Gaza death toll rises to 37337
Destructions caused by Israeli shelling on the Gaza Strip after the end of the 7-day truce- the photo by Photojournlist Hani El Shaer from GazaCAIRO – 16 June 2024: The Palestinian Ministry of Health has announced a rise in the death toll from Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, reaching 37,337 martyrs and 85,299 injured since October 7th. This information was reported by Al-Qahera News in a breaking news update. Additionally, the Israeli occupation forces have committed three new massacres against families in Gaza. These recent attacks have resulted in 41 more martyrs and 102 injuries within the past 24 hours alone.
Source:Egypt Today
June 16, 2024 17:12 UTC
Hajj official mission: overall health of Egyptian pilgrims remains good
CAIRO – 16 June 2024: The overall health of all Egyptian pilgrims remains satisfactory, affirmed the Assistant Minister of Interior for Administrative Affairs and Head of the Official Hajj Mission. In the same context, he pointed out that the Hajj Lottery Mission pilgrims continue to flow to the Jamarat Bridge in Mina to perform the Rami al-Aqaba Al-Kubra (the Grand Stoning) on the Day of Sacrifice. On Saturday evening, the Assistant Minister of Interior for Administrative Affairs and Head of the Official Hajj Mission announced the success of the Hajj Lottery pilgrims' move from Arafat to the Holy Site of Muzdalifah. He explained that the move of the Hajj Lottery pilgrims took place at the time planned by the mission, as all Hajj Lottery pilgrims left the Arafat plain with the sunset prayer. He stressed that no pilgrim other than the Hajj Lottery pilgrims will be allowed to enter the camps in Mina.
Source:Egypt Today
June 16, 2024 13:40 UTC
Egyptian pilgrims adhere to Saudi instructions amid weather changes
CAIRO - 15 June 2024: Adel Hanafi, Vice President of the General Union of Egyptians in Saudi Arabia, stated that on Wednesday was the Day of Tarwiyah, with all pilgrims arriving in Mina, Mecca last night. One of Saudi Arabia's instructions to pilgrims was to ensure that buses only enter the holy sites with security coordination. Adel Hanafi emphasized that Egyptian pilgrims are in good health and are adhering to the regulations beautifully. Additionally, the area of Arafat has been coated with a plastic material and equipped with sprinklers to spray water on the pilgrims. He explained that after the Maghrib and Isha prayers tomorrow, the pilgrims will move from Arafat to Muzdalifah.
Source:Egypt Today
June 16, 2024 00:02 UTC
Palestinian health ministry reports 30 martyrs in Gaza
CAIRO - 15 June 2024: The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza confirmed on Saturday that the Israeli occupation committed three massacres against Palestinian families in the Gaza Strip, resulting in 30 martyrs and 95 injuries within the past 24 hours. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that the total number of casualties from the Israeli aggression since October 7th has risen to 37,296 martyrs and 85,197 injuries. Israeli occupation forces continue their intensive operations in the Palestinian city of Rafah, marked by continuous air, artillery, and naval bombardment, causing horrific massacres among Palestinian civilians. Additionally, Israeli warplanes launched a raid north of Nuseirat and destroyed residential buildings in Al-Mughraqa, south of Gaza, on Saturday morning. Palestinian press sources reported that the death toll from the Israeli bombing of three houses in the Shuja'iyya and Tuffah neighborhoods in Gaza has reached 19 martyrs, including women and children.
Source:Egypt Today
June 15, 2024 23:56 UTC
Egypt ready to deliver training to Chadian public employees: ambassador
CAIRO – 15 June 2024: Ambassador to Chad Osama Hady met this week with the Chadian minister of foreign affairs expressing Egypt's readiness to deliver training to public employees in various fields and conferring over other potential realms of cooperation. In January 2022, President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received his Chadian counterpart Mahamat Deby at Al Itihadyah presidential palace to discuss bolstering biletarl ties. In December of the same year, the president ratified a study to construct a land road between Egypt and Chad through Sudan. In May 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry delivered a message from President Sisi to Deby on bilateral relations, Sudan crisis, and role of Chad - among other neighboring states - in supporting a ceasefire.
