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Hagar Hosny
Hagar Hosny is an independent journalist who graduated from Cairo University in 2013. She has worked as a political affairs editor for Masrawy. On Twitter: @HagarHosny
Egypt to increase fish production at Lake Bardawil
December 6, 2022 CAIRO — Egypt is planning to increase fish productivity at one of its most prominent lakes — , which lies on the northern coast of the Sinai Peninsula — as part of a wider project aimed to develop the lake. On Nov. 24, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued directives to begin the new phase of the development of Lake Bardawil aimed at ramping up the lake’s fish production from 4,000 to 11,000 tons annually in the short term, and 50,000 tons in the medium term.
Salafist fatwa warns Egyptians not to watch World Cup, angering fans
December 3, 2022 CAIRO — A Salafist sheikh in Egypt has banned watching soccer matches as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is in full swing. The former head of the Salafist Nour Party, Younes Makhyoun, said in a Nov.
Egypt reaps economic, political gains from COP27
November 18, 2022 CAIRO — Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS) wrote in its daily report Nov. 10 that the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), which Egypt is currently hosting in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, has received wide international media coverage. The summit, according to SIS, has focused on several issues, including the gains Egypt has reaped from hosting the event. The COP27 sessions, which kicked off Nov. 7 and will conclude today, Nov.
Egypt, Russia commence second phase of nuclear power plant construction
November 7, 2022 CAIRO — Russia's state-owned atomic energy company ROSATOM, which is implementing the Dabaa nuclear power plant project, Egypt’s first nuclear project, has received a construction permit to begin building the second unit of the power plant. On Oct. 31, the board of directors of the Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) granted permission to establish the second unit at the Dabaa nuclear power plant, northwest of Cairo.
'Strange' tomb of falcons discovered in ancient Egyptian seaport
October 27, 2022 CAIRO — A joint research team from the Spanish University of Barcelona, the Polish Center of Mediterranean Archaeology and the American University of Delaware have recently discovered a "Falcon Shrine" in the ancient Egyptian seaport of Berenike on the western shore of the Red Sea. According to the results of a study published in the American Journal of Archaeology on Oct.
Tomb of falcons discovered in ancient Egyptian seaport
October 27, 2022 CAIRO — A joint research team from the Spanish University of Barcelona, the Polish Center of Mediterranean Archaeology and the American University of Delaware have recently discovered a "Falcon Shrine" in the ancient Egyptian seaport of Berenike on the western shore of the Red Sea. According to the results of a study published in the American Journal of Archaeology on Oct.
How OPEC+ production cut will impact Egypt
October 20, 2022 CAIRO — The Organization of Oil Exporting Countries and associates, known as OPEC+, decided to cut oil production Oct. 5. The Egyptian cabinet's associated think tank the Information and Decision Support Center posted a video on Facebook Oct. 11 explaining the move and its repercussions.
Egypt, Sudan joint committee resume talks on Nile waters
October 15, 2022 CAIRO — An Egyptian-Sudanese committee tasked with coordinating positions on the Nile River water convened Oct. 10 in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, after a four-year hiatus.
Egyptian training program leads to discovery of Ptolemaic-era tomb
October 15, 2022 CAIRO — An excavation training program organized by the Central Training Unit in the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, in cooperation with the Sohag Antiquities Office, has led to the discovery of a tomb dating back to the Ptolemaic era in the Akhmim area in Sohag governorate in southern Egypt. According to archaeologists, the tomb is believed to belong to a senior statesman during the Ptolemaic era, which highlights the importance of the discovery. An Oct.
Egyptian archaeologists discover coins from different reigns of Islamic rulers
September 22, 2022 CAIRO — The Egyptian archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities operating in the city of Esna in Upper Egypt has recently discovered a cache containing coins from different historical decades of the Islamic era, in addition to parts of molds to mint and weigh coins. In a Sept.
Egypt intensifies green initiatives ahead of COP27
September 5, 2022 CAIRO — Egypt has recently launched a series of environmental campaigns and initiatives as part of its preparations for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), which it will host in Sharm el-Sheikh Nov. 7. On Aug.
Egypt restores ancient shrine of Amun-Ra
September 4, 2022 CAIRO — A team of restorers and archaeologists from the Egyptian state-owned Supreme Council of Antiquities has recently completed restoration work on the shrine of the ancient deity Amun-Ra, one of the seven chapels in the Temple of Seti I in Abydos in southern Egypt’s Sohag governorate. In a press statement released by the Supreme Council of Antiquities on Aug.
