CAIRO – 10 November 2021: Tanzanian President Samia Hassan hailed late Egyptian President Gamal Abdel-Nasser and Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere as “revolutionaries” who shared several views regarding Africa collaboration. These two leaders were revolutionaries who shared several views on Africa collaboration and unity as well as struggle for global quality, justice system and economic emancipation of the African continent and people of Africa, she added. Hassan said the Tanzanian government appreciates the longstanding technical assistance provided by the government of Egypt through the various areas of cooperation. On defense and security, Hassan said Egypt and Tanzania share mutual concern for peace and security at regional and global level. She thanked Egypt for the continuous support in providing capacity building to the Tanzanian military personnel.

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal is confident his side will secure World Cup qualification in the next week, but warns their next match in Montenegro will be no easy assignment. “The individual quality is quite high among their players,” Van Gaal said of Montenegro. Individually they can all do something, but as a team they are lesser than the Dutch national team,” Van Gaal added. Van Gaal took over from Frank de Boer after the Dutch exited this year’s European Championship in the last-16. The Netherlands failed to qualify for the World Cup in Russia but under Van Gaal were third in Brazil in 2014.

Egypt and Tunisia are looking to reach the decisive third round of the African qualifiers for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Algeria also aspires to get closer, when they compete in the penultimate matches of the second round, starting this Thursday. In Group F, Egypt is counting on its star Mohamed Salah, in its match against Angola, on Friday. Egypt’s victory over Angola will guarantee it the first place and put it in the decisive third round. In the event that the three Arab teams qualify, they will join the teams of Morocco and Senegal, who in the last round guaranteed their rise to the decisive round.

(Reuters) - Brazil's most-capped player Formiga is to retire from international duty later this month, bringing an end to a career that included seven World Cups and Olympic Games, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said. After making her Brazil debut as a 17-year-old at the 1995 World Cup, Formiga went on to play at every Olympic tournament since women's football made its debut at the 1996 Atlanta Games. The 43-year-old midfielder wrote her name into the record books as the first women's player to participate in seven Olympic Games in Tokyo in July. Formiga was part of the Brazil team that lost to Germany in the 2007 World Cup final. Her last World Cup appearance was at the 2019 edition, where Brazil lost to hosts France in the round of 16.

ANKARA, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Turkey will let home fans attend matches up to full capacity as long as they provide proof of coronavirus vaccination or have previously contracted the virus, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said on Monday, adding that no away fans will be allowed. On Monday, the TFF said clubs in the Super Lig and the lower divisions could let home fans attend at up to full capacity for all league and domestic cup matches this season. "For matches ... home team fans can be allowed in proportion to the full stadium audience capacity. It added that children under 12 could not attend games as they were not yet allowed to receive the coronavirus vaccine. After 12 matches this season, Trabzonspor lead the Super Lig with 30 points, seven points clear of second-placed Hatayspor.

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In response, the United States cut diplomatic ties with, and imposed sanctions on, the Syrian regime. The chaotic aftermath gave the Assad regime the opportunity to recapture most of the country in 2019. However, the U.S. should caution Arab partners about readmitting Syria into the Arab League and other regional organizations. Readmission and direct engagement would further legitimize the Assad regime, which has made no efforts to change its behavior. Readmission and direct engagement would further legitimize the Assad regime, which has made no efforts to change its behavior.

CAIRO – 9 November 2021: An Egyptian Court sentenced three defendants to life, 15 years in prison, after being convicted of raping a lady in Matrouh governorate in 2015. Two of the defendants were sentenced in absentia due to their escape. The convicts were also suspects in the famous case known as “Fairmont rape case,” which the prosecution temporarily closed due to insufficient evidence. The suspects were ordered released after being detained for months pending investigations over committing alleged gang rape at the luxury Fairmont Hotel in Cairo in 2014. Last April, the prosecution announced that the extensive investigations into the Fairmont rape case given the accompanying recordings, testimonies and reports led to proving accusations against the same three defendants in another rape incident, during which they raped a lady in northern coast in 2015.

