Israeli occupation forces kill, bury Palestinians alive in Gaza hospital
On Sunday, the Ministry of Health in Gaza said that the Israeli occupation forces had swept away the bodies of the dead and buried them in holes in Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip before withdrawing from there. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that the emergency department at Al-Shifa Medical Complex had turned into a bloodbath and needed rehabilitation after being severely damaged by Israeli occupation bombing. The channel indicated that the agreed-upon mechanism allowed Israel to view the names of those who would receive the Authority’s salaries in the Gaza Strip. In another context, the Palestinian Telecommunications Company announced the gradual return of telephone and Internet communications throughout the Gaza Strip. Thus, the number of wounded soldiers, according to official statistics, rises to more than 1,600.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 17, 2023 21:44 UTC
What we know about the killing of 3 Israeli hostages by the IDF
What the Israeli military said happenedThe men were killed while waving a white flag in violation of IDF rules of engagement, an IDF official said on Saturday. The Israeli unit overheard a cry for help in Hebrew, at which time the brigade commander ordered his troops to stop shooting. The IDF is aware of a building marked “SOS” a few hundred feet from where the hostages were shot to death. What the IDF is doing to prevent similar tragediesIsraeli soldiers in Gaza are now being told to “exercise additional caution” when encountering people in civilian clothes following the hostages’ accidental killing, Jonathan Conricus, another IDF spokesman, told CNN. “The ground invasion is killing the hostages,” said Udi Goren, whose cousin was killed by Hamas, told CNN.
Source:Egypt Independent
December 17, 2023 20:10 UTC
Egypt moves to regularize enabling foreigners to apply for residency permits
Egypt has moved to regularize foreigners and violators applying to the General Administration of Passports to obtain residency permits for tourism and other purposes, requiring them to submit a receipt indicating that they have transferred their residency fees to a designated bank account. This follows from an August order by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly obliging foreigners applying to the General Administration of Passports, Immigration and Nationality to submit a receipt indicating that they have transferred their equivalent of residency fees, late fines, or costs of issuing a residency card in dollars or the equivalent in foreign currencies, through certified banks or exchange companies. Foreigners residing in the country illegally must regularize their status and legalize their residency so long as they have an Egyptian host, in exchange for depositing administrative expenses equivalent to US$1,000 at an Egyptian bank. Egypt hosts about nine million migrants of different nationalities who enjoy all the basic rights of work, trade, transportation and ownership alongside native Egyptians, Egypt’s ambassador to Italy Bassam Rady said in July during a speech before the Italian Senate.
Source:Egypt Independent
December 17, 2023 18:10 UTC
In Photos: Ambassadors of 20 countries to Egypt present credentials to President Sisi
CAIRO – 17 December 2023: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received on Sunday the credentials of ambassadors of 20 countries, including Arab states, wishing them success in their duties. EuropeFurthermore, Sisi received credentials from the ambassadors of Denmark, Austria, the Netherlands, Romania, and Latvia in Europe and of Korea, Bangladesh, and Kyrgyzstan in Asia. AfricaRegarding the African continent, Sisi received credentials from the ambassadors of Senegal, Rwanda, and Tanzania, besides Algeria and Mauritania. Balkans, the AmericasFurthermore, ambassadors of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, and Mexico presented their credentials to President Sisi. Sisi welcomed the new ambassadors, wishing them success in their duties, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement.
