Sisi asserts Egypt's support to Pakistan after devastating floods
CAIRO – 29 September 2022: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi asserted on Thursday the Egyptian government and people’s support to the flood-ravaged Pakistan, Presidency Spokesman Bassam Radi said. In a phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Sisi said that Egypt had allocated humanitarian aid to contribute to alleviating the suffering of the Pakistani people after the devastating floods. Sharif thanked Sisi and the Egyptian people for their support and hoped to boost bilateral relations especially in the field of climate change in light of Egypt's hosting of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, in Sharm El Sheikh city in November. He also hailed the inspiring Egyptian model, under President Sisi, in various developmental fields as well as Egypt’s leading political role in the region.
Source:Egypt Today
September 29, 2022 20:31 UTC
Ezaby pharmacies owner denies his arrest
Owner of El Ezaby pharmacies Ahmed al-Ezaby denied the issuance of any final court rulings against him, and rumors of his arrest. El Ezaby pharmacies denied in an official statement circulated rumors about the arrest of the chairman of its board of directors, in a checkpoint. Ezaby has judicial rulings issued against him with 547 years prison sentences and a fine of more than LE13 million, over different charges, according to the sources. Earlier, a Cairo Court of Appeal ruling disqualified Ezaby from the Pharmacists Syndicate membership and banned him from practicing the profession. Mohamed al-Sheikh, head of the Cairo Pharmacists Syndicate, said that pharmacy chains pose a threat to the profession, through the practice of monopolizing.
Source:Egypt Independent
September 29, 2022 13:19 UTC
Climate change is affecting mango crop in Aswan this year
Among the many fruits grown around the Egyptian city of Aswan is the mango, which is the first fruit to go to the market during the summer season. The village of Fares in particular is famous for the best types of mangoes because it is located away from industrial pollutants, and near the Nile River. A mango grower and merchant in Aswan spoke about climate change and how it affected the production of the mango crop this year, especially after the end of the mango season. He said that the Aswan mango is affected by the high temperatures in the governorate, which caused its rapid ripening and became the first crop to come down in the markets before the rest of the other governorates, as it begins to harvest starting in June of each year. A mango farmer in the village of Fares, affiliated to the Kom Ombo Center in Aswan Governorate, added that the village of Fares is one of the most famous villages in Egypt for mango cultivation, as it is the first crop of the village, ensuring that the clean environment of the village that is free from environmental and industrial pollutants makes it distinctive.
Source:Egypt Today
September 29, 2022 12:11 UTC
Egypt Economic Conference to be held from Oct. 23 to 25
CAIRO - 28 September 2022: The Egyptian Economic Conference will be held from October 23 to 25, the Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouli, announced Wednesday. Madbouli explained, during the weekly meeting of the cabinet, that next week will witness the announcement of the detailed agenda of the conference, and the axes that were agreed upon. A website for the conference will also be launched, to receive suggestions and opinions. The primer emphasized the importance of the economic conference to discuss the current economic conditions, and anticipate the future of the Egyptian economy, by getting to know the opinions of experts, specialists, experienced people and representatives of the business community. He stressed the wide interest in various aspects related to arrangements for preparing for the convening of the COP27 climate summit, which will be hosted in Sharm El-Sheikh next November.
Source:Egypt Today
September 28, 2022 23:00 UTC
Egypt among 20 most vulnerable countries to cyber attacks: NTRA
It also offers training to development officials in all government agencies in light of the Prime Minister’s decision to establish cyber security units in each government agency. Statistics indicate that Egypt is one of the 20 largest countries vulnerable to cyber attacks, so any safety issues must be addressed immediately in Egypt’s technological system, in light of the presence of more than 150 technology services currently available on the ‘Digital Egypt’ platform. Also, through EG-CERT, training programmes are available at the Information Technology Institute (ITI) in the field of cybersecurity. In addition, cooperation will take place with Egyptian universities in the fields of digital security. He explained that the digital security sector needs to be updated every hour.