DP World Sokhna, the operator of Ain Sokhna port in the Red Sea, received the first cruise ship since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. DP World Sokhna said in a statement on Sunday that the ship Le Bellot arrived from Alexandria on Wednesday evening to the modern passenger terminal in Sokhna port, carrying 80 passengers. To celebrate the occasion DP World Sokhna hosted a dance showcasing Ancient Egyptian heritage and culture. The employees also distributed flowers and papyrus cards that display the new commercial identity of DP World to visitors, according to the statement. “We aim to create a lifestyle destination for tourists, demonstrating our ability to accommodate cruise ships and our ability as a leading marine solutions provider,” he added.

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has started preparations for the necessary studies to start a project to restore and redevelop the Aswan Museum in Elephantine Island. Aswan Museum was established in 1898 in the eastern part of Elephantine Island, where it was initially designed to be a resting place for the English engineer Sir William Willcocks, who designed the first Aswan Dan. The most important archaeological discoveries in Aswan and the history are an important part of the history of Aswan and of ancient Egypt. The transfer from the archaeological site will be from Aswan, Kom Ombo, and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. The restoration will include the development of the museum display in the annex, which is the building currently open to visitors.

CAIRO – 9 November 2021: Egypt is hosting Tuesday an extraordinary meeting of the Arab Intelligence Forum encompassing chiefs of intelligence bodies at Arab countries whereas the focus of discussions is the issue of Afghanistan. The forum was launched in February by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, who stressed in the opening speech the importance of activating the Arab Intelligence Forum as a strong and supportive mechanism for cooperation between countries. According to Presidency spokesperson Bassam Rady, Sisi said that combating terrorism depends on exchanging experiences, information between countries along with continuous development of different confronting mechanisms. Sisi stressed the importance of collective action within between Arab counties to restore stability in the region, especially in areas that witnesses instability and crises due to terrorist groups which are backed by other countries and governments. Sisi called on all Arab countries and the delegations participating in the forum to stand together, reject division and overcome any differences in order to face chaos, other parties wish to force it within the region.

Makram explained in a statement that the initiative aims to settle any family disputes for Egyptians abroad so that children from the second and third generations are not affected by this dispute, which often has negative consequences for them. The initiative was launched during Makram’s participation in the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Egyptian Family House initiative. The minister explained that the initiative came after receiving many inquiries and complaints, and aims to assure Egyptians abroad that the state stands with them. Makram called on those who have any inquiries about family problems from Egyptians abroad or their families to register through the portal Al-Azhar Sheikhdom – Reunion Unit. She added that expats can also contact the hotline number 19906, and members of the Reunion Unit are available daily from eight in the morning until four in the evening.

ROME, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Italy must remain calm in preparing for Friday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Switzerland but they will be without injured pair Lorenzo Pellegrini and Nicolo Zaniolo for the match, coach Roberto Mancini said on Monday. The losers will likely have to settle for a playoff spot, a frightening prospect for Italy after their embarrassing playoff defeat by Sweden during 2018 World Cup qualifying. “We must be calm in our preparation for this important game,” Mancini told a news conference. He has great qualities, he is here because he has been doing well for some time,” Mancini said. He can dictate play but also be an attacking midfielder, he is young and intelligent.”

AMSTERDAM, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen and Tottenham Hotspur striker Steven Bergwijn are among three replacements called up to the Netherlands squad for their decisive World Cup qualifiers over the next week, the Dutch football association KNVB said. Cillessen, 32, was the Dutch first choice goalkeeper up to the European Championship but tested positive for the novel coronavirus and was left out of the squad from the tournament in mid-year. The 24-year-old Bergwijn replaces the injured Steven Berghuis while teenager Devyne Rensch, 18, comes in for his Ajax Amsterdam teammate Jurrien Timber, who is also injured. The Netherlands take on Montenegro in Podgorica on Saturday in their penultimate Group G qualifier and then face a likely showdown with Norway in Rotterdam next Tuesday for top spot and automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup in Qatar. The Dutch lead the group by two points from Norway.

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday that the US-Egypt Strategic Dialogue being held at Washington DC discussed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and Egypt’s water security. “Today, Secretary Blinken met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry at the opening of the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue, the first bilateral dialogue held since 2015,” Price said. Egypt and Sudan say they want a legally binding agreement, while Ethiopia says any pact should be advisory. Egypt and Sudan consider the dam a threat to their vital water supplies, while Ethiopia considers it essential for development and doubling its electricity production. Negotiations over the dam between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan have stalled for years, with the three parties ultimately failing to reach any agreements.