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In a recent documentary, Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich outlined plans for a Jewish State that encompasses all of Palestinian territory up to the Jordan River, as well as ambitions to extend to territories in Egypt and the Syrian capital of Damascus, as well as territories reaching Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The documentary titled Israel: Extremists in Power, produced by Arte Reportage, a Franco-German news...

Photo source: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (   In commemoration of the 6th of October War, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is unveiling a temporary exhibition titled “The Will of the People” on Monday, October 7, 2024,  The exhibition, which will run for two weeks, celebrates the long-standing history of Egypt’s military, often regarded as the oldest organized military institution in...

Bolivia has formally joined South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wendesday 9 October, alleging that Israel’s military actions in Gaza constitute violations of the UN Genocide Convention.  This move adds Bolivia to a growing list of countries—including Colombia, Libya, Spain, and Mexico—supporting the case against Israel, which has strongly denied the accusations. Bolivia initially severed diplomatic ties...

In a recent development in the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied claims made by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in an official statement. In a recorded speech released on Wednesday 9 October, Hemedti accused the Egyptian Air Force of conducting airstrikes against RSF troops in the Jebel...

The NTRA’s head, Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) is working on increasing the prices of telecom services in the coming period—a decision that NTRA’s head, Mohamed Shamroukh, deemed “necessary.” “We are currently working on increasing the prices of telecom services following the rise in energy prices, which has raised the operational costs for companies in the sector,” Shamroukh stated, noting that raising the...

Swiss chocolatier Barry Callebaut, the world’s top producer of premium chocolate and cocoa products, will open its first chocolate factory in Egypt with a USD 30 million (EGP 900 million) investment, according to a statement from the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI). According to Vamsi Mohan, the company’s Regional Head for Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, the new factory will...

Egypt’s Roumi cheese is a beloved staple and a culinary experience that delights the hearts and taste buds of locals and visitors alike. With its rich flavor and versatile uses, this cheese has become the go-to choice for many, making it one of the most popular cheeses in Egypt. But what exactly makes Roumi so special, and how can you enjoy it in various...

By late 2023, Egypt had witnessed a vibrant evolution in its music scene, with concerts emerging as a cornerstone of contemporary cultural expression.    No longer confined to the realm of folklore and traditional music, the Egyptian music concerts landscape is now booming with diverse types of genres, from rap and hip-hop to electronic and Afro-house music.  This shift reflects the tastes of a...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned  the Lebanese people against supporting Hezbollah in a video address on Tuesday 8 October. He urged  them to remove the Iran-backed Shiite militant group from power to avoid the destruction and suffering currently seen in Gaza.  This appeal came as Israel increased its military operations against Hezbollah, deploying thousands of troops into new areas of southwest Lebanon particularly...

“So what are you? I am only a Muslim and a human.” This line was said in the final seconds of the music video for‘Name of God by Mustafa the Poet, a Sudanese-Canadian artist and songwriter, who recently released his latest album, Dunya, last month. Being both Muslim and human can appear as the simplest, most basic way to describe oneself. Yet for Mustafa,...

Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs Juan Ramón de la Fuente expressed his condolences to the Egyptian government and the families of the three Egyptians killed in last week’s shooting near the Guatemalan border, as per a statement by Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. De la Fuente conveyed his deep regret over the incident, which saw Mexican soldiers open fire on a truck carrying 33...

  Norway’s Scatec and Germany’s PtX signed a Euro 30 million (EGP 1.6 billion) grant agreement to support Egypt’s green hydrogen project, the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation announced on Tuesday. The agreement signing took place with the attendance of Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources; Svenja Schulze, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development; and Rania...

For the first time in over five decades, passenger trains are set to resum operations in Sinai, with Egypt launching the trial phase of the Al-Fardan–Bir Al-Abd railway line on Monday.  Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel El-Wazir inaugurated the trial operation by riding the train on the 100-kilometer route from Sheikh Zayed Station to Bir Al-Abd Station in North Sinai. The event was...

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has finalized the awarding of 5G mobile network licenses to Egypt’s four major telecom operators. The announcement was made on Monday by Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, during a press conference. The latest batch of licenses, valued at a total of USD 675 million, was granted to Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, and e& Egypt,...

Egyptian expatriates are more than citizens living abroad—they are an essential pillar of the country’s economy, largely through the remittances they send back home.  Remittances serve as a vital source of income for developing nations like Egypt.  By the end of 2023, the number of Egyptian expats reached 11.09 million according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). Globally, remittance flows...

Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed support for French President Emmanuel Macron’s call to halt arms exports to Israel, citing serious violations of international and humanitarian law by the Israeli army in Gaza and Lebanon, according to a statement released on Sunday. In the statement, the ministry emphasized that the decision “fully aligns with the principles and regulations of international humanitarian law and reflects...

At least 26 Palestinians were killed and many others wounded following Israeli airstrikes that hit a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people in Deir El-Balah, central Gaza, on Sunday, 6 October, the Gaza Health Ministry reported. According to Gaza health authorities, the attacks on Ibn Rushd School and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Mosque resulted in heavy casualties, with the ministry stating that the Israeli occupation...

Sherif Fathy, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, recently concluded his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 5 October with a meeting with Tawfiq Al-Rabeeah, the Saudi Minister of Hajj. This discussion aimed to enhance cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in tourism and antiquities. The meeting also included key figures such as Ambassador Ahmed Farouk, CEO of the Egyptian General Authority...

Social media in Egypt was ablaze this weekend as users expressed outrage over an apparent mislabeling on Google Maps, which showed Ras El Hekma, a region on Egypt’s North Coast, as belonging to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The uproar was ignited after users noticed that searching for Ras El Hekma (also spelled Ras Al Hekma and Ras Al Hikma) on Google Maps displayed...

The Egyptian Embassy in Lebanon announced that the first group of 300 Egyptians will be evacuated from Beirut’s Rafic Hariri Airport on Saturday, 5 October, according to a statement from Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration on Friday. Amid escalating military tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, Egypt’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, confirmed to Youm7 (Day 7) that 300 Egyptians will depart from...

Modon Properties, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, is officially the main developer of the Ras El Hikma project on Egypt’s North Coast, the Abu Dhabi government’s holding company, ADQ, announced on 4 October. Modon highlighted its commitment to taking on the developer’s role in the initial phase of a sprawling project covering 50 million square meters, which will prioritize tourism infrastructure. The...

Nestled next to the iconic Cairo Tower in the Zamalek neighborhood, Al-Zohriya Garden is a rare, unexplored gem in a city where open public spaces are becoming increasingly scarce. According to the garden’s official page, it is home to trees over a century old, many of them rare species, and includes vintage greenhouses dating back to the era of Khedive Ismail. But now, the...

Mexican soldiers opened fire on a truck carrying migrants near the Guatemalan border on Tuesday, 1 October, killing six people. According to a statement from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, three of the victims were from Egypt, one from Peru, and one from Honduras, while the sixth remains unidentified. Ten others were wounded, but their conditions have not been disclosed. The incident occurred near Tapachula,...

An Israeli fighter jet attack has killed at least 18 people in the Tulkarem refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Ministry of Health announced on Thursday evening. The attack marked the first time Israel has used a fighter jet to carry out a strike in the West Bank since the 2000s, reported AFP. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the airstrike, calling...