2023 Gave us many entertaining blockbusters, with movies like Barbie sweeping the nation and bringing new life to the film industry. After 2020, there was a decline in the production of movies creating an annoyance among fans of the theater. Another classic movie is being revived after twenty years. Though it was a Disney cartoon, the movie left its audience in awe and connected with them in many ways. The sci-fi fantasy movie that left fans amazed is due for a sequel.
(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Cairo 3A for Agricultural and Animal Production, a subsidiary of Cairo 3A, is an Egyptian company that specializes in agricultural business. Cairo 3A Poultry, a market leader in the poultry industry in Egypt, plans to invest EGP 800m in building a factory for processed poultry products on an area of 30,000 sqm, in Sharkia Governorate. It also plans to establish fattening poultry farms to meet the Egyptian market demand with investments of EGP 200m, according to CEO Ibrahim Wagdy. Wagdy told Daily News Egypt that his company aims to keep its market share in the frozen and chilled poultry sector in 2024, which is about 25% of the Egyptian market. Despite the drop in sales of the local market by 30-40%, Cairo 3A Poultry aims to increase its sales by 20-25% in the next year, Wagdy said.
CAIRO – 31 December 2023: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi met Sunday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli and Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Hassan Abdallah to discuss the performance indicators of both the global and Egyptian economies as well as those of the banking sector. The CBE governor displayed the recently issued decisions and that will go into effect in January 2024. Those include exempting individual customers from online transaction fees to push forward financial inclusion and digital transformation. The meeting also tackled securing production inputs in sectors of priority. The president similarly stressed bolstering efforts in the realms of empowering the private sector and attracting more foreign investments.
CAIRO – 31 December 2023: Humanitarian aid is still flowing into Gaza Strip through Egypt as 180 trucks navigated the border crossings of Karm Abou Salem and El Oga Sunday. Al-Qahera News TV Channel reported Saturday that 50 aid trucks entered Gaza through Rafah crossing border, including 4 fuel trucks. The channel's correspondent reported that 18 injured people and about 250 others of dual nationality arrived at the Rafah crossing, coming from the Gaza Strip, to receive need treatment. The Egyptian Red Crescent announced that 92 and 114 aid trucks entered Gaza Strip on Wednesday and Thursday through Karm Abu Salem Crossing in addition to seven ambulances that would carry injured Palestinians to Egypt for treatment. In a similar context, Rafah Border Crossing received Thursday 11 injured Palestinians and 300 dual nationals who would be transiting in Egypt before their departure to other countries.
The Egyptian government on Saturday designated seven vital commodities as strategic goods: sugar, rice, mixed oil, broad beans, milk, pasta, and white cheese, in a bid to curb market volatility and protect consumers. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized the crucial role these items play in citizens’ lives, stressing that their new status outlaws monopolistic practices and concealment. “Declaring these goods strategic means strict enforcement of the Consumer Protection Law,” Madbouly stated, highlighting the severe penalties for violations. To achieve this, the Supply Minister issued regulations stipulating clear pricing guidelines for retail outlets, with weekly on-ground monitoring. The committee will publish weekly reports detailing market availability and stock levels for these essential goods.
(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi urged to develop and review the frameworks of international cooperation in development projects, to ensure that they meet the national needs and priorities. This was during President Al-Sisi's meeting on Saturday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat. President Al-Sisi was updated on the implementation of the“Hafiz” platform, which is the first integrated platform that connects development partners and the private sector. The report includes the results of international partnerships with development partners and concessional development financing. It reflects the government's commitment to transparency and governance in international cooperation and development financing.
About 35 people died on Friday and more than 150 Sudanese were injured in air raids on Omdurman, a city in the Sudanese capital, and Nyala in the western Darfur region. In Omdurman, an air raid killed six people from one family in the Al-Salha neighborhood. The Sudanese Foreign Ministry said that the government of Sudan regrets the delay of the rebel militia in listening to reason and its refusal to stop the destruction of Sudan and its people. It stressed that Al-Burhan was eager to meet with Hemeti to end the Sudanese suffering caused by the militia rebellion. Because of the clashes in Wad Madani, Gezira state, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), and Doctors Without Borders have suspended their operations in Gezira state, which threatens to worsen the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi urged to develop and review the frameworks of international cooperation in development projects, to ensure that they meet the national needs and priorities. This was during President Al-Sisi’s meeting on Saturday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat. President Al-Sisi was updated on the implementation of the “Hafiz” platform, which is the first integrated platform that connects development partners and the private sector. The report includes the results of international partnerships with development partners and concessional development financing. It reflects the government’s commitment to transparency and governance in international cooperation and development financing.
