Israel's air strikes in the heart of the Syrian capital, Damascus, killing and wounding several people, sparked a wave of international condemnation, as world powers warned the attacks threaten regional stability.
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The management of the Port Said International Film Festival, headed by film critic Ahmed Assar, announced that it would organise a specialised workshop in screenwriting within the festival's first edition from 18 to 22 September 2025.
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Egypt welcomed UNESCO’s decision to remove Abu Mena Monastery from the List of World Heritage in Danger, describing it as a new milestone that underscores the country’s commitment to safeguarding its cultural heritage according to international standards, a cabinet statement said Wednesday.
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a series of high-level diplomatic calls this week aimed at reducing regional tensions, the Foreign Ministry stated Wednesday.
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In a symbolic gesture of Egypt’s deepening ties with global markets, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk rang the opening bell of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) on Wednesday to inaugurate “Egypt Day” — a high-profile investor event spotlighting the country’s economic reform efforts and investment potential.
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The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), the Main Development Company (MDC), and TEDA Egypt signed a $100 million contract on Tuesday to develop 2.86 km² of industrial land in Ain Sokhna, transforming it into an advanced industrial hub.
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The Ministry of Education has begun accepting applications for the role of Trainee Teacher at Egyptian-Japanese Schools (EJS), marking the first time the position has been offered.
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talabat mart, the grocery and retail division of talabat Egypt, has officially opened the largest quick-commerce (Q-commerce) distribution centre in the Middle East, located in YANMU East Logistics Park on the Cairo–Suez Road.
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Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week 16-22 July in Cairo
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Egypt condemned on Wednesday the repeated Israeli attacks on Lebanese and Syrian territories, describing them as a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the two Arab nations and a breach of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.
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Egypt’s Ministry of Transport announced Wednesday that a full closure of a major section of Cairo’s Regional Ring Road will remain in effect until Friday, 1 August, to allow for urgent safety upgrades.
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Cairo is hosting delegations from Egypt, Qatar, and Israel for discussions on humanitarian aid for Gaza and efforts to secure a ceasefire, the Egyptian news channel Al-Qahera News reported on Tuesday.
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The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) announced Tuesday the expansion of the Nile Plastic Recycling Company’s project in Ain Sokhna, with an additional $15 million investment aimed at establishing a new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling facility.
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President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi stated on Tuesday that "Egypt values the recent statement by President Donald Trump, which demonstrates the seriousness of the US in exerting efforts to resolve conflicts and end wars."
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At least 11 Palestinians were killed and several others injured in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting various neighbourhoods in Gaza City since early Tuesday, according to medical sources.
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Egypt signed a cooperation protocol with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Tuesday to launch a five-year Japanese-inspired engineering diploma in September for post-preparatory school students.
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The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) reinstated the daily cash withdrawal ceiling to EGP 250,000 for individuals and businesses, effective Tuesday, 15 July, according to a circular sent by the bank to banks operating in the Egyptian market.
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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly directed Alexandria Governor Ahmed Khaled to build 60,000 housing units for residents living in buildings at risk of collapse in the Mediterranean city and offer affordable financial facilities.
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The US Embassy in Cairo announced in a post on its Facebook page on Tuesday that its consular officers will deny tourist visa applications if they believe the primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the United States to obtain US citizenship for newborn children, stressing “Birth tourism is not permitted."
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Hassan Rashad, head of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service, held talks on a Gaza ceasefire with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, alongside Palestinian and Israeli delegations, Al-Qahera News reported Monday.
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