Egyptian court wants killer executed on live TV
July 31, 2022 CAIRO — An Egyptian court has called for the execution of a young man to be broadcast live. The condemned was convicting of stabbing his classmate at Mansoura University to death. In a July 24 letter to the Egyptian Parliament, the Mansoura criminal court requested a legal amendment be made to allow the execution to be aired live on television.
First UNESCO-recognized dance center inaugurated in Egypt
July 21, 2022 CAIRO — Egypt’s first UNESCO-recognized center dedicated to teaching and preserving oriental dancing as an authentic Egyptian art and heritage opened its doors in Cairo June 30. The Taqseem Institute was founded by Egyptian belly dancer Amie Sultan. “The institute has succeeded in strengthening its presence as a cultural institution accredited by UNESCO, the only dance school in Egypt recognized by an international organization,” Sultan told Al-Monitor.
Egypt to turn ancient government building into hotel
July 6, 2022 CAIRO — The Egyptian government is working to repurpose the Tahrir Complex, the most famous government building in the heart of the capital, Cairo, specifically in Tahrir Square, in order to benefit from it on several levels. On Dec.
Egypt restores 70-year-old train of King Farouk
June 28, 2022 CAIRO — The Egyptian National Railway Authority announced on June 12 the completion of the restoration works of the royal train dating back to the era of King Farouk, 70 years after it had no longer been in use. The authority said in a press statement that the train had been restored to its historical condition and its original components while preserving its ancient archaeological character and historical shape.
Suez, Panama canals sign cooperation agreement to boost investments
June 27, 2022 CAIRO — The chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), Yehya Zaki, signed June 13 a cooperation agreement with Giovanni Bruno Ferrari, general manager of the Colon Free Zone of the Panama Canal. The signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of the SCZone’s General Authority in Cairo.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia sign economic agreements worth $7.7 billion
June 24, 2022 CAIRO — On the sidelines of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Egypt, the two countries signed 14 agreements and memoranda of understandings worth $7.7 billion. While investment groups represented Saudi Arabia, governmental and private agencies represented Egypt. The signed agreements cover several sectors, including petroleum, renewable energy, green hydrogen, information technology, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Egypt looks for boost from gas deal with Israel, EU
June 22, 2022 CAIRO — The European Union, Israel and Egypt signed a deal June 15 to boost the export of natural gas from Israel to Europe via Egypt. The signing of the agreement came during the 7th ministerial meeting of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) held in Cairo.
Egypt boosts ties with Tanzania amid ongoing Nile dam dispute
June 17, 2022 CAIRO — Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Liberata Mulamula visited Cairo June 9, where she met with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry to discuss ways to cement bilateral ties. During the meeting, Sisi expressed Egypt's pride in the deep-rooted ties with Tanzania that have grown stronger in recent years and the activation of joint cooperation mechanisms in various fields.
Egypt to invest in gold, mineral mining
June 13, 2022 CAIRO — The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced that Egypt granted eight mining exploration licenses for gold and minerals in the Eastern Desert as part of its efforts to increase investment in the mining sector. In an official statement published June 1, the ministry said the eight blocks were awarded to English, Canadian and Egyptian companies.
Egyptian-German archaeologists unveil inscriptions, reliefs of Esna Temple
May 24, 2022 CAIRO — The joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission working on the restoration of the Temple of Esna, which sits on the west bank of the Nile 55 kilometers (34 miles) to the south of Luxor, has unveiled, for the first time, the inscriptions, reliefs and colors of the temple’s ceilings and walls after completing restoration and cleaning works.
Egypt invests more than $1 billion in green projects ahead of COP27
May 17, 2022 CAIRO — Egyptian Petroleum Minister Tarek el-Molla has recently announced that plans are underway to implement three green petrochemical projects with a total value of $1.2 billion. In a press statement on May 4, Molla explained that the three projects include a $600 million biofuel production plant with a production capacity of 350,000 tons of biofuels from algae oil per year, expected to cut CO2 emissions by up to 1.2 million tons annually.
Reports of poppy in chocolates rattle Egypt
CAIRO — Egyptian authorities are testing samples of a chocolate brand that has recently sparked controversy for allegedly containing the narcotic opium poppy. The outcry erupted after Gaber Nassar, the former president of Cairo University, revealed that several people, including civil servants, had failed drug tests at their places of work after presumably consuming a type of chocolate that contains poppy.
Egypt seeks to contain price hikes caused by Ukraine crisis
CAIRO — Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi directed March 15 the Egyptian armed forces to offer basic food commodities to the neediest at reduced prices in coordination with the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade and the Tahya Misr (Long Live Egypt) Fund.
