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Twelve-Month Outcomes of Faricimab for Patients With Sub-Optimally Res
Introduction Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a frequent microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) that can result in macular thickening due to retinal vascular hyperpermeability, a condition known as diabetic macular oedema (DMO).
Implementation of a new telephone triage system in ophthalmology emergency department during COVID-19 pandemic: clinical effectiveness, safety and patient satisfaction
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Waqf for the modern age: the Cairo foundation reviving Islamic tradition for sustainable development
Maadi is an area of Cairo that is home to some of the richest but also some of the poorest people in the Egyptian capital. Maadi resident and academic Marwa El Daly wanted to bridge that gap, so in 2007 she started Waqfeyat Al Maadi Community Foundation (WMCF). Like many other organisations she wanted to help women and youth in the community – but unlike many other charitable initiatives, El Daly’s dream was to build a hub based on the ancient yet largely forgotten Islamic tradition of waqf.
The hard-earned lessons of a cross-border social business partnership
The British Council’s DICE programme, which nurtures creative and social enterprise in six countries around the world, is founded above all on partnership. Partnership between local and global agents to nurture post-growth economies, from the ground up. But while partnership offers many solutions, it also brings its own challenges. Openness about expectations and a willingness to evolve is key to success, as one DICE-funded pairing recently discovered.
A journey to greater social impact: Behind the scenes at El Rehla’s retreat
A four-day, offbeat camping experience and an ultimate city break in Egypt, bringing together dozens of entrepreneurs, community leaders and owners of mission-driven businesses, for a connective experience. A gateway to listen closely to the calls from their inner voices, the community, and nature.
How 60 young women could lead social innovation in Egypt
Convincing her family that she could travel 273 kilometers to Egypt’s capital was not an easy task for Zahraa Abdelrahman. A trip that would take this 18-year-old schoolgirl up to 10 hours from Arish City, North Sinai, across the wide desert and huge mountains. Among the yellow dry mountains, you will find several green trees all along the road. Trees give hope that this holy land of Sinai has blessed the girl whose determination to make her mark on the world has been evident since her birth.
Al-Azhar admired on wide-scale for condemning sexual harassment
NCW monitors 15 harassment cases at Giza Zoo on 2nd day of Eid CAIRO - 24 August 2018: The National Council for Women (NCW) announced Thursday that it managed to monitor 15 sexual harassment cases at the Giza Zoo during the 2 nd day of Eid Al Adha, as part of its efforts to eliminate this phenomenon in the society.
What to know about the medical responsibility draft law
FILE - What to know about the medical responsibility draft law CAIRO – 22 August 2018: The Health Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives is preparing to discuss a number of draft laws during the fourth session, including the medical responsibility draft law presented by MP Ayman Abul Ela.The law stipulates that in the case of medical error, civil compensation shall be awarded. In case of negligence, the doctor shall be referred to a criminal trial.
Your weather forecast guide during Eid al-Adha
CAIRO – 18 August 2018: The weather is expected to be hot across Egypt for the duration of Eid al-ADha.
Fair Climate over Egypt’s North Coasts on Friday, Cairo 35°C
An overview for Nile River in Cairo, Egypt/ CC Hassan Mohamed CAIRO - 17 August 2018: Friday is expected to witness fair weather in the north coasts of Egypt. Cairo’s temperatures are expected to decline to see highs of 35°C and lows of 25°C, according to Egypt’s Meteorological Authority.Weather will be hot in other parts of the country, with a slight decline in temperatures at night.Clouds will be low in northern Egypt.
Cairo sees slight drop in temperature Friday
An overview for the Nile River in Cairo/ Hossam Atef CAIRO – 3 August 2018: Cairenes will feel a slight improvement in weather on Friday after a heat wave relents.
Sisi to inaugurate Suez Canal tunnels on Oct. 6
Sisi to signal launch of Suez Canal tunnels within days CAIRO - 16 December 2017: The pilot operation of the four Suez Canal tunnels in Ismailia and Port Said started and will launch in a matter of days, after President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi gives the signal to start, according to Akhbar el-Yom newspaper Saturday.
