Hundreds of free activities launch in all parts of Egypt during summer months, culture min.
CAIRO – 27 July 2022: Egypt’s Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem said that the Egyptian state supports all forms of creativity, as one of the main elements of development. In her statements, Abdel Dayem indicated that the Ministry of Culture adopted the slogan “Arts and Culture For All” based on the political leadership's emphasis on the necessity to achieve cultural justice across the country, and believing in the role of soft powers in developing and building society. "The summer months witness a diverse intellectual and artistic movement that includes hundreds of activities, provided for free or at nominal prices in all parts of Egypt, to deliver serious cultural products to different age and social groups," said Abdel Dayem.
Source:Egypt Today
July 27, 2022 18:33 UTC
Egyptian Armed Forces prevents illegal migration, smuggling attempts
CAIRO – 27 July 2022: The Egyptian Armed Forces announced Tuesday that the Border Guard Force, backed by information provided by the intelligence agencies, had recently thwarted several smuggling attempts of arms and drugs as well as illegal migration. The confiscated items on the western borders include two four-wheel drives; 1,800 kilograms of hash; 150,000 tablets of psychedelics; 13 shotguns; 2,800 bullets; six magazines; 262 mobile phones; and, a drone. As for operations on other directions, they resulted in the apprehension of 31 smugglers, and the seizure of two tons of hash; 70 kilograms of hydro drug; 32 kilograms of opium; 3,822 mobile phones; 12 metal detectors; 122 kilograms of gold rocks; 13 vehicles; and three loaders. The Border Guard Force was also able to foil custom evasion attempts by preventing the smuggling of quantities of goods. That is in addition to inhibiting the entry of 927 illegal migrants of different nationalities.
Source:Egypt Today
July 27, 2022 17:21 UTC
Turkish President Erdogan hints at holding ‘high-level’ talks with Egypt
Egypt - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said there is no reason not to hold “high-level” talks with Egypt, as Ankara’s efforts to fix relations with Cairo stalled. In an interview with the official TRT News Channel, Erdogan added: “The talks at the lower levels are continuing. It is not excluded that this will happen at higher levels as long as we understand each other,” he said. “The two countries should avoid making statements that could hurt the other country,” the Turkish President noted. He said that his country’s efforts are “continuing” to improve its relations with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Source:Daily News Egypt
July 27, 2022 12:48 UTC
There will be a 5th dose of the coronavirus vaccine, Egyptian official
The head of the Scientific Committee to Combat Coronavirus at the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population Hossam Hosni announced Tuesday that there will be a fifth dose of the coronavirus vaccine if infections continue to increase. Medicines for the therapeutic protocol for coronavirus and its variants are available in all hospitals and are dispensed for free, he added. “The therapeutic protocol will be updated in its seventh version within hours, and new drugs will be added,” he said. Egypt is witnessing increase in coronavirus infections due to Omicron variant, with Egyptians largely are not adhering to precautionary measures, nor using facemasks. The Health and Population Ministry renewed its call for all citizens to adhere to precautionary measures, wear facemasks in closed and crowded places, and ensure they receive vaccinations and booster doses to protect themselves and others.
Source:Egypt Independent
July 27, 2022 11:33 UTC
Due to global economic crises: Egyptian president adds 1M families to monetary subsidies program, sanctions exceptional aid to 9M others
CAIRO – 26 July 2022: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi instructed Tuesday adding one more million families to the monetary subsidies program 'Takaful wa Karama', and disbursing exceptional aid for nine million families for six months. The families to be added to the monetary subsidies program will make the total number of beneficiaries 20 million individuals. As for the information presented by the ministers, Qabaj displayed the current status of bread subsidies, food staples, monetary subsidies, free medical services, pensions, social insurance, and subsidized housing. The programme started with 63,000 families in FY2015/2016, but had as beneficiary families by May 2021 a total of 3.4 million families. The program covers a maximum of three children per household and reviews compliance of beneficiaries every three years.
