Philippine Amb.: We have exceptional diplomatic, political relations with Egypt
The ambassador thanked the Egyptian government for its continued humanitarian stances, especially during the recent conflicts in Sudan and Gaza. He stressed that Egypt helped the Philippines evacuate Filipinos from Sudan and Gaza to safe places, and also continues to provide assistance and hospitality to everyone. The Ambassador invited everyone to visit the Philippines to experience its natural wonders, stunning landscapes, and kind people. The ceremony was attended by Ambassador Ahmed Shaheen, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Asian Affairs, Ambassador Nabil Habashi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Protocol Affairs, and Mohamed Nawar, Head of Egyptian Radio. Embassy of Malaysia, Chargé d'Affairs of Embassy of Tajikistan, Chargé d'Affaires of Embassy of Thailand, and Deputy Ambassador of Chile.
Source:Egypt Today
June 26, 2024 09:30 UTC
Transport Minister discusses enhanced cooperation with German ambassador
Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir recently met with Frank Hartmann, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cairo. During their discussion, Minister El-Wazir highlighted the excellent cooperation between Egypt and Germany in implementing significant transport projects. Additionally, Minister El-Wazir mentioned ongoing collaboration on the Tahya Misr container terminal project at Damietta Port. Furthermore, cooperation with the German company Herrenknecht involves supplying tunneling machines for Egypt’s fourth metro line. The German side remains committed to expanding mutual cooperation, particularly in the rapidly developing transport sector.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 26, 2024 09:08 UTC
Egypt’s PM reviews export support initiatives, targets $100bn in annual exports by 2030
The Prime Minister emphasized the government’s ambitious plan to increase exports, aiming to reach $100bn annually by 2030. He highlighted the ongoing efforts to develop Egyptian products, offer investment incentives, and deepen industrialization. The Minister of Trade and Industry, Ahmed Samir, provided an overview of the measures taken to launch several export support initiatives between 2019 and 2023. The meeting delved into the methodology for evaluating the current export support system and its effectiveness in achieving targets for each activity and export market. He also underscored the need to expedite the automation of the export support system.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 26, 2024 09:05 UTC
India’s Modi to visit Moscow soon, Russian state media says
Preparations are being made for Modi’s visit to Moscow and dates will be announced soon, Kremlin spokesperson Yuri Ushakov said, according to Russia’s state-owned TASS news agency. “I can confirm that we are preparing a visit by the Prime Minister of India,” he said, according to TASS. India’s ties with Russia date back decades to the Cold War and have remained strong despite repeated sanctions on Moscow from Western governments. At the same time, India’s ties with the United States have grown stronger, amid shared concerns over China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. Modi met with US President Joe Biden during a state visit to Washington last June, in a trip further cementing their defense, trade and technology partnership.
Source:Egypt Independent
June 26, 2024 06:55 UTC
UN special Coordinator: Israel's targeting of densely populated areas in Gaza is horrific
CAIRO - 25 June 2024: The UN Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, confirmed that the Israeli Finance Minister’s announcement of obstructing funding for the Palestinian Authority threatens to destabilize the financial system in the West Bank. The UN Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process announced, during his speech at the UN Security Council session that settlement in the West Bank undermines the peace process, according to Al-Qahera News TV Channel. He added that the Israeli Finance Minister's announcement of his intention to formalize settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories is a source of great concern. The UN Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process pointed out that Israel's use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas in the Gaza Strip is horrific. He stated that it is "unacceptable to attack aid convoys and the facilities of international organizations."
Source:Egypt Today
June 26, 2024 03:01 UTC
Egyptian government to stop electricity cuts in summer 2024 by importing $1.18B worth of fuels
The prime minister stated that the electricity crisis worsened on Monday because a gas field in one of the neighboring states got out of service for 24 hours. Further, to stop electricity cuts in summer from the third week of July until September, the government will import other fuels worth $1 billion in addition to the $180 million worth of mazut. Madbouli equally pledged commitment to set a plan for avoiding the resumption of power cuts in September until the end of the year. As for the meantime, due to the gas field crisis in the neighboring state, the electricity will be cut daily for three hours instead of two until the end of this week. In a related context, to save power generally, the government issued a decision for commercial shops to close at 10:00 p.m. instead of 11:00 p.m.
Source:Egypt Today
June 25, 2024 19:01 UTC
Heat wave to strike Egypt once more for three days: EMA
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) said that the rise in humidity levels on Tuesday makes the weather feel hotter than usual, with values ranging between two to three degrees Celsius. The EMA explained that very hot and humid weather will prevail for the next 72 hours across most of the country. It will be hot and humid on the northern coasts, moderately hot and humid at night in most areas, and moderate and humid on the northern coasts. Temperatures this week are about three degrees higher than normal rates, she said. However, as these masses pass over the Mediterranean Sea with the movement of the depression, they lose part of their heat and are carried with quantities of water vapor, which leads to higher humidity levels.
Source:Egypt Independent
June 25, 2024 14:06 UTC
Egyptian president instructs government to take immediate measures on power cuts
CAIRO – 25 June 2024: President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi instructed the government to take immediate measures to reduce duration of electricity cuts and achieve fair distribution of them among different neighborhoods, while working on ending the crisis altogether, high-profile source told Extra News Tuesday. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli will hold on Tuesday a meeting aimed at issuing key decisions on the electricity crisis, a governmental source told Extra News. The ministries of electricity and petroleum had announced Monday that the daily extra hour of power-saving electricity cuts would persist until the end of the week as it was planned to take place for just two days, Sunday and Monday. The Cabinet announced in January that power load reduction would be carried out as the electricity would be cut for two hours between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily and the timings for each neighborhood would be declared.
