Everything you need to know about Egypt’s project to supply ships with green fuel
Egypt and Norway back in May signed an agreement to jointly develop a new green methanol production project, which is the first of its kind in Egypt and the Middle East. Nine key points about the project:1- The new project aims to produce 40,000 thousand tons annually of green methanol, which can be increased to 200,000 tons annually. 2- The project comes as part of Egypt’s overall goal towards transitioning to green production, which opens new export horizons for the Egyptian petrochemical sector of green products. 4- Green methanol is a clean fuel. 5- The project, which Scatec attaches great importance to, will help in placing Egypt on the global map of countries producing green fuel to supply ships.
Source:Egypt Independent
June 25, 2023 00:24 UTC
Video: Tamer Hosny reveals official trailer of superhero movie ‘Tag’
Egypt actor and singer Tamer Hosny posted the official trailer for his new movie “Tag”, through his official channel on YouTube, which is set to release during the Eid al-Adha 2023 season. Hosny appeared in the trailer as the titular “Tag”, who discovers that he has a supernatural power that enables him to do unnatural things, such as flying in the air and penetrating walls. “Tag” is also set to star Dina al-Sherbiny, Hala Fakher, singer Sandy, and a number of other guests of honor. The film, directed by Sarah Wafik, features comedy, romance and thrills, with Hosny also portraying the hero’s twin brother “Haroun” as they get into a variety of misadventures.
Source:Egypt Independent
June 25, 2023 00:24 UTC
Egypt-India trade surges to $6 billion in 2022, reflecting 13.7% increase
Egyptian exports to India recorded a value of $1.9 billion in 2022, reflecting a 6.5 percent decrease from $2 billion in 2021. Meanwhile, the value of Egyptian imports from India amounted to $4.1 billion in 2022, showing a significant 26.4 percent increase from $3.2 billion in 2021. Mineral fuels, mineral oils, and their products distillates valued at $1.1 billion. Inorganic chemical products valued at $240.8 million. Organic chemical products valued at $358.4 million.
Source:Egypt Today
June 24, 2023 21:44 UTC
Indian PM leaves US heading for Egypt
CAIRO - 24 June 2023: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday left for Egypt after concluding his "historic" visit to the US during which he held talks with US President Joe Biden and addressed the Joint Session of Congress. This is the Indian premier's first visit to Egypt, NDTV said. The two-day visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is also the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister since 1997. During the visit, Modi will hold talks with President Sisi and a series of meetings with a number of senior Egyptian officials. The Indian prime minister will also have a meeting with members of the Indian community in Cairo.
Source:Egypt Today
June 24, 2023 17:15 UTC
Narendra Modi starts Egypt visit, first by an Indian PM in over 2 decades
CAIRO – 24 June 2023: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cairo on Saturday in the first visit by an Indian premier in more than two decades. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli received Modi, who is making the visit to Egypt as per the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, at Cairo International Airport. Modi’s delegation includes the Indian foreign minister, national security advisor and senior officials from the Cabinet and the Indian foreign ministry, a statement by the Egyptian Cabinet read. According to Indian reports, Modi will meet with President Sisi and Egyptian Grand Mufti Shawki Allam during his two-day visit to Egypt. Sisi made a visit to India in January, becoming the first ever Egyptian president to be the chief guest of India’s Republic Day.
Source:Egypt Today
June 24, 2023 15:53 UTC
Egypt's Gov't denies plans to abolish treatment at state expense in coming period
CAIRO - 24 June 2023: The cabinet's media center denied claims on the government's intention to abolish treatment at state expense in the coming period. In a statement on Saturday, the center said it communicated the Health Ministry which dismissed the news as baseless. The ministry stressed that no decisions were issued in this respect, stressing that the state is offering all medical services under decisions on treatment at state expense. It said about 1.184 million decisions on treatment at state expense were issued at about EGP 5.742 million from January 2023 to May. The center called on media outlets and social media users to verify the authenticity of the news circulated to avoid perplexing public opinion.
Source:Egypt Today
June 24, 2023 11:17 UTC
Putin vows to defend Russia from Wagner’s internal treachery
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that the country would defend itself from internal treachery following the recent mutiny by Wagner Group fighters. The Telegram channel of Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin earlier posted several audio recordings with accusations against the country’s military leaders. Putin stressed that Russia would defend both its people and its statehood from any threats, including internal treachery. The Wagner Group has been involved in several conflicts worldwide, including in Ukraine, Syria, Libya, and the Central African Republic. The United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom have all imposed sanctions on the Wagner Group and its members.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 24, 2023 10:28 UTC
Wagner Chief claims military killed his fighters, Russia accuses him of mutiny
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Russia’s Wagner Group, has claimed that the military leadership has killed 2,000 of his fighters. He has vowed to seek revenge, stating that the “evil” brought by the military leadership must be stopped. The Wagner Group has been involved in several conflicts worldwide, including in Ukraine, Syria, Libya, and the Central African Republic. The United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom have all imposed sanctions on the Wagner Group and its members. The group is estimated to have between 20,000-25,000 fighters.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 23, 2023 22:15 UTC
Egypt's avid efforts to provide citizens with decent housing despite economic crisis
Despite the global financial crisis driven by the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, besides the climate change impacts and the increasing population, Egypt is still working on providing citizens, especially youth, with housing units, as part of the state’s efforts to provide a decent life for all. As for the housing units for the middle-income bracket (aka Dar Misr), the number of units recorded 56,500 in the new cities, of which 4,440 units were implemented in only 2021/2022. The largest number of implemented units was in the city of New Cairo, as it reached 4,392 units or 98.9% of the total, CAPMAS added. The number of units in the Paradise of Egypt project (luxury housing) reached 27,500 units in the new cities, of which 12,072 units were implemented. The 35-year-old wife added that young people no longer have enough financial liquidity for the advance deposit of the unsubsidized apartments.