Source:Egypt Today
December 17, 2023 13:49 UTC
US dollar rebounds as rate cut fever wanes
The US dollar advanced in late trading on Friday, as traders might have overreacted to the possibility of the US Federal Reserve’s cut of interest rates. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, was up 0.58% to 102.5523 in late trading. The manufacturing PMI remained in the contraction territory, declining to 48.2 from 49.4, while the services PMI improved to 51.3 from 50.8, according to S&P Global on Friday. “The drop-back in the eurozone composite PMI in December provides more evidence that the economy is in recession,” said Andrew Kenningham at Capital Economics. The US dollar bought 142.1810 Japanese yen, higher than the 141.9480 Japanese yen of the previous session.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 17, 2023 12:04 UTC
Major global central banks keep interest rates unchanged, CBE decision next Thursday in focus
Central Bank of EgyptNext Thursday, the MPC of CBE will hold its last meeting in 2023 to discuss the future of the Bank’s basic interest rates, which are the main indicators of the direction of the pound’s interest rates in the short term. After its meeting on 2 November, MPC stated that the future of key interest rates depends on expected inflation rates rather than current inflation rates. US Federal ReserveThe Federal Reserve, the US central bank, kept interest rates at levels between 5.25% and 5.5% for the third consecutive time last week. The MPC stressed that its future decisions will ensure that interest rates are set at sufficiently restrictive levels for as long as necessary. Monetary policymakers remained divided, as in their previous meeting in November, as three of them still favored raising interest rates.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 17, 2023 12:04 UTC
Kuwait announces 40-day national mourning period; Sheikh Meshal Al-Sabah becomes new emir
This announcement comes as Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is named the new Emir of Kuwait, a pivotal moment in the nation's history. Sheikh Al-Sabah, the 17th Emir of Kuwait, entered political life through the gateway of security and military service. Born on September 27, 1940, in Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal, the seventh son of Kuwait’s ruler Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (the tenth Emir), grew up in the ruling family. On November 16, 2021, Al-Jaber Al-Sabah issued a decree delegating some constitutional competencies to Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on a temporary basis, as per Article 7 of the Constitution. Sheikh Meshal held several honorary positions, including the Honorary President of the Kuwaiti Pilots and Aviation Engineers Association (1973-2017).
Source:Egypt Today
December 16, 2023 18:52 UTC
Egypt mourns Kuwait Emir, declares 3 days of mourning nationwide
CAIRO - 16 December 2023: Egypt mourned Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the sisterly State of Kuwait, who passed away on Saturday. In a statement released by the Egyptian presidency, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the Egyptian people mourned the deceased leader, "the great man who was supportive of his Arab and Islamic nation, keen on its affairs, wise in his leadership, and gave a lot of effort and generosity to his country and to the Arab and Islamic nations." The Arab Republic of Egypt declares three days of mourning for the deceased throughout the country. "We ask God Almighty to shower the deceased with His mercy, and to inspire the brotherly people of Kuwait with patience and solace," the statement read.
Source:Egypt Today
December 16, 2023 12:57 UTC
Kuwaiti official television announces the death of Prince Nawaf Al-Sabah
Kuwaiti state television announced on Saturday the death of the country’s Emir, Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, after a struggle with illness. Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad was born in downtown Kuwait City, on June 25, 1937, and grew up in Dasman Palace, which was the ruling house in Kuwait during the emirate of his father, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Before assuming the Crown Prince, Nawaf served as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior since October 2003. Before that, he also held several important official positions in Kuwait, including Deputy Chief of the National Guard in 1994. The late prince also served as Minister of Social Affairs and Labor in 1991, and Minister of Defense in 1988.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 16, 2023 11:10 UTC
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah passes away at 86
CAIRO - 16 December 2023: Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah died on Sunday, December 16, 2023, at the age of 86, the royal court announced. The royal court said that Sheikh Nawaf died after a long illness. Sheikh Nawaf was born on June 25, 1937, and was the 16th emir of Kuwait. He was the son of Sheikh Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, the 10th emir of Kuwait. Sheikh Nawaf received his education in Kuwait and served in a number of government positions, including minister of interior, minister of defense, and minister of social affairs and labor.
Source:Egypt Today
December 16, 2023 10:34 UTC
Egyptian Air Defenses shot down unidentified object near Dahab
CAIRO - 17 December 2023: Egyptian air defenses shot down an unidentified object off the coast of the popular resort town of Dahab on Saturday, December 16th. The object, which was flying at a low altitude, was detected by Egyptian air defenses and engaged with, ultimately bringing it down. The object crashed into the sea about 1.5 kilometers off the coast of Dahab. An Investigation teams are being dispatched to the site of the airborne object's interception off the coast of Dahab. The downing of an airborne object near a major tourist destination raises questions about the nature of the object, its intended target, and potential security concerns in the region.
