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Egypt COP27 Presidency to Address Water, Food Security

Egypt said food security and water issues will be on is agenda for presidency of the COP27 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which it will host in the Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh in November. Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad held talks on Friday with Danish Minister of Climate…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 27, 2022

Some refugees stay in temporary status indefinitely – how they still manage to create homes and communities

More than 6.5 million Ukrainian war refugees are now scattered across Europe and North America, most with temporary emergency residency allowing them to stay in host countries for one to three years.

The Conversation · Aug 26, 2022

Egypt, South Sudan Discuss GERD Crisis

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with South Sudan’s presidential advisor on security affairs Tut Gatluak in Cairo on Thursday. Presidential spokesman, Bassam Rady, said Gatluak handed Sisi a letter from his South Sudanese counterpart, Salva Kiir, that reviewed the latest political developments and bilateral ties, as well as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 26, 2022

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Egypt's Economy Grows 6.6 % in 21/22

Egypt's economy grew 6.6 percent during the fiscal year 2021/2022, compared to a growth rate of 3.3 percent in the previous year, announced the Minister of Planning Hala al-Said. During a cabinet meeting in New Alamein City, Said reviewed indicators of the national economy's performance during the last fiscal year.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 26, 2022

Egypt Urges Increase in Int'l Funds to Tackle Climate Change

Egypt requested on Thursday an increase in finances from developed countries to address climate change in countries that currently suffer from fires, high temperature and floods. Egypt is hosting the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh in November. Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 26, 2022

Egypt Central Bank Increases Cash Withdrawal Limits

Egypt's central bank on Thursday increased the maximum amount of cash customers are allowed to withdraw from their bank accounts and removed restrictions on how much they could deposit entirely. Under a rule put in place in April 2020, the central bank restricted withdrawals to 50,000 Egyptian pounds ($2,600), but…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 25, 2022

S.Korea signs $2.25 billion deal with Russia nuclear company

South Korea has signed a $2.25 billion deal with a Russian state-run nuclear energy company to provide components for Egypt’s first nuclear power plant

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

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Egypt to Stimulate Intra-regional Trade with Jordan

Egypt’s Finance Minister Mohamed Maait called for maximizing cooperation efforts and joint work with Jordan to overcome obstacles and revitalize intra-trade movement. A press statement issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Finance said that Maait reviewed on Wednesday the results of the meetings between the head of the Customs Authority,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 25, 2022

Egyptian NGOs complain of being shut out of Cop27 climate summit

Civil society groups say covert screening process excluded government’s critics

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022

Urgent shisha smoke warning for holidaymakers heading to popular destinations

Shisha smoking is seen as an important social activity with the most popular resorts in Turkey, Dubai, Egypt and Morocco

Wales Online · Aug 24, 2022

Fatal stabbings highlight violence against women in Egypt

A series of violent crimes against women in Egypt has drawn attention to gaps in legal and social protections that leave female citizens vulnerable to attacks and harassment, victims and activists say.

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022

‘I Dedicated my Life to Art, and I Didn’t Lose,’ Lebleba Tells Asharq Al-Awsat

Egyptian star actress Lebleba cried when she knew she will be honored during Cairo International Film Festival with the Golden Pyramid Honorary Award for Lifetime Achievement. Lebleba heard the news from Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmy, president of the Cairo International Film Festival. During an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, the Egyptian…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 24, 2022

Alamein Meeting Discusses Means to Consolidate Regional Security, Stability

The leaders of Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan reiterated on Tuesday their support for efforts to consolidate security and stability in the region. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 24, 2022

Egyptian Remittances Increase 1.6%

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said that the Egyptian remittances increased 1.6% to about $31.9 billion during fiscal year (FY) 2021/22, compared to about $31.4bn last year. The CBE said on Tuesday that the period from April to June 2022 witnessed an increase in those transfers by 3%, to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 24, 2022

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The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Charles announces forum seeking to build a sustainable future

The forum is to take place at this year’s Cop27 climate talks in Egypt.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022

Egypt's GASC Directly Buys 240,000 T of Russian Wheat

Egypt's state grains buyer directly purchased 240,000 tons of Russian wheat on Monday, the supply ministry said in a statement to Reuters, continuing its recent trend of buying without issuing international tenders. The General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) bought six 40,000 tons-cargoes on a cost and freight basis, with…

Daily Mirror · Aug 23, 2022

Family forced to ditch 'ray of light' holidays due to cost of living crisis

Alex Handley, from Aylesford, Kent, took his children and wife away to Spain, Portugal and Egypt before the pandemic, but now can't afford a holiday due to the rising cost of living

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022

Kadhimi Cuts Short Egypt Visit, Urges Calm after Cleric Sadr Fuels Political Crisis

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi cut short a trip to Egypt after supporters of an influential Shiite cleric in Iraq rallied on Tuesday in Baghdad’s heavily-fortified Green Zone, demanding the dissolution of parliament and early elections. Kadhimi warned that disrupting the work of the judicial institution exposes the country to…

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022

Nazik al-Malaika’s ‘Cholera’ and Free Verse Poetry

Critic Muhammad Abdul Muttalib published a new book, “Poetry Reading”, in collaboration with the General Egyptian Book Authority. It includes readings of selected poems written by classic poets like Ahmed Shawqi, and Elia Abu Madi.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022

‘Fraternal Meeting’ Brings Together Leaders of Five Arab Countries in Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa and Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi at al-Alamein International Airport on Monday, in the presence of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Presidential spokesman Bassam Rady said Sisi welcomed the visit of the…

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Coptic family loses six members in Egypt church fire

For Mariam Habeib, the grief is never ending: She lost her older sister, two nieces and a niece’s three young children in an intense fire that engulfed a church in Egypt’s capital during a recent service, killing 41 people

France 24 · Aug 22, 2022

Kenya's Odinga formally challenges presidential election results at Supreme Court

In tonight's edition: Former Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga is cheered on by his supporters as he hoists boxes of material for his Supreme Court challenge of last week's presidential election result. Also, during the final day of campaigning in Angola, the opposition electoral coalition's calls for change are met…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2022

Winslow Homer, Cézanne and Zaha Hadid: the best art and architecture of autumn 2022

The exhibition of the year is here, plus we have South Korean pop culture, a Sudanese women’s champion, decoded Egyptian hieroglyphs, Zaha Hadid’s ‘yonic stadium’ and a rare showing for the ‘American Turner’

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 22, 2022

Egypt Completes Work on Restoration of Amun-Ra Shrine in Temple of Seti I

The Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities has completed its restoration of the ancient shrine of the ancient Egyptian deity Amun-Ra in the Temple of Seti I in the city of Abydos in southern Egypt’s Sohag Governorate as part of a comprehensive project to restore and develop cultural tourist attractions that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 22, 2022

Egypt Says Deal for Indian Wheat Stands, but Not Shipped Yet

Egypt's supply minister said on Monday an agreement to buy wheat from India still stood despite recent curbs on Indian exports, although the grain had not yet been shipped. India, the world's second biggest producer of wheat, banned private overseas sales of the grain on May 14 after a scorching…

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