Brown University reached an agreement on Tuesday with students protesting the war in Gaza, leading to the removal of student encampment from school grounds in exchange for the institution considering divesting from Israel, as per a statement by the university. The move represents the first major concession from an elite American university amid relentless student protests that have paralyzed campuses across the country, divided public opinion, and led to hundreds of arrests. In a statement,...
Egypt reached an agreement to receive USD 230 million (EGP 11 billion) in funding from Japan in support of the government’s budget, Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait revealed in a statement to Asharq Business on 29 April. Maait’s comments came during a sidelines interview at the World Economic Forum in the Saudi capital of Riyadh. “Egypt looks forward to deepening economic and trade cooperation with Japan to achieve sustainable development,” Maait mentioned during his meeting with Governor of...
International Jazz Day, celebrated on 30 April, is a vibrant celebration of jazz as a catalyst for unity and cultural exchange. This year, we explore the unique blend of Middle Eastern jazz, highlighting talented artists and exciting upcoming events that will ignite people’s passion for this captivating genre. Le Cri du Caire Leading the way with their unique performances, Le Cri du Caire combines the expressive vocals of Abdullah Miniawy, the soulful saxophone melodies of Peter Corser, and the...
A troubling incident marred Egypt’s Women’s National Cycling Championship on 27 April following an alleged attack by cyclist national team player Shahd Saeed on competing athlete Janna Eliwa during the final stretch of the race. Cameras on site captured the moment, which showed Saeed aggressively pressing Eleiwa onto the side of the road and using her hands to and bicycle – resulting in Eliwa’s eventual crash onto the pavement. Habiba Eliwa, former national team player and elder sister of the...
Egypt and Turkey share diplomatic and economic ties built on cooperation as well as cultural, religious, and historical origins that go eight centuries back to the Ottoman Empire. Egypt is currently Turkey’s top trading partner in Africa, and Turkey is one of the most important destinations for Egyptian exports. According to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, “Over the past ten years, contact with Turkey has been constant, with trade and investment relations continuously growing.” During the first...
From traditional techniques to innovative twists, these top-notch sushi restaurants in Cairo promise a mind-gripping culinary adventure. Let’s explore the best sushi spots that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Garnell: A Fresh Delight With branches in Heliopolis, Zamalek, New Cairo’s Cloud 9 Mall, and Sheikh Zayed’s Arkan Mall, Garnell has earned a well-deserved reputation among sushi enthusiasts in Cairo. What sets them apart is the chef’s masterful technique,...
Tech billionaire Ankur Jain and former WWE star Erika Hammond recently exchanged vows in a wedding ceremony set against the iconic backdrop of the majestic pyramids of Giza. The pre-wedding celebrations and star-studded guest list included renowned celebrities and prominent figures from around the world. The festivities commenced with a three-night safari in South Africa, where the couple indulged in an unforgettable experience, each night costing USD 2000 (EGP 95,919). Following the safari...
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi unveiled Egypt’s first government data and cloud computing center on Sunday 28 April, situated along the Ain Sokhna highway. The inauguration ceremony emphasized Egypt’s commitment to embracing digital transformation and leveraging the potential of data-driven decision-making. The state-of-the-art center covers an expansive area of 23,500 square meters, with 10,000 square meters dedicated to current infrastructure and the remaining space reserved for...
A 15-year-old Egyptian was brutally murdered in a rented residential apartment in Subra El-Kheima by a perpetrator acting on behalf of an unnamed 15-year-old residing in Kuwait, reported Egypt’s Public Prosecution. The unnamed perpetrator was arrested shortly after investigations commenced said Egypt’s Public Prosecution in a social media press release. According to interrogations, the suspect acted on the instructions of an unnamed 15-year-old Egyptian residing in Kuwait who he connected with...
Egypt devised a strategic plan to construct seven massive logistical corridors, connecting industrial, agricultural, and mining areas with seaports across the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. The corridors will also link the production areas through a network of railways or paved main roads passing through dry ports and logistic zones located on these corridors. This comes with the goal of providing services to newly developed urban communities, enabling economic integration and accessibility for...
Egypt sent a delegation to Israel on Friday, 25 April to propose a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, according to an anonymous Egyptian official. The Egyptian General Intelligence Chief, Abbas Kamel, is leading the delegation and he intends to discuss a new approach for an extended ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting will discuss the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees and the return of displaced Palestinians to their homes in northern...
Motaz Azaiza, a 25-year-old photographer from Gaza, has been named one of the world’s 100 most influential people by TIME magazine. He was included in the “Icons” category, lauded for his powerful documentation of the conflict in Gaza. The category also featured a range of other influential figures across various fields, including American actress Taraji P. Henson and American film director Sofia Coppola. For four months during the recent war on Gaza, Azaiza served as a crucial chronicler of...