Lebanese militant group Hezbollah declared, on Wednesday, that it used new special drones to attack Israel’s Ministry of Defence and General Staff of the army headquarters in Tel Aviv for the first time. Earlier, Israeli sources reported that seven Israeli soldiers were killed in a building collapse in a southern Lebanon village. The Israeli army faced local accusations of concealing its human losses to preserve the morale of the Israelis. Meanwhile, Hezbollah targeted with rocket barrages a logistics base for the 146th Division in the Israeli army, east of Nahariya, and a gathering of soldiers in the Sa’sa settlement. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken called on Israel to agree to a “real and long-term” humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip.

The decision came after Shoaib posted a video clip on her Facebook account in which she claimed to have dealt with girls and women who had become pregnant illegally, potentially violating doctor-patient confidentiality. The prosecution charged the doctor with disturbing public security and peace, using social media to stir up confusion, insulting the masses and violating family principles and values. The prosecution completed investigations with the doctor hours ago in the presence of her lawyers. Shoaib’s video goes trendingThe video clip, which went viral on social media, showed Shoaib claiming that she examined some cases of pregnancy from extramarital sex, including a 14-year-old minor who was eight months pregnant and whose family desired an abortion. I just want to say that I am not a trend person, nor am I looking for a trend.”The Doctors Syndicate announced that it had received complaints against the doctor.

CAIRO - 13 November 2024: Chairman of the Ready-Made Garments Export Council Eng. Fadel Marzouk announced that the exports of the ready-made garment sector during the period from January to September of this year achieved 2 billion and 43 million dollars, an increase of 18 percent compared to the same period last year. Marzouk added in press statements Wednesday that with regard to the export markets of the sector, the United States of America ranks first with 871 million dollars, accounting for 43 percent of the total garment exports, followed by the European Union countries with total exports of 482 million dollars, then the Arab countries markets in third place with total exports of 367 million dollars, achieving a growth rate of 21 percent compared to the same period last year. Fadel Marzouk, Chairman of the Ready-Made Garments Export Council, confirmed that "Destination Africa" ​​aims to emphasize Egypt's pivotal position and its status as a major center in the African continent for supplying all products of the sector from ready-made garments, fibers, yarns, and accessories, pointing out that this strategic industry in Egypt is characterized by a long history and a strong reputation based on the uniqueness of Egyptian cotton with high quality over many years.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty visited Beirut on Wednesday, expressing solidarity with Lebanon and offering support in the wake of recent Israeli airstrikes. During his meeting with Prime Minister Mikati, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s condemnation of the Israeli attacks, emphasising the country’s commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also highlighted Egypt’s efforts to secure a ceasefire in both Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, calling it crucial for regional de-escalation. He outlined Egypt’s ongoing efforts to coordinate with international actors to increase aid to Lebanon. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry’s actions reflect a consistent effort to maintain diplomatic engagement with Lebanon, offering support and aid during a time of crisis.

The Egyptian Computing Incident Response Team (EG-CIRT) and the Computing Incident Response Team for the Financial Sector (EG-FinCIRT) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) have secured first places in the 12th Regional Cybersecurity Competition for Arab and member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), with participation from Asia-Pacific and African countries. The competition was organized by the Arab Regional Cybersecurity Center (ITU-ARCC), in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, under the theme “The Impact of Cyber Threats on the Digital Economy,” with the participation of more than 600 members of incident response teams and National Cybersecurity Centers from Arab and Islamic countries participating in the competition. The activities and proposed scenarios focused on building the capabilities of response teams and enhancing communication among them to ensure an effective response to escalating cyber threats. Sherif Hazem, CBE’s Sub-Governor for Cybersecurity, stated: “Cybersecurity issues have become a fundamental focus in safeguarding the national security across the globe, especially amid the intensified reliance on digital technologies. This necessitates the readiness of all states’ entities, with the banking and financial institutions at the forefront, to mitigate cyberattacks and cyberwarfare.

CAIRO - 13 November 2024: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has reiterated Egypt's full support for all the Lebanese establishments, particularly the military. During the meeting, the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs also condemned the brutal Israeli aggression on Lebanese territory and the violation of Lebanese sovereignty, affirming Egypt's steadfast support for Lebanon's security and safety. The top diplomat stressed Egypt's full support for Lebanon against the Israeli assaults that blatantly violate international law, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Tamim Khallaf. Cairo is following with concern the aggravating displacement crisis in Lebanon and is acting to intensify the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Lebanese people, Abdelatty told Aoun. He underscored directives by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to provide full support for Lebanon in such critical humanitarian circumstances.

CAIRO – 8 November 2024: An international delegation attending the 12th World Urban Forum toured "Badia", a sustainable smart city project in October City, Egypt. The visit aimed to showcase Egypt's achievements in urban development and attract international investment. The delegation was briefed on the project's features, including its sustainable design and smart city technologies. They expressed admiration for Egypt's progress in urban development and expressed interest in potential collaborations. The tour was organized as part of the Egyptian government's efforts to promote its urban development expertise on the global stage.

