PMI to launch tobacco-free LEVIA with 99% less harmful chemicals than cigarettes
Neuchâtel– Philip Morris International (PMI) is planning to launch a tobacco-free product called LEVIA soon. Our goal is to help people who smoke cigarettes to switch to smoke-free alternatives. We claim that e-cigarettes emit on average 95% less harmful chemicals than cigarettes, while LEVIA emits on average 99% less harmful chemicals. A: The problem with traditional cigarettes is that they burn tobacco, and that generates harmful chemicals. That is why we are also exploring wellness and healthcare products, using the expertise that we gained from studying tobacco products.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 25, 2023 13:27 UTC
Educational institutes and hospitals provide services to 11 million citizens in 2023
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced the provision of diagnostic and therapeutic services to 11 million 104,745 citizens, from January to mid-December 2023, through 17 medical facilities affiliated with the General Authority for Hospitals and Educational Institutes. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, indicated that the units of the General Authority for Hospitals and Educational Institutes received 5 million and 803,000 citizens, through outpatient clinics, while more than one million 684,568 citizens visited the reception departments. Abdel Ghaffar added that the authority’s units performed 135,977 surgical operations in various specialities, varying between delicate, highly skilled, major, medium, and minor operations, in addition to performing 22,213,000 cardiac catheterizations and 1,000 peripheral catheterizations. Abdel Ghaffar noted that the cases of endoscopy during the same period amounted to 850,173 cases, while the total radiology services amounted to approximately one million and 500,000 services, in addition to withdrawing one million and 240,000 analysis samples. He pointed out that the dialysis units conduct about 20,000 sessions per month, while the physical therapy departments provided their services to approximately 878,529 citizens, noting that the medical entities affiliated with the authority ranked first among the bodies affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Population in the average statistical evaluation of infection control measures in 2023.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 25, 2023 12:55 UTC
Ahmed Dawood Continues Filming 'El Hawa Sultan' After Wrapping Up 'Zeinhom' Series
File: Ahmed Dawood and Menna Shalaby from behind the scenes of El Hawa Sultan movie. Egyptian star Ahmed Dawood continues shooting his upcoming film "El Hawa Sultan" alongside Egyptian star Menna Shalaby. "El Hawa Sultan" stars Menna Shalaby, Ahmed Dawood, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Sawsan Badr, and Gihan El Shamashergy. In the romance film, Ahmed Dawood plays the role of an engineer who falls in love with Menna Shalaby. The second season of Ahmed Dawood’s El Container show is broadcasted weekly on Fridays and Saturdays at 06:00 PM on Ontv channel.
Source:Egypt Today
December 25, 2023 11:24 UTC
Egypt delivers training to workers at 18 African investment agencies
CAIRO – 24 December 2023: The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) and the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD) joined forces to deliver a training programme to workers at 18 African investment agencies. The training took place over five days focusing on investment promotion, attracting foreign investment, creating and operating investment maps, automating administrative procedures, and enhancing the performance of investor service centers. The countries included in the programme are Congo Brazzaville; Malawi; Sierra Leone; Cameron; South Sudan; Zimbabwe; Guinea Conakry; Comoros; Somalia; Mauritania; Liberia; Kenya; Ghana; Gabon; Namibia; Senegal; Mozambique; and Chad.