Source:Daily News Egypt
September 28, 2022 17:45 UTC
Businessman Abu Hashima suggest establishing ‘gold bank’ in Egypt
Advisor to the Minister of Supply for Gold Industry Affairs, Nagy Farag, praised Egyptian businessman and head of the Youth and Sports Committee in the Senate Ahmed Abu Hashima’s suggestion about establishing a gold bank, where Egyptian women can invest their gold ornaments with an interest rate of up to three percent. Saving gold is part of Egyptian culture inherited by many generations to use in times of crisis or emergency, Abu Hashima said, during an exclusive interview with TV presenter Sherif Amer, on MBC Masr channel. “Gold exists in the homes of Egyptians of all classes, starting from a gram to 10 kgs,” Abu Hashima added. Abu Hashima put forward the idea of an initiative to obtain this gold from the Egyptian people in return for an annual return. He pointed out that this unconventional idea can be worked through to solve the US dollar crisis in Egypt.
Source:Egypt Independent
September 28, 2022 14:35 UTC
Famous Egyptian lawyer demands referring female Al-Azhar grand sheikh advisor to a criminal trial
Egyptian lawyer, Samir Sabry, submitted an urgent complaint to the Public Prosecutor and the Supreme State Security Prosecution against Nahla al-Saeedi, advisor to the Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh for expatriate affairs, requesting to refer her to a criminal trial over supporting the Muslim Brotherhood and Rabaa al-Adawiya sit-in. In his complaint, Sabry claimed that Saeedi had Muslim Brotherhood links. Looking into her past, Sabry said Saeedi supported the Muslim Brotherhood and its destructive ideas. Sabry added that Saeedi is not suitable for the sensitive position, due to her full support for the ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood which is a terrorist organization that “wants to spread poison” in the ancient institution of Al-Azhar. Sabry concluded his complaint, requesting to include Sabry on the lists of those banned from travel, and to refer her to an urgent criminal trial.
Source:Egypt Independent
September 28, 2022 11:32 UTC
et guide: 10 things to know about newly-inaugurated investment zone in Benha
New investment zone in Benha city, QaluybiaCAIRO - 28 September 2022: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inaugurated the investment zone in Benha City, Qalyubia Governorate, via video conference technology, during the inauguration of a number of development projects at the level of the Republic on Tuesday. In the below lines, Egypt Today highlights 10 most important information about1- The investment zone is located in Ezbet Naguib area in Benha City, Qalyubia Governorate. 3- The investment zone is built on 46 acres. 6- The area includes an investor services center, an urban center for women, an entrepreneurship center, and an employee services building. 10- The occupancy rate in the Benha investment zone has reached 100%.
Source:Egypt Today
September 28, 2022 06:39 UTC
Ancient Egypt's 'Serekh' sign, what does it represent?
CAIRO – 27 September 2022: The serekh sign, a paneled walling with the falcon-headed god Horus usually perched on top, is widely believed to represent the facade of a royal palace. Image via Ministry of Tourism & AntiquitiesIt was used for the word ‘serekh’ which itself means ‘sign’ or could be used in the word alluding to ‘throne’. The serekh was associated with the name of the king ‘Horus’, one of the 5 names each ruler would have had during their reign.
Source:Egypt Today
September 27, 2022 22:26 UTC
et guide for green traveling: 10 things to do to protect the environment when on leisure trips
Third: If you organize your leisure trip, you should use land transportation to reach your location, as traveling by car can somewhat reduce your carbon footprint. Fourth: During your leisure trip, you should use recyclable things, for example, carry some reusable bags, and some of your own utensils. Seventh: Choose a place for a permanent residence when you go to your leisure trip. The place you choose to sleep at night plays a major role in being a green traveler, and this requires you to make an effort to search for a residence that supports green tourism. Tenth: Immediately inform the organizers of your trip if they organize any activity that will negatively affect wildlife and the environment.