Egyptian pilgrims start their journeys to Saudi Arabia on Friday
CAIRO - 1 August 2018: EgyptAir will begin operating flights to carry more than 50,000 pilgrims to perform Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia as of Wednesday. Chairman of the national carrier company Sherif Ezzat said that the company is scheduled to fly pilgrims from both North and South Sinai to Jeddan International Airport on Wednesday, while the first flight to Medina will take off Thursday carrying pilgrims from Giza and Port Said governorates.
Slight decline in temperatures on Saturday, Cairo 35°C
An overview for the Nile River in Cairo/ Hossam Atef CAIRO – 28 July 2018: Egypt’s Meteorological Authority expected fair climate over Egypt’s Northern Coasts, with a slight decline in temperatures over the country. The capital will see highs of 35 degrees Celsius (°C) and lows of 26°C.Clouds are low in northern Egypt.
Egypt’s hot weather to relent starting Saturday, Cairo 36°C
CAIRO – 27 July 2018: Egypt’s Meteorological Authority expected hot weather to relent in Egypt starting Saturday, and a slight decline in temperatures during the night. The capital will see highs of 36 degrees Celsius (°C) and lows of 26°C.Clouds are low in northern Egypt.
New Health Insurance Law to be implemented in Egypt soon
CAIRO – 21 July 2018: The Ministry of Health headed by Hala Zayed, is working on the measures needed for implementing the new insurance system, upon instructions from President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to implement the first phase of the new Health Insurance Law.The Ministry of Health will establish new bodies under the new health law; a health care authority will be responsible for the health services provided to citizens, a directory will be concerned with the collection of subscriptions from...
Hot weather in Upper Egypt, Cairo 36°C
CAIRO – 21 July 2018: Egypt’s Meteorological Authority expect fair weather in the north coasts of Egypt on Saturday, with an extreme rise in temperature in Upper Egypt, and a slight decline in temperature during the night. The capital will see highs of 36 degrees Celsius (°C) and lows of 25°C.Clouds are low in northern Egypt.
“Ask the President” receives questions for the 6th Youth conference
President Sisi answered citizen’s questions about his first four years in office during the session entitled “Ask the President” at Tale of Homeland Conference on 19 January 2018- press photo.jpg CAIRO - 10 January 2018: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi will receive questions from citizens starting Wednesday on the "Ask the President" initiative website, announced the official Facebook page of President Sisi.
Italy’s FM to visit Egypt soon, to discuss Regini, Libya
CAIRO - 18 July 2018: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi affirmed Wednesday that Egypt offers strong political desire to reach the final results in the investigations into the murder of Italian student Giulio Regeni, who was killed in Cairo two years ago. CAIRO - 10 July 2018: President of Italy Sergio Martella praised the peaceful coexistence between Egyptians regardless their beliefs and religion.
No plans to raise electricity prices in 2018: IDSC confirms
CAIRO - 12 June 2018: Minister of Electricity Mohamed Shaker announced Tuesday in a press conference new hikes in electricity prices. According to Shaker, the overall increase does not exceed 26 percent, while the average hikes in bills for housholds amount around 24 percent.
Fair weather in Egypt on Friday, Cairo 36°C
An overview for The Nile River in Cairo/ File Photo/ Hassan Mouhamed CAIRO – 20 July 2018: Fair climate over Egypt’s Northern Coasts on Friday, with a slight rise in temperatures in Upper and Lower Egypt and the capital. Cairo will see highs of 36 degrees Celsius (°C) and lows of 25°C, according to Egypt’s Meteorological Authority.Clouds are low in northern Egypt.
Egyptian village hunts down snakes after 1 death, 8 injuries
Residents of the village hunt the snakes/ CC ET CAIRO – 15 July 2018: A 17- year-old boy lost his life early this month due to a snake bite in Minyat Assa’id village, Beheria governorate in North Egypt.A number of villagers in Minyat Assa’id have been attacked by snakes during this summer; eight were injured.The snakes are spread in different parts of the village due to the presence of some deserted places such as drainage canals, according to some villagers.The injured are sent to Al...