Source:Egypt Today
June 25, 2024 10:24 UTC
E-payment, collection services hit LE 2.5trn in 11 months: Finance min.
The value of services provided through the electronic payment and collection system has reached LE 2.5 trillion in the first 11 months during this year, compared to LE 2.1 trillion in the same period last year, said Finance Minister Mohamed Maait. The total value of salary payments reached LE 299.4 billion compared to LE 242.2 billion in the same period of last year, he added. The minister also noted an increase in the value of electronic payment service for suppliers by 14 percent to reach LE 1.1 trillion compared to LE 989.8 billion in the same period of the previous year. In a press release on Sunday, the minister said that the financial inclusion is considered one of the main pillars for growth and the transition to the digital economy. The State has exerted strenuous efforts in the past decade in the digital payments sphere, he further said.
Source:Egypt Independent
June 24, 2024 21:37 UTC
Environment Ministry responds to reports of marine creature sighting at the North Coast
The Egyptian Ministry of Environment explained that it had not received any confirmed reports yet about the appearance of anything out of the ordinary in the North Coast. This follows in response to footage spread across social media raised questions of a possible shark or whale on the north coast has prompted the National Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries to form a monitoring group in the area. She also denied the recent appearance of any whales other than a dead whale which the ministry reported during Eid al-Adha. Statement from the institute explained that since the video sent only shows the dorsal fin and part of the body, and the head or tail fin area does not appear, it is difficult to accurately determine the species. It said it is likely that the object is a small fin whale, and work will continue to verify it completely.
Source:Egypt Independent
June 24, 2024 21:27 UTC
5 Stress-Relieving Hobbies to Help You Relax
Sadly, the long holiday is over which means getting back to our daily routines and the usual stress, and accordingly, we neglect our mental health and well-being to keep “hustling” as they say. However, what truly matters is balancing our busy lives and inner peace, and finding the best ways to handle stress.There are various hobbies that can help you unwind and relieve anxiety levels, so let’s check them out! GardeningThere’s something truly soothing and beautiful in watering your plants, and watching them bloom and grow every day. ReadingReading can be a great escape from everything happening around you and it will also help you expand your knowledge. Immerse yourself in an enchanting fiction or a history book even if it is only for a couple minutes, but it will surely help you relax and loosen up.
Source:Egypt Today
June 24, 2024 21:06 UTC
Egypt reaffirms its rejection of any operation of Rafah crossing under Israeli occupation
CAIRO – 24 June 2024: A high-level source said, Monday that Egypt reaffirms its rejection of any operation of the Rafah crossing in the presence of the Israeli occupation. The source added that Egypt coordinated with the United Nations to allow aid to enter Gaza Strip through the Karem Abu Salem crossing temporarily until the Rafah crossing is back in operation. The source also noted that Egyptian agencies coordinated with UN officials for the entry of 2,272 aid trucks into the Gaza Strip during the past three weeks. On Sunday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza confirmed that the Israeli occupation forces committed three massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, resulting in 101 deaths and 169 injuries brought to hospitals over the past 24 hours. This information was released in the daily statistical report on the number of Palestinian casualties resulting from the ongoing Israeli aggression, now in its 260th day in the Gaza Strip.
Source:Egypt Today
June 24, 2024 21:04 UTC
Egyptian official discloses number of citizens living in New Capital
CAIRO – 24 June 2024: Chairman of the New Administrative Capital Company Khaled Abbas told Monday the Middle East News Agency (MENA) that 1,000 families are currently living in the city, and that there is a goal to up the number to 7,000 – 8,000 by the end of the year. Abbas added that there is a target for one million citizens to live in the New Capital within the coming three years. The prime minister stated that 24,000 residential units had been sold in the New Administrative Capital. On another level, LE0.5 trillion were spent on alternative-housing units distributed among former slum dwellers, and residential units targeted at low-income citizens, Madbouli added. The building will consist of offices, residential units, and a hotel, which occupies the highest 30 floors.
Source:Egypt Today
June 24, 2024 19:31 UTC
NIGSD 2023 report highlights governance, sustainable development achievements
The National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (NIGSD), the training arm of Egypt’s Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, has released its 2023 activity report, detailing significant strides in promoting sustainable development and good governance practices across various sectors. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs recognized the “Be an Ambassador” initiative as an accelerator for Sustainable Development Goals. In collaboration with UNICEF, the “Wa’tna” platform was launched to educate youth on sustainable development and climate change. NIGSD also conducted training programs for African officials on governance and sustainable development, contributing to the advancement of these fields on the continent. The institute also released publications on governance for sustainable development and analyzed Egypt’s performance in the 2023 Sustainable Development Report.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 24, 2024 06:04 UTC
Egypt, Uzbekistan explore trade, investment opportunities in a multi-sector mission
A high-level Egyptian trade mission, organized by the Egyptian Business Council for International Cooperation (EBCCI),recently concluded a visit to Uzbekistan with the aim of bolstering economic and trade relations between the two countries. “We aim to capitalize on available opportunities in both countries, open new markets for Egyptian products, and leverage Uzbekistan’s extensive industrial expertise,” Raslan stated. The trade mission comes on the heels of increased activity in Egyptian-Uzbek relations, with high-level visits between the two countries’ leaders in recent years. These meetings served to showcase investment opportunities in both countries and explore areas for further cooperation. Raslan expressed optimism about the outcomes of the trade mission, noting that it has paved the way for potential deals,joint investments, and enhanced trade relations between Egypt and Uzbekistan.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 23, 2024 20:29 UTC