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Egypt's Central Bank allows banks to issue electronic currencies
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has allowed on Thursday banks to issue electronic currencies subject ...
Egypt's legendry keeper El-Hadary to start coaching career with Ceramica Cleopatra
Diaa El-Sayed was named as the team's new coach and El-Hadary will be the goalkeepers' coach
UN Security Council notes concern over humanitarian situation in Ethiopia's Tigray region
Members of the UN Security Council expressed their deep concern about the humanitarian situation in Tigray region and allegations of human rights violations including reports of sexual violence against women and girls
Jordan releases 16 accused in 'sedition' plot
He said the decision to release the 16 'at this time in the investigation' was taken at the request of the king, without specifying if this was a final pardon or a temporary release
Sisi gives directives to provide full support to Libya
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi gave directives on Thursday to provide Egyptian assistance ...
Egypt Football Association sends second request to Liverpool to include Salah in Tokyo Olympics
The Pharaohs will start their final preparation camp on 5 July before their group stage games against Spain on 22 July, Argentina on 25 July, and Australia on 28 July
UPDATED: Egypt's FM arrives in Tunisia, last stop in African tour on GERD crisis
Shoukry's seven-legged tour was meant to explain to African leaders the latest developments in the GERD dispute following the collapse of Kinshasa negotiations
Garagous pottery factory closes in blow to Egypt’s intangible heritage
Established in 1966, the factory had preserved one of Egypt’s most authentic practice of intangible heritage
SCZone signs EGP 20 bln agreement to transform Sokhna port into mega port hub in region
The upgrade of the port comes under a strategic plan to turn it into the biggest hub port on the Red Sea and the Middle East, and to serve the global trade movement between the east and the west
Egypt to manufacture Russia's coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V locally
Minapharm, and its Berlin-based subsidiary PrioBioGen AG, and the RDIF plan to begin the technology transfer for the immediate manufacturing of the vaccine, with the rollout expected in the third quarter of 2021
Cairo, Alexandria, 6th of October City join EBRD’s Green Cities Programme
By signing this MoU, 6th of October City becomes the EBRD programme’s 46th member.
Sisi salutes Egyptian Armed Forces' martyrs on 10th of Ramadan victory anniversary
'This precious memory reflects the genius of the Egyptian military in retrieving the land and conquering the impossible,' the president wrote on his social media accounts
TV in Ramadan: Of nostalgia and women
Al-Ahram Weekly takes a look around the Ramadan TV mansion this year
Egypt marks World Earth Day to raise awareness about challenges facing the planet
Many events related to natural disasters kicked off in parallel with the international occasion, including the Biden Administration’s global climate summit at the White House on Thursday
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22:00 Live score: El-Entag El-Harby v Zamalek (Egyptian Premier League)
21:52 Red Cross condemns 'horrific' sexual violence in Ethiopia's Tigray
21:39 Factbox: Key nominations for the 2021 Academy Awards
21:15 In Photos: Oriental lute makes comeback on Iran music scene
21:13 UEFA weighs Super League revenge and changing Euro host cities
21:02 Spain La Liga results & fixtures (31st matchday)
20:57 Doctors of jailed Kremlin critic Navalny urge him to 'immediately' end hunger.....
20:06 Egyptian screenwriter Mostafa Moharam dies aged 81
19:52 Italy Serie A results & fixtures (32nd matchday)
19:35 Bayern Munich tell fans to lay off Salihamidzic in feud with wantaway Flick
19:15 UAE suspends flights from India as Covid-19 cases spike
18:18 US troops in Afghanistan begin packing gear in pullout prep
17:47 Egyptian director Ayten Amin's 'Souad' to premiere in Tribeca Film Festival's.....
17:33 Russia orders troops back to base after buildup near Ukraine
17:06 Barcelona maintains support of Super League despite backlash
16:58 Ferguson cried tears of joy when Scots qualified for Euro 2020
16:49 Egyptian actor Ahmed Hatem launches 'Arabeit Al-Kheir' during the month of Ramadan
16:05 Lebanese president urges calm after judicial dispute
15:52 PHOTO GALLERY: World marks Earth Day amid climate crisis
15:47 Thursday 29 April paid holiday for Egyptians to commemorate Sinai Liberation.....