Following the XVI BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia is reflecting on the results of its 2024 chairmanship of the bloc. “The summit demonstrated the rapidly growing authority of BRICS and the desire of more countries to join its work,” said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a BRICSterview. The expansion of BRICS to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, has strengthened the group’s influence, according to Lavrov. Lavrov also highlighted the establishment of the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre in Moscow, which was opened in 2024. Lavrov concluded by stating that he is pleased with the success of Russia’s chairmanship of BRICS, particularly with the summit in Kazan.

Philip Morris Misr announces its new price list for all variants of its heated tobacco products ‘HEETS’ and ‘TEREA’, and conventional cigarettes ‘Merit, Marlboro and L&M’. • All variants of Marlboro will be sold officially at EGP 89 per pack. • All variants of Marlboro Crafted will be sold officially at EGP 74 per pack. The company’s current product portfolio primarily consists of cigarettes and smoke-free products. As of June 30, 2024, PMI’s smoke-free products were available for sale in 90 markets, and PMI estimates that 36.5 million adults around the world use PMI’s smoke-free products.

Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has reported record sales, reaching EGP 470bn (equivalent to $9.4bn) as of November 6th. This represents a significant increase of over four times compared to the EGP 108bn recorded during the same period last year. The group’s new “SouthMed” project on the North Coast of the Mediterranean Sea has generated EGP 280bn (approximately $5.6bn) in sales. Meanwhile, the “Benan” project in Saudi Arabia, launched last May, has achieved remarkable sales of approximately EGP 53bn, exceeding its initial year-one sales target. The management of Talaat Moustafa Group believes its new business model will continue to leverage the company’s market leadership position.

CAIRO - 7 November 2024: Egyptian Aviation Minister Dr. Sameh El-Hefny is witnessing Thursday, the trial operation of the new Terminal 2 at Borg El Arab International Airport, which is located on an area of ​​40,000 square meters. Terminal 2 is the first environmentally friendly passenger terminal in Egypt, equipped in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to accommodate 4 million and 800 thousand passengers annually. It is one of the most important civil aviation projects within the framework of the transformation to environmentally friendly airports by exploiting solar and renewable energy, rationalizing energy consumption and reducing pollution. This comes in line with the strategic objectives of Egypt's Vision 2030, which aims to achieve the state's plan to stimulate incoming tourism to Egypt, increase passenger traffic, travel and development rates in various governorates. The operation on Thursday was attended by Pilot Montaser Manaa, Deputy Minister of Civil Aviation, Engineer Ayman Arab, Chairman of the Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation, and Major General Ahmed Mansour, Chairman of the Egyptian Airports Company.

CAIRO – 7 November 2024: Northern Egypt is gearing up for some showers, ranging from light to heavy, expected to kick off this Friday and persist through next Monday in certain areas. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) reports that Matrouh is likely to see some moderate rainfall on Friday, potentially spreading lightly along the northern coasts and the northern Nile Delta regions. Expect a chilly start to the day in the early morning, with moderate temperatures throughout the day in northern Egypt and northern Upper Egypt, while things heat up in South Sinai and southern Upper Egypt. Here is a sneak peek at the average temperatures forecasted across Egypt next week, courtesy of the EMA:- Cairo and Lower Egypt – Highs: 24, Lows: 17- North Coast – Highs: 22, Lows: 17- Northern Upper Egypt – Highs: 25, Lows: 14- Southern Upper Egypt – Highs: 29, Lows: 17Also, keep an eye out for the 'El-Maknasa' storm set to hit the coastal governorates halfway through this month. El-Maknasa brings with it heavy rainfall and strong winds that can make temperatures take a dip.

Abu Dhabi and Jerusalem CNN — If his first term in the White House is any indication, President-elect Donald Trump is likely to keep the Middle East high on his agenda. But the Middle East has changed significantly since he left office in 2021, and all regional actors are keenly watching how the new president will navigate these shifts. Here’s how Trump’s election could affect key players in the Middle East:Israel and the PalestiniansEnding the wars in Gaza and Lebanon and integrating Israel in the Middle East are likely to be at the top of the president-elect’s Middle East agenda, analysts said. “When the war will be over, you’ll need a real restart in the Middle East,” and Trump will be the best person to bring about a “new Middle East,” Bismuth added. Nadav Shtrauchler, a political strategist who has worked closely with Netanyahu, said Trump’s election sends a message to Israel’s enemies in Iran.

CNN —Donald Trump’s election victory will return him to the White House, but both his allies and detractors have made clear his second time around will look nothing like the first. Instead, Trump has found himself relying on people like Donald Trump Jr., Elon Musk and Susie Wiles throughout his third run for the White House. Elon Musk takes the stage during a campaign rally for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on October 27, 2024. Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. attends a Donald Trump campaign rally at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, on November 1, 2024. Attorney General William Barr listens to President Donald Trump speak at Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on September 1, 2020.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has assured the public that the country is on the right track in terms of its economic reforms and that the currency will stabilise. He explained that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Fitch Ratings have both recognized Egypt’s success in implementing a flexible exchange rate system, which means that there will be no fixed exchange rate. He addressed concerns about the recent increase in the dollar’s exchange rate, stating that fluctuations are to be expected and that the price is likely to drop again. Madbouly highlighted that international institutions recognize Egypt’s commitment to the correct economic path and anticipate the country’s emergence from its economic difficulties as long as it maintains its current course. Madbouly further pointed out that the IMF predicts a decline in Egypt’s inflation rate.