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.

September 06, 2021 10:18 UTC

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.

September 06, 2021 07:41 UTC

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.

September 06, 2021 07:41 UTC

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.

September 06, 2021 00:56 UTC

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.

September 05, 2021 21:32 UTC





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.

September 05, 2021 17:37 UTC

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.

September 05, 2021 17:03 UTC

The minister's remarks came during her participation in the 46th annual meeting of the Islamic Development Bank in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, according to a statement by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development. She said that Egypt will, for the first time, play host to the meeting of the governing council of the "Arab-Africa Foreign Trade Bridge" trade promotion program in December. She also attended a round-table meeting held on the fringe of the 46th Annual Board of Governors Meeting of the IsDB Group. Egypt has embarked on a great deal of development initiatives with far-reaching social and economic impact, Said said during the meeting. The move reflects Egypt's prestige in the IsDB and the member countries' respect for the Egyptian role in the Group, Said pointed out.

September 05, 2021 15:45 UTC

CAIRO - 5 September 2021: Mohamed Abdel Salam, Chairman of the Ready-made Garments Chamber at the Federation of Egyptian Industries, said that Egypt currently produces 80 percent of the local market's needs of ready-made garments and imports only 20 percent. He added that Egypt's annual exports of garments stand at $1.5 billion. Some 150 garment factories have been qualified to increase their production and boost exports, Abdel Salam noted.

September 05, 2021 15:33 UTC

In a statement released on Sunday, the American magazine said that the world's top ten central bankers received an "A" rating for their excellent performance in curbing inflation, achieving economic growth goals, stabilizing currency and managing interest rates. Joseph Giarraputo, the publisher and editorial director of Global Finance, said that the magazine's annual assessment shows the success of fiscal policy leaders in the face of adversity. The top ten list also included the central bankers of Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Kuwait and Morocco, along with European Central Bank Governor Christine Lagarde. The Central Banker Report Cards, published annually by Global Finance since 1994, grade the central bank governors of 101 key countries and territories including the European Union, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, the Bank of Central African States and the Central Bank of West African States.

September 05, 2021 15:32 UTC

Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity signed a grant agreement with the African Development Bank (ADB) and the Ministry of International Cooperation, totaling US$500,000 to help relieve families impacted by the economic and social repercussions of the pandemic. A ministry statement said that the grant comes under the umbrella of the “Emergency Humanitarian Relief Assistance Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak” initiative approved by Parliament on April 11. In this project, the ministry will rely on the databases of the poor and most vulnerable families of the Ministry of Solidarity, numbering 9.5 million families, in addition to databases of irregular employment at the Ministry of Manpower that amount to about four million families. The project is being carried out in cooperation with the Egyptian Food Bank, with its valuable experience and ability to provide food in the neediest areas and villages. She said that the baskets provide basic, balanced meals that support the health of Egyptian families, especially children.

September 05, 2021 15:00 UTC

For more than a year, Taboniar depended entirely on boosted unemployment benefits and a network of local foodbanks to feed her family. Starting Monday, an estimated 8.9 million people will lose all unemployment benefits. … For millions of people nothing has changed from a year and a half ago.”For Taboniar, 43, that means her unemployment benefits will completely disappear — even as her work hours vanish again. On Friday, a White House spokesperson said there were no plans to reevaluate the end of the unemployment benefits. Walsh called the delta variant “an asterisk on everything.”The sudden lapse of a crucial element of the pandemic safety net has fueled calls for a re-evaluation of the entire unemployment benefits system.

September 05, 2021 14:48 UTC

A strong immune system is the forefront defense against viruses attacking your body. As COVID-19 is still spreading, besides the necessity of abiding by all precautions, keeping our immune system strong is vital. Getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and minimizing stress are all ways to help keep your immune system stronger, but above all eating healthy is integral. So, before you make your next grocery shopping list, here are 10 foods you need to include that will give your immunity a boost. Dark chocolateBelieve it or not, but this delicious treat can also be of great help.

September 05, 2021 14:15 UTC

CAIRO - 5 September 2020: Led by speaker Hanafy Gebaly, a delegation of the House of Representatives left for Vienna, Austria, Sunday to attend the fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and the first Global Parliamentary Summit on Counter Terrorism. Egypt’s participation in the two events is considered a good chance to exchange views regarding regional and international challenges. It is also an opportunity to review Egypt’s visions about such issues in a way that serves vital interests of Cairo. The conference of speakers is an international parliamentary tool launched in New York in 2000, when they first met and issued the Millennium Declaration in cooperation with the UN. The Global Parliamentary Summit on Counter Terrorism will, meanwhile, allow parliamentarians to identify lasting solutions and make a parliamentary contribution to global efforts in counter-terrorism and the prevention of violent extremism, with robust action and a real impact on communities, in particular the victims of terrorism.

September 05, 2021 13:52 UTC

CAIRO - 5 September 2020: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Misr El Kheir Foundation (MEK) Dr. Ali Gomaa said Tahya Misr Fund presented a model for solid cooperation between State bodies, societal institutions and the media by presenting 482 humanitarian assistance trucks through 22 institutions extending required aid over the past year. Gomaa said the Sate's strategy toward integrated development runs in line with a world vision on eradicating poverty and improving the quality of life for inhabitants of poor areas via making optimum use of available resources. ] President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi opened the Tahya Masr Fund under the account number 037037 immediately upon assuming the presidency. Its purpose is to receive donations from Egyptians at home and abroad. “The government must implement its economic and legislative reforms and create a suitable business environment for attracting investments,” he added, stressing that investment is the solution for unemployment, the budget deficit, and debt.

September 05, 2021 13:29 UTC