Source:Egypt Today
December 16, 2023 09:38 UTC
Talaat Moustafa Group and Faisal Al-Rasheed Group announce partnership
Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), a leading real estate developer in Egypt and the Middle East, has announced a partnership with Faisal Al-Rasheed Group, a prominent retail company. A Strategic Partnership for Enhanced Retail LandscapeOmar Hisham Talaat, Chief Business Development Officer for TMG, and Nasser Faisal Al-Rasheed, CEO of Faisal Al-Rasheed Group, officially signed the agreement in the presence of key personnel from both companies. This partnership will significantly strengthen both Al-Rasheed Group and the ‘Al-Nasser’ brand.”Renowned “Al-Nasser” BrandEstablished in 1984 in Kuwait, Faisal Al-Rasheed Group is a leading retail company with over 130 stores across the Gulf countries, North Africa, Asia, and Australia. Talaat Moustafa Group: A Legacy of DevelopmentTalaat Moustafa Group is a renowned real estate and tourism development company, and one of the largest integrated institutions in Egypt and the Middle East. This strategic partnership between Talaat Moustafa Group and Faisal Al-Rasheed Group promises to enhance the retail landscape of Madinaty and Al-Rehab, offering residents convenient access to a wider selection of quality brands and services.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 15, 2023 21:59 UTC
Talaat Moustafa Group and Faisal Al-Rasheed Group Partner to Open Two “Al-Nasser” Branches in Madinaty and Al-Rehab
Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), a leading real estate developer in Egypt and the Middle East, has announced a partnership with Faisal Al-Rasheed Group, a prominent retail company. A Strategic Partnership for Enhanced Retail LandscapeOmar Hisham Talaat, Chief Business Development Officer for TMG, and Nasser Faisal Al-Rasheed, CEO of Faisal Al-Rasheed Group, officially signed the agreement in the presence of key personnel from both companies. This partnership will significantly strengthen both Al-Rasheed Group and the ‘Al-Nasser’ brand.”Renowned “Al-Nasser” BrandEstablished in 1984 in Kuwait, Faisal Al-Rasheed Group is a leading retail company with over 130 stores across the Gulf countries, North Africa, Asia, and Australia. Talaat Moustafa Group: A Legacy of DevelopmentTalaat Moustafa Group is a renowned real estate and tourism development company, and one of the largest integrated institutions in Egypt and the Middle East. This strategic partnership between Talaat Moustafa Group and Faisal Al-Rasheed Group promises to enhance the retail landscape of Madinaty and Al-Rehab, offering residents convenient access to a wider selection of quality brands and services.
Source:Daily News Egypt
December 15, 2023 14:27 UTC
Messi, Mbappe, Haaland finalists for FIFA Best Men's Player award
(Reuters) - Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are the three finalists for the FIFA 2023 Best Men's Player award, world soccer's governing body said on Thursday. Norwegian Haaland helped Manchester City win three major trophies, the Champions League, English Premier League and FA Cup last season. Messi secured the award in 2022 after guiding Argentina to World Cup victory. Following that success, he clinched the Ligue 1 title with Paris St Germain alongside Mbappe before making a move to the Major League Soccer team Inter Miami. The shortlist for the women's best player includes two 2023 World Cup champions, Aitana Bonmati and Jennifer Hermoso from Spain, alongside Linda Caicedo, who represents Colombia.
Source:Egypt Today
December 15, 2023 12:57 UTC
We agree with Egypt, laud its rejection to forced displacement, Palestine
He added in statements to al Qahera news Channel, that Palestine completely agrees with Egypt, and praise its stance that refuses the forced displacement of Palestinians. “We will not abandon Gaza or any part of the Palestinian territories.” The spokesperson added. As of yesterday, relief aid trucks began crossing Rafah border terminal to Karam Abu Salem crossing in implementation of an agreement with the Israeli side, he added. During this period, Egypt received 773 injured and patients from Gaza for treatment in Egyptian hospitals and other friendly countries, he said, adding that 14,023 foreign nationals and 2,135 Egyptians were allowed into Egypt from the Gaza Strip. Rashwan stressed that Egypt will continue its utmost efforts to accelerate the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip in a bid to mitigate the effects of the unprecedented humanitarian crisis the Palestinian brothers are enduring
Source:Egypt Today
December 15, 2023 00:58 UTC