15:41 Egyptian Iman Mersal wins Sheikh Zayed Literature Award - Full List
15:18 Lingard almost 'quit' football due to mental health issues
15:17 Egyptian league debutants Ceramica Cleopatra sack coach Shaaban after Cup exit
15:15 Guterres says world at verge of climate 'abyss'
14:46 Arteta reveals personal apology from Arsenal owners over Super League plot
14:46 Global commodity prices continue to recover: World Bank
14:45 Egypt, the Netherlands cooperate to support young entrepreneurs
14:25 Bundesliga clubs to go into 'quarantine camps' for last two match days
14:21 Pope promises Lebanon visit, calls for end to political deadlock
13:51 Sanctions-battered Iran, weary of pandemic, faces worst wave
Corona in Egypt
 Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt to manufacture Russia's coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V locally
Minapharm, and its Berlin-based subsidiary PrioBioGen AG, and the RDIF plan to begin the technology transfer for the immediate manufacturing of the vaccine, with the rollout expected in the third quarter of 2021
Presidential elections in Syria
Presidential elections will be held in Syria on 26 May following a recent announcement by the government
INTERVIEW: Safeguarding consumer rights in Egypt
Chair of Egypt’s Consumer Protection Agency Ayman Hossameddin talks to Al-Ahram Weekly about the agency’s role in safeguarding consumer rights
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Egypt to manufacture Russia's coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V locally
Minapharm, and its Berlin-based subsidiary PrioBioGen AG, and the RDIF plan to begin the technology transfer for the immediate manufacturing of the vaccine, with the rollout expected in the third quarter of 2021
Sisi salutes Egyptian Armed Forces' martyrs on 10th of Ramadan victory anniversary
'This precious memory reflects the genius of the Egyptian military in retrieving the land and conquering the impossible,' the president wrote on his social media accounts
Egypt marks World Earth Day to raise awareness about challenges facing the planet
Many events related to natural disasters kicked off in parallel with the international occasion, including the Biden Administration’s global climate summit at the White House on Thursday
Egypt FM delivers a message from Sisi to Senegalese president over GERD
Tunisia is the next destination in Shoukry's GERD-focused African tour following Kenya, Comoros, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Niger, and Senegal
Egypt's FM discusses GERD issue with Nigerien president
Niger is the fifth stop for Shoukry in his current African tour
Sisi discusses US-Egyptian relations with Head of World Jewish Congress
The meeting, which was attended by the head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service, Abbas Kamel, tackled Egyptian-US relations, the Middle East peace process, and issues related to combating extremism
Opinion
Messages from our forefathers
Laila Takla
It is time to revisit the wealth of knowledge that our ancient Egyptian ancestors have left us
A momentous decision on Afghanistan
Hussein Haridy
US President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan after a 20 year presence in the country could lead to a dangerous resurgence of terrorism
The Maronite Church and political Maronism
Tarek Osman
In the wake of the immense changes taking place in the Eastern Mediterranean and wider region, the Maronite Church must put forward a new vision and new meaning for Lebanon
‪Geopolitical imbalance ‬
Al-Ahram Weekly Editorial
In the early 1970s, Henry Kissinger’s theory of geopolitical balance between Beijing and Washington ...
Climate change and rigid policies
Mahmoud Mohieldin
The world must confront the challenges of climate change through appropriate and flexible policies and not jargon-ridden recommendations
A sea of competition
Ayman Abdel-Wahab
Taking stock of the political and economic questions surrounding the Red Sea
World
African countries urged to use vaccines quickly after expiry confusion
African countries have struggled to secure enough COVID-19 vaccines to roll out mass immunisation campaigns
2020 was Europe's hottest year as Arctic wildfires raged: EU scientists
As world leaders prepared to brandish their plans to fight climate change at a US-led summit on Thursday, EU scientists issued a stark reminder that the impacts of a warmer world are already here
EU preparing legal case against AstraZeneca over vaccine shortfalls: Sources
'EU states have to decide if they (will) participate. It is about fulfillment of deliveries by the end of the second quarter,' the official said
Ethiopia rights commission said armed group has taken control of county
Ethiopia is battling to contain multiple outbreaks of ethnic and political violence ahead of national elections in June
Missile from Syria lands in Israel, triggers Israeli strike
Syrian media made no mention of an anti-aircraft missile landing deep inside Israel
TikTok faces UK lawsuit over alleged kids' data breach
The case aims to win compensation that could run into billions of pounds
Arts & Culture
Factbox: Key nominations for the 2021 Academy Awards
The Academy Awards, or Oscars, will be handed out at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday and broadcast live on ABC television.
In Photos: Oriental lute makes comeback on Iran music scene
The Oriental lute is making a comeback in Iran after decades in the shadows as musicians reconnect ...
Egyptian screenwriter Mostafa Moharam dies aged 81
Renowned Egyptian screenwriter Mostafa Moharam died today at the age of 81. Born on 6 June in ...
