Have you heard about the 1st mafia in the world?
Historically, they were an organized gang of professional killers - sometimes described as the world's premier mafia. Each member of the gang had a special function, from seducing the victims with enchanted words, to acting as a guard. Some estimates claim that the ancient serial killers were responsible for nearly 2 million deaths. Members of Hindu thugs worshiped the goddess of destruction and renewal Kali Ma, and this formed the basis of their actions. It is said that they believed they helped Kali Ma maintain the earthly balance between good and evil.
Source:Egypt Today
July 19, 2022 00:41 UTC
Zelensky suspends top officials over staffers’ ‘collaboration’ with Russia
(CNN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suspended two important figures in his government, questioning their leadership qualities and accusing many of their subordinates of treason and collaborating with Russia. The two high-ranking officials — Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova and State Security Service (SBU) head Ivan Bakanov, a long-time associate of the President — are now subject to an investigation and have been temporarily replaced. “However, in the sixth month of the war, we continue to find … packs of these people, in each of these departments,” Smyrnov said. In his nightly video address on Sunday, Zelensky appeared to suggest that the pair had been fired. “Today I made a decision to remove the Prosecutor General from office and to dismiss the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine,” Zelensky said, adding that many officials within both departments were suspected of treason.
Source:Egypt Independent
July 18, 2022 14:41 UTC
Egypt will spare no effort to make COP27 a success, Sisi
Sisi described climate change as an “existential threat”. The President said that hosting COP27 in Sharm el Sheikh is great indication of Egypt’s interest in climate change. He added that “climate crisis must be dealt with through ‘determination and exerting efforts’, and that Egypt will spare no effort to make the COP27 a success. President Sisi, meanwhile, hailed the crucial role played by Germany to address climate change. President Sisi said it is necessary to address climate change issue through determination and joint efforts.
Source:Egypt Today
July 18, 2022 13:11 UTC
Egypt-Germany trade exchange increases to $4.8bln in 2021: CAPMAS
Data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) revealed on Sunday that the value of trade exchange between Egypt and Germany increased to $4.8bn in 2021, compared to $4.6bn in 2020 — an increase of 5.2%. The agency indicated that the volume of Egyptian exports to Germany increased to $848.2m in 2021, compared to $646.1m in 2020 — an increase of 31.3% — while the value of Egyptian imports from Germany amounted to $4bn, compared to $3.9bn — an increase of 1 %. According to the agency, the top commodity groups exported by Egypt to Germany in 2021 included air and spacecrafts worth $95.7m, clothes worth $87.4m, fruits worth $67.1m, machinery and electrical equipment worth $58.7m, and seeds and oil fruits worth $58.2m. The agency added that the value of German investments in Egypt amounted to $300.2m during FY2020/21, compared to the previous FY’s $267.9m — an increase of 12.1%. Furthermore, the value of remittances from Egyptians working in Germany recorded $130.7m, compared to $117.6m — an increase of 11.1% — while the value of remittances from Germans working in Egypt amounted to $9.9m, compared to $12.4m — a decrease of 20.3%.
Source:Daily News Egypt
July 18, 2022 11:19 UTC
Tourism Ministry to launch its first official website
In preparation for the launch of the official website of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in the coming days, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Khaled al-Anany, held an extensive meeting to review the final version of the website. The website will be the first for the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities after merging the two portfolios of tourism and antiquities into one ministry. It is also the first official service website for the Ministry of Tourism to be launched in several years. The website will provide introductory and informational services that include all details related to the scope of work, tasks and competencies of the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry and its affiliated bodies, and the components of tourism infrastructure in Egypt. The ministry is also scheduled to launch, during the next few weeks, another website for the Egyptian General Authority for Tourism Activation, to promote tourism to Egypt in foreign languages, which will contain information about Egypt and travel to the various Egyptian tourist destinations.
Source:Egypt Independent
July 18, 2022 11:01 UTC
Datwyler offers digital infrastructure services for Egypt’s public, private sectors
Shedeed added that Datwyler will continue to act as a consultant to many organisations in Egypt from both the public and private sectors and support their digital transformation. Through the company’s solutions and value-added services, Datwyler will support the country’s various initiatives and key projects, ensuring the success of Egypt’s 2030 Vision. There were numerous projects we already completed from different sectors such as ICT, finance, health, real estate, government, etc. Since the inception of Egypt’s 2030 Vision, several initiatives have already kicked-off and many mega projects are currently undergoing implementation. A network of more than 100 certified partners and integrators enables Datwyler to provide its premium-quality solutions and services to customers in every sector and in almost every country.
