Egypt's Minister of Environment: African continent will witness massive social, economic change by 2050
The Minister added that holistic coalition will be launched to address challenges on waste management for the first time in the history of COPs. Noting that more than 60% of the waste generated from the continent from urban centers is biodegradable, while 20% is recyclable (plastic, metal, etc.). By reaching the Initiative’s target, the Minister added that Africa would contribute to increase the global waste recycling rate above 50%, reinforcing the global impact of this coalition. Currently, the continent recycles less than 10% of the solid waste generated locally. This announcement followed the momentum created after COP26 in Glasgow on the impact of waste management on methane generation.
Source:Egypt Today
September 16, 2022 23:33 UTC
Egypt organizes event in Geneva in preparation to COP27
CAIRO – 15 September 2022: The Permanent Mission of Egypt to the United Nations in Geneva had organized an event on the sidelines of the 51st regular session of the Human Rights Council (OHCHR) to prepare for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) slated to be held in Sharm el Sheikh in November. The event discussed mechanisms to let youth representatives participate in the COP27. The event was attended by a number of NGOs interested in climate change and youth and children rights as well as UN organizations concerned. Foreign Minister and President-Designate of the UN Climate Change Conference 2022, COP27, Sameh Shoukry called for strengthening collective action to face climate change and transform climate pledges into a reality on the ground. The Prime Minister also inspected the preparations for the headquarters of COP27confrance at the International Conference Center in Sharm El Sheikh.
Source:Egypt Today
September 16, 2022 02:43 UTC
Trade exchange between Egypt and New Zealand at US$260 mln by July 2022
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Source:Daily News Egypt
September 16, 2022 00:16 UTC
Ramses
This group statue depicts the Dynasty 19 king Ramses II, flanked by the deities Khepri, linked with sunrise, and Re-Hor-Akhty (Horus of the Horizon’). The base of the statue is decorated with several royal cartouche. It was discovered in Tell al-Maskhuta (east of the Delta) by the Chief Engineer for the Suez Canal Company, during the construction of the Suez Canal. #200yearsEgyptology
Source:Egypt Today
September 15, 2022 22:07 UTC
Egypt establishes value-added tax refund company for foreign visitors
CAIRO - 15 September 2022: The Egyptian Cabinet approved ًWednesday the proposal of the Ministry of Finance to establish an Egyptian joint stock company, under the name of "Global Blue Egypt Company". The company will be established with the participation of “Global Blue Public Limited” and “Global Blue Holland Private Limited”. The aim of the company is to implement the value-added tax refund system for foreign visitors leaving the country. The government statement stated that the decision is in implementation of the provisions of the Value Added Tax Law promulgated by Law No. 67 of 2016, and amended by Law No.
Source:Egypt Today
September 15, 2022 21:27 UTC
Trade exchange between Egypt, NZ reaches $260mln by July 2022
Geographically, Egypt and New Zealand (NZ) are distant. Speaking of mangoes, what is the volume of trade exchange between Egypt and NZ? So, by having it virtually, we can get lots of people together, we can get New Zealand Trade and Enterprise — which is our government’s B2B promotion. The delegations will include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and the Ministry of Primary Industries. So, once exporters and importers know what opportunities there are in Egypt, trade will improve, which is when an agreement of this sort will be more viable.
Source:Daily News Egypt
September 15, 2022 20:38 UTC
LRT tickets reduced by up to 40%: Transport Ministry
The Ministry of Transport announced reduced subscriptions by 50 percent for all users of the light electric train LRT (Adly Mansour / Administrative Capital) and reduced tickets by 30 percent-40 percent until moving to the new administrative capital, the National Authority for Tunnels, announced, Thursday, that starting from Saturday, September 17. The statement added that the LRT project is 105 km long and has 19 stations. The first and second phases were opened on July 3, 2022, at a length of 70 km and 12 stations. The third phase is being implemented at a length of 20 km and four stations, and the fourth phase at a length of 16 km and three stations. The project includes 22 new air-conditioned trains, each consisting of six vehicles, providing the highest levels of service to the passengers.
Source:Egypt Independent
September 15, 2022 15:12 UTC
Egypt calls for integrating Africa waste 50 Initiative into Global Methane Alliance
Yasmine Fouad participates in the 18th session of the African Ministers of Environment Conference (AMCEN) in the Senegalese capital, Dakar- Press photoCAIRO - 15 September 2022: Egypt participated in the Global Methane Alliance and urged integrating the Africa waste 50 Initiative into the alliance, said Egyptian Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad on Thursday during her participation in the 18th session of the African Ministers of Environment Conference (AMCEN) in the Senegalese capital, Dakar. The Africa waste 50 Initiative aims at raising the recycling rate of African waste to 50 percent by 2050 by uniting local, regional and global efforts and experiences, and creating an unprecedented collaborative effort in Africa. Fouad said that the African continent has the opportunity to contribute to addressing the global methane issue. "About 250 million tons of waste is generated from Africa annually, and by the year 2050, the amount of waste is expected to quadruple," said Fouad previously in a statement in July. She continued that only about 10 percent of the waste generated from Africa is recycled.
