The twelfth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) wrapped up on Friday evening in New Cairo, with an unprecedented 92 percent of the over 24,000 participants attending in person, as reported by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
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Egypt launched on Thursday the first phase of a new climate-focused initiative, dubbed Atlas of Sustainable Egyptian Cities, to bolster the resilience of Egyptian cities against climate change, enhance sustainable urban planning, and secure a greener future, according to a statement by the Ministry of Local Development.
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The Egyptian-Italian roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo line between Egypt's port of Damietta and Italy's port of Trieste will commence its services on 29 November, with the first ship scheduled to reach Trieste on 2 December.
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Katerina Bezgachina, chief of communications at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), commended the Egyptian government's efforts in organizing the 12th edition of the World Urban Forum (WUF12), which focuses on pressing global challenges, especially in sustainable development.
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President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi launched Monday the "National Smart Cities" and "National Green Urbanism" strategies, which aim to reinforce ongoing national endeavours in urbanization, during the opening ceremony of the 12th edition of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo.
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The Ministry of Transport launched an electronic app, Transport, to facilitate transportation for participants at the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF), which kicks off on Monday and runs till 8 November.
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The 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) kicked off in New Cairo on Monday with a flag-raising ceremony for Egypt and the UN, marking the forum's return to Africa for the first time in 22 years.
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The 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12), convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), will take place in Cairo on Monday and run until 8 November 2024 under the theme “It all starts at home: Local actions for sustainable cities and communities.”
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The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) affirmed its commitment to international agreements guaranteeing freedom of maritime navigation for all ships – whether commercial or military — transiting the canal, regardless of nationality.
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Egypt’s Ministry of Industry and Transport issued a statement on Thursday denying reports circulated on social media that the Egyptian government had allowed a German ship carrying military supplies intended to deliver it to Israel to dock at Alexandria Port.
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A high-level informed source denied on Thursday recent claims circulating online regarding Alexandria Port receiving the German ship “MV Kathrin,” which allegedly carries military supplies for Israel.
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EgyptAir, Egypt’s national carrier, announced Wednesday that it had received the final report regarding its MS804 flight after eight years of its crash into the Mediterranean Sea in May 2016.
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Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly underscored on Thursday the importance of Alexandria's role as a model for coastal cities' adaptability and innovation during World Cities Day 2024 celebrations, Mena news agency reported.
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The Ministry of Transport announced Thursday that it will offer free buses and discounted Uber rides for attendees of the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF), which will take place in Egypt from 4 to 8 November.
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Egypt legalized another 293 Christian churches and service buildings operating without a permit.
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Egypt ranked second among African countries with the most improved infrastructure in 2023, according to Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s (MIF) 2024 African Governance Index Report issued in October.
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In an interview, Ambassador Atef Salem, general coordinator of the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12), spoke to Ahram Online about Egypt’s role in hosting this landmark event from 4 to 8 November.
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Seven people were killed, while ten others were injured in a collision between a microbus and a truck in Basyoun, Gharbiya Governorate, earlier on Thursday.
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Two children were run over and killed by a train after crossing from “an unauthorized point” at the railway route near Giza on Monday, according to the Egyptian National Railways Authority (ENRA).
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Public transportation fares across most of the Egyptian governorates increased on Friday, following hikes in diesel and octane prices.
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