Source:Daily News Egypt
July 18, 2022 07:15 UTC
Egypt expects peak of its 6th COVID-19 wave within a month
The Egyptian Health and Population Ministry said it anticipates that the peak of the sixth wave of coronavirus would be within about a month, local publication Egypt Independent reported. The fears of the emergence of a new wave have been raised after several countries have witnessed a noticeable increase in the infection with the coronavirus variant BA.5. The Scientific Committee to Combat the Coronavirus of the Ministry urged all civilians follow precautionary measures and adhere to home isolation for suspected infection. The Health and Population Ministry has set 10 rules for home isolation for a person infected with the coronavirus, the most prominent of which is that the isolated person be in a separate room and preferably has a private bathroom, and if there is no private bathroom in the isolated person’s room, that facemasks must be used when leaving the room or when entry of another person to the room.
Source:Egypt Independent
July 18, 2022 02:09 UTC
Parliament approves new law to bypass 65% of fines and interest on tax arrears
CAIRO - 17 July 2022: The House of Representatives approved a new law to bypass 65 percent of fines, delay interest and additional tax on arrears of taxes, customs and real estate tax, provided that the original tax is paid before the end of next August, according to Finance Minister Mohamed Maait. “The door will be opened for filing tax disputes after the end of the Eid al-Adha holiday, and until the end of December of this year; this will help alleviate the burdens on the productive sectors in light of the negative repercussions of the war in Europe,” the Finance Minister said. “The recent amendments to the value-added tax law include exemptions that stimulate industry, including suspending the tax payment on machinery and equipment imported from abroad for use in industrial production for a period of one year from the date of their release and dropping them as soon as production begins,” according to the Minister of Finance. This is to encourage investment in economic zones of a special nature by not charging the goods or services imported for these projects with value-added tax, according to the Minister of Finance. The minister pointed out that the recent adjustments in the customs tariff also include reducing the “import tax” on more than 150 types of production inputs and requirements to stimulate the national industry.
Source:Egypt Today
July 17, 2022 16:47 UTC
Volume of trade exchange between Egypt, GCC countries in 2021 estimated at $16.1bln
Data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) showed on Saturday an increase in the value of trade exchange between Egypt and the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) countries, recording $16.1bn during 2021, compared to $13.3bn in 2020 — an increase of $2.9bn or 21.7%. The agency also indicated that the value of Egyptian exports to GCC countries amounted to $4.5bn, compared to $5.4bn — a decrease of 16.8%. On the other hand, the value of Egyptian imports from GCC countries increased to $11.7bn in 2021, compared to $7.9bn in 2020 — an increase of $3.8bn or 47.9%. Additionally, CAPMAS indicated that the value of remittances from Egyptians working in GCC countries increased to $20.9bn during FY2020/21, compared to the previous FY’s $18.8bn — an increase of 11.1%. Also, yhe value of GCC investments in Egypt recorded $3.9bn, compared to $3.8bn — an increase of 1.9%.
Source:Daily News Egypt
July 17, 2022 13:46 UTC
Egypt denies disappearance of basic commodities due to global food crisis
The Egyptian government refuted rumors on Sunday that the country is suffering shortages and disappearances of food commodities due to the repercussions of the global food crisis. The Media Center of the Egyptian Cabinet said on Sunday that it had contacted the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade to verify these claims, which were spread online. The center stressed the availability of commodities of all kinds in all markets across the country, and there is a safe and sustainable strategic reserve of strategic and basic commodities for a period of no less than six months. It stressed the state’s ability to overcome the global crisis and provide safe and healthy food commodities to citizens without shortage or disappearance of any commodity from the markets. The media center said that if there are any complaints related to the shortage of basic supply commodities in the governorates, people should report to the hotline of the Consumer Protection Agency (19588).
