The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) announced a significant boost to its efforts, with investments doubling to over $17bn and partnerships expanding to over 600 organizations, at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), in Dubai. The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) announced a major boost at COP28, with investments doubling from $8bn to $17bn. The initiative, spearheaded by the United Arab Emirates and the United States, focuses on transformative climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation. AIM for Climate took a dynamic approach by introducing 27 Innovation Sprints—initiatives spearheaded and self-funded by partners to expedite results in agricultural and food systems innovation. Prominent figures at the event stressed the urgent need for innovative approaches in agriculture and food systems to tackle the climate crisis.

The operations room of the electoral process at the Assembly Party reported a sustained high turnout of citizens at polling stations across all provinces, including those near the borders, on the third day of the presidential elections. Mahmoud Eldesouky, the party's Secretary of Organization and head of the operations room, affirmed that citizens started gathering early in the morning, well before the official opening of the electoral committees. The operations room captured the celebratory atmosphere through popular marches expressing joy at the unprecedented scene in the history of electoral processes. The ongoing presidential elections of 2024 represent the fifth multiparty presidential election in the country's recent history. The candidates in the presidential elections include Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, symbolized by the star; presidential candidate Farid Zahran, President of the Egyptian Democratic Party, symbolized by the sun; presidential candidate Abdel Sattar Yammama, President of the Wafd Party, symbolized by the palm tree; and presidential candidate Hazem Omar, symbolized by the peace sign.

CAIRO – 12 December 2023: The third and last day of voting domestically in the 2024 Presidential Election kicked off Tuesday. 1:43: Large number of voters is seen in Cairo's Asmarat. 1:32: Large number of voters is seen in Sharqia's Zagazig. 8:52: Youth make up a remarkable percentage of voters in Old Cairo. 8:51: Voters are flowing into the polling stations in Giza's 6th of October City and Sheikh Zayed neighborhood.

The Biden administration has disclosed its bypassing of Congress to supply tank shells, raising concerns as it reportedly neglects continuous assessments of potential war crimes committed by Israel. Battles persist in parts of Gaza City and the built-up Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, where extensive areas lie in ruins. Furthermore, the Israeli army has withdrawn from the Jabaliya refugee camp and the Shejaiya area of Gaza City in the north after intense combat with Palestinian resistance. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported 208 people killed and another 416 wounded, further underscoring the escalating humanitarian crisis. Global Strike for Gaza: A call for ceasefirePalestinian organisations and grassroots activists have issued a global call for a strike on Monday, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, which has endured over two months of Israeli bombardment.

CAIRO – 11 December 2023: Egypt’s polling stations has started working regularly and smoothly on its second day of the 2024 Presidential Elections according to the Executive Director of the National Elections Authority Ahmed Bandari. Polling stations have opened its doors for voters in the second day in a row in Egypt’s 2024 Presidential Elections. Polling stations will be open from 9:00 am until 9: PM. The 2024 presidential election is the fifth multi-party presidential elections that the country has witnessed in its modern history. The 2024 Presidential Elections for citizens inside the country is taking place a few days after the three-day voting process for Egyptians abroad was concluded early in December.

CAIRO – 11 December 2023: The Arab Organization for Human Rights has issued it’s first report on Egypt’s 2024 Presidential elections on Monday through using a random sample that includes 15 governorates, collected by 5 teams. Head of The Arab Organization for Human Rights casted his ballot on Monday in a polling station in Madinaty Language School polling station at the First Settlement, New Cairo. Egypt’s polling stations has started working regularly and smoothly on its second day of the 2024 Presidential Elections according to the Executive Director of the National Elections Authority Ahmed Bandari. Polling stations have opened its doors for voters in the second day in a row in Egypt’s 2024 Presidential Elections. The 2024 presidential election is the fifth multi-party presidential elections that the country has witnessed in its modern history.

The UN Climate Change Technology Executive Committee (TEC), alongside Enterprise Neurosystem, a non-profit open-source AI community, have announced a new initiative to tackle climate change – the AI Innovation Grand Challenge. The launch, held during a high-level event at COP28, emphasized the potential of AI as a valuable weapon in the fight against climate change. “We are witnessing growing evidence that AI can be an invaluable tool in tackling climate change,” Stiell said. “Harnessing AI as a strategic asset to mitigate climate change requires its integration into national policies and plans,” Al Olama stated. The AI Innovation Grand Challenge marks a significant step in the global fight against climate change.

Khalil Ibrahim Al Thawadi, head of the Arab League’s election monitoring mission, commended the Egyptian people for their national and patriotic engagement in the presidential elections. An African Union (AU) delegation visited several polling stations in Ismailia governorate, including one at the Martyr Abdul Jawad Hosni Primary School, to assess the voting process. Additionally, a Mediterranean Parliament observer delegation inspected the Egyptian Presidential Elections Commission’s operations at Qasr Al-Dabbara School in downtown Cairo. The regional teams, part of the international group, visited 35 polling stations in 14 centers, covering approximately 130 subcommittees. Shalaby noted minor issues related to electoral campaigning near six polling stations but no significant concerns regarding the electoral process’s overall progress.

