Tunisia's Khazri announces retirement from national team
Tunisia midfielder Wahbi Khazri scores a goal against France during the second half in a group stage match during the World Cup at Education City Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports(Reuters) - Tunisia striker Wahbi Khazri announced his retirement from international soccer after the national side were eliminated at the group stage of the World Cup in Qatar. The 31-year-old Montpellier striker said: "To beat France, to score and be decisive, that is more beautiful." Tunisia began their World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against Denmark, then lost 1-0 to Australia. Khazri, who was born in France and played one game for the French national side in 2012, switched to play for Tunisia and won 74 international matches with them, scoring 25 goals along the way.
Source:Egypt Today
December 02, 2022 11:45 UTC
In Maradona's shadow, Messi strives for Argentina's forever love
For years, Argentine fans said that no matter how many Ballons d'Or and trophies Messi won with Barcelona, he could never match Maradona until he too lifted a World Cup. EMOTIONAL MESSIMany of the banners show Messi and Maradona together, some depicting the late No. And Messi himself has opened up emotionally to rally the team and nation after their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia. "For me, Messi has always felt and done his all for the national team, from his first game until now. However, there is a generation gap among those who remember and revere Maradona most and younger fans less prejudiced against Messi, he told Reuters.
Source:Egypt Today
December 02, 2022 11:39 UTC
A generation that won't be forgotten by the Saudis
Saudi Arabia midfielder Salem Al-Dawsari is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against Argentina during a group stage match during the World Cup. Only the heroics of Saudi goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Owais prevented a humiliating defeat, though they still finished bottom of Group C, three points behind group winners Argentina. Yes, in Saudi Arabia we know the players well, but they are unknown to fans around the world," Renard said. Saudi Arabia has been playing a bigger role in sport globally. Saudi's football federation is also hoping Cristiano Ronaldo can be lured to a local club after the Portuguese forward had his contract terminated by Manchester United.
Source:Egypt Today
December 01, 2022 18:41 UTC
Engineering Export Council organises trade mission to Mauritius - Daily News Egypt
The Engineering Export Council of Egypt announced Wednesday the launch of a trade mission consisting of 10 companies in engineering industries to Mauritius next Saturday. The mission comes within the framework of the Export Council’s plan to increase exports to African markets. Executive Director of the Engineering Export Council of Egypt, May Helmy, stated that the Council seeks to open new export markets, especially in Africa, in order to support the state’s plans to promote exports and achieve the goal of increasing exports to $100bn in the coming years. Helmy noted that Egyptian Foreign Ministry has played a great role in facilitating the organization of the Egyptian mission to Mauritius, where a large group of bilateral meetings are scheduled to be held between the Egyptian companies and factories participating in the mission and their counterparts from Mauritius, to learn about export opportunities available in Egypt in all sectors of engineering industries. She highlighted the council’s focus on the African market during the coming period in order to promote exports of various engineering sectors, especially since the African market is very promising for Egypt’s engineering products, which supports the Egyptian government’s plans to have a strong presence in African markets.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 01, 2022 18:09 UTC
Emigration ministry establishing database for scientists abroad
Minister of Emigration Soha Gendy said that her ministry is working on establishing a database for Egyptian experts and scientists living abroad. This came during the inauguration of the annual international conference of Egyptian doctors and scientists in Egypt and abroad in the field of oncology which is held under the auspices of Emigration Ministry under the rubric “Alert Birds”. In her speech, Gendy expressed happiness over attending the event to discuss the latest technologies used in the field of oncology in addition to cooperation in the field of scientific research, training young cadres of doctors. This comes within the framework of the keenness of the ministry to link the expatriates with their country, she said. Gendy lauded the desire of the Egyptian doctors abroad to participate in the national project launched by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to develop the Egyptian countryside “Decent Life” via their contributions and medical efforts while being in Egypt.