Source:Egypt Today
July 26, 2022 19:31 UTC
US pledges $50mln to support Egypt’s food security
US President Joe Biden pledged $50m (EGP 947m) during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi on 16 July to strengthen Egypt’s food security and help offset the severe global consequences of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. Subject to congressional approval, this $50m in funding will — among other things — support Egypt’s smallholder farmers. All of this has resulted in higher food prices and rising food insecurity globally. The US government has also provided technical assistance to more than 500,000 Egyptian smallholder farmers, improving their farm management techniques and access to financial services. Such support has helped Egypt increase its agricultural export revenue by 1,500 percent in the past 20 years.
Source:Daily News Egypt
July 26, 2022 18:35 UTC
Pharmacies start selling first coronavirus drug in Egypt
Pharmacies in Egypt started receiving shipments of the first drug to treat the coronavirus, on Tuesday, local media reported. The drug is manufactured by Eva Pharma, and treats moderate and critical cases infected with coronavirus. The Scientific Committee to Combat Coronavirus at Egypt’s Ministry of Health agreed earlier to include the “Molnupiravir Eva Pharma” drug, under the treatment protocol of coronavirus at hospitals, before agreeing to put it in public pharmacies. The patient takes eight capsules of the drug daily, four capsules in the morning and four others in the evening, over five days. Only five percent or eight percent of cases need hospitalization, he explained.
Source:Egypt Independent
July 26, 2022 18:15 UTC
The messy world of Elon Musk
As the CEO of Tesla, the world’s most valuable automaker, Musk is the guy behind the wheel when it comes to the future of all-electric and self-driving cars. As the head of SpaceX he’s launching real human beings into space and hopes to one day colonize Mars. Musk has been accused of exposing himself to a flight attendant at SpaceX, which he denied. Are we in a recession, or headed for one, and honestly how are we even defining “recession” these days? In the United States, there’s an obscure cadre of eight economists who are in charge of declaring when we’re in a recession.
Source:Egypt Independent
July 26, 2022 18:15 UTC
Egyptian, Somali presidents affirm need to reach binding deal on GERD without delay
Sisi said Egypt was one of the first countries to recognize Somali independence in 1960 and has kept on supporting Somalia to achieve security and stability. Close visionsSisi said his talks with Somali President Mohamud today reflected the close visions that they share on many bilateral and regional issues and files of mutual concern. For his part, Somali President Mohamud affirmed that since the independence, Egypt and Somalia have been linked by security, economic, social service delivery means and areas. There are still schools built by the Egyptians in Mogadishu and many parts of Somalia, Mohamud said. Receiving Madbouli, Mohamud, the tenth president of Somalia, hailed Egypt’s role in supporting Somalia since it gained its independence since 1960.
Source:Egypt Today
July 25, 2022 18:58 UTC
'Layers from the South' art exhibition launches at Access Art Space
CAIRO – 25 July 2022: “Layers from the South” art exhibition for Sudanese artist Al-Hameem Almahy launched on July 24 at Access Art Space, in the presence of a group of fine artists. The exhibition runs until August 17. It is noteworthy that Al-Hameem Almahy Ibrahim is a plastic artist whose paintings list his universality in tasting, digesting and creating art. Almahy participated in an art workshop in the Sudanese Plastic Artists Union in 2010, and in a group exhibition at the French Cultural Center in 2013. He also participated in a group exhibition and a workshop in the field of protecting antiquities and arts under the auspices of the National Council for Letters and Arts.
Source:Egypt Today
July 25, 2022 12:05 UTC
Egypt offers condolences for death of four expats in Cyprus
CAIRO – 25 JULY 2022: Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered condolences to the families of four Egyptian victims who passed away in fires that broke out in some Cypriot villages several days ago, said the Ministry in a statement. Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs and Egyptians Abroad Ambassador Salah Abdel Sadiq offered his condolences during a meeting with some relatives who were handed down compensation approved by the Cypriot government, the statement said. The meeting was also attended by two members of the House of Representatives, Dr. Ihab Ramzy, e Abdullah Ali Mabrouk, and Cyprus' ambassador to Egypt Homer Mavrommatis, and a representative of the Egyptian Church. This, Ambassador Sadiq thanked the Cypriot government for the measures it took, stressing the depth of relations between the two countries, the statement continued. On July 3, the Cypriot Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said that four Egyptian nationals were found killed in forest fires close to Odou, a village in the Larnaca District of Cyprus Reuters reported.
