEMPS DES ARTISTES? LE PRINTEMPS DES ARTISTES is an initiative that combines Art and Charity and takes place in 2 countries so far. LE PRINTEMPS DES ARTISTES is not an empty event that only exhibits the esthetics of artworks. This is the main Value that we share with LE PRINTEMPS DES ARTISTES. What are the benefits that TAMEER has received from its collaboration with LE PRINTEMPS DES ARTISTES?

CAIRO – 2 June 2021: The Board of Directors of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board [ETPB] headed by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled el-Enany convened and discussed mechanisms and proposals for promoting tourism in Egypt during the upcoming period. The board also discussed the events agenda of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in addition to that of other ministries during the coming three months and also discussed the possibility of using them in promoting Egypt. The meeting also discussed the social media platforms of the ministry, Experience Egypt and the travel exhibitions where the ETPB participated in recently. The meeting emphasized the importance of benefiting from Egypt's participation in Dubai Expo 2020 in promoting tourism. Members of the board were informed of the establishment of a filming and editing unit in the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board to be used in the production of promotional films as well as filming various events.

Egypt’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohamed Farid and his Sudanese counterpart, Muhammad Othman Al-Hussein, attend the closing activities of the joint military exercise “Homat Al-Nile” - Military spoxCAIRO – 2 June 2021: Egypt’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohamed Farid and his Sudanese counterpart, Muhammad Othman Al-Hussein, attended the closing activities of the joint military exercise “Homat Al-Nile” (The Guardians of the Nile). Helicopters also carried out joint operations to raid hostile targets and also carried out search and rescue operations, the spokesman said. Farid highlighted the high military readiness of the forces participating in the training, which confirms the two countries’ ability to face threats and challenges facing them. Hussein and Farid held a bilateral meeting, where they discussed issues of military cooperation during the coming period. He expressed aspiration that the coming period witnesses further military cooperation between the two countries.

The GuardianOpinionFossil fuelsShell’s historic loss in The Hague is a turning point in the fight against big oilTessa KhanThe oil giants that have helped drive the climate crisis are finally being forced to take responsibility for their actionsTuesday 1 June 2021On a rainy afternoon in The Hague, the district court delivered a judgment against Royal Dutch Shell, the parent company of the Shell group. It refuted the excuses regularly relied on to continue extracting oil and gas and vindicated longstanding calls to keep fossil fuels in the ground. The extraordinary events preceding the oil industry’s so-called Black Wednesday bring to mind the proverbial path to bankruptcy: it happens gradually, and then all at once. The door to real corporate accountability for the climate crisis is finally wide open. To take on one of the world’s richest, most powerful companies in court is brave in any circumstances.

The Palestinian politician said Egypt deployed massive efforts to achieve a ceasefire between the Palestinians and the Israelis, and to stabilize such truce. The politician also highlighted that Egypt is working diligently to unify Palestinians and accomplish reconstruction. He noted that after Egypt had committed $500 million to the reconstruction of Gaza, other states were encouraged to follow suit. For instance, in addition to the aforementioned, Egypt is brokering an exchange of captives deal between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi directed Tuesday rapidly sending equipment necessary for reconstruction in Gaza Strip.

Ministers from the Palestinian Authority are scheduled to arrive in Cairo next week to coordinate the reconstruction process per directives of President Mahmoud Abbas. Head of Egypt’s GIS Abbas Kamel conveyed president Sisi's messages during his visit to the Palestinian and Israeli lands. Starting his visit on Sunday, Kamel met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz. The reconstruction initiative was launched by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in mid-May as he announced allocating $500 million for the reconstruction of Gaza Strip. He stressed the importance of delivering all humanitarian aid to the citizens of Gaza Strip.

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday announced 956 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to 263,606. The total number of COVID-19-related deaths is now 15,136 nationwide, after the ministry announced 40 deaths. And 711 patients were discharged from quarantine at isolation hospitals, raising Egypt’s total number of fully-recovered cases to 192,823. A country-wide partial lockdown aimed at curbing cases that has been in place since May 6 is set to end 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.

REUTERS: Manchester City will spend in the transfer window to find a replacement for striker Sergio Aguero and also improve the overall quality of the squad, Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said. Argentina international Aguero, City's all-time top scorer with 260 goals, will join Barcelona on a two-year deal in July after his contract expires. "We lose a very important legend in Sergio Aguero," Al Mubarak told the club website on Tuesday. Al Mubarak said City, who also won the League Cup, will not stand still despite their domestic success. That would be your biggest mistake," Al Mubarak added.

The capital Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Cuiaba and Goiania were confirmed as host cities by Alejandro Dominguez, president of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL). “So everything suggests ... that Brazil will host the Copa America.”Rio’s Maracana stadium and the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia will be favourites to host the opening match and the final. However, not everyone was happy with the move, with Peru coach Ricardo Gareca complaining that Brazil was getting to host the tournament twice in succession. “It doesn’t seem fair to me that Brazil is hosting the Copa America again because it was the host last time (in 2019),” Gareca said. Brazil has hosted teams this year from across the continent in the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana, South America’s equivalent of the Champions League and Europa League.