Source:Egypt Independent
December 01, 2022 16:08 UTC
'Overpopulation will eat away at the country': Egypt's President Sisi
President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi at the inauguration ceremony of New Mansoura City on December 1, 2022. He added that a factory worth $50 million was built through Ebdaa in Daqahliyah, and it will begin operation in a year. The initiative also provided training to industrial investors in the governorate. She added that a lab has been established to assess the quality of products manufactured locally, ensuring they meet international standards. The main features of the initiative are tax exemption for five years, and offering lands for investors in the leasing system.
Source:Egypt Today
December 01, 2022 12:31 UTC
Damen ePayment in negotiation for new investors: CEO - Daily News Egypt
Expansion is the slogan for the next phase in Damen ePayment, as they succeeded within a few years in establishing its presence in the field of electronic payments, Tamer Al-Hussainy, CEO and Managing Director of Damen told Daily News Egypt. This came during Damen’s participation in the Cairo ICT conference. He indicated that the company started their business in the Egyptian market nearly three years ago, specifically in 2020, which witnessed many crises and challenges. Regarding the company’s plans, Al-Hussainy revealed that they plan to announce the launch of an electronic application for Damen by the beginning of next year. “Our presence in Cairo is less than some of our competing companies.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 01, 2022 09:49 UTC
Healthy Scalp, Healthy Hair: 5 Tips to Take Care of Your Scalp
Scalp scrub: Just like how we need to do facial scrub to get rid of dead skin cells, our scalp needs a scrub too to promote hair growth. A scalp scrub will refresh your scrub and allow it to breathe. Use gentler hair products. If you suffer from dandruff, steer away from hair oiling. You can try as many hair products as you want, but if you are not eating healthy food nothing will really work.
Source:Egypt Today
December 01, 2022 00:54 UTC
3 Egyptian female researchers win L’Oreal–UNESCO science award
Three Egyptian women have earned L’Oréal-UNESCO Fellowship For Women In Science National Awards for their scientific achievements, joining other notable women from all around the world. The award ceremony took place on Tuesday at Abdeen Palace, eastern downtown Cairo, in the presence of Vice President of the Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT) Amr Farouk. Mai Taha, a post-doctoral pharmacy student at Cairo University, has won the fellowship award for her research on using nanotechnology to help in effectively eliminating antibiotic resistant bacteria and treating diabetic foot. Meanwhile, Aya Atef, another post-doctoral pharmacy student at Tanta University, won the fellowship award for finding natural polymers with a molecular footprint that help patients of phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disease in children. Head of the Scientific Research Committee at the National Council for Women and former minister of scientific research Nadia Zakhary, UNESCO office representative in Egypt, and the director-general of L’Oreal Egypt have attended the ceremony, along with a host of senior officials from research centers and institutes.
Source:Egypt Independent
December 01, 2022 00:16 UTC
Egypt will never change its position on Palestinian cause - Daily News Egypt
Egypt celebrates the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on 29 November every year. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt salutes this day in solidarity with the steadfast people of Palestine, and in confirmation of the presence of the Palestinian cause alive and present in international forums and in the world conscience, which stands in support of the Palestinian people in their just and legitimate demands and their right to establish their independent state. The statement added that the Egyptian government and people, as a matter of historical responsibility, have always supported the Palestinian cause as the central issue of the Arab nation. Egypt stressed that the fundamentals of its position towards the Palestinian cause have not changed, and its commitment to its responsibility towards the cause of Palestine, the Palestinian people, Jerusalem and its Al-Aqsa Mosque is genuine, and it will exert every effort to help the Palestinian people gain their legitimate rights to establish their independent state. It reaffirmed that the Palestinian question will always be the first Arab issue, without which there can be no real regional stability in the Middle East without a just and comprehensive settlement on the basis of the two-State solution and the relevant resolutions of international legitimacy.