Source:Egypt Today
July 25, 2022 05:17 UTC
Egypt Ranks 9th among the 17 Most Popular Tourist Destinations
As announced by ‘Travel Awaits’ a global website specializing in tourism and travel affairs, Egypt ranks 9th in the list of 17 most popular preferred destinations for travelers from around the world for 2023. This announcement came out according to travel reservations for next year by international tour operators. The news was reported by Middle East24 referring to Egypt as one of the best and most sought-after destinations with all that it holds of cultural and historical attractions. Upon travel and tourism resumption after the pandemic worldwide, Egypt has witnessed an increase in the number of tourists as the country boasts prominent attractions in addition to its geographical location, exhilarating entertainment, as well as its breathtaking beaches, and various marine activities. Worth mentioning, TripAdvisor has also listed Luxor among the 22 most popular destinations during 2022, while Hurghada was listed among the top 10 destinations of the year.
Source:Egypt Today
July 24, 2022 19:13 UTC
Egyptian tourist destinations ranked 9th among 17 most popular tourist destinations for 2023, Travel Awaits
CAIRO – 24 July 2022: Travel Awaits, a website specialized in tourism and travel affairs, published a report stating that Egypt ranked ninth in a list it prepared of the 17 most popular tourist destinations for travelers around the world during 2023, based on next year's travel bookings with international tour operators. Middle East24 reported the news, noting the increase in tourists' turnout in Egyptian tourist destinations with the resumption of tourism and travel worldwide, describing the Egyptian tourist destinations to be among the best tourist attractions in the world. of Tourism & AntiquitiesThe report reiterated that Egypt is one of the most popular tourist destinations, according to travel reservations data for the current year 2022 and the upcoming year 2023. It is worth noting that TripAdvisor had chosen Cairo and Luxor among the 22 most popular tourist destinations in the world during 2022. The popular website had also chosen Hurghada among the top 10 tourist destinations to visit during 2022.
Source:Egypt Today
July 24, 2022 18:27 UTC
Egypt's FM sheds light on importance of recent overseas visits by President Sisi
CAIRO – 24 July 2022: Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry stated in a phone-in Saturday that the recent visits of President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to several states reflect Egypt's keenness on persistent coordination with partners on all levels. The minister of foreign affairs affirmed that there are cooperation and coordination between Egypt and Europe on economic affairs, which is salient in light of the global economic downturn, inflation, and risks pertaining to food security. As the president raised the issue of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in all his overseas visits, the minister of foreign affairs commented that Europe shows a great extent of understanding. He added that undermining Egypt's water interests would incur regional tensions, which would spill over into the international scene. The minister pointed out that one of the most distinguished and staunch participants in the upcoming Summit is Prince Charles of Wales.
Source:Egypt Today
July 24, 2022 13:15 UTC
Egypt signs on $20 million initiative to manufacture smartphones locally
The minister explained that factory is built on an area of 11,000 square meters, with investments of about US$20 million, increasing to $30 million within a year. The government is keen to develop this important industry in implementation of the presidential initiative “Egypt Makes Electronics”, which aims to localize the electronics industry and make it one of the biggest pillars for the growth of the economy. Encouraging local productionTalaat said that the new Vivo factory will contribute to the transfer of advanced technology specialized in the manufacture of smart phones to the Egyptian market. He added that young Egyptian specialists are scheduled to begin the stages of manufacturing smart phones using international technology. Many international companies working in the electronics industry are interested in expanding their investments in Egypt, he pointed out.
Source:Egypt Independent
July 23, 2022 16:29 UTC