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Saudi Leadership Condoles Egypt's Sisi over Victims of Sinai Terrorist Attack

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, offered their condolences on Tuesday to Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi over the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Sinai, reported the Saudi Press Agency. In…

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Making COVID vaccines in Africa: advances and sustainability issues

The history of vaccine manufacturing capacity in Africa dates back to 1881, when Egypt’s Vacsera company was established. Before the COVID pandemic was declared, there were eight African countries that, to our knowledge, had a record of vaccine manufacturing facilities (see the map). They were: Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia…

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Cairo, Rome to Cooperate in Environment, Climate Issues

Egypt’s Minister of Environment Dr. Yasmin Fouad held talks on Monday with Italy’s ambassador to Cairo Michele Quaroni. They discussed bilateral cooperation in the field of environment and Egypt's preparations to hold the 27th session of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh in November.

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Aboul Gheit Stresses Importance of Maintaining Egypt, Sudan's Water Rights

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit held talks with Canada’s Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Oliphant in Cairo on Monday. Abou Gheit underlined the importance of maintaining Egypt and Sudan’s water rights. Cairo and Khartoum have repeatedly emphasized their rejection of all unilateral measures with regard…

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Luxor’s Mummification Museum Documents 25 Years of Pharaonic Secrets

On the eastern shore of the Nile River and the northern side of the Luxor Temple, stands the Mummification Museum, one of the largest specialized museums in Egypt that explores the land of the dead and the golden rays of the sun. The museum exclusively documents the mysteries of embalming…

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Egypt, U.S. eye counter-terrorism ties in wake of deadly Sinai attack

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed hopes for deeper U.S. counter-terrorism ties during talks with a top American general on Monday, following a deadly weekend attack by militants in the Sinai peninsula, a U.S. military official said on Monday.

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'Moon Knight's new Scarlet Scarab reveals her dream Marvel team-up

May Calamawy plays Layla El-Faouly in 'Moon Knight,' and in the show’s finale, she becomes Scarlet Scarab, the first Egyptian superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Thirteen boys arrested in Egypt for harassing female tourists

‘Given they are between 13 and 15, it does seem punitive and harsh to put them in a detention centre,’ says campaigner

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Thirteen boys arrested after being accused of harassing female tourists at Giza Pyramids

According to a statement from the prosecutor’s office, the arrested boys are between 13 and 15 years old

Evening Standard

Why 'Moon Knight,' a fresh twist on mummified tropes, still failed to catch fire

"Are you an Egyptian superhero?" asked an astonished young woman in Arabic after a mysterious crusader saves her life in the finale of Marvel's "Moon Knight."

Los Angeles Times

Brilliant start for Thais in Uber Cup

Thailand began their 2022 Uber Cup campaign with a comfortable 5-0 victory over Egypt on Sunday at Muang Thong Thani's Impact Arena in Nonthaburi.

Bangkok Post

Islamic State claims attack that killed 11 Egyptian troops

An Islamic State affiliate in Egypt is claiming responsibility for an attack that targeted a water pumping station east of the Suez Canal, killing at least 11 soldiers

The Independent UK

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Egyptian troops in Sinai

Islamic State on Sunday claimed responsibility for a deadly attack that killed an officer and 10 Egyptian soldiers in Egypt's Sinai peninsula, the group said on its Telegram channel.

Reuters

Egypt to Carry Out Comprehensive Railway Network Development

The Egyptian government is developing its railway network to provide distinguished services to passengers of trains and Cairo metro, Minister of Transport Kamel al-Wazir said. Wazir said President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had directed to expand and complete the railway network and develop and rehabilitate Helwan and Shubra el-Kheima train stations.

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Egypt Harvested Over 700,000 Wheat Feddan since April

Egypt has harvested more than 700,000 feddans of local wheat since the harvest season on April 1. Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said the country allocated $59.69 million for a down-payment to state grain buyers to purchase wheat from local farmers. Among the world's biggest wheat importers, Egypt is heavily…

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Arab States Condemn Terrorist Attack in Egypt’s Sinai

Several Arab states have condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a water pumping plant west of Sinai in Egypt, leaving one officer and 10 Egyptian soldiers dead and five injured. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly denounced the attack, affirming the Kingdom’s full support for Egypt towards everything that…

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Hamas Threatens Israel with 'Immediate War' if it Attempted to Assassinate Sinwar

Hamas threatened to launch an immediate war if Tel Aviv attempted to assassinate its leader in the Gaza Strip, Yahya Sinwar, after several Israeli calls to eliminate him in response to the ongoing Palestinian operations against Israelis. Hamas politburo member Izzat al-Rishq said the Israeli threats to kill the movement's…

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US Condemns Egypt Terrorist Attack

The US has condemned a deadly terrorist attack on the Suez Canal zone abutting Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. Eleven Egyptian soldiers were killed and five soldiers were wounded in the firefight on the eastern bank of the canal, the army said, adding security forces were "continuing to chase the terrorists and…

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Egypt’s Sinai

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly denounced the terrorist attack that targeted a water pumping plant west of Sinai in Egypt, leaving one officer and 10 Egyptian soldiers dead. The Ministry affirmed the Kingdom's full support for Egypt towards everything that threatens its security and stability, and its…

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Egyptian soldiers killed in armed attack in Sinai: Army

The army says an officer and 10 soldiers killed as they tried to foil an attack on a water-lifting station by fighters.

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Egypt Says 11 Troops Killed in Militant Attack in Sinai

Egypt’s military says at least 11 troops, including an officer, have been killed in a militant attack in the restive northern part of the Sinai Peninsula. The military said in a statement that the militants attacked a water pumping station Saturday east of the Suez Canal. The statement said security…

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Egypt to Offer Companies on Stock Exchange as of September

Egypt will start offering shares in state companies on the country's stock exchange starting from September, Public Enterprise Minister Hisham Tawfik told Reuters on Saturday. The minister said that the move had been postponed until after the end of the summer vacation period. The government had planned to offer shares…

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Rich Nations Must Stick to Climate Promises, Says US Envoy Kerry

The world's richest nations must implement their promises to keep alive a global goal to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, US climate envoy John Kerry told Reuters on Saturday. Kerry said progress was vital as Egypt prepares to host the next round of UN climate talks, known as…

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Egyptian Museums Exhibit Antiquities Documenting Celebrations throughout History

“Egyptians preceded other civilizations to celebrating public holidays and organizing massive convoys; they were an inspiration for the Greeks.” These are the words Greek Historian Herodotus used to describe the character of the ancient Egyptian and his early passion for celebrations and festivities. This May, the Egyptian museums are feting…

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Middle East expert weighs in on string of prison releases in Egypt

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Mirette Mabrouk, founding director of the Egypt program at the Middle East Institute, about the recent string of political prisoner releases in Egypt.

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