Returning Egyptians share nightmares of fleeing war in Ukraine
CAIRO — Efforts to evacuate Egyptian nationals from Ukraine have been ongoing since Russia launched its war on Feb. 24. On March 7, 150 Egyptian citizens were evacuated via Romania, according to the Egyptian Embassy there. As soon as the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, Egyptian authorities called on Egyptians in Ukraine to head to the border with Romania, Moldova or Poland as soon as they safely could in order to facilitate their repatriation to Cairo.
Egypt explores alternative wheat sources amid Ukraine crisis
CAIRO — The Ukraine crisis is casting a shadow across the world and many countries are increasingly concerned for their wheat imports. Egypt, the world’s largest wheat importer, has started to search for alternatives to Russian and Ukrainian wheat. Government spokesperson Nader Saad told Mehwar TV by phone on Feb.
Trove of embalming tools unearthed in ancient Egyptian burial pit
CAIRO — The Czech archeological mission of the Czech Institute of Egyptology announced on Feb. 9 the discovery of a cache of embalming materials during the excavation of burial pits dating to the 26th Dynasty (about 2600 BC), located in the western part of the Abusir necropolis (south of the Giza pyramids and north of Saqqara).
Trove of inscribed pottery reveals details of daily life in ancient Egypt
CAIRO — A joint German-Egyptian mission has discovered more than 18,000 pottery shards called ostraca dating to the Ptolemaic period and the beginning of the Roman era. The discovery, announced Feb. 8, was made during excavations in the area of Sheik Hamad near the Temple of Athribis, in the west of Sohag governorate. According to researchers at the University of Tubingen, Germany, the 2,000-year-old inscriptions on pottery fragments of broken jars offer details of ancient Egyptian life.
Ethiopia warns it won't wait forever over Nile dam dispute
CAIRO — Amid the stalled negotiations on Ethiopia’s controversial dam it is building on the Blue Nile, the main tributary of the Nile River, recent Ethiopian remarks have escalated the dispute with Egypt and Sudan. In an interview with Al Arabiya TV channel Feb. 12, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Redwan Hussein called on Sudan and Egypt not to stick to their position on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), noting, “The Ethiopians cannot wait forever.
Xi reaffirms 'comprehensive strategic partnership' in meeting with Sisi
CAIRO — During a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Beijing on the sidelines of the Olympic Winter Games, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China and Egypt will continue to support each other. “China and Egypt share similar visions and strategies in defending their own interests, pursuing common development, enhancing their people’s well-being and promoting fairness and justice in the world, as the world is undergoing changes unseen in a century,” Xi said Feb.
Egypt’s top judiciary body opens door to women for first time
CAIRO — The Egyptian State Council, one of the pillars of the judiciary, announced Jan. 27 that for the first time in its history, it was opening applications for the assistant delegate position of both men and women who completed degrees in law and Sharia in Egyptian universities in the year 2021. In the 76 years since the council's establishment in 1946, the assistant delegate position remained limited to men.
Egypt plans to export gas to Lebanon by end of February
CAIRO — Concerns are growing over an agreement that would allow natural gas to flow from Egypt to energy-starved Lebanon via Jordan and Syria, amid opposition from some US lawmakers and technical obstacles. On Jan.
Egypt trains marriage registrars to investigate divorces
CAIRO — The Egyptian Justice Ministry, in cooperation with Dar al-Iftaa, held a training program last month for authorized marriage registrars, known as mazouns, including instructions on how to investigate verbal divorce petitions before their official authentication. Under religious laws, a Muslim man in Egypt can divorce his wife by merely stating, "I hereby divorce you." The divorce is then officially notarized.
Mr. Olympia Big Ramy's second marriage sparks debate over polygamy in Egypt
CAIRO — Egyptian bodybuilding champion Mamdouh al-Subaie, also known as Big Ramy and winner of the Mr. Olympia 2021 championship, topped search engines over the past few days following the announcement of his second marriage. Activists on social media circulated on Nov. 19 photos of the bodybuilder’s second wedding.
Egypt hopes new massive prison complex will improve country's image
Cairo has opened a rehabilitation center for prisoners designed according to American standards and big enough to serve a quarter of the country’s inmates. While some citizens have hailed the move, other say it's meant to distract from the country's human rights record. November 5, 2021 CAIRO — Egypt’s Interior Ministry announced Oct. 28 the inauguration of the Wadi al-Natrun Correction and Rehabilitation Center, the first of its kind in the country.
Egyptians want preacher who justified violence against women stopped
CAIRO — The Arabic hashtag “Stop_Mabrouk_Attia” trended in Egypt over the past few days, as social media users demanded that the Islamic preacher who justified violence against women, be prevented from appearing in the media. Al-Azhar University professor Mabrouk Attia sparked widespread controversy over comments he made Oct. 21 during the “Happening in Egypt” program on MBC Masr channel to a woman who was beaten and tortured by her husband.