Source:Egypt Today
September 15, 2022 14:05 UTC
Egypt, Qatar sign 3 MoU on ports, social development, business
CAIRO - 14 September 2022: Three memoranda of understanding have been signed by Egypt and Qatar in a high-profile visit by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to Doha. A memorandum of understanding on port cooperation was signed by the two states on Wednesday. Another was signed by the Egyptian Sovereign Fund and the Qatari Sovereign Authority. And the third was signed by the Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarity and the Qatari Ministry of Social Development. While Qatar expressed deep interest in investing in Egypt, the latter showed openness to Qatari business in the country, according to Wednesday statements by the Egyptian presidential spokesperson.
Source:Egypt Today
September 15, 2022 00:37 UTC
All what you need to know about the pair statue of Tjay & Naya
File: The pair statue of Tjay and Naya. The pair statue of Tjay and Naya is a great example of “couple statues” from Dynasty 18 (New Kingdom Period). It represents the seated Tjay and his wife Naya, wearing fine clothes and elaborate wigs. Naya’s right hand is affectionately placed on her husband’s shoulder. The back of the statue contains reliefs of the couple sitting in front of an offering table.
Source:Egypt Today
September 14, 2022 21:09 UTC
Two men attempt to murder woman in Mansoura street
Two young men attempted to slaughter a young woman on street in Mansoura, Daqahliya Governorate, on Tuesday night, and she was transferred to the emergency hospital in Mansoura in critical condition. The head of Daqahliya Security Directorate Marwan Habib received a report with the incident stating that two young men attempted attacked a woman in her early twenties in the middle of the street leading to the market area from the Army Street. According to investigations, the woman was stabbed with a knife and was wounded in the neck. Eyewitnesses confirmed that the woman was walking on the street, and two young men attacked her as one of them grabbed her, while the second stabbed her in the neck and inflicted a severe wound on her. Detectives seized the surveillance cameras on the street to clarify the circumstances of the incident.
Source:Egypt Independent
September 14, 2022 15:33 UTC
Takaful and Karama budget hits LE 25B with 22M beneficiaries: Minister of Social Solidarity
CAIRO – 13 September 2022: Minister of Social Solidarity Nivine el Kabbag said on Monday the budget of the Takaful and Karama cash transfer program has hit EGP 25 billion with 22 million beneficiaries. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has directed the social solidarity ministry to allocate an exceptional long-term social package for the most needy families, the minister said. She added that 1.5 million families have been included in the program, while exceptional aid was disbursed to some 8 million families through six months. The program is "conditional", meaning that households receive a monthly transfer of LE 325 providing they are compliant with certain clearly defined requirements. Households are given additional support for every 0-6 year-old child (LE 60), primary stage student (LE 80), preparatory stage student (LE 100) and secondary stage students (LE 140).
Source:Egypt Today
September 13, 2022 12:06 UTC
Egypt to connect Meeza with Russia’s Mir for payment in rubles
The head of the Planning and Budget Committee in the Egyptian House of Representatives, Fakhry al-Feki, said that Egypt plans to link its Meeza network with the Russian Mir system for payment in rubles by the end of 2022. RT, the Russian news television network, reported Feki as saying that linking the Meeza network with the Russian Mir system helps support the payment of the wheat bill for Moscow. The Meeza system is an Egyptian payment card bearing the logo of the local network for payments through Egypt Banks 123 Company. Feki explained that activating the link between Mir and Meeza would allow easier dealing in Russian rubles, which would support the payment of Russian wheat bills, as well as support the revitalization of Russian tourism in Egypt, where the tourist can deal in rubles anywhere in Egypt. The Mir card is now approved in more than 10 countries, namely Turkey, Vietnam, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Source:Egypt Independent
September 13, 2022 08:38 UTC
Blue economy contributes greatly to Egyptian economy: Study
CAIRO - 13 September 2022: A recent study published by the Egyptian Center for Thought and Studies stated that the blue economy contributes greatly to the Egyptian economy. The private sector contributes about 99% of the fish sector production and 90% of fish feed production in 2019. This trend is very important in light of the multiplicity of international crises affecting the movement of global trade, and the high prices of imported goods, and its reflection on the Egyptian economy. The study indicated that Egypt owns about 53 seaports, including 15 commercial ports and 38 specialized ports. The study stated that there is great importance for the blue economy for the continent of Africa, and the Africa Agenda 2063 included describing the blue economy as a window to achieve the African renaissance.
Source:Egypt Today
September 13, 2022 08:12 UTC
Photos: Electric bus system, 7 integrated service stations begin operating at pyramids
These vehicles will allow tourists a distinct view of the Giza Pyramids area and other sights. They will travel through seven main stations, starting from the Visitor Center Station, passing through Panorama 1 Station, then Menkaure Station, Khafre Station, Khufu Station, Sphinx Station, ending at Panorama 4 Station before returning to the Visitor Center. The area has other tourism services, such as providing areas designated for children, photography sites, as well as automatic teller machines. This reflects the Ministry of Tourism’s desire to improve the experience of vising the Giza Pyramids – one of the world’s most important archaeological areas. The company also seeks to provide distinctive tourism, cultural and entertainment events at the pyramids area besides operating services for visitors, he added.
Source:Egypt Independent
September 13, 2022 02:42 UTC