Ahmed Bendari, Director of the Executive Office of the National Elections Commission (NEC), reported a high turnout from the onset of voting. Out of 11,631 polling stations, only 376 experienced delays. From the start of voting at 9 a.m., citizens queued at polling stations to partake in the elections, conducted under comprehensive judicial supervision. Approximately 60,000 employees across sub-committees, general committees, and conservation and follow-up committees are supporting the judges overseeing Egypt’s electoral process. The presidential elections have garnered significant media attention, with 528 international journalists and media professionals receiving NEC permits to observe the process.

Thousands of polling stations across the country have just opened their doors this Sunday morning at 9 AM, ready to welcome up to 67 million eligible Egyptian voters for the 2024 Presidential Elections. She noted that wheelchairs and transportation for people with disabilities have been provided in the 2024 Presidential Elections. Meanwhile, presidential candidates Farid Zahran, Hazem Omar and Abdel Sanad Yamama also cast their ballots. Zahran cast his vote wearing the famous Palestinian Kuffiye in support of their cause. The 2024 Presidential Elections for citizens inside the country is taking place a few days after the three-day voting process for Egyptians abroad was concluded early in December.

NEA stated that number of reserve judges were appointed to several polling stations to speed up the pace of the voting process and reduce the crowding all over the country. Bendari explained during a press conference that the operation room conducted audio and video calls with the heads of the polling stations in the various governorates. They [judges] confirmed the regularity of the voting process in the general and sub-stations in their work flow of receiving voters to cast their ballots. The 2024 presidential election is the fifth multi-party presidential elections that the country has witnessed in its modern history. Youth and elderly voters have flocked to the polling stations across Egypt to exercise their constitutional right in casting their votes.

In recent weeks, there has been a remarkable display of awareness, understanding, and enthusiasm from all Egyptian parties and entities, emphasizing the importance of broad participation in this pivotal moment in the nation's history. National forces have united with a common goal: to encourage Egyptian citizens to exercise their free will and express their aspirations through the democratic process and ballot boxes. This collective message serves to reinforce the determination of a free Egypt in its pursuit of progress, development, and the safeguarding of national security. These endeavors highlight an exceptional awareness of the importance of the presidential elections and the necessity for eligible Egyptians to actively participate, considering it a right that should not be relinquished. Furthermore, the ECSS acknowledges the National Electoral Commission's diligent oversight of all procedural steps and its impartial stance towards all candidates during the election campaign.

Highlighting recent weeks, the ECSS notes a surge in awareness, understanding, and eagerness among various Egyptian parties and entities. Furthermore, the centre applauds the National Electoral Commission’s meticulous monitoring of procedural steps and its impartial stance towards all candidates during the campaign period. This aligns with the company’s conscientious national role and supports the principle of equal representation. Amidst regional challenges and the promise of a hopeful future, national forces are uniting to demonstrate solidarity and awareness, affirming their support for Egypt on the cusp of a pivotal presidential electoral milestone. The ECSS expresses full confidence in the awareness of the Egyptian people and their readiness to exercise their electoral rights actively.

Sisi and Putin on November 19, 2015, Egypt and Russia signed an initial agreement under which Russia will build and finance Egypt’s first nuclear power plant in the city of Dabaa – Press photoCAIRO - 9 December 2023: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday. In a statement, Egyptian Presidential Spokesperson Ahmed Fahmy said that the call discussed regional developments, particularly in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian territories, in light of the deteriorating political and humanitarian situation. Sisi and Putin agreed on the importance of intensifying international efforts to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire that would lead to a political solution to the Palestinian cause on the basis of the two-state solution. The call comes as tensions remain high in the Gaza Strip after a recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas. The violence has killed dozens of Palestinians and Israelis.

CAIRO - 9 December 2023: Egyptians are one day away from casting ballots to choose their next president as the voting process at home kicks off Sunday. In this report, et provides its readers, the answers to all the FAQs related to the 2024 Egyptian presidential elections:Q: What is the final list of candidates for the presidential elections? A- Presidential candidate Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has the symbol of the star; presidential candidate Farid Zahran, head of the Egyptian Democratic Party has the symbol of the sun; presidential candidate Abdel-Sanad Yamama, head of the Wafd Party has symbol of the palm tree, and presidential candidate Hazem Omar got the symbol of ladder. Q: Who is responsible for securing the 2024 presidential elections? A- The results of the presidential elections will be announced and published in the Official Gazette on December 18, 2023.