Egyptians still hesitant on organ donation
CAIRO — Egyptian writer Khaled Montaser used his Oct. 1 book signing to call on intellectuals, artists and influential figures to help raise awareness of organ donation. He urged them to register as organ donors to encourage citizens to follow suit. Montaser also called for adding donor status to driver's licenses. A number of artists and writers responded. Actress Elham Shaheen announced during the event that she is willing to donate her organs after her death.
Scientists reconstruct facial features of 2,000-year-old mummies
CAIRO — The American Live Science website reported Sept. 27 that a team of scientists have successfully recreated the faces of three men who lived in ancient Egypt more than 2,000 years ago, in what was described as a “stunning” operation. The website said that researchers at Parabon NanoLabs, a DNA technology company based in Reston, Virginia, were behind the reconstruction process.
Egypt investigates alleged shark attack off northern coast
CAIRO — The Egyptian government has announced a program to monitor sharks after a citizen was injured in the northern coast. Tarek el-Qanawaty, the nature protection advisor at the Egyptian Ministry of Environment, told Cairo24 news website on Sept. 12 that the program will track changes in sharks’ behavior following a series of attacks on humans.
Burundi speaks up for Egypt in GERD crisis
CAIRO — Burundi’s Foreign Minister Albert Shinjiro recently said the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a very sensitive file and every country has the right to achieve development, but “the right to life comes before the right to development.” Speaking at a joint press conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Sept.
Chinese demand for hides threatens Egypt's donkey population
CAIRO — The head of the Egyptian Farmers Syndicate, Hussein Abdel Rahman Abu Saddam, warned in a July 29 press conference that Egypt's donkey population is in danger. He said that donkey hides have become so valuable that people are slaughtering them to sell their skins for export. In a video report published on May 6, the World Veterinary Association warned that donkeys in Africa are threatened by the illegal trade in their skins.
New dredger joins expanded Suez Canal fleet
CAIRO — The head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), Lt. Gen. Osama Rabie, said in a July 27 press statement that a new dredger has arrived in the Suez Canal fromthe Netherlands. The Hussein Tantawy is named after the former Egyptian minister of defense. According to Rabie, the Hussein Tantawy is an advanced vessel with a length of 147.4 meters, a width of 23 meters and productivity of 3,600 cubic meters of sand per hour.
Egypt’s sports authorities under fire over Tokyo games
CAIRO — The sports authorities in Egypt have been the topic of debate because of the lack of appropriate training for players who participated in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in addition to some Egyptian players representing other countries during the competitions. In an Aug. 8 TV interview, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed his country's resolve to support athletes to raise Egypt's name high in international tournaments.
Can Algerian mediation bring sides closer in Nile dam dispute?
CAIRO — Algeria has now joined the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) dossier, following an Ethiopian invitation on July 29 calling on Algeria to assume a constructive role in rectifying “misconceptions” of the Arab League about the Ethiopian position on the GERD. Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra began on July 28 an African tour, including Tunisia, Ethiopia and Sudan, during which he met with several officials.
Egypt to renovate shrines in major boost to religious tourism
CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has instructed the relevant authorities to restore and renovate the shrines of Ahl al-Bayt (the family of the Prophet Muhammad) across the country, particularly the tombs of Sayyida Nafisa, Sayyida Zeinab and Sayyid al-Hussein. A July 24 presidential press statement said Sisi met with the head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, Maj. Gen.
Egyptologists refute British theory doubting King Tut’s mask
CAIRO — British newspaper Express published July 16 an article quoting a passage from the book of “The Valley of Kings: The Egyptian Golden Age,” by English Egyptologist professor Joann Fletcher. In a detailed account, Fletcher argues that the famed mask of Tutankhamun was originally made for another famous ruler, and it may have belonged to a woman, which was Queen Nefertiti.
Egypt plans to build more nuclear power stations
CAIRO — Hesham Hegazy, head of the nuclear fuel sector at Egypt's Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA), has recently revealed that the Egyptian nuclear program is not limited to the establishment of the Dabaa nuclear power plant, as the country seeks to build more nuclear power plants on the north coast.
Egypt traces relics of Ramses III back to Saudi Arabia
CAIRO — Egypt's former Minister of State for Antiquities Affairs and prominent Egyptologist Zahi Hawass said in a press statement May 27 that he discussed in a meeting with the CEO of the Heritage Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, Jasir al-Harbash, the mechanisms needed to kickstart the excavation project at the site of King Ramses III, one of the kings of the 20th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, in Saudi Arabia in November.
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