During a conference on the role of remittances in increasing investments and achieving sustainable development, the minister said Egypt achieved an important leap in receiving remittances despite global economic challenges. The event, held in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation in the presence of Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El Said, discussed means to increase the expats' contribution to the national development process. Makram attributed the increase of remittances to many reasons topped by the confidence of the expats in the political leadership and measures taken by the government to stabilize the exchange rate and support the investment atmosphere. She added that her ministry worked with the country's stock exchange to shore up investments in the Egyptian money market pointing out to a protocol signed with the bourse to encourage Egyptian expats to invest in it. According to the minister, initiatives have been launched to entice Egyptians abroad into contributing to development projects and respond to their queries on investment ventures.

The latest partnerships complements Cairo Festival City Mall’s plans for the fashion industry in Egypt, the latest of which is the upscale expansion of the mall through Festival Avenue, which is poised to be the hottest premium fashion destination in the country. CFC Mall will launch the new luxury expansion in 2023, adding 80 retailers and 15 restaurants to its existing 310 outlets. Strategically located in the heart of New Cairo, the premium fashion destination is set to take CFCM and the fashion industry as a whole to the next level. Festival Avenue will introduce international luxury brands for the first time in the Egyptian market, building on the pre-existing renowned local and multinational brands in CFCM.

FILE- Employees in the EGX following performance of the trading sessionCAIRO – 10 October 2021: The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) started week in green, adding around LE 2.8 billion to market capitalization, amid Egyptian and Arab purchases. The equally weighted index EGX 50 rose 0.41 percent, or 9.23 points, to end at 2,277.88 points. The small and mid-cap index EGX 70 increased 0.07 percent, or 1.81 points, to close at 2,664.62 points, and the broader index EGX 100 climbed 0.17 percent, or 6.25 points, to close at 3,614.87 points. Market capitalization gained around LE 2.8 billion, recording LE 701.81 billion, compared to LE 699.01 billion in Wednesday’s session. EGX ended Wednesday on mixed note, as: EGX30 hiked 0.99 percent, while EGX 50 slid 0.15 percent, EGX 70 rose 0.17 percent, and EGX 100 climbed 0.16 percent.

A lot of people work hard, but few only make it to success, and the secret here lies in not only how hard they work, but how smart you work. We were always taught that hard work pays off, it does, but smart work takes you places. How different is hard work from smart work? Hard work and smart work are different tools to complete a certain task. They are two different approaches to reach the same end result but hard work puts more emphasis on spending longer hours while smart work relies on finding more efficient ways.

CAIRO – 10 October 2021: The Modern Theatrical Dance Troupe will present the show “Ahmose”, directed by Mahmoud Mostafa, at Al-Gomhoria Theater, on October 12, 13 at 8 p.m. The show comes as part of the celebrations of the Egyptian Opera House on the anniversary of the glorious October 1973 victory. The show represents a story of resistance and victory, restoring security and expelling corruption and terrorism of the followers of Typhon, the god of evil, and the killer of Osiris, a symbol of fertility and growth in ancient Egypt.

Meteorologists predict hot weather on Monday during the day over Greater Cairo, and the Delta, while moderately hot on northern coasts, and very hot on South Sinai, and Upper Egypt. The weather will be mild at night on northern parts until northern Upper Egypt, and moderate over South Sinai and southern Upper Egypt. Maximum temperatures for the following cities are:Alexandria: 29CCairo: 31CSharm el-Sheikh: 34CHurghada: 35CQena, and Luxor: 40CAswan: 42CMists expected in the morning on some roads leading to Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, the northern coasts, Suez Canal cities, and central Sinai. Chances of light rainfall expected on South Sinai and Upper Egypt. Waves in the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea will be low to moderate, ranging between one and 1.75 meters in height with northwestern surface winds on both seas.

The case underscores the resilient rift in polarized Brazil over proper treatment of COVID-19 patients, with many in the nation — including the unvaccinated president — bucking global scientific recommendations. In response to more than a dozen questions from the AP, Prevent Senior denied all wrongdoing, irregularities at its facilities or having conducted unapproved trials. In response to questions from the AP, Prevent Senior insisted that doctors had been free to prescribe the COVID kit or not. “If the person was admitted for COVID, COVID has to be on the death certificate,” said Daniel Dourado, a doctor, lawyer and researcher at the University of Sao Paulo. Like Urbaez, many say the revelations from Prevent Senior reflect what is going on elsewhere.

