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Egypt Provides Digital Transformation Training to Mosque Preachers

Egypt will train mosque imams and preachers on digital transformation and cyberspace, in an endeavor to improve their capabilities and maximize their communication skills.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Reviews Cases of Political Activists Ahead of Release

Egypt’s Presidential Pardon committee launched a new measure to release several new prisoners after President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi issued a presidential pardon to release 986 inmates on Eid al-Fitr. The Committee launched an online form to apply for the release of any prisoner per a presidential pardon. The Committee, which…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brazil plans 'fertilizer diplomacy' trip to N.Africa, Jordan to secure more imports

Brazil's new agriculture minister Marcos Montes will visit Jordan, Egypt and Morocco in a tour starting this week to discuss increasing fertilizer imports from those countries.

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Egypt Kicks Off Campaign to Remove Violations on Nile River

The Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation launched a campaign to monitor and remove violations on the Nile River before the start of the third-stage filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) reservoir, Egypt derives 90 percent of its water needs, or 55.5 billion cubic meters, from the…

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Sisi: Al-Shater Threatened Me with Murder

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said that the Muslim Brotherhood, which the authorities classify as a “terrorist” organization, threatened the army to target the country’s security three times, including one murder threat by the organization’s first deputy guide, Khairat al-Shater. During a celebration of Eid al-Fitr with the families and…

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Egyptian researcher’s death requires ‘thorough’ probe, US says

Egyptian authorities say economic researcher Ayman Hadhoud died in a state mental health facility in early March.

Al Jazeera

U.S. State Dept says death of Egyptian researcher requires investigation

The death of Egyptian economic researcher Ayman Hadhoud requires a "thorough, transparent and credible" investigation, the U.S. State Department said on Monday, after Hadhoud died in a Cairo psychiatric hospital where he was sent by the security services that detained him.

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FIFA sanction Senegal for fan disorder during laser-pen fiasco in World Cup play-off win over Egypt

FIFA has announced Africa Cup of Nations winners Senegal have been fined and ordered to play behind closed following fan disorder during their World Cup play-off win against Egypt.

Evening Standard

Senegal sanctioned by FIFA for fan incidents during Egypt World Cup play-off

Mohamed Salah missed in the shoot-out as Egypt players were targeted with laser pens

The Independent UK

Senegal punished by FIFA after incident targeting Liverpool's Mohamed Salah

Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored the winning penalty for Senegal in their World Cup qualifier over Egypt back in March

Liverpool Echo

British citizen on hunger strike in Egypt jail says farewell to family amid fears for his life

Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, who has been in jail for more than three years, launched his hunger strike last month

The Independent UK

Sisi: Mega Projects Support Egypt’s 'Resilience'

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said the successive achievements and the national megaprojects have helped Cairo overcome the recent international crises, in reference to the impacts of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the COVID-19 pandemic. In his speech on Sunday marking the occasion of Labor Day, Sisi mentioned the support and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Habibti Driver review – predictable east-meets-west cabbie comedy

An Egyptian-British father and daughter tussle over culture clashes in an underpowered Wigan-set drama saved by its smart design

The Guardian - UK

Suez Canal chief says April revenues hit all-time record

Egypt’s Suez Canal says its monthly revenues have hit an all-time record, raking in $629 million in April

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Egypt frees 3 as president appears to reach out to critics

The head of a journalists’ union says Egyptian authorities have freed three journalists — the latest in a string of releases as President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi appears to be reaching out to critics of his administration

Asharq Al-Awsat

Suez Canal Sees Record Monthly Revenue in April on Higher Traffic

Egypt's Suez Canal recorded its highest monthly revenue to date in April, reaping $629 million in ship transit fees, the authority managing the waterway said on Sunday, as traffic rebounded from the impact of the pandemic. The monthly revenue in April was 13.6% higher than a year ago, canal authority…

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Cairo, Washington to Boost Cooperation in Climate Issues

Cairo and Washington discussed on Saturday joint cooperation in fighting climate change as part of Egypt’s hosting of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh in November. In Washington, Rania Al-Mashat, Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation, met with David Thorne, Advisor to the US Special Presidential Envoy for…

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Lebanon: Concerns Rise of Total Darkness after the Polls

Warnings are growing in Lebanon that the country’s lingering electricity crisis could worsen after its parliamentary elections on May 15, amid fears of total darkness engulfing the nation in light of dysfunctional public services. Walid Fayyad, Lebanon’s Energy Minister declared that the completion of the contract to import gas from…

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Saudi Arabia Declares Monday First Day of Eid Al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Gulf countries declared Monday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The Saudi Supreme Court congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, all citizens,…

The Independent UK

Mohamed Salah and Sam Kerr win FWA Football of the Year awards

The Egypt international received 48 per cent of the vote, ahead of Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

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Egypt Speaks on Behalf of 108 Countries at UN to Ensure Peacebuilding Financing

Egypt has delivered a joint cross-regional statement on behalf of 108 countries at the high-level UN General Assembly meeting to consider options for ensuring sustainable Peacebuilding Financing on Wednesday. Egypt represented all countries of the African group and the European Union member states, as well as a number of Asian,…

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Sisi Pardons More than 3,000 Egyptian Inmates

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has pardoned more than 3,000 inmates, including a journalist who was jailed for “spreading false news,” local media and officials said Wednesday. Hossam Moniss, who is also a prominent leftist organizer, was sentenced to four years in prison in November over the charge. Moniss was…

The Independent UK

Mohamed Salah and Sam Kerr win FWA awards

The Egypt international received 48 per cent of the vote, ahead of Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cairo Asserts Keenness to Bolster Strategic Ties with Washington

Egypt and the United States celebrated on Thursday the 100th anniversary of establishing their diplomatic ties. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Hafez underlined in a tweet Cairo’s keenness to bolster strategic ties with the US and between their peoples. In a tweet, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sisi Inaugurates Al-Hussein Mosque after Renovation

After 21 days of non-stop work, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi inaugurated the Imam Hussein Mosque in central Cairo.

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