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The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is around 93% complete, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri said, according to Al Mal. Close to 48k artifacts were transferred to the site, Waziri said. Tourism Minister Rania Al Mashat has previously said that the museum’s expected official inauguration date is 4Q2020.
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Sinai tourism from Israel increases 30% in 2019
More than 1 mn tourists have passed through the Taba border between Israel and Egypt since the beginning of 2019, marking a 30% increase since last year, according to Globes. The Israel Airports Authority expects 150,000 tourists to visit the Sinai Peninsula during the upcoming Jewish holidays.
Posted inEgypt Politics + Economics
Egypt rejects UN allegations of reprisal against activists
Egypt rejected allegations that it has cracked down on activists who cooperate with the UN Human Rights Council, according to Reuters. “These persons who alleged that they are targeted by acts of reprisals had in fact perpetrated crimes punishable by law and were subjected to legal measures such as investigation, arrest, or trial,” Egyptian diplomat […]
Posted inEgypt Politics + Economics
Twitter suspends Egypt, UAE accounts for “platform manipulation”
Twitter has permanently suspended 271 accounts based in Egypt and the UAE, citing a “multi-faceted information operation” targeting Qatar and Iran, the social media platform said. The accounts were created and managed by DotDev, a tech company operating in Egypt and the UAE, Twitter said.
Posted inSports
EFA appoints Hossam El Badry as head coach of Egypt’s national team
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has appointed Hossam El Badry as the national football team’s new head coach, succeeding Javier Aguirre, who was sacked in July following the Pharaoh’s last-16 loss to South Africa in the African Cup of Nations, according to the BBC. El Badry’s debut game in charge will be in November when […]
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Al Ahly crowned Super Cup champion after 3-2 victory over Zamalek
Al Ahly Football Club secured a 3-2 victory over rival Zamalek to win the Super Cup title, says King Fut. Friday’s win marks the 11th Super Cup title for Al Ahly.
Posted inON YOUR WAY OUT
Actor Mena Massoud set to be an ambassador for “Speak Egyptian”
Egyptian-Canadian actor Mena Massoud is set to be an ambassador for the government’s ‘Speak Egyptian’ initiative, the Emigration Ministry announced last week. The program, launched by Emigration Minister Nabila Makram, aims to encourage Egyptians living abroad to learn and practice speaking their mother tongue. Massoud, who plays the titular role in the recent film adaptation […]
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Trend Micro’s Egypt office named one of the world’s most beautiful office spaces
Greek campus theater turned office space named among most beautiful workplaces in the world: Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro’s office at the Greek Campus was featured on Inc’s list of the world’s most beautiful office spaces. With its “past meets present” theme, the office occupies what was once a three-floor theater space and “pays homage to […]
Posted inThe Market Yesterday
The Market Yesterday
EGP / USD CBE market average: Buy 16.23 | Sell 16.35 EGP / USD at CIB: Buy 16.23 | Sell 16.33 EGP / USD at NBE: Buy 16.26 | Sell 16.36 EGX30 (Thursday): 14,742 (-0.02%) Turnover: EGP 1.2 bn (86% above the 90-day average) EGX 30 year-to-date: +13.1% THE MARKET ON THURSDAY: The EGX30 ended […]
Posted inCALENDAR
23 September (Monday): “The future of investment in Egypt,” a conference organized by the Egyptian Businessmen Association, Alexandria Businessmen Association, and the Egyptian Junior Business Association, Aida Ballroom, Cairo Marriott Hotel. 23-25 September (Monday-Wednesday): Engineering Export Council of Egypt’s Home Appliance and Tableware Show (HATS), Kempinski Royal Maxim, Cairo 24 September (Tuesday): A roundtable discussion […]