132,000 tourists used Egyptian ports in 2017
Port of Port Said - Photo courtesy of Port Said Authority 195 million tourists likely to visit Arab region by 2030 - official CAIRO - 21 June 2018: Head of the Arab Tourism Organization Bandar bin Fahd al Fuhaid expected on Thursday that 195 million tourists will visit the Arab region by 2030, threefold the current number. In a statement, Fuhaid underlined the importance of developing the tourism industry in Arab countries as it plays a vital role in promoting Arab economies.
Slight rise in temperature on Saturday, Cairo 36°C
CAIRO – 14 July 2018: Egypt’s Meteorological officials expected a slight rise in temperature in Upper and Lower Egypt. Mild weather will be witnessed on Northern coasts, while Cairo will record highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C.Clouds are low in northern Egypt.
Temperatures decline in Egypt on Friday, Cairo 35°C
an Overview for The Nile River from Cairo / Egypt/ File Photo / Hassan Mohamed CAIRO – 13 July 2018: It is expected that Egypt’s Northern Coasts will witness a fair climate on Friday, with a slight rise in temperatures in Upper and Lower Egypt and the capital. Cairo will see highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C, according to Egypt’s Meteorological Authority.Clouds are low in northern Egypt.
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar meets UK Queen on Making Peace forum
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, and the Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, Dr. Ahmed el-Tayyeb meets Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, at Windsor Castle in London on Thursday/ Press Photo / CC PAImages Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, and the Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, Dr. Ahmed el-Tayyeb meets Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, at Windsor Castle in London on Thursday/ Press Photo / CC PAImages CAIRO – 13 July 2018: Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, and the Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, Dr....
Blazing heat on Saturday, Cairo sees highs of 38°C
An Overview for the Nile River in Cairo - Photo by Hassan Mohamed CAIRO – 7 July 2018: Blazing heat is witnessed over Upper and Lower Egypt on Saturday, with a slight decline in temperatures during the night in Northern coasts. Cairo will see highs of 38°C and lows of 26°C, according to Egypt’s Meteorological Authority.Clouds are low in northern Egypt.
SCMR head summoned over publishing ban in 57357 case
CAIRO – 7 July 2018: The attorney general ordered head of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) to be investigated before the Supreme State Security Prosecution, justifying his decision to ban publishing on a subject concerning an Egyptian medical institution.According to the general prosecution’s statement, any decision for publication prevention should be based on Article 26 of the Law on the media institutional organizations, without violating the powers of public prosecution.The...
Pope Tawadros joins Vatican in praying for peace in the Middle East
Pope Francis and Pope Tawadros II before the prayer for peace in the Middle East / Bari Pope Francis and Pope Tawadros II before the prayer for peace in the Middle East / Bari / July 7 Picture: Pope Francis and Pope Tawadros II after the prayer for peace in the Middle East / Bari / CC Vatican News / Youtube Picture: Pope Francis and Pope Tawadros II before the prayer for peace in the Middle East / Bari / CC Vatican News / Youtube Pope Francis leading a holy mass at the Air Defense Stadium in...
Lebanese woman sentenced to 8 years for insulting Egyptians on Facebook
CAIRO – 7 July 2018: The Egyptian Misdemeanor Court sentenced Lebanese woman Mona al-Mazbouh on Saturday to 8 years in prison, after accusing her of offending Egyptians and cursing the country through a video that went viral on social media.The court reduced the penalty from 11 to 8 years in prison, further imposing a fine of EGP 10,700.
Egypt’s Northern coasts witness good weather, Cairo 37°C
an Overview for the Nile River in Cairo - Photo by Hussein Tallal CAIRO - 6 July 2018: Egypt’s Meteorological Authority expected a good weather in north coasts of Egypt on Friday, Cairo will see highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C.Weather will be hot in lower and upper Egypt, with a slight decline in temperatures during the night.Clouds are low in northern Egypt.
