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Egyptian authorities are closely monitoring the investigation into the sudden death of Dr. Reem Hamed, a PhD student at the University of Paris-Saclay. The Egyptian Consulate General in Paris has confirmed that it is in communication with French authorities, who are actively investigating the cause of her death.  Egypt’s Ambassador to France, Alaa Youssef, told Al Masry Al Youm that “the consulate contacted French...

Photo credit: AlAhram Online    The New Cairo Criminal Court has issued a preliminary death sentence for Karim Salim, a man accused of a series of brutal murders. Salim, 32, was found guilty of multiple counts of premeditated murder, sexual assault, necrophilia, and human trafficking. The perpetrator was charged with the murder of three female sex workers in the New Cairo area, a crime...

The colloquial expression, ‘oldest daughter syndrome,’ has gained popularity on social media, especially TikTok, as many women have taken to the internet, using the hashtag ‘#oldest_daughter_syndrome’ to post about their experiences as oldest daughters, the unique challenges they face, and the emotional burdens they often bear. Oldest daughters have been sharing their stories online and attributing many experiences to the oldest daughter syndrome. These...

Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Israel both launched several airstrikes on one another on the morning of Sunday, 25 August, threatening ongoing ceasefire negotiations and increasing chances of a regional war. Hezbollah launched a large-scale attack against Israel at dawn, shortly after Israel’s military reported that it preemptively struck Hezbollah’s positions. Around 100 Israeli jets targeted over 40 launch sites in southern Lebanon, destroying numerous rocket...

The Egyptian medicine market is suffering from a shortage of medicines, including important medication for chronic diseases and mental illnesses, according to the Chairman of the Parliamentary Group of the Popular Party in the Senate, Ihab Wahba. The market is grappling with a critical shortage that extends to numerous treatments for both chronic and non-chronic conditions, such as those for diabetes and hypertension, staples...

Recent rumors and social media speculation suggest Egypt might ban TikTok starting October 2024. Using the circulating hashtag on Facebook, ‘#Ban TikTok in Egypt, people are describing the application as a “disease,” a significant issue within the country, that needs to be “treated” by being banned. “Eighty percent of TikTok content goes against societal morals and principles, featuring indecency and debauchery,” Head of the...

Some Egyptians who dream of exploring Europe know the struggle: the high costs, the complicated visa processes, and the countless hurdles that can make the journey feel out of reach. But then there’s Albania. Located on the edge of the Balkans, this budget-friendly country offers an inviting escape without the need for a Schengen visa. Instead of navigating the usual visa headaches, Egyptians can...

After 10 days of negotiations, Sudan peace mediators – including representatives from the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt – reported some progress on humanitarian aid delivery negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday, 23 August.  Initially, the Sudanese military failed to send representatives to the talks, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) remained ambiguous about their participation.  The peace talks, which...

Egypt’s external debt declined significantly in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023/2024, reflecting the government’s ongoing efforts to manage the nation’s debt burden amidst challenging economic conditions.  According to recent data from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), the external debt decreased by USD1.3 billion, bringing the total to USD 163.3 billion as of March 2024. This reduction marks a significant shift in...

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday August 21 that Israeli troops will not withdraw from the Philadelphi corridor, the southern border separating Gaza and Egypt. This announcement follows false reports by Israeli news broadcaster, Kan, that Netanyahu would consider withdrawing to progress ceasefire talks mediated primarily by the US. Egypt continued to demand Israel’s withdrawal on Sunday August 18, also contradicting...

The Cairo Criminal Court of Appeals, based in the Fifth Settlement, ruled on Thursday, 22 August, to accept the appeal of the Uber driver convicted in the case of Habiba El Shamaa. The driver’s original 15-year prison sentence has been reduced to five years, along with a 10,000 EGP fine, and he has been cleared of the kidnapping charge. Previously, the Cairo Criminal Court...

  Cairo: the city of a thousand dancers. Swathed from head to toe with suits that are dotted with gleaming sequins and intricate embroidery of colorful threads, the rhythmic shakes of bellydancers’ curvaceous bodies have ensnared the attention of the Egyptian public—and beyond—for many eras. Their suits are a testament to decades of art and a history of dance in Egypt. One of the...