CAIRO - 30 December 2023: Palestinian officials said that the Israeli occupation destroyed more than 200 heritage and archaeological sites in Gaza, reported by Al-Qahera News TV Channel. The Israeli occupation continues its intense and unprecedented aggression against the Gaza Strip, by air, land and sea, leaving thousands of martyrs and injuries, most of them children and women. Thousands of martyrs and wounded Palestinians have still not been recovered from under the rubble, due to the continued Israeli bombing, amid a stifling siege. The strip suffers severe restrictions on the entry of fuel and urgent vital aid to alleviate the catastrophic humanitarian conditions.
CAIRO - 30 December 2023: With only hours left for the year 2023 to conclude, Egypt considers 2023 a year of health achievements. The campaign provided tests to detect and treat the hepatitis C virus without financial compensation. The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulated Egypt on its unprecedented progress towards eliminating hepatitis C, becoming the first country to reach the “gold level” on the path to eliminating hepatitis C according to WHO standards. Globally, there are 58 million people living with chronic hepatitis C infection. - Launching the 100 Days of Health initiative:On June 25, 2023, under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the “100 Health Days” initiative was launched, which is a result of the services of the “100 Million Health” presidential initiative, and aims to expand the provision of all public health initiative services, and intensify work over a period of time of 100 days.
2023 saw both established and novel technologies revolutionize how organizations work, and 2024 promises further advances towards a better digital environment for everyone. “In 2024, organizations should focus on unified tech deployment, prioritizing privacy, LLMs, and orchestration.”ManageEngine identifies these top five trends that will solidify the bedrock of the new age of work:1. Privacy and AI Governance Take Center Stage:2023 saw a flurry of regulations like the EU’s AI Act, but more are on the horizon. These combined solutions will bolster security and create a worry-free digital experience for end users. By staying attuned to emerging trends and technologies, organizations can capitalize on opportunities and remain competitive in this ever-evolving digital ecosystem.
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has issued new regulations to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, in line with international standards. External TransfersThe CBE issued new regulations to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorism financing through external transfers. Trade Financing OperationsThe CBE also issued new regulations to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorism financing through trade financing operations. Suspicion in Credit OperationsThe CBE issued new regulations to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorism financing through credit operations. Countering Terrorist FinancingThe CBE also issued new regulations to detect and prevent terrorism financing through various indicators.
Xiaomi, the smart devices company, has finished building its factory in the industrial zone of 6th of October City in partnership with El Safy Group, the exclusive agent for Xiaomi in Egypt, Daily News Egypt has learned from sources close to Xiaomi. The company announced this during its press conference, where it also introduced its latest smart home devices, namely the “Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer” and “Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10.”The company said that the Xiaomi Air Fryer offers a new way of oil-free cooking. The Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer has a sleek and compact design, making it a nice addition to any kitchen. As for the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10, it is a breakthrough in smart cleaning technology. This device lets users forget about their daily cleaning troubles, smartly scanning and cleaning floors efficiently.
Postecoglou guided Australia to the Asian Cup title on home soil in 2015 after his Socceroos side beat a South Korea team featuring Son in the final. "So I rank it pretty highly, I think it's pretty important. A lot of European people think the Euros are pretty important - well, it's the same for the Asian Cup or the African Cup of Nations." Still a proud Australian, Postecoglou could not resist a cheeky dig at the Tottenham captain. The Asian Cup takes place from Jan. 12 to Feb. 10 in Qatar.
Shipping companies have confirmed that the navigation of the Suez Canal is stable and that it is the shortest maritime passage in the world. The Suez Canal Authority announced that the Danish shipping company Maersk has announced the resumption of its voyages through the Suez Canal, as a gateway for trade between Asia and Europe. Taiwanese company Evergreen and French company CMA CGM also announced their return to navigation in the Suez Canal, and notified the Suez Canal Authority of their return to navigation early next week. In previous statements, Osama Rabie, chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, confirmed that the navigation channel of the Suez Canal is a safe navigation channel and that 12% of global trade passes through it. He also pointed out that the Suez Canal is the fastest navigable maritime artery from east to west.