Presentation sports replies to WC celebrities’ delegation’s repercussions
CAIRO – 23 June 2018: Advertising and sports marketing agency Presentation Sports, which has the sponsorship rights of the Egyptian Football Association (FA), issued a statement on Thursday replying to the celebrities’ delegation’s repercussions to the World Cup.The statement replies to an article written by Editor in Chief of Sherouk newspaper, Emad el-Dein Hussein, who criticized the decision of sponsoring the traveling of some celebrities by Telecom Egypt “We”, to support the national team...
Pope Tawadros visits Lebanon, then the Vatican
The president of Lebanon Michel Aoun receives heads of the Oriental Orthodox Churches in the Middle East/ CC Syrian Orthodox Patriarchate Facebook page Catholic pilgrimage to Egypt to initiate after Pope's blessing CAIRO - 4 October 2017: Over thousands of years, Egypt had witnessed the succession of philosophies and religious beliefs; it is considered the cradle of Abrahamic religions as well as being a major part of what has been called the "cradle of civilization." President Abdel Fatah...
Good weather on Northern Coasts Friday, Cairo sees 39°C
An overview for the Nile River in Egypt - Photo by Mahmoud Fakhry CAIRO – 22 June 2018: Egypt’s Meteorological Authority expected Friday to witness a good weather on north coasts of Egypt, Cairo will see highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C.Weather will be hot in other parts of the country, with a slight decline in temperatures during the night.Clouds will be low in northern Egypt.
Sisi meets former, new ministers of defense and interior
President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi held talks with former and new ministers of Defense and Interior - Press photo CAIRO - 14 June 2018: Egypt's new cabinet has sworn-in Thursday, with 12 new ministers taking the oath before President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi. Mostafa Madbouly was assigned to be the Prime Minister and the Minister of Housing. A total of 15 deputies to ministers were also appointed.
Sheref Sabawy: First Egyptian elected as MP in Canada
CAIRO – 9 June 2018: The Ontario Progressive Conservative party candidate, Professor Sheref Sabawy, won the parliamentary elections for Mississauga-Erin Mills province, Canada.According to elections authority in Ontario, Canada, Sabawy had collected about 40 percent of the votes (12,302), compared to his closest competitors, Farina Hassan who ran for the New Democratic Party on Ontario , got 29 percent of the votes, and Liberal Party candidate Imran Mian who got 25 percent of the votes,...
Wave of hot weather continues until Monday; Cairo sees highs of 39°c
An overview for the Nile River in Egypt - by Hossam Atef CAIRO - 8 June 2018: A wave of hot weather hits Egypt until Monday. Temperatures will rise gradually starting Friday, weather will be moderate in north coasts of the country, while hot in Cairo, Upper and Lower Egypt with a slight decline in temperatures during the night, according to Egypt's Meteorological Authority. CAIRO – 9 June 2018: A scorching hot wave that has started Friday across Egypt is expected to continue on Saturday.
Egypt sees scorching heat over a week, Cairo 39°C
An overview for the Nile River in Egypt - by Mahmoud Fafkry CAIRO – 8 June 2018: A wave of hot weather hits Egypt until Monday. Temperatures will rise gradually starting Friday, weather will be moderate in north coasts of the country, while hot in Cairo, Upper and Lower Egypt with a slight decline in temperatures during the night, according to Egypt’s Meteorological Authority.Clouds are low and medium in northern Egypt.
Rains expected on North Coasts in Egypt, Cairo 37°C
An Overview for Nile River in Cairo - File photo/Via Egypt Today by Mahmoud Fakhry CAIRO - 25 May 2018: Egypt's Meteorological Authority predicts a slight decline in temperatures in Egypt on Friday. Weather will be moderate on the North Coasts, while hot in Cairo, Upper and Lower Egypt. Good weather prevails during the night.Clouds are low and medium with chances for rainfall over North Egypt, Sinai and Lower Egypt.
Gargash: Qatar did not deal wisely with Arab Quartet boycott
Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Anwar Gargash – Courtesy of his official Twitter account CAIRO - 5 June 2017: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain announced they are severing relations with Qatar over "its continuous support for terrorism," closing their airspace and seaports for Qatari transportation on Monday. The four Arab countries withdrew their diplomatic missions from Qatar.
