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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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Lebanese Abroad Cast Votes in Parliamentary Polls

The first phase of Lebanon’s parliamentary elections kicked off on Friday morning, for expats residing in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria, Oman, Egypt, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq and Iran. The rest of the expatriates will vote in the second phase in 48 other countries on Sunday. Prime Minister Najib Mikati inaugurated…

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Egypt Resumes Trial of Muslim Brotherhood Leaders Accused of Terrorism

Next week, the trial sessions of several leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood, which Egyptian authorities classify as a terrorist organization, will resume in Egypt. On May 10, the Emergency State Security Court in Egypt will complete the trial of Muslim Brotherhood supreme guide Mohammed Badih, Mahmoud Ezzat and 77 other…

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AD Ports Inks Deals for Major Projects Along Egypt’s Coastline

Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Egypt's Red Sea Ports Authority have signed a term sheet and a head of terms agreement for the development of major port projects along Egypt's coast. The Abu Dhabi entity will develop, operate, and manage a multi-purpose terminal in Safaga Port in a consortium with…

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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.

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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…

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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.

Reuters

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.

Reuters

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Liverpool Echo

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

The Independent UK

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

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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…

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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 Independent 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

The Independent UK

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

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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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