The Iranian government has announced a ban on the streaming of the Egypt-produced series “Hashashin,” which aired in many Arabic countries during Ramadan, according to BBC. Iranian authorities stated that the series is prohibited due to its portrayal of Islamic history, which allegedly distorts facts in favor of Arab narratives. “Hashashin” is based on the […]
It might not be clear how pyramids were built, but if they're in ruins we certainly know why 'cause Robin Thicke's performance in Egypt may have brought them down! The singer-songwriter played a wedding gig at the base of the architectural…
Download logo Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Spokesman for the Presidency said the call touched on relations between the two countries.
Shafaqna English- Up to 800 students from Gaza Strip have registered to take the high school exam in Egypt according to the Palestinian Ministry of Education. The Ministry explained that the process of registering Gaza students in Egypt is continuing through a specialized team from the Ministry and the Palestinian Embassy
The Egyptian Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohamed Maait, stated on 17 April that Egypt aims to empower the private sector to constitute 70 percent of Egypt’s gross domestic product (GDP), with a focus on increasing domestic production and exports. During a panel discussion in the event, “Governor Talks – Egypt: Lessons in Restoring Macroeconomic Stability” of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank spring meetings held at Washington, DC, Maait announced, “We are implementing a...
Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation, actively participated in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) special meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the theme “Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development.” As a board member of the WEF’s Center for New Economy and Society, Al-Mashat joined a session titled “Meeting of Human Capital Initiatives: […]
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...
NBA Head of Egypt, Mohamed Abdel-Motaleb Soliman, says the BAL has become "a goal" for young players, as they improve, signalling a rise in basketball interest.
The Eastern Company, Egypt’s leading local tobacco company, has seen remarkable success over the years, with its revenues surging by 54 percent in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023/2024. During the first two quarters of the financial year 2023/2024, the Eastern Company achieved revenues of EGP 7.9 billion (USD 163.8 million) from 1 July to 31 December 2023. The total profit for this period reached EGP 2.7 billion. In the second quarter of the fiscal year, the Eastern Company recorded...
This year marks the third celebration of Mother Earth Day, which falls on 22 April, within the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, emphasizing the crucial role ecosystems play in sustaining all life on Earth. In Egypt, a nation rich in history and natural wonders, several initiatives are leading the way in promoting nature and well-being. VeryNile Taking the lead in sustainable river cleaning, VeryNile is revolutionizing the fight against pollution in the Nile. This initiative combines social...
Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin is to travel to Egypt and Jordan to push for the need for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has drafted a comprehensive strategy to enhance Egypt’s macroeconomic stability and promote private sector growth in Egypt. The plan outlines four elements, which are monetary and fiscal policy tightening, flexible exchange rate, targeted budget support for households, and balancing the roles of the public and private sectors. In December 2022, the IMF approved a 46-month arrangement fund to Egypt worth USD 3 billion (EGP 145.7 billion), which was later...