Source:Egypt Today
June 23, 2023 16:33 UTC
EMA expects hot weather across Egypt on Friday
CAIRO - 23 June 2023: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects that Friday will witness a hot weather, and an increase in the humidity levels. EMA expected that hot weather will prevail in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, the northeastern coasts and northern Upper Egypt, while a very hot weather to be witnessed in southern Sinai and southern Upper Egypt. The Meteorological Authority also expects wind activity in most parts, and light mist on some roads leading to and from Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, the northeastern coasts and northern Upper Egypt, with a rise in humidity levels during the day between 2:3 degrees. As for the temperatures on Friday:Cairo will see highs of 35 degrees and lows of 23 degreesAlexandria highs of 29 and lows of 21 degreesMatrouh highs of 28 degrees and lows of 21 degreesSohag highs of 35 degrees and lows of 24 degreesQena highs of 40 degrees and lows of 25 degreesAswan highs of 39 degrees and lows of 28 degrees.
Source:Egypt Today
June 23, 2023 12:32 UTC
EgyptAir announces free entry visa up to 96 hours
Travelers can obtain a free transit visa to enter Egypt and stay for a duration starting from eight hours to 96 hours, EgyptAir announced. According to a statement on Thursday, the company said that the new visa aims to activate tourism flow to Egypt, as part of efforts to achieve sustainable development goals in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030. The company stated that this visa can be obtained upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, provided that the passenger goes to the EgyptAir transit office at the airport to fill out the data form upon which they can obtain the visa free of charge. The Athens 2.2 Airline Marketing Workshop, organized annually by Athens International Airport, has named EgyptAir as the ‘fastest recovered airline’ in Africa, ranking amongst the airlines that bounced back the fastest from the coronavirus pandemic. EgyptAir advanced 26 places in the latest global ranking of airlines “Skytrax World Airline”, as it ranked 95th globally after compared to 121st in 2021, while Qatar Airways maintained its first place in the world for the second year in a row.
Source:Egypt Independent
June 23, 2023 11:31 UTC
Nearly half a million impacted by flooding in India’s northeast
New Delhi CNN — Nearly half a million people in northeast Nearly half a million people in northeast India have been affected by severe flooding after heavy rains battered the region, turning roads into rivers and submerging entire villages. Men trying to cross the flooded street in Nalbari district of Assam India on Tuesday June 21, 2023. Assam, a state of more than 31 million people, experiences heavy rain and flooding during India’s unrelenting monsoon season which can last from April to September. This year’s flooding comes one week after tropical cyclone Biparjoy hit India’s west coast, ripping trees and toppling electricity poles. A man carries belongings from his partially submerged house in the flood affected Dhamdhama village of Nalbari district, in India’s Assam state on June 22, 2023.
Source:Egypt Independent
June 23, 2023 10:53 UTC
Photos: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization inaugurates commercial area
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Eissa inaugurated the commercial area in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on Thursday. The area thus far includes 12 shops of various sizes, all of which sell luxury Egyptian products – including accessories and ornaments, arabesque artifacts, sweets, textiles, and children’s toys, alongside a shop selling products by the Konouz Egypt Replica Treasures company. A museum for children, Kimet Kids, has been also inaugurated in the area. Founded by the Kimet company, it features activities for children including weaving and designing their own pharaonic ornaments. The company also presents a play on the museum’s theater telling the story of Queen Hatshepsut, as well as a cinema showing a historical short film in Arabic and English about the history of Egyptian civilization.
Source:Egypt Independent
June 22, 2023 23:48 UTC
Photos: Actors, public figures discuss future of culture in Egypt at National Dialogue session
CAIRO – 22 June 2023: A large number of actors and public figures participated in the National Dialogue on Thursday to discuss the future of culture in Egypt. The session was held as part of the Culture and National Identity Committee of the National Dialogue’s social access to discuss further effectiveness for the cultural institutions and policies. A number of veteran actors, including Mohamed Sobhi, Sherif Mounir, Sameh Hussein and Ahmed Abdel Aziz participated in the talks to introduce their vision on the future of culture in Egypt. Head of the Egyptian Actor's Union, Ashraf Zaki, also participated in the session. In conjunction, political parties and social experts also held a session today to discuss means of facing domestic violence as part of the dialogue’s social track.
Source:Egypt Today
June 22, 2023 21:58 UTC
Nine Years of Egyptian-French relations under President Sisi's leadership
In November 2022, President Sisi welcomed the French president on the sidelines of the Climate Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh. He praised the recent, unprecedented momentum in relations between the two countries, especially in the economic and trade relations. President Sisi also visited Paris in October 2017, leading a high-level delegation and was received by President Macron. In August 2019, Egypt's president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi visited France to attend the G7 Partnership meetings with African nations. President Sisi's diplomatic outreach continued with another visit to France in December 2020, where he held a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Source:Egypt Today
June 22, 2023 12:17 UTC