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Topping coverage of Egypt in the foreign press on an unbearably slow news morning is the discovery of a sarcophagus in Alexandria from the Ptolemaic era. The black granite casket is apparently causing a ruckus because archaeologists don’t know who’s inside, according to Metro. Coming in at a close second is wire coverage of security […]
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Posted inEGYPT IN THE NEWS
Sand art bottles, a popular souvenir in Dahab
Chinese newswire Xinhua put together a short photo essay on sand art bottles, a popular souvenir in Dahab. Also worth a skim: Marriott International has launched a hospitality training program in Egypt, in partnership with Helwan university, CNBC Africa reports. National anthem stir: A decision by Egypt's health minister to air the national anthem in […]
Posted inOn Deadline
National anthem daily dose is not enough to keep hospitals up and running
A daily dose of the national anthem to instill “national identity and pride” is not enough to keep hospitals up and running, Ashraf El Berbery writes to Al Shorouk. He suggests that the state needs to focus on improving dire conditions in “negligent and overcrowded” hospitals lacking basic supplies. “Doctors do not need to renew […]
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WhatsApp introduces new “forwarded message” feature in India to address fake news
WhatsApp introduces new “forwarded message” feature in India to address fake news: WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that notifies users in India — the biggest market for WhatsApp in the world — when a message they have received was forwarded and not originally composed by the sender in an attempt to curb the […]
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Giza Zoo takes “additional measures” to help keep its animals comfortable in the sweltering heat
The Giza Zoo has taken “additional measures” to help keep its animals comfortable in Egypt’s sweltering heat, according to WFLA. Zookeepers have been giving the animals a steady supply of cool treats — including frozen chunks of watermelon one bear is seen munching on —and altered their daily routines, while the zoo has installed water […]
Posted inDiplomacy + Foreign Trade
Trade Minister meets World Bank delegation to discuss current, future projects in Egypt
Trade Minister meets World Bank delegation to discuss current, future projects in Egypt: Trade and Industry Minister Amr Nassar met yesterday with a delegation from the World Bank to discuss ongoing and future projects the bank is funding in Egypt, according to a ministry statement. The two sides looked into potentially cooperating on “developing competition […]
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Sameh Shoukry meets VP of EU’s commission to discuss regional developments
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met yesterday with Vice President of the EU Commission Federica Mogherini to discuss regional developments, including illegal immigration, Israel-Palestine conflict and the Syrian, Libyan crisis, according to a ministry statement.
Posted inDiplomacy + Foreign Trade
South Korea will end visa-free travel for Egyptians starting this October
South Korea will end visa-free travel for Egyptians starting this October, following a “dramatic increase” in the number of Egyptians seeking asylum, S.Korean newspaper Donga reports. Apparently, many of the applicants present fabricated documents saying they belonged to the Ikhwan. The lengths we go to move out of here, seriously.
Posted inEnergy
Indian company awarded USD 60-70 mn contracts for Sudan interconnection
An Indian company has reportedly been awarded the contract for the USD 60-70 mn power interconnection project with Sudan, Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker said on Tuesday, according to the Sudan Tribune. Shaker reportedly said that the final contracts will be signed “soon” and that the first phase of the project will be complete within four […]
Posted inEnergy
NREA to tender 250 MW wind farm next week
The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) is planning launch the tender to develop the 250 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez next week, according tosources from NREA. Siemens, Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas, and German wind energy solutions Senvion are the only three companies remaining in the running for the EUR 260 […]