Life & Style - City Lights

Egypt hosts Forum for Russian and Soviet Universities alumni from the Middle East and North Africa

Activities of the Forum of Foreign Graduates of Russian and Soviet Universities focused on education, healthcare, and fostering partnerships between Russia, the Middle East, and North Africa.

AUC launches AccessAUC to champion campus inclusion for people with disabilities

The American University in Cairo (AUC) launched AccessAUC, a groundbreaking initiative designed to create an inclusive and accessible campus environment for differently abled persons, during the celebration of the International Day of People with Disabilities.

Egypt, Slovenia collaborate in project raising awareness on bees role in food security

The Agricultural Research Centre, Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture, Arab Beekeepers Association, and the Beekeeping Academy of Slovenia organized a symposium on Thursday to raise people's awareness of bees' role as pollinators and their importance in food security, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity protection.

British Council celebrates 86 years in Egypt and 90 years of global impact

To mark 90 years of engagement globally, the British Council issued The Future of English: Global Perspectives, a key report from its ongoing research into the role of English worldwide.

In Photos: Cairo's Week of Italian Cuisine celebrates Mediterranean diet

The "Health and Tradition of the Mediterranean Diet from Earth to the Stars" round table discussion was held as part of celebrating "The Week of Italian Cuisine in the World," which was initiated nine years ago and is dedicated to promoting the agri-food sector and Italian food tradition in all its aspects.

Romania's Ambassador to Egypt extols her country's win of Golden Pyramid at CIFF

Olivia Toderean, Romania's Ambassador to Egypt, said she was happy the Romanian film The New Year that Never Came won the main award at the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), which closed on Friday.

Australia embassy celebrates the national day in Cairo

The Australian embassy in Cairo hosted a celebration to mark Australia National Day, where the Australian ambassador emphasized the enduring friendship and growing partnerships between Australia and Egypt.

NCE CEO Khaled Noby selected as impact maker for COP29 communications campaign

Khaled Noby, CEO of Nature Conservation Egypt (NCE), was selected as an impact maker for the COP29 Global Communications Campaign. This nomination recognizes NCE’s pioneering work in safeguarding biodiversity in Egypt.

Goethe Institute launches Outside Cairo Festival

Goethe Institute launched the Outside Cairo Festival, which will run from 18 to 22 November. It aims to foster cultural diversity, promote creative exchange, and support artists across Egypt’s governorates beyond Cairo, the capital city.

Egyptian-Russian Friendship Association launches its new committees' activities

The Egyptian-Russian Friendship Association celebrated the launch of its newly formed specialized committees, highlighting its mission to strengthen cultural and social ties. President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin supported these initiatives.

Education ministry, British Council launch campaign to support special needs students

The Ministry of Education and Technical Education and the British Council in Egypt launched, a couple of days ago, an awareness campaign entitled "Making Schools a Place for All Students," in collaboration with UNICEF, to highlight the importance of integrating students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) within Egyptian inclusive schools.

In Photos: Turkish ambassador joins 4-kilometre bike marathon in Cairo

In a symbolic gesture supporting urban livability, Turkish Ambassador to Egypt, Salih Mutlu Şen, joined a 4-kilometre bike marathon in Cairo on Friday.

Egypt will always be in our hearts: Japan's ambassador in his farewell party

Japanese ambassador to Egypt Oka Hiroshi held a farewell party at his residence in Garden City, Cairo, on 27 October, marking the end of his tenure.

Al-Ahram exhibition - Rare October War Victory collectables exhibit

Al Ahram's Al Beit and Nisf Al Donia magazine held an exhibition was held in the Al Ahram building's lobby to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the 1973 October War.

Egyptian embassy in Greece celebrates Armed Forces Day

The Egyptian embassy in Greece celebrated the 51st anniversary of the Egyptian Armed Forces Day (6th of October 1973 victory) with high officials and diplomats at the Hellenic Armed Forces Officers’ Club in Athens on 24 October.

Let's walk hand in hand to build better future for China and Egypt: Chinese ambassador

Chinese ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang held a conference on 23 October at Aidal Hall in Zamalek Marriott to promote the book "Excerpts from Xi Jinping's Speeches on Chinese-Style Modernization."

Renowned scholar and senator Mona Makram Ebeid to participate in Beijing forum

Mona Makram Ebeid, prominent academic and a former senator, will deliver a keynote address at the Beijing Forum 2024.

Turkey seeks to increase scholarships for Egyptian students: Turkish ambassador to Cairo

Turkey seeks to increase the number of master's, university research, and doctoral scholarships for Egyptian students to 500, the Turkish ambassador to Egypt Salih Mutlu Şen announced on Thursday.

Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Kotsiras visits Egypt's Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Giorgos Kotsiras visited the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) on 14 October to learn more about the library as an enlightening and cultural landmark in Egypt and the world.

Korea-Arab Friendship Caravan unites Korean, Egyptian cultures in Giza

​The Korean embassy in Egypt hosted the 2024 Korea-Arab Friendship Caravan, an event that unites the Korean and Egyptian cultures, at the esteemed Sayyed Darwish Theatre in Giza on 12 October.

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