Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will present Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s post-pandemic agenda on Tuesday in a speech written by the government that will set out the new laws that ministers intend to pass in the coming year. The grand ‘State Opening of Parliament’, a heavily choreographed and costumed ceremony led by the 95-year-old monarch, will this year involve face masks, social distancing, and fewer guests. The speech will set out Johnson’s policymaking priorities as he plans Britain’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and seeks to fulfil the promises he made to voters in 2019 on creating new opportunities for left-behind regions and communities. The speech will contain reforms to the education system, including some to help adults access life-long learning. Image: FILE – This Jan. 24, 2021, file photo shows a vial of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 in Seattle.

CAIRO – 11 May 2021: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi arrived to the Suez Canal Axis Tuesday to inaugurate a number of projects affiliated to the Suez Canal Authority. On May 7, Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) reduced the amount of compensation claims for the damages caused by the grounding of the Panama-flagged Ever Given Ship from $916 million to $600 million, announced the SCA Chairperson Admiral Osama Rabie on Friday. On March 23, 2021, the Ever Given ship went aground in the 151 km of the Suez Canal, where the vessels in both directions pass, causing the suspension of the international maritime navigation through the canal for six days. Egypt has asked for 916 million in compensation for damages caused by the grounding of the ship, the salvage operation, and for loss of reputation. The situation complicated when an economic court in Ismailia governorate issued on April 13, 2021 a decision to officially arrest the ship until paying $ 916 million in compensation.

CAIRO, 11 May 2021: The Cairo Derby witnessed a great excitement from the 72nd to 80th minute, to end with Al-Ahly and Zamalek drawing 1-1. On Monday, Al-Ahly hosted their rival, Zamalek, in Cairo Stadium, in the 21st round of the Egyptian League. The match started with an attack from Al-Ahly, and Mohamed Sherif fired a shot from the left but it passed by the Zamalek goal. Zamalek started the second half with an attack and had more than one dangerous opportunity. And in the 56th minute, Al-Ahly got a foul which was crossed perfectly by Afsha, but Badr Bannon could not catch the ball to go outside for a goal kick.

Mr. Amer showcased the development in the banking sector’s performance, banking indicators and financial services provided to the citizens through banks. In this context, he also stressed that the banking sector has a stable performance and was able to overcome the challenges and risks faced amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, it was indicated that the Egyptian banking sector has high capital assets and liquidity. The presidential development initiatives supported by the Central Bank were discussed in the meeting. In this context, the President expressed his appreciation for the national banking sector’s effort in the past years.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry participates in the 9th Session of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum at the Ministerial Level on Monday- press photoCAIRO - 11 May 2020: Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received Monday a phone call from the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland, during which the UN official posted the foreign minister on his recent contacts with Israeli officials to restore calm in Palestine. During their conversation, Wennesland stressed that he was keen on making that call with the Egyptian foreign minister shortly before a consultation session at the UN Security Council to discuss the serious developments in East Jerusalem (Al-Quds). Meanwhile, Shoukry held the Israeli government accountable for ensuring calm and security in Al-Quds. He also briefed the UN diplomat on Cairo's intensive contacts with relevant parties in this regard. Shoukry also emphasized Egypt's rejection of all harmful practices by Israel against Palestinian worshipers at al-Aqsa mosque, touching upon the efforts made by some Arab parties and the preparations underway for an Arab League ministerial meeting on Tuesday.

LONDON (Reuters) -Fulham were relegated from the Premier League on Monday after goals from Ashley Westwood and Chris Wood gave Burnley a 2-0 win at Craven Cottage. The defeat left Fulham in 18th spot on 27 points, 10 behind Southampton with three games left to play, while Burnley rose from 17th to 14th on 39 points. Fulham were punished in the 35th minute when Matej Vydra chased a ball down the left flank and beat Joachim Andersen before pulling it back for Westwood to steer home as Burnley took the lead. They were soon two up thanks to Wood, who rifled Josh Brownhill's return pass into the top right corner a minute before halftime. We failed tonight, we failed this season.

CAIRO – 10 May 2021: A delegation from the Coordination Committee of Parties' Youth Leaders and Politicians (CPYP) on Monday visited the Egyptian Stock Exchange and met with its chairman to open the trading session and discuss the promotion of financial awareness in the society. Chairman of the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) Mohamed Farid held discussions with the delegation to review the means of cooperation in promoting financial awareness, according to a statement issued by the EGX. The Stock Exchange has played a major role in helping various economic entities access the necessary financing sources, and then creating jobs and improving people's living conditions, he continued. The stock exchange took all necessary measures and decisions that contributed to enhancing liquidity and stimulating trading via launching a wide media campaign to raise awareness of the financial culture. MP Ahmed Qenawy spoke during the session about the legislations and rules regulating the EGX trading and work as well as the proposed amendments.