To Google, when used as a verb, has become a routine part of everyday conversation, much like the regular human verbs we all use such as sleeping, studying, or working. When someone tells you “to Google” something, it can often feel like they are suggesting you consult Google as if it were a person. There were, however, debates, over whether Google’s ranking system is...

Beltone Holding, one of Egypt’s fastest-growing financial institutions, has announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2024, revealing a remarkable turnaround in its fortunes.  Driven by strategic expansion and a focused growth strategy, the company’s operating revenue surged by an astonishing 818 percent year-on-year, reaching EGP 2.9 billion. This performance marks a significant leap from the same period last year and...

  Sherif Sedky, CEO of Egypt’s Space Agency (EgSA), met with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Sunday August 18 to review developments and future goals of the agency. Following the successful launch of the NEx-SAT 1 micro-satellite, which has collected over 1,400 images, the EgSA hopes to sell satellite imagery online and to other companies. The EgSA will achieve this by starting a marketing...

Bassem Youssef, an Egyptian-American comedian and political commentator, deactivated his X account (formerly Twitter), on Tuesday 20 August.  The 50-year-old disabled his account shortly after he posted about the “weaponization of anti-Semitism” on the platform, criticizing that the term has been “overused and abused in order to intimidate people” and shut down discussions about Israel’s war on Palestinian.  In a social media post on...

Egypt has officially launched the Environmental and Climate Policy Committee, a newly-established body tasked with guiding Egypt towards a greener and sustainable future. Under the leadership of Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad, the committee brings together many valuable members from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Planning and Economic Development, International Cooperation, Finance, Local Development, Investment, Electricity and Energy, Petroleum, and Industry. The first meeting of...

President Sisi reappointed Hassan Abdalla as Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on Sunday, 18 August, extending his term to August 2025. Abdalla has served as Governor since August 2022, following the resignation of his predecessor, Tarek Amer, who was controversial for his devaluation of the Egyptian Pound. Abdalla’s time in office has seen Egypt’s economy mired by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...

The Ministry of Electricity has announced a price hike for household electricity consumption in 2024, increasing by up to 50 percent. This decision follows recommendations from the Electricity Regulatory Authority and Consumer Protection, as confirmed by a government source within the Ministry. The recent increase in electricity consumption bracket prices took effect last Saturday for prepaid meters. For regular meters, the new rates will...

No suspected or confirmed cases of monkeypox, a virus referred to as ‘mpox’ by the World Health Organization (WHO), have been detected in Egypt so far, according to the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, Hossam Abdel Ghaffar. “We do not have any suspected or confirmed cases of monkeypox in Egypt,” he stated. The ministry has been on high alert, closely monitoring all...

Egypt’s Minister of Education, Mohamed Abdel Latif, announced on Monday 19 August that the number of Egyptian-Japanese schools will be increased to 100 by the academic year 2024/2025. Currently, there are 51 Egyptian-Japanese schools with a total of 13,000 students across various governorates.  These schools teach the new Egyptian curriculum “2.0” alongside Japan’s Tokkatsu system, which focuses on developing children’s non-cognitive skills such as...

Egypt is set to host the first-ever FinExpo conference and exhibition from 10-12  October 2024 in Cairo.  Organized by Media Avenue, a company specializing in economic conferences, FinExpo is described as the largest platform of its kind in the country, bringing together investors, traders, financial institutions, and fintech companies. The three-day event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Egypt’s financial markets and the...

Forbes Middle East has unveiled its fourth annual list of the Top 100 CEOs in the region, celebrating leaders driving success and growth in their respective companies.  Among those honored, 21 Egyptian CEOs made the prestigious list, solidifying Egypt as the second most-represented nationality. The 2024 cohort features leaders from 19 nationalities, with Emiratis leading the way with 27 entries, followed by Egyptians and...

In the echoing halls of social media, a phenomenon has taken root; the rise of the “Armchair Olympians,” individuals who, armed with little more than a smartphone and a burning desire to voice their opinions, have inserted themselves into the realm of elite athletic competition.  As the world’s most talented sportsmen and women take center stage, these self-appointed experts, who have no firsthand experience...