Source:Daily News Egypt
November 30, 2022 22:59 UTC
Sovereign Fund to promote investment opportunities in Egypt globally next January
Egypt - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) to discuss the promotion of investment opportunities in the Egyptian market around the world. Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said told Daily News Egypt earlier that TSFE is in the process of a new promotional round for the Pre-IPO Fund. The sources explained that the companies are about to complete the financial restructuring ahead of offering stakes to global sovereign funds. The Sovereign Fund will present investment opportunities in this sector during the coming period, especially after it attracted large pledges in the hydrogen sector as part of a plan to transform Egypt into a regional centre for renewable energy, according to El-Said’s statements to Daily News Egypt. © 2022 Daily News Egypt.
Source:Daily News Egypt
November 30, 2022 19:08 UTC
Arab Women Organization holds workshop addressing 'increasing violence against women
CAIRO - 30 November 2022: The Arab Women's Organization will hold a workshop Wednesday addressing "the phenomenon of increasing violence against women in the Arab world," with the participation of a group of Arab women and men experts. The workshop will be held in person at the organization's headquarters, and a number of experts will virtually participate in via the Zoom application. Dr. Fadia Kiwan, the Director General of the organization, confirmed that the workshop comes within the framework of the organization's activities to join the international campaign to combat violence against women, which lasts for 16 days. She added that the workshop deals with the issue of violence in all its dimensions, discussing the reasons for the increase in the phenomenon of violence against women and the Arab legislations that address it, where case studies will be presented on the increase in violence against women in the public sphere, in addition to the cyber violence, violence during wars and conflicts, and domestic violence, as well as proposing solutions to contain the phenomenon of increasing violence against women in the Arab world.
Source:Egypt Today
November 30, 2022 11:01 UTC
Egypt, Portugal, Saudi Arabia discuss tourism and antiquities - Daily News Egypt
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa held two meetings with the Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khatib and Portuguese Minister of State for Tourism Rita Marques to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the three countries in the field of tourism and antiquities. They also discussed the implementation of joint marketing programmes between the two countries targeting distant markets. Furthermore, they reviewed the preparations for a training plan and a joint work programme for 2023 for workers in the tourism and hotel sectors. For his part, Al-Khatib stressed the importance of cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia to develop the incoming tourism movement to the Middle East region, which contributes to the region obtaining its fair share of the global tourism movement. Later, Issa met with Marques and Filipe Silva — Director of the National Tourism Board in Portugal — to discuss strengthening cooperation to increase the tourism movement coming from Portugal to Egypt, in addition to discussing the exchange of experiences between the two countries in the field of system management.
Source:Daily News Egypt
November 30, 2022 10:27 UTC
Egypt, Equatorial Guinea leaders agree on strengthening economic relations - Daily News Egypt
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea Theodore Obiang agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations, especially on the economic front. The Egyptian Presidency spokesperson said that Al-Sisi stressed the importance of consultations with President Obiang, praising the distinguished bilateral relations between Egypt and Equatorial Guinea. President Obiang praised the continuous development in the course of bilateral relations between Egypt and Equatorial Guinea, expressing his deep appreciation for Egypt, its people and leadership, and his country’s aspiration to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields. He also affirmed Equatorial Guinea’s appreciation for Egypt and its pioneering role in the African continent to meet the aspirations of its people for development and prosperity. Egypt has a distinguished historical relationship with Equatorial Guinea since the latter’s independence on 12 October 1968.
Source:Daily News Egypt
November 29, 2022 21:22 UTC
Government follows up on waste-to-energy project in Abu Rawash - Daily News Egypt
The meeting also included Governor of Giza Ahmed Rashid and Director of the National Center for Planning State Land Uses Nasser Fawzi. She stated that this project aims to create a healthy and clean environment, achieve an economic return, and produce usable energy. Fouad noted that a tariff has been approved for converting waste into energy, at a value of 140 piasters per kilowatt, in accordance with Electricity Feed Tariff Resolution No. 41 of 2019, in cooperation with the Ministries of Local Development, Electricity and Energy. For his part, Hisham Amna affirmed his ministry’s keenness to coordinate with Giza Governorate to complete the necessary licenses for the land on which the project will be built to ensure its success.
Source:Daily News Egypt
November 29, 2022 11:29 UTC