Source:Egypt Today
December 25, 2023 00:58 UTC
CBE keeps interest rates unchanged, monitors inflation, economic developments
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said that its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will use all available tools to keep monetary conditions tight and lower monthly inflation rates. It will also keep guiding the annual inflation rates towards the CBE’s targets, aiming for price stability in the medium term. Therefore, inflation rate expectations for those economies dropped compared to what the MPC saw at the previous meeting. MPC also affirmed that the expected path of basic return rates depends on expected inflation rates and not current inflation rates. It emphasized that it continues to closely monitor economic developments and assess the risks around inflation expectations.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 24, 2023 19:16 UTC
Gold prices rise by 1.6% in global stock market within one week: iSagha
Gold prices in the global stock market rose by 1.6%, or $33, during the trading week ending on Friday evening, supported by a drop in dollar value, after it reached its lowest levels in about five months, after data showed a slowdown in annual inflation in the United States last November, which boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates next March. CEO of the iSagha platform for trading gold and jewellery online, Saeed Embabi, said that gold prices jumped in local markets by about EGP 15 during Saturday’s trading compared to the end of Friday’s trading, so that the price of a 21k gram was around EGP 3,045, coinciding with the weekly holiday on the global stock market after it closed on Friday at $2053. He added that a gram of 24-karat gold was EGP 3,480, while a gram of 18-karat gold was EGP 2,610, a gram of 14-karat gold was about EGP 2,030, and a pound of gold was about EGP 24,360. Gold prices increased by EGP 30 in local markets during Friday’s trading, as the price of a gram of 21 karat gold started trading at EGP 3,000, reached EGP 3,050, and ended trading at EGP 3,030, while an ounce fell by about 21 dollars, as it started transactions at $2,032, and ended transactions at $2,053.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 24, 2023 07:21 UTC
Iranian President congratulates Sisi on reelection, discusses Gaza situation
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi gives a speech after his victory of a new 6-year term in Presidency - Press photoCAIRO - 23 December 2023: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi received a congratulatory phone call from Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following his victory in the recent presidential elections and his reelection as President of Egypt. President Sisi appreciated this gesture from his Iranian counterpart. The phone call also delved into discussions about the evolving situation in the Gaza Strip, along with continuing dialogues on addressing outstanding issues between the two nations. Israeli forces have demolished 25% of civilian homes in Khan Yunis, located in the southern Gaza Strip. The Israeli occupation continues its intense and unprecedented aggression on the Gaza Strip by air, land, and sea, now on its 78th consecutive day.
Source:Egypt Today
December 23, 2023 17:36 UTC
Egyptian Startups Take Center Stage at Mindsalike Media Brunch
Amidst the ongoing COP28 discussions on climate action, Mindsalike Media Brunch, in partnership with Vantage Communications, hosted a pivotal event last Sunday, December 17th, at Founders Spaces. The gathering shone a spotlight on Egyptian startups leading the charge in sustainability and environmental advancements in the region. Karm Solar, Egypt’s largest private solar utility company, showcased its commitment to providing innovative solar solutions for on-grid and off-grid applications. Geocycle, a global leader in sustainable waste management, highlighted its mission to minimize landfill and incineration. The Mindsalike Media Brunch served as a platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders dedicated to a greener future.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 22, 2023 19:01 UTC
FIFA says it invested $2.79 bln through development programme from 2016-22
(Reuters) - FIFA provided $2.79 billion to its member associations and confederations for investment in soccer development over the first two cycles of its Forward Development Programme, the world governing body said in a report on Friday. Two iterations of the programme - a three-year and four-year cycle - have been completed since it was launched in May 2016, with FIFA committing money to a diverse array of local projects. "With the third cycle of the FIFA Forward Development Programme now underway, we have the perfect opportunity to reflect on the programme's achievements since its launch in 2016," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said. In the period up to and including 2022, around 80% of the funds - $2.24 billion - went to FIFA's 211 member associations, with the remainder going to the confederations and regional associations, the report said. FIFA said member association will receive up to $8 million to support their development activities during the third edition of the programme, which began its four-year cycle in January.