(Reuters) - The Premier League has welcomed the British government’s announcement on the easing of lockdown restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Chief Executive Richard Masters said on Monday it is their priority to have full stadiums next season. They’ve been hugely missed and the Premier League hasn’t been the same without them. Their presence will ensure a fantastic finale to the end of our season,” Masters said. The Premier League said last week attendance for the penultimate round of matches to be played on May 18-19 and the final day May 23 would be restricted to home fans. “We’ll continue to work with the government and other authorities as our priority is to have full vibrant stadiums – including away supporters - from the start of next season.

MILAN (Reuters) -Juventus will be excluded from next season's Serie A should the Italian soccer club decide to persist with the proposed European Super League project, the head of the Italian soccer federation (FIGC) said on Monday. Nine of the clubs who tried to breakaway, including six English Premier League teams, backed out of the Super League idea, but Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid are still involved in the project. "At the time of registration for the next Serie A championship the club will be excluded if they decide not to withdraw from the Super League." "We are fully aware of the diversity of reactions to the Super League initiative and, consequently, of the need to reflect on the reasons for some of them," their statement said on Saturday. The Super League argued it would increase revenue for the top clubs in Europe and allow them to distribute more money to the rest of the game.

CAIRO – 10 May 2021: 1.7 million doses shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine expected to arrive Egypt, Monday through the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX), the Health Ministry announced. Minister of Health Hala Zayed, affirmed that Coronavirus vaccines are ‘safe and effective’, as Egypt will be receiving more batches of the vaccine during the current month. Earlier in April, Egypt received 845,400 AstraZeneca vaccine doses as part of COVAX. The eligible citizens have to take two shots of the Sinopharm vaccine (21 days apart) and four weeks apart for the AstraZeneca vaccine. Late in March, Health Minister Hala Zayed announced raising the number of coronavirus vaccination centers nationwide from 40 to 138.

May 10 (Reuters) - Manchester United's Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani has signed a one-year contract extension at the Old Trafford outfit having hit a purple patch in recent matches, the Premier League club said on Monday. Free agent Cavani arrived at United on a one-year contract in October with an option of another 12 months but was undecided about his future after a difficult start to life at the club after a social media faux pas resulted in a three-game ban. The former Paris St Germain forward's father had said in March that the player was uncomfortable in England and wanted to return to South America, having held talks with Boca Juniors president Juan Roman Riquelme about signing for the club. However, Cavani overcame his early issues to take his goal tally for United to 15 from 35 games in all competitions so far, with eight goals in seven matches including one in Sunday's 3-1 league win over Aston Villa.

CAIRO – 10 May 2021: Grand Imam of Egypt’s top religious authority Al-Azhar said word remains “disgracefully silent” towards the violations and “terrorism” committed by Zionists against Palestinians and Al-Aqsa Mosque. Israeli police have clashed with Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque as well as Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah district in Jerusalem, causing over 300 injuries among Palestinian people so far. Despite international condemnations and calls for restraint, the Israeli police condemned its crackdown on Palestinians during the holy month of Ramadan. On Friday, Egypt condemned the attack on Palestinian worshippers by Israeli police, according to the statement released by the Foreign Ministry. The statement urged the Israeli authorities to honor their responsibilities under international law by providing the necessary protection for Palestinian civilians and respecting their right to perform their religious rituals.

"We're going to fight until the last moment to win La Liga. It's no longer in our hands but we can't commit any more errors," Koeman told a news conference on Monday. In the end, the team that is strongest physically and mentally will win the title." Koeman also said he did not see all of Real's match with Sevilla as he does not enjoy watching Barca's title rivals play. "I watched the first 20 minutes of Real Madrid and then AC Milan against Juventus because watching the (Real) game made me nervous.

Pope Tawadros II leads the Christmas mass in the new Administrative Capital, January 2018 – Egypt TodayCAIRO – 10 May 2021: Head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II greeted Muslims and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the Islamic holy feast of Eid Al-Fitr set to start in the coming few days. Addressing the president, Pope Tawadros said: “I take this opportunity to hail the sincere efforts you exert to achieve the aspiration and hopes of the Egyptians. In Eid al-Fitr religious holiday, Muslims all over the world celebrates the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr holiday will start from Wednesday 12th of May until Sunday 16th of May, and work will resume as of 17th of May. “Gardens, parks and public beaches will completely closed during Eid al-Fitr holiday,” Madbouly said.

CAIRO - 10 May 2020: The Indian Embassy in Cairo, on behalf of the Indian health ministry, signed on Monday an agreement to purchase 300,000 doses of Remdesivir from Egypt's Eva Pharma Pharmaceuticals Company. Indian Ambassador to Egypt Ajit Gupte signed for his country, while CEO of Eva Pharma Riyadh Armanious signed for Egypt. In a statement, the Indian ambassador said that the purchase of such drug will help India in its fight against coronavirus. He added the vaccine is to be shipped to India within the coming few days. Gupte thanked President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly for directing all the responsible authorities in the Egyptian state to cooperate with India in facing its "painful injury," according to which quantities of medical oxygen had been sent to India.