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Cairo, Doha to Boost Bilateral Cooperation

Qatar and Egypt held talks on Thursday to discuss enhancing bilateral relations, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. Alaa Moussa, the Assistant Egyptian Foreign Minister for Arab Affairs, met with Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh, the Assistant Qatari Foreign Minister for Regional Affairs, at the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in…

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As Cairo transforms, Egyptians fight to save their trees

Massive road construction projects have erased some of the oldest remaining green spaces in the Egyptian capital of Cairo

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163 years later, scientists still debate the truth of “shrinking penis syndrome”

New evidence has emerged from doctors in Cairo, Egypt, using botox injections in men who are embarrassed by a retracting penis.

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ISSF World Cup: Women's 25m pistol team win India's third gold in Cairo

Rahi Sarnobat, Esha Singh and Rhythm Sangwan defeated the Singaporean trio of Xiu Hong, Shun Xie and Ling Chiao Nicole Tan in the gold medal match-up. Read full report

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Egyptian-EU Talks Discuss Fight against Terrorism, Illegal Immigration

Brussels on Saturday hosted Egyptian-European talks on boosting cooperation in combating terrorism and illegal immigration, as well as coordination on Middle East issues. The talks were held between Egypt’s Ambassador in Brussels Badr Abdel Aty and Chairman of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs David McAllister. The Egyptian Foreign…

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Nile basin at a turning point as Ethiopian dam starts operations

Egypt and Sudan currently claim absolute control of Nile water resources. The two states – handed the rights in colonial treaties with the British – have resisted subsequent attempts by the Nile basin states to produce new agreements. But Ethiopia defied the old treaties and built its Grand Renaissance Dam…

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Sudanese, Ethiopian Officials Discuss GERD in Khartoum

Sudan and Ethiopia launched new talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) a few days after Addis Ababa began generating electricity from the disputed dam between the three basin countries without referring to Egypt and Sudan. A meeting was held at the Sudanese Foreign Ministry between the Minister of…

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Up to 20,000 Ukrainian tourists in Egypt await return to Europe

Arrangements are being made to help as many as 20,000 Ukrainian tourists stranded at Egyptian resorts to fly to Europe, Ukrainian embassy officials in Cairo said on Thursday, adding that many were ready to head to Ukraine to fight Russian forces.

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Egypt Discusses with EBRD Clean Energy Transition

Egypt and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) discussed clean energy transition and Cairo's ongoing preparations for hosting the UN's Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP 27). Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla met Vice President of Policy and Partnerships at EBRD Mark Bowman and…

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Cairo’s Newspaper Vendors Go Silent as Sales Collapse

Newspaper sellers were once a dime a dozen on Cairo's bustling streets, but now the vendors hawking hot-off-the-press editions have fallen almost silent As elsewhere in the world, Egypt's print media has been in sharp decline as news has moved mostly online and readers tend to stay up-to-date via their…

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Egypt, Iraq Boost Cooperation Through Military Production

Egyptian and Iraqi officials held defense talks in Cairo, amid interest in boosting their cooperation in various fields, along with Jordan. Minister of State for Military Production Mohamed Ahmed Morsi met with the visiting Iraqi advisor to the Interior Minister, Lt-Gen Jaafar Falhi, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting addressed…

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Nomadic Bedouins set up camp by the housing blocks of Egypt's Nile Delta

With the roads and brick housing blocks of Egypt's densely populated Nile Delta in the distance, Elsayed Abuhamed and his family have pitched their tents in a field scattered with straw, tied up their livestock, and are cooking over an open fire.

Reuters

Egypt Holds Onto Legally Binding Agreement on GERD

Egypt has reaffirmed its unwavering stance in seeking a legally binding agreement on the rules of filling and operating the mega dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile River. Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Abdel Aty said talks between Cairo, Khartoum and Addis Ababa on the Grand Ethiopian…

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Egypt, South Korea to Cooperate in Transportation, Railway Sectors

Egypt discussed with South Korea on Friday ways of supporting and developing joint cooperation in the fields of railways, metro and sea transport. They also reviewed other projects in progress between them. Egyptian Minister of Transportation Eng. Kamel al-Wazir met in Cairo with his South Korean counterpart Noh Hyeong-ouk, who…

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Dublin Airport announce new route to Egypt starting this summer

This will be the first-ever direct route between Egypt and Ireland

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Gaza Construction Workers Find 31 Roman-era Tombs

Construction workers at a building site in northern Gaza have uncovered 31 Roman-era tombs dating from the first century AD, the Palestinian territory's Hamas rulers said Monday. The tombs were discovered near the town of Beit Lahia as work began on an Egyptian-funded residential area, part of the $500 million…

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Egypt's Sisi Stresses Commitment to Advance Cooperation with Kuwait

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi lauded Egyptian-Kuwaiti ties, reiterating Cairo's commitment to further advancing the cooperation between the two countries across various levels. Sisi received Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly, Marzouq al-Ghanim, and tackled various aspects of the two countries' relations and consultations on the latest developments in the…

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Berri Calls on Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union to Adopt Lebanese-Gulf Dialogue

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has called on the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union conference, which is holding its 32nd session in Cairo, to help start a Lebanese dialogue with the Arab Gulf states under the auspices of the State of Kuwait. Moreover, Berri announced “Lebanon’s reservations about the report of the…

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Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, UAE

The Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union has strongly condemned the Houthi militia attempts to harm the people, territory and sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This came in a statement following the union’s 32nd conference in Cairo on Friday, during which Sheikh Abdullah Al-Asheikh, the speaker of Saudi Arabia’s Shoura Council,…

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Egypt Launches EGYPS 2022 Amid Efforts to Transform Cairo into a Regional Energy Hub

The Egypt Petroleum Show 2022 (EGYPS) kicked off its fifth edition in Cairo with broad international participation, amid rapid steps to transform Egypt into a regional energy hub. Egyptian gas plays a vital role in securing part of the energy needs of European countries by exporting surplus gas produced from…

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Egyptian President, German FM Discuss Cooperation, Regional Issues

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi on Saturday held talks with visiting German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and German ambassador to Cairo Frank Hartmann also attended the meeting. Baerbock commended Egypt’s role in providing humanitarian and relief aid to millions…

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American general in Egypt for talks after U.S. cuts military aid

A top U.S. general emphasized "very robust" military assistance to Egypt as he flew into Cairo on Wednesday in the wake of a decision by President Joe Biden administration's to cut $130 million in military aid to the country over human rights concerns.

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Egypt to Boost Suez Canal Economic Zone as it Hosts COP27

The Egyptian government is seeking to reinforce the role of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) as Egypt hosts the United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh in November. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met Monday with Yehia Zaki, the Chairperson of SCZone, to review global offers for green hydrogen…

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Sisi Asserts Political Will to Reach Legally-Binding Agreement on GERD

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said Monday that Egypt was willing to reach a legally-binding agreement, within an appropriate timeframe, on the filling and operation of the Renaissance Dam, which Addis Ababa began constructing on the Blue Nile, sparking disputes with both Cairo and Khartoum. Sisi received the President of Djibouti,…

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Egyptian Ministries Begin Gradual Move to New Cairo

Egyptian ministries are gradually establishing New Cairo as the country's New Administrative Capital, with several officials holding meetings at their headquarters. The New Capital is located about 75 kilometers east of Cairo, and the cost of investments in its first phase is estimated at EGP300 billion. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi…

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