Temperatures to rise on Saturday in Egypt, Cairo 39°C
A view for the Nile River in Cairo - By Mahmoud Fakhry A view for the Nile River from Aswan - CC Wikimedia CAIRO – 18 May 2018: Meteorologists expect temperatures to rise across Egypt on Saturday. Weather will be hot in north coasts of the country, with a slight decline in temperatures during the night.Clouds are low and medium in northern Egypt.
Very hot weather on Friday, Saturday in Egypt, Cairo 38°C
An overview for Nile River in Cairo - By Mahmoud Fakhry CAIRO – 18 May 2018: Egypt's Meteorological Authority predicted temperatures to be very high in Egypt on Friday. Weather will be moderate on the North Coast, with a slight decline in temperatures during the night.Clouds are low and medium in northern Egypt, with chances of rain in South and Central Sinai.
Ministry of Health launches family planning program
CAIRO - 30 September 2017: A conference was held on Saturday to announce the population growth in Egypt for the year 2017. The event was attended by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, members of parliament, representatives of civil society, businessmen, media personnel, and officials in charge of population count processes.
Temperatures decrease in Egypt on Saturday, Cairo 30°C
Boats float on the river Nile in Cairo- REUTERS-Asmaa Waguih CAIRO – 12 May 2018: Egypt is seeing a decline in temperatures on Saturday.
In-depth look at Cairo metro's fare increase
The Ministry of Transportation has increased the price of metro tickets for the second time in less than a year. Egypt Today/Photo by Hussien Tallal The Ministry of Transportation has increased the price of metro tickets for the second time in less than a year. Egypt Today/Photo by Hussien Tallal The Ministry of Transportation has increased the price of metro tickets for the second time in less than a year.
Melkite Greek Catholic Church Patriarch to visit Egypt
CAIRO – 4 May 2018: Patriarch of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church Youssef Absi will visit Egypt from May 14-18 to discuss some of the church's new developments, said George Bakr, bishop of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church in Egypt, according to a press statement from the church.President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi appointed Youssef Absi as the Patriarch of the Coptic Catholic Church in the country and the legal representative of the Catholic community, the state-run Egyptian Gazette published in...
Very hot weather, sandstorm to hit Egypt this week
Temperatures to rise on Saturday in Egypt, Cairo 32°C CAIRO - 27 April 2018: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority expects temperatures to rise in Egypt on Saturday. Good weather is expected to prevail across the northern coasts of the country, while hot weather is expected over Cairo and Lower Egypt, with a decline in temperatures throughout the night.
Interview: Entrepreneurship to boost economic development
Vice President of the International Council for Small Business Ahmed Osman From Left, Vice President of the International Council for Small Business Ahmed Osman , General Ahmed Abdullah - Governor of Red Sea , CEO of Tatweer Masr, Mr.Ahmed Shalaby , Ambassador of Canada in Egypt, Mr.Jess Dutton Vice President of the International Council for Small Business Ahmed Osman CAIRO - 27 April 2018: With a predominantly young population, and various organizations and government bodies around the...
In-depth look at Alex Media Forum
Egypt Today and Business Today Magazines with Alex Media Forum Welcome pack AMF closing session at the Swedish Institute in Alexandria - By Rehab Ismail “Media Polarization” session by Peter Weiderud, director of the Swedish Institute in Alexandria - Rehab Ismail Participants of AMF at the closing session - the Swedish Institute in Alexandria - By Rehab Ismail CAIRO – 21 April 2018: Alex Media Forum (AMF) offers a unique interdisciplinary approach to tackling a challenge that defines our role...
Italian tourists will return to Sharm El Sheikh in flocks: Vento Viaggi
CAIRO – 21 April 2018: Italian Tourists will come back to the Sinai resort city of Sharm El Sheikh in flocks during the summer, affirmed Andrea Vento Viaggi, representative of one of the biggest Italian tourism companies, Vento Viaggi.”Italy supports tourism in Egypt, especially in Sharm El Shiekh, as all Italian tourism companies started running their flights to Egypt, upon Italian tourists requests to spend their vacations in the city,” Viaggi said during the opening of Viaggi’s office in...
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