Source:Egypt Today
December 22, 2023 17:38 UTC
Sparks Fly in Moscow at Finals of Battle of the Robots
In a Moscow arena where sparks fly as readily as sporting passion, sixteen teams from Russia, India, China, and Turkey battled it out in the international “Battle of the Robots” engineering championship, TV BRICS reported. These fierce robot wars weren’t just a thrilling spectacle – they served as a high-octane rehearsal for the upcoming “Games of the Future,” a large-scale event showcasing cutting-edge engineering and technological innovation. Metal clashed, whirring motors sang their mechanical battle hymns, and the audience roared with every strategic maneuver and stunning upset. “Robot Battle is not only an interesting show,” declared Valery Falkov, Russia’s Minister of Education and Science, “it is advanced engineering development.”So, buckle up. The future of robotics is here, and it’s packing a punch.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 22, 2023 15:00 UTC
Health Ministry reveals 8 ways to prevent infection with the new JN1 coronavirus variant
The Chairman of the Supreme Committee to Combat Coronavirus, Hossam Hosny, revealed several important methods to avoid contracting the newest variant of the coronavirus, dubbed “JN.1”:Obtaining booster dose vaccination for the groups most affected by the infection. Maintaining good ventilation and wearing masks in crowded, poorly ventilated places. Make sure to undergo testing if any symptoms appear, or if you are in contact with a person infected with coronavirus or influenza. Ensure respiratory etiquette, for example covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing. What you need to know about the latest strain:Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population issued a statement on Monday assuring that it was following up on reports received from the World Health Organization, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and global health authorities regarding the discovery of a sub-strain of the Omicron variant dubbed “JN.1”The statement included some details related to the new Omicron variant:
Source:Egypt Independent
December 22, 2023 11:26 UTC
Two Egyptian restaurants rank amongst 2023’s top 18 best restaurants around the world: TripAdvisor
Two Egyptian restaurants have been selected among the list of the 18 best restaurants in the world for 2023, according to TripAdvisor. The awards also include two brand new menus for 2023, honoring the best restaurants for families and vegetarians. The Sachi Heliopolis Restaurant in Cairo came in tenth, while ninth place went to PIC Valencia Restaurant in France. In eighth place came the Paul Ainsworth Restaurant, Padstow, United Kingdom, while the Akira Back Restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand came in seventh, and the Avartana Restaurant – Chennai (Madras), India came sixth. And first place went to the Bougainville Restaurant in Amsterdam.
Source:Egypt Independent
December 22, 2023 10:13 UTC
PM witnesses inking of deal to upgrade green hydrogen project
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly attended on Wednesday 20/12/2023 the inking ceremony of a framework agreement to upgrade the green hydrogen project at the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). The deal was sealed among the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, the SCZone, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, the New and Renewable Energy Authority, Saudi developer company ACWA Power. The agreement was signed in the presence of Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker, who stated that a plan of action will be outlined for the first phase, which should produce 600,000 tons of green ammonia annually at a total cost exceeding four billion dollars.
Source:Egypt Independent
December 21, 2023 22:35 UTC
Salva Kiir congratulates President Sisi on winning 2024 presidential election
Candidate Farid Zahran won third place in the 2024 presidential elections with a total number of 1,776,952 votes, or 4% of total valid votes. Candidate Abdul-Sanad Yamama got the fourth place with a total number of votes of 822,606 votes, or 1.9% of total valid votes, according to the National Elections Authority. Ahmed Bandari, Director of the Executive Body of Egypt’s NEA said in his speech that 2024 Egypt's elections was a 'great example' of elections that showed political and constitutional awareness,He added that the world witnessed unprecedented voting rates in Egypt's 2024 presidential elections. The 2024 presidential election is the fifth multi-party presidential elections that the country has witnessed in its modern history. The 2024 elections gain their importance from being a major step in the country’s path towards democratic transformation, party pluralism and political competitiveness.
Source:Egypt Today
December 21, 2023 22:17 UTC
World Bank funds program to help Somalis cope with flooding, food insecurity
The World Bank said it would provide 100 million U.S. dollars in additional financing to help more than 200,000 Somali households benefit from cash transfers to help them cope with flooding and food insecurity. The World Bank said the program would further reinforce the linkages between the social protection program, available health and nutrition services, and the labour market. Ali Nadeem Qureshi, World Bank senior social protection specialist, said the long drought and recent floods have hit Somalia hard. Qureshi stressed that the World Bank is committed to helping the government respond to the immediate needs of the people while strengthening the national adaptive social protection system. An estimated 8.25 million people — half of the population — in Somalia presently require humanitarian assistance after having been affected mainly by drought and floods, the World Bank said.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 21, 2023 18:36 UTC