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population issued a circular to the undersecretaries and directors of health affairs directorates across the country, regarding the usage of the Pfizer vaccine on school students aged 16 to 18. The circular said that the ministry received 1.6 million doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine, which are being delivered to various governorates under the supervision of the ministry’s Preventive Medicine Sector. It will also be used normally, according to the previously established procedures in all centers receiving the vaccine. Zayed pointed out that Pfizer can be used to vaccinate high school students, and that 64 refrigerators have been provided to store the vaccine – enough for 350,000 doses. She indicated that 1.6 million doses of the American Pfizer vaccine were received, as part of a support plan that includes 8 million doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are expected to arrive at the end of this month.

A series of kidnappings and targeted assassinations that killed more than 35 people has further discouraged many from taking part. Iraq’s President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi urged Iraqis to vote in large numbers. The 2018 elections saw just 44% of eligible voters cast their ballots, a record low, and the results were widely contested. In a tea shop in Karradah, one of the few open, candidate Reem Abdulhadi walked in to ask whether people had cast their vote. In the Shiite holy city of Najaf, Iraq’s influential cleric Moqtada al-Sadr cast his ballot, swarmed by local journalists.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Abdul Qadeer Khan, a controversial figure known as the father of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb, died Sunday of COVID-19 following a lengthy illness, his family said. Both are declared nuclear weapons states after they conducted tit-for-tat nuclear weapons tests in 1998. For 10 years during the Soviet occupation of neighboring Afghanistan, successive U.S. presidents certified Pakistan was not developing nuclear weapons. Pakistan was accused of selling nuclear weapons technology to North Korea in exchange for its No-Dong missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Prime Minister Imran Khan called him a “national icon,” whose nuclear weapons program “provided us security against an aggressive much larger nuclear neighbor.

HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) – Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be fit to play in Monday’s 2022 World Cup qualifier against North Macedonia, coach Hansi Flick said on Sunday, with his team a win away from clinching a spot in next year’s tournament. Germany top Group J on 18 points, ahead of North Macedonia and Armenia on 12 with three matches remaining. The North Macedonians, who stunned Germany 2-1 in Duisburg in March, are desperate for a win to maintain their chances of advancing. They want to protect their chances (of qualifying) and with their win in Germany they now have more confidence,” Flick said. We want to win and qualify as quickly as possible for the World Cup.”

A week after thousands demonstrated in support of Saied, the growing numbers raise the possibility of Tunisia’s political divisions spiralling into street confrontations between rival camps. Saied dismissed the prime minister, suspended parliament and assumed executive authority in July in moves his foes call a coup. Saied said he would initiate a dialogue with Tunisians over the future during a meeting on Saturday with interim interior minister Ridha Gharsalaoui. With the political manoeuvering over Tunisia’s future moving very slowly, Saied has pointed to the street mobilisation to support his position. Last week more than 8,000 demonstrators rallied in Tunis in support of Saied, Reuters journalists and the state news agency said.

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Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport received its first flights from the UK belonging to Easy jet, after a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. The plane was received under a framework of coordination between the Civil Aviation and Tourism and Antiquities Ministries. The airport administration organized a special reception for the Easy jet plane by spraying water on it, marking the celebration of the first landed flight from the British company. The plane was received by airport director Nabil al-Mallah and the director of the Office of Tourism Authority in Sharm el-Sheikh Islam Nabil. A public relations team received the passengers with flowers, provided all necessary facilities and expedited the completion of arrival procedures, with a commitment to applying all precautionary and preventive measures.

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq closed its airspace Sunday as voters headed to the polls to elect a parliament that, despite widespread skepticism, some Iraqis hope will deliver reforms after decades of conflict and mismanagement. A series of kidnappings and targeted assassinations that killed more than 35 people has further discouraged many from taking part. More than 250,000 security personnel across the country were tasked with protecting the vote. Iraq’s President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi urged Iraqis to vote amid widespread apathy and skepticism from many. “This is our opportunity for reform.”The 2018 elections saw just 44% of eligible voters cast their ballots, a record low.