Source:Egypt Today
June 15, 2024 19:13 UTC
Enter Eid With Style By Following These Fashionable Tips
We eagerly prep our clothes the night before, carefully picking what fits us best without going out of style. This Eid, step outside looking fashionable, and in vogue by following these fashion tips about the latest summer trends. Denim on DenimOne of the summer 2024 latest trends is denim from head to toe. Sheer TopsThis season, sheer reigns supreme. Boho ChicFor that timeless and effortless look, boho chic is here to stay this summer season.
Source:Egypt Today
June 15, 2024 18:13 UTC
Emigration Ministry mourns tragic death of 2 Egyptian brothers in Saudi Arabia
CAIRO – 14 June 2024: Soha Gendi, the Minister of Emigration, extended her heartfelt condolences to the family of two brothers who tragically lost their lives in an accident in Riyadh. Mohamed Ataa and Khaled Ataa succumbed to suffocation when one of them fell into a manhole and the other attempted to rescue him during their work in the industrial area of the Saudi capital. Gendi was reassured about the repatriation of the two brothers’ bodies to Egypt while expressing solidarity with their family during this difficult time. The minister prayed for Allah to grant patience and solace to the victims' family, emphasizing that their untimely demise has caused profound sorrow within the ministry and the Egyptian community in Saudi Arabia.
Source:Egypt Today
June 14, 2024 21:27 UTC
Health minister enhances medical preparations for high temperatures during Eid Al-Adha
Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar conducts a meeting for the crisis management and central emergency room ahead of Eid Al-Adha - CabinetCAIRO – 14 June 2024: Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, the Minister of Health and Population, has ordered intensifying preparations for providing medical services during the scorching heat expected during Eid Al-Adha. Abdel Ghaffar reviewed the ministry's medical security plan for the Eid Al-Adha celebrations, which will also coincide with the return of Hajj pilgrims to their homes. The ministry's plan encompasses four main pillars: prevention, ambulance services, urgent and critical healthcare, and follow-up and assessment, as outlined by Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the ministry's spokesperson. Eid Al Adha holidayAccording to Cabinet decisions, both public and private sector employees in Egypt will enjoy a week-long holiday to celebrate Eid Al-Adha this year. The holiday will commence on Saturday and continue until Thursday, encompassing the Day of Arafat and all four days of Eid Al-Adha, which begins on Sunday.
Source:Egypt Today
June 14, 2024 14:27 UTC
Spain and Croatia brace for another battle in their Euro 2024 opener
(Reuters) - Spain and Croatia begin their Euro 2024 campaigns on Saturday with a rematch of last year's nervy UEFA Nations League final as they kick off the action in Group B, which also includes European champions Italy and surprise package Albania. After reaching the 2018 World Cup final and making the semi-finals four years later, having fought back to eliminate five-times champions Brazil on penalties at Qatar 2022, the Nations League final loss to Spain was a tough pill to swallow. The win gave Zlatko Dalic's side a boost for their Euro 2024 debut against old rivals Spain - one of the few elite teams giant-killers Croatia have regularly failed to slain. BLAME SPAINSpain are partly to blame for Croatia's failure to hit the same World Cup highs at the European Championship in which their best result has been reaching the quarter-finals twice. Croatia did, however, beat Spain 2-1 in the group stage at Euro 2016 to top the group ahead of them.
Source:Egypt Today
June 14, 2024 08:22 UTC
Egypt to build dry casks for storing spent nuclear fuel
CAIRO – 13 June 2024: The Nuclear Plants Authority submitted a request with the Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) to obtain a construction permit to build dry casks for storing spent nuclear fuel for up to 100 years. Casks are typically steel cylinders that are either welded or bolted closed. The ENRRA had already allocated a land plot for those casks as the constructions in Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant will finish soon, and then the equipment will be installed after they are delivered by Russia. Russia and Egypt signed in November 2015 an agreement to build a nuclear power plant worth $26 billion in Dabaa town located in Matrouh governorate western the country. The project is estimated to generate net revenues worth $264 billion over 60 years, which is the lifespan of the reactors at the plant.