Egyptian director Ayten Amin's 'Souad' to premiere in Tribeca Film Festival's International Competition
The film was chosen for Cannes Film Festival's Official Selection in its cancelled 2020 edition, and it was also chosen to participate in Berlinale 2021 in June
Egyptian actor Ahmed Hatem launches 'Arabeit Al-Kheir' during the month of Ramadan
Arabeit Al-Kheir (Car of Good) roams the streets of Cairo to distribute hot iftar meals to people-in-need throughout the holy month of Ramadan
Egypt and Arab countries celebrate education pioneer Vladimir Filippov 70th birthday
Russian professor and scientist Vladimir Filippov is the former Russian minister of education and president of the Russian University for Friendship among Peoples for 20 years
Business
SCZone signs EGP 20 bln agreement to transform Sokhna port into mega port hub in region
The upgrade of the port comes under a strategic plan to turn it into the biggest hub port on the Red Sea and the Middle East, and to serve the global trade movement between the east and the west
Egypt, the Netherlands cooperate to support young entrepreneurs
Orange Corners Egypt provides young Egyptian entrepreneurs with the facilities to grow innovative businesses
$114 mln loan deal signed for construction of Egypt’s Kom Ombo solar plant
The deal was signed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the OPEC Fund for International Development, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the Arab Bank
Cairo, Alexandria, 6th of October City join EBRD’s Green Cities Programme
By signing this MoU, 6th of October City becomes the EBRD programme’s 46th member.
Egypt's central bank raises daily withdrawal, transfer limits using mobile phone wallets
The CBE said that the action is in line with the National Payments Council’s strategy that aims to attain digital transformation and financial inclusion
Egypt second largest Arab economy in 2020, worth $361.8 bln: IMF
The IMF said that the Egyptian economy has outperformed several economies in the Arab region despite the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
Sports
Bayern Munich tell fans to lay off Salihamidzic in feud with wantaway Flick
Despite winning the treble with Bayern last season, Flick said he wants to be released from his contract with tensions with Salihamidzic believed to be the reason.
Agnelli under siege as Juventus chairman faces calls for resignation
The Italian club were one of 12 founding members of the breakaway competition, which fell apart within 48 hours of its inception this week
Egypt Football Association sends second request to Liverpool to include Salah in Tokyo Olympics
The Pharaohs will start their final preparation camp on 5 July before their group stage games against Spain on 22 July, Argentina on 25 July, and Australia on 28 July
Barcelona maintains support of Super League despite backlash
Barcelona president Joan Laporta maintained his support for the Super League on Thursday despite the ...
Egyptian league debutants Ceramica Cleopatra sack coach Shaaban after Cup exit
Ceramica Cleopatra failed to reach the quarterfinals of Egypt Cup after losing 2-1 to Maqassa on Tuesday
'Bring on Messi!' says Australia coach ahead of Tokyo Games
The men's tournament in Japan is for under-24 players but nations are allowed to bring three over-age players
Life & Style
INTERVIEW: Farida Temraz, dress designer of Pharaohs' Golden Parade, is in spotlight anew
Egyptian fashion designer talks about designs that stole light at the historic Parade pharaohs
Going spicy, going organic: The essence of herbs in Ramadan from the heart of El-Muez street
In Ramadan, the appetite for spices is high, but the clients frequenting the traditional stores are not just there to dress up their meals
New zinc-fortified wheat set for global expansion to combat malnutrition
Scientists at a leading global grains research institute expect to sharply ramp up new wheat varieties enriched with zinc that can boost the essential mineral for millions of poor people with deficient diets
Moderna vaccine antibodies last at least 6 months; lung transplant can save some COVID-19 survivors
The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus
Cairo furniture and style exhibitions: Bringing old things anew
Two recent fairs of furniture and home décor showed that the mix and match of styles is an increasingly popular trend
Arthritis drug reduces potency of first vaccine dose
Even after two doses, a small subset of patients failed to mount an antibody response
Heritage
In Photos: The dome of Al-Imam Al-Shafei Mosque inaugurated after restoration
El-Enany pointed out the mausoleum is one of the most important Islamic monuments in Egypt because it has an ambitious wooden dome considered the largest in Egypt
In Photos: Cairo’s Dome of Mamluk Qansuh Abu Said restored
The dome was constructed in 1498 AD to be the burial ground of the Mamluk sultan
In Photos: Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announces discovery of 3000-year-old 'Lost Golden City' in Luxor
‘Many foreign missions searched for this city and never found it. We began our work searching for the mortuary temple of Tutankhamun because the temples of both Horemheb and Ay were found in this area'
Three kings and a queen from the New Kingdom to join the Pharaohs Royal Parade
The remains of the four royals are among 22 mummies that will be transferred during the parade from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to their final exhibition destination at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation in Fustat
Queen Hatshepsut, King Thutmose III to be part of Pharaohs' Royal Parade
The remains of the two royals are among 22 mummies that will be transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation
Kings Thutmose I and II to be part of Pharaoh's Royal Parade
King Thutmose II is the son of King Thutmose I, whose reign was secured through his marriage to his half-sister, Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmose I’s principal Queen Ahmose
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