Source:Egypt Today
September 27, 2022 21:21 UTC
How were the Great Pyramids of Giza built?
Exactly how the Pyramids of Giza were built was an archaeological mystery, as it seemed so miraculous that theories about extraterrestrials have been ingrained in people's minds and the reason is that the stones of the Pyramid weigh at least two tons. The researchers studied five sediment samples extracted from the Giza Flood Plain in 2019 to analyze "patterns of pollen-derived vegetation" and "reconstruct 8,000-year-old riverine history of the Nile in this area." By combining this work with previous studies in the rock layers around the Pyramids, archaeologists have concluded that there was a tributary from the Nile River that reached the Pyramids with a high water level during the reigns of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. "When I read about it, I was very interested because this confirms that the materials for the Pyramid's construction were transported over water," Shisha told The Times. The land dried up completely, leaving behind a mystery that may now be closer to being solved.
Source:Egypt Today
September 26, 2022 00:57 UTC
Lozano's late strike gives Mexico victory over Peru
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA (Reuters) - A late goal from winger Hirving Lozano secured a 1-0 win for World Cup-bound Mexico over Peru in an international friendly at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday. In a game of few chances, Lozano, who plays for Napoli in Serie A, broke the deadlock in the 85th minute with a fine left-footed finish at the far post following a corner. Peru, who missed out on the World Cup after losing to Australia on penalties in an inter-continental playoff in June, were unable to threaten in attacking areas, failing to register a single shot on target. Mexico will take on Colombia in another friendly in California on Tuesday. They play at the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar in Group C against Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Poland.
Source:Egypt Today
September 25, 2022 22:22 UTC
Sessions of National Dialogue to kick off within days
General Coordinator of the National Dialogue’s Board Diaa Rashwan said Friday that sessions of the National Dialogue will kick off within the coming days and weeks. The sessions on all topics will be public except when the Board of Trustees decides to hold closed sessions that may include information affecting national security, he added in televised statements. “We succeeded in rebuilding bridges of trust between the partners of the June 30, 2013 revolution,” Rashwan said. The National Dialogue has started several months ago at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on April 26, he noted.
Source:Egypt Independent
September 24, 2022 21:58 UTC
More questions than answers as England limp towards World Cup
(Reuters) - World Cup semi-finalists in 2018, European Championship runners-up last year, England were surfing a wave of optimism, but the wheels have come off spectacularly and they now look anything but potential winners in Qatar. Manager Gareth Southgate had a relatively settled side during the Euros, when England posed threats from all over the pitch and were solid at the back. His chopped and changed midfield failed miserably to get hold of the game - despite Declan Rice's faintly bizarre claim that England had controlled it. Jude Bellingham, still only 19 despite all his experience for Borussia Dortmund, probably did as much as anyone to enhance his World Cup prospects while Kane remains a world-class threat if he can stay fit and Reece James remains ever-reliable. The good news for him is that England have landed a relatively soft World Cup group and with the fixtures in the order he would have wanted.
Source:Egypt Today
September 24, 2022 18:20 UTC
Planning Minister: Water issues top COP 27
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala al-Saeed said the UN Climate Change Conference 2022 (COP27), to be hosted by Egypt in November, gives a top priority to water issues. Saeed’s remarks came during a speech that she delivered on Friday at the high-level round-table on the “United Nations Water Conference 2023” that was organized on the fringes of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to a statement released by the Planning Ministry. The event was attended by the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin and Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations Amina Mohamed. During her speech, the minister stressed the issue of water is closely related to the three pillars of sustainable development. The minister stressed that Egypt attaches great importance to the United Nations Water Conference for 2023, which will be the first United Nations conference on water since 1977, lauding the comprehensive approach and the consultative process executed by the Netherlands and Tajikistan, co-hosts of the United Nations Water Conference 2023, in cooperation with the United Nations Secretariat.
Source:Egypt Independent
September 24, 2022 14:36 UTC