Source:Egypt Today
June 13, 2024 18:35 UTC
AC Milan appoints Fonseca as new head coach
(Reuters) - AC Milan has appointed Portuguese Paulo Fonseca as its new head coach on a three-year contract, replacing Stefano Pioli, the Serie A club announced on Thursday. Pioli left Milan after the 19-time Italian champions finished second last season, 19 points behind champions Inter Milan, and following lacklustre runs in the Champions League and the domestic cups. Fonseca, 51, last managed French side Lille, and was also in charge of AS Roma from 2019-2021. "AC Milan can confirm that Paulo Fonseca has been appointed as the head coach of the men's first team," the club said in a statement.
Source:Egypt Today
June 13, 2024 17:04 UTC
Egypt’s rise as global logistics hub takes centre stage at New Development Bank Seminar
Egypt’s strategic location, infrastructure development, and economic reforms are propelling its transformation into a global logistics hub, a theme that dominated discussions at the third panel of the first New Development Bank seminar held in the country. The panel highlighted Egypt’s role as a vital link in global trade, with its proximity to major shipping lanes, the Suez Canal, and significant ports like Alexandria, Damietta, and Port Said. Stephane Guimbert, World Bank Group Country Director for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti, praised Egypt’s strategic location and economic reforms. He noted that 40% of global trade and 30% of containers pass through Egypt, highlighting the country’s potential as a regional hub for transportation and trade, particularly in green energy. The panel underlined Egypt’s growing prominence in global trade, fueled by its strategic location, infrastructure investments, and commitment to economic reforms.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 13, 2024 13:25 UTC
FRA discloses non-banking finance volume for Q1 2024
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has released figures for non-banking finance at the close of the first quarter of 2024. In the realm of real estate, the total financing provided by companies amounted to EGP 5.318bn in Q1 2024, a substantial increase of 140.4% from EGP 2.212bn in Q1 2023. Consumer finance companies reported providing EGP 12.072bn in financing during Q1 2024, marking an 18.9% increase from EGP 10.155bn in the same period of 2023. Leasing Contracts and Sector BreakdownThe value of leasing contracts experienced a downturn, decreasing to EGP 23.420bn in Q1 2024 from EGP 28.08bn in Q1 2023, a 16.6% decline. Factoring ActivitiesRegarding factoring activities, the FRA observed an increase in the volume of factored papers to EGP 12.449bn in Q1 2024, up from EGP 10.729bn in Q1 2023, representing a 16% rise.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 13, 2024 13:24 UTC
Over 12,000 Egyptian pilgrims receive medical care during Hajj: Health Ministry
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population has provided medical examinations and treatments to 12,741 pilgrims through its 24 clinics in Mecca and Medina as part of the Egyptian Medical Mission for Hajj. Amr Rashid, leader of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority and the medical delegation, assured that all Egyptian pilgrims are free from contagious diseases. He highlighted the ongoing collaboration with Saudi health authorities and mentioned patient visits to Al Nour and Saudi German Hospitals in Mecca for health checks. Rashid also noted that medical teams are making regular visits to pilgrim accommodations in Mecca and Medina. He emphasized that no children are included in the group of visa-holding Egyptian pilgrims.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 13, 2024 12:39 UTC
Egyptian president welcomes invitation to visit Equatorial Guinea
CAIRO – 12 June 2024: President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received Wednesday a message from his Equatoguinean counterpart Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and that was delivered by the vice-president. The message included an invitation to President Sisi to visit Equatorial Guinea, which was welcomed by the Egyptian chief of state. He also listened to the Equatoguinean vice-president's vision on pushing forward economic cooperation, bolstering trade exchange, and transferring Egypt's experience with eliminating hepatitis C.In turn, President Sisi highlighted that Egyptian private firms were ready to work in the sectors of infrastructure, building cities, creating urban communities, energy, transport, healthcare, and drug manufacturing. In another context, the president hailed Equatorial Guinea for its stance on the Palestinian Cause presenting the efforts deployed by Egypt to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza Strip. The two sides also exchanged views on the African scene, endeavors to reinforce continental peace and security, and ways to support development.
Source:Egypt Today
June 12, 2024 21:15 UTC