The report strongly counters claims by a number of states that parts of Syria were now safe to return to. It criticizes Denmark, Sweden and Turkey specifically for restricting protection and putting pressure on refugees from Syria to go home. It also criticizes Lebanon and Jordan, who have some of the highest number of Syrian refugees per capita. In Lebanon and Turkey, where many refugees face dire living conditions and discrimination, governments have put increasing pressure on Syrians to return. Denmark and Sweden earlier this year started revoking the residency permits of some Syrian refugees, arguing that the Syrian capital, Damascus, and neighboring regions were now safe.

“By some metrics, the UK is losing ground: London is currently slipping further behind New York each year while other centres are strengthening,” the paper said. The U.S. financial capital overtook London in 2018 in a leading annual survey, it said, adding that New York dominated in stock market listings. Britain’s departure from the European Union effectively closed London off from its biggest financial services customer, adding further pressure to catch up. Becoming the global hub for financial data, sustainability investing and investment and risk management will also be crucial in helping Britain overtake New York, TheCityUK said. The total tax rate for a London bank is 46.5%, 13% higher than a New York based bank, it added.

CAIRO - 6 September 2020: Health Minister Hala Zayed has reaffirmed that the state currently works on increasing oxygen strategic stock and tanks and healthcare beds and providing a new production line for medications. In televised statements, she reiterated on Sunday that a protocol has been developed for the treatment of the coronavirus cases with the best treatment services to overcome the pandemic. Egypt would have suffered huge human losses during the outbreak of Covid-19, but the state's great efforts on treating hepatitis C virus and detecting chronic diseases helped overcome such losses, Zayed said. The minister also underscored the state's efforts to save the lives of Egyptians and help them avoid being infected with the Coid-19.

CAIRO - 7 September 2020: The Health Ministry said that 378 new coronavirus cases were detected in Egypt on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infections to 290,773. In a statement on Monday, Spokesman for the Health Ministry Khaled Megahed said 10 patients have died from the virus over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 16,811. As many as 674 patients were discharged from hospitals after receiving necessary medical care, taking the number of recoveries to 243,297, he added. Egypt’s health Minster Hala Zayed warned that Egypt might wittiness a hike is Coronaviruses infections by the end of September and next October. she reiterated that a protocol has been developed for the treatment of the coronavirus cases with the best treatment services to overcome the pandemic.

CAIRO- 6 September 2021: The Egyptian Minister of Finance, Mohamed Maait, confirmed that no new taxes have been imposed on the stock exchange, denying any intention to do so. The minister explained that Ministerial Resolution No. 428 of 2021 includes the chronology of the amendments to the Income Tax Law promulgated by Law No. 91 of 2005, as well as the Stamp Tax Law promulgated by Law No. He stated that it included an explanation of legal terms and the definition of capital gains subject to income tax in relation to securities of all kinds, and legal responsibility in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Law.

Sept 6 (Reuters) - Liverpool are in touch with authorities to safely bring back midfielder Naby Keita following a military coup in his homeland of Guinea, the club said on Monday. "We are in constant contact with Naby and have had regular communication via his national team management," Liverpool said in a statement. While the country's borders have reportedly been closed, the Moroccan team were allowed safe passage home later on Sunday. Keita started Liverpool's opening two league games and was an unused substitute in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea. Liverpool next face Leeds United on Sept. 12 after the international break.

CAIRO – 9 September 2021: Egypt is following up the accelerated developments in Guinea with deep concern, asserting the seriousness of the ongoing crisis in the African country. The United States condemned the violence taking place in Guinea, calling on all parties to engage in dialogue. US Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement, Sunday night "Violence and any extra-constitutional measures will only erode Guinea's prospects for peace, stability and prosperity. These actions could limit the ability of the United States and Guinea's other international partners to support the country as it navigates a path towards national unity and a brighter future for the Guinean people." The armed group leader, Mamady Doumbouya, announced the dissolution of the government along with nationwide curfew in the country.

CAIRO – 6 September 2021: Egypt sent two military planes carrying urgent humanitarian aid to Sudan through an air bridge that will be extended over the coming days, a statement by the Egyptian military spokesman said on Sunday. This comes “within the framework of Egypt’s support and solidarity with the brotherly Sudanese people in various crises and adversities,” the spokesman said. The aid included tons of humanitarian aid that includes large quantities of tents and blankets provided by the Egyptian Red Crescent Society to contribute to “alleviating the burdens shouldered by the Sudanese citizens,” the spokesman added. For its part, the Sudanese side expressed their deep appreciation of the Egyptian efforts and support Egypt provides to the Sudanese people. The Sudanese side also affirmed that this aid reflects the spirit of brotherhood and cooperation between the brotherly Egyptian and Sudanese peoples, the spokesman added.

