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Arctic’s peak ice cover has shrunk by an area larger than Egypt

Sea ice covered 5.64 million square miles of the Arctic Ocean at the ice’s peak extent this year in early March. That’s almost 400,000 square miles less than the median coverage level at other March peaks between 1981 and 2010, according to the National Snow & Ice Data Center at…

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‘Remarkable’ Egyptian Presence in Ramadaniyat Exhibition at Jeddah Art Atelier

The 14th edition of the Ramadaniyat Exhibition opened at the Jeddah Art Atelier, on April 3, with a remarkable Egyptian presence displaying over 60 works inspired by the spirit of Islamic civilization and arts, reflecting various intellectual views, and embodying the Islamic architecture and decorations.

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UAE, Egypt Coordinate Efforts to Enhance Investment Projects

Egypt and the UAE agreed to continue coordination and communication to enhance cooperation in investment projects. This came as the UAE welcomed cooperation with the Egyptian government on the presidential initiative "A Decent Life." Egyptian Minister of Local Development, Hisham Amna, met with the UAE Ambassador to Cairo, Maryam al-Kaabi,…

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Factbox-In Middle East, once improbable ententes set new tone

Adversaries across the Middle East have been taking steps to mend relations strained by years of tension and conflict, a trend most recently demonstrated in an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic ties.

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Egypt's Net Foreign Reserves Rise

Egypt’s net foreign reserves increased $95 million by the end of March 2023 to $34.447 billion, compared to $34.352 billion by the end of February 2023, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said Wednesday.

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Foreign exchange: several African countries have a shortage of US dollars - why this happens and how to fix it

A number of African countries, including Kenya, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia, are currently experiencing shortages of US dollars. The dollar is the dominant currency in international transactions. These countries rely on the US currency to pay for foreign debts, essential goods and industrial inputs. Development economist Christopher Adam…

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Inflation, Declining Demand Pressure Egypt’s Private Sector

A survey conducted on Tuesday revealed that for the 28th consecutive month, non-oil private sector activity in Egypt has continued to decline due to restrictions on imports and currency, as well as a significant increase in inflation, which has adversely affected companies. The S&P Global Egypt PMI ticked down to…

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Qatari Minister Holds Meetings in Lebanon amid International Action to Help Address Crisis

International action to help Lebanon overcome its crisis have recently come to the fore, especially the quintet meeting that recently brought together representatives of the United States, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar in Paris. In parallel, Qatar’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz…

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Egypt to Host AfDB Meetings Next May

Egypt’s preparation are underway for the annual meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Sharm El-Sheikh next May. Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi affirmed on Tuesday his country’s keenness on maintaining African interests in all forms and at all levels. Sisi met with the African Development Bank Chairman Akinwumi Adesina…

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Egypt, Cyprus Agree to Enhance Cooperation in Energy, Defense

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides affirmed his country's endeavor to strengthen relations with Egypt in energy, tourism, and defense. Christodoulides announced Tuesday plans to visit Cairo soon to meet his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, saying Egypt would be his second foreign trip after Greece. Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus are in…

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Egypt, Britain Discuss Regional, Int’l Developments

Egypt and Britain discussed the latest regional and international development and repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. According to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received the British Minister of State Foreign Commonwealth and Development Affairs of South Asia, Middle East, and North Africa, Lord Tariq…

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When Passover 2023 starts, how long is it and how to wish someone Happy Passover

Preparations for the Pesach are already under way - what happens at Passover and how do you wish someone a Happy Passover?

Manchester Evening News

Egypt Highlights ‘Social Protection’ Measures

The Egyptian government issued a lengthy report detailing the social protection measures it has taken in recent months to limit the consequences of high prices and the global economic crisis on citizens, especially the most disadvantaged groups. The cabinet reviewed all the measures and steps, including expanding the scope of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Return of the pharaoh: Ramses II's coffin goes on display in Paris

In tonight's edition: Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga suspends demonstrations against the ruling administration, saying he's ready for talks with President William Ruto. Also, in a country where stigmas run high, one group of doctors in Ivory Coast is trying to change perceptions of autistic patients. And we unwrap the…

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Here’s everything you need to know as Passover starts this week

As one of the most widely observed holidays in the Jewish tradition, Passover commemorates the liberation of Jews from slavery in Egypt.

LiveScience

See the oldest human ever found in Egypt in stunning new facial approximation

Using photogrammetry, researchers created two facial approximations of an ancient Egyptian man.

The Independent UK

Leaders of Egypt, Saudi Arabia meet after months of tension

The leaders of Egypt and Saudi Arabia have met in the kingdom amid months of tension between the two regional powers

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Egypt’s el-Sisi visits Saudi Arabia amid financial pressure

El-Sisi meets Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Egypt’s economic woes deepen.

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Egypt's Net Foreign Assets Drop by $1.3 Bln in February

Egypt's net foreign assets (NFAs) declined by 49.8 billion Egyptian pounds in February as pressure on the currency continued to build. The second drop in as many months took NFAs to a negative 704.23 billion Egyptian pounds from minus 654.43 billion at the end of January, the Central Bank of…

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Egypt's Sisi visits Saudi Arabia amid financial pressure, regional realignment

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited Saudi Arabia on Sunday, Saudi state news agency SPA said, as Cairo seeks financial inflows to ease pressure on its currency and bolster a faltering economy.

The Guardian - UK

Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olson review – the unsung heroine of Egyptology unearthed

A vivid biography of Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt, France’s real-life ‘Indiana Jones’, lays bare her defiance of the Nazis and her ancient world discoveries

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Egypt and Syria Commit to Closer Ties as Foreign Minister Visits Cairo

Egypt and Syria agreed to strengthen cooperation on Saturday during the first official visit by a Syrian foreign minister to Cairo in more than a decade. Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad was embraced by Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry as he arrived at Egypt's foreign ministry in the first official trip…

The Independent UK

Syria's FM visits Egypt in step toward restoring ties

Syria’s chief diplomat is in Egypt today in a step toward normalizing ties between the two countries

Reuters

Egypt and Syria commit to closer ties as foreign minister visits Cairo

Egypt and Syria agreed to strengthen cooperation on Saturday during the first official visit by a Syrian foreign minister to Cairo in more than a decade, the latest sign of Arab states mending ties with President Bashar al Assad.

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Syria’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Cairo

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Al-Mikdad arrived at the head of a delegation in Cairo on Saturday.

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