Source:Egypt Independent
July 17, 2022 12:15 UTC
Egypt government prepares exceptional social protection package
Egypt’s government has discussed expanding the base of beneficiaries of social protection programs, preparing an exceptional social protection package to ease the burdens on vulnerable groups. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting on Saturday, to follow up the procedures for expanding the application of social protection programs, in the presence of Finance Minister Mohamed Maait, and Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Kabbaj. Madbouly said that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered a study to expand the base of beneficiaries of social protection programs and prepare an exceptional social protection package that takes into account the conditions of the vulnerable families, in an effort to ease the burdens on them in light of the high rates of inflation at this time. The Social Solidarity Minister indicated that the social protection programs adopted by the ministry aim to enhance investment in human capital and empower the most vulnerable groups. This would therefore contribute to meeting the needs and requirements of each age group by identifying appropriate protection mechanisms with the aim of responding effectively to their needs and its requirements, in order to achieve the proper social protection.
Source:Egypt Independent
July 17, 2022 12:05 UTC
Gov't denies claims on Egypt's suffering from food commodities shortage
CAIRO - 17 July 2022: The cabinet's media center denied reports claiming that Egypt is suffering from a shortage of food commodities over the international food crisis. In a statement on Sunday, the center said it contacted the Supply Ministry which dismissed the news as baseless. The ministry underlined that all commodities are available in all markets nationwide, adding that reserves of staple and strategic commodities are at a safe level. The ministry said efforts are underway to establish seven regional strategic warehouses for staple commodities with an aim to increase food commodities reserves to cover local consumption for 8-9 months. The center called on social media users to verify the authenticity of the news circulated to avoid perplexing public opinion.
Source:Egypt Today
July 17, 2022 11:58 UTC
Egypt’s Transport Ministry invites private sector to invest in its services
Egypt’s Transport Ministry invited the local and international private sector to invest in the various transport sectors, citing promising opportunities in the railways, the subway, and sea and land ports. The ministry added that the establishment and development of the Ministry of Transport’s projects is carried out by consultants and national Egyptian companies, with the help of foreign expertise for projects in which the companies and consulting offices do not have sufficient experience. It indicated that it is implementing a comprehensive plan to develop ports and establish stations and berths in them, as is currently happening in the ports of Alexandria, Daqhaliya, Damietta, Safaga and Ain Sukhna. The ministry cited its model of partnership with the Egyptian and foreign private sector in developing railways and their infrastructure and establishing new lines, including the 2,000-kilometre high-speed electric train network, by Egyptian companies in cooperation with Siemens International in the supply of mobile units and electromechanical systems. And the ministry said that it encourages Egyptian investors to enter the modern transportation industry, such as the metro, tractors and railway cars.
Source:Egypt Independent
July 16, 2022 23:05 UTC
160,420 citizens received different medical services through national diabetes institute: Health ministry
CAIRO – 16 July 2022: About 160,420 citizens received several medical treatment services through the National Diabetes and Endocrinology Institute, announced the Health and Population Ministry. The medical services were offered to the citizens from January 2022 until June 30, 2022, it added. Health Ministry Spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, meanwhile, announced the provision of detection and treatment services to 100,000 citizens through the outpatient clinics. In the long term, equal opportunities must be ensured, while providing high-quality health and educational services and paying special attention to vulnerable groups, by using information technology and digital transformation effectively, he added. The Egyptian state has increased green projects in the investment plan for 2020/2021 to 15%, and 30% in the 2021/2022 fiscal year, Kamali revealed.
Source:Egypt Today
July 16, 2022 18:07 UTC
Most of Covid-19 cases 'under control': Presidential health adviser
CAIRO – 16 July 2022: Presidential Adviser for Health Affairs Mohamed Awad Tag el Din asserted on Friday that most of the Covid-19 cases are under control and are treated at home. In statements to "Hadith Al Qahera" program aired by Al Qahera Wal Nas TV station, Tag el Din said that Egypt had entered the sixth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and that means hike in the number of cases in the country. He added that a number of countries had re-imposed precautionary measures after canceling them due to the rapid hike of Covid-19 cases. He also stressed the importance of abiding by precautionary measures, noting that Egypt had exerted great efforts to provide Covid-19 vaccines that increase vaccine-mediated protective immunity and ease coronavirus symptoms.
Source:Egypt Today
July 16, 2022 12:07 UTC