CAIRO – 6 September 2021: Egypt extended condolences on Sunday to the families of the victims of a train-minibus collision in Turkey, which left many people dead and injured. “The Arab Republic of Egypt extends its sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this tragic incident and wishes the injured a speedy recovery,” a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry read. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that the two sides are scheduled to discuss bilateral ties and a number of regional files. Egypt and Turkey issued a joint statement on the two-day "exploratory consultations" held on May 5-6 in Cairo. The talks were led by Egypt's Deputy Foreign Minister Hamdi Loza and Turkey's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sedat Önal.

The Moroccan elections take place next Wednesday and will be the first time that newly formulated electoral rules apply, including one particularly contentious one. The most recent Moroccan parliament was 21% female, with 81 women politiciansIt was one of several changes forming part of a reform of the constitution that was initiated by the Moroccan monarchy. The Moroccan monarchy “confines, constrains and plays divide-and-control” with the country’s political parties to ensure that it always has the final say, he told DW. “Nobody could ever win the majority of seats in the Moroccan parliament because of the way that districts are drawn,” Daadaoui said. The changes to the electoral coefficient make things even more difficult.”“These elections are not really going to change much in the political trajectory of Morocco,” Daadaoui concluded.

Prime Minister-designate Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said in a tweet early Monday that al-Saadi Gadhafi had been released in compliance with a previous court order. Local media reported al-Saadi Gadhafi was released after he was acquitted on charges dating back to the uprising against his father’s rule. At the time of the 2011 revolt, al-Saadi Gadhafi headed a special forces brigade that was involved in the crackdown on protesters and rebels. During his father’s rule, al-Saadi Gadhafi was known for his lavish lifestyle and he treated Libya’s soccer league as his personal fiefdom. In one case, security forces opened fire on fans at a 1996 match attended by al-Saadi, killing a number of people in murky circumstances.

We will entrust it to the people,” said Doumbouya, draped in a Guinean flag with about a half dozen other soldiers flanked at his side. It was not immediately known, though, how much support Doumbouya had within the military or whether other soldiers loyal to the president of more than a decade might attempt to wrest back control. The West African regional bloc known as ECOWAS quickly condemned the developments, threatening sanctions if Conde was not immediately released. “We have to wake up.”Observers, though say the tensions between Guinea’s president and the army colonel stemmed from a recent proposal to cut some military salaries. During his rule, security forces opened fire on demonstrators at a stadium in Conakry who were protesting his plans to run for president.

CAIRO-5 September 2021: Egypt national team achieved a 1-1 draw against Gabon on Sunday in the second round of the African World Cup Qualifiers. Hossam El Badry, Egypt national team manager, made five changes from the starting line-up that faced Angola in the first round. In the second half, Egypt started pushing forward, searching for the opening goal and started to increase their presence in the home team’s final third. The Egyptians were down to 10 men after Gaber received his second yellow card after a late challenge against a Gabonese player. Gabon benefited from the situation and managed to open the score through an impressive shot from Allevinah, which found El Shenawy’s bottom corner.

The boats of diving centre, affiliated with the Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) in Sharm El Sheikh, has succeeded in rescuing a French tourist and an Egyptian diver, who went missing in the Strait of Tiran in the Red Sea. Sources from the Chamber of Diving and Water Sports (CDWS) and from Sinai Blues diving centre, affiliated with the Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) in Sharm El Sheikh stated that the Egyptian diver and the French tourist were on a diving trip in the Thomas area near the Strait of Tiran when they went missing. As soon as the signal was received, an appeal was issued for all the centres in the Tiran and Nabq regions to search for the missing diver and tourist. Talaat Moustafa Holding Group owns a luxury tourist resort in Sharm El Sheikh that attracts tourists of different nationalities. Its unique location is directly overlooking Shark Bay, a few minutes from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.

At an early age Amir El-Masry decided to hitch his wagon to a star and make a big name for himself in acting. What’s the difference in terms of performance and techniques between working in Egyptian cinema and working in international cinema? 13-How do you evaluate cinema festivals like El Gouna Film Festival and Cairo Film Festival in the time of Covid-19? I must say that I was hugely impressed with this edition of the Cairo International Film Festival and El Gouna Film Festival. These festivals are not less than acclaimed European festivals like San Sebastián Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival.