54 m. ago Source: Egypt, Qatar continue mediation efforts to stop Palestinian bloodshed, allow aid into Gaza

CAIRO, April 18 (MENA) – A source told AlQahera news channel on Friday that Egypt and Qatar continue mediation efforts to end the Palestinian bloodshed and allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The source added that Hamas movement is still studying all proposals put forward by mediators. It further noted that Hamas continues consultations … The post Source: Egypt, Qatar continue mediation efforts to stop Palestinian bloodshed, allow aid into Gaza appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Events

67 m. ago Highest CDs returns in Egyptian banks after CBE cut interest rate

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has decided to cut interest rates on Thursday by 225 basis points, bringing the deposit rate to 25 percent and the lending rate to 26 percent. This is the first rate cut in five years. In conjunction with this decision, many wondered about the fate of certificate of deposits … The post Highest CDs returns in Egyptian banks after CBE cut interest rate appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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97 m. ago President Sisi, King Abdullah reaffirm any attempts to displace Palestinians from their land

President Sisi, King Abdullah reaffirm any attempts to displace Palestinians from their land  Egypt Today

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2 h. ago B.Laban CEO debunks rumors on food poisoning and money laundering

The CEO and Chairman of the B.Laban Group Moamen Adel has responded to rumors spread on social media regarding the closure of the group’s chain of stores. In a phone interview with TV host Amr Adib on the “al-Hekaya” (The Story) show on MBC Masr on Friday, Adel assured that this was entirely untrue. He … The post B.Laban CEO debunks rumors on food poisoning and money laundering appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Sport

3 h. ago Moderate weather expected across Egypt for Saturday, heatwave ahead

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) anticipates hot weather during the day in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, South Sinai, and the south of the country, with moderate weather on the north coast on Saturday. Moderate weather is also expected across most parts of the country at night. Weather maps warn of a heat wave that will … The post Moderate weather expected across Egypt for Saturday, heatwave ahead appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Society

3 h. ago Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea in framework to end Ukraine war, source says

The Trump administration is ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of a proposal to help end to the war with Ukraine, according to an official familiar with the framework. The proposal would also put a ceasefire in place along the front lines of the war, the source said. The framework was shared … The post Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea in framework to end Ukraine war, source says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

3 h. ago Portrait of a wounded Palestinian boy wins Press Photo of the Year

CNN  —  A striking portrait of a young Palestinian boy who lost both arms in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City has been named Press Photo of the Year. Photographer Samar Abu Elouf, who is also from Gaza, met nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour three months after an explosion severed one of his arms and mutilated the … The post Portrait of a wounded Palestinian boy wins Press Photo of the Year appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Culture

3 h. ago Egyptian MP condemns Israel’s brutal war, says it can never erase Palestine

Egyptian media personality and parliamentarian Mostafa Bakry condemned Israel’s war on Gaza, stating that no matter how much “destruction or killing” is involved it can never erase Palestine’s identity or presence on its land. He added that resistance is a legitimate right. During his show “Haqayek Wa Asrar” (Facts and Secrets) on Thursday, Bakry warned … The post Egyptian MP condemns Israel’s brutal war, says it can never erase Palestine appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

16 h. ago Abu Dhabi to Nairobi, Seychelles, Mauritius, Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria Etihad Airways Boosts Travel with Expanded Routes and Increased Flight Frequency, New Update You Need to Know

Abu Dhabi to Nairobi, Seychelles, Mauritius, Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria Etihad Airways Boosts Travel with Expanded Routes and Increased Flight Frequency, New Update You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Transport

16 h. ago Egypt Shuts Down B.Laban and Other Major Food Chains Over Health Violations

Egypt Shuts Down B.Laban and Other Major Food Chains Over Health Violations  Egyptian Streets

Politics

17 h. ago Report: Chevron and other companies exit Egypt’s Red Sea concessions, redirect resources

Report: Chevron and other companies exit Egypt’s Red Sea concessions, redirect resources  Offshore Magazine

Politics

18 h. ago Listen to Westside Gunn’s track track ‘Egypt’ from his new EP ‘Heels Have Eyes’

Listen to Westside Gunn’s track track ‘Egypt’ from his new EP ‘Heels Have Eyes’  GRUNGECAKE™

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18 h. ago Listen to Westside Gunn’s latest track ‘Egypt’ from his new EP ‘Heels Have Eyes’ – online destination for Afrobeats

Listen to Westside Gunn’s latest track ‘Egypt’ from his new EP ‘Heels Have Eyes’ – online destination for Afrobeats  GRUNGECAKE™

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19 h. ago Turkish Embassy in Cairo hosts event on Egypt–NATO relations | Daily Sabah

Turkish Embassy in Cairo hosts event on Egypt–NATO relations | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Politics

20 h. ago I stood up to a man beating a donkey in Egypt. Now I’m getting death threats

I stood up to a man beating a donkey in Egypt. Now I’m getting death threats  The Telegraph

Events

20 h. ago Former Mav’s Doc T.O. Souryal’s Journey From Egypt To Entrepreneurship

Former Mav’s Doc T.O. Souryal’s Journey From Egypt To Entrepreneurship  D Magazine

Politics

20 h. ago Rescue competitions teams trial 2 . #robots #egypt #robocup #robocup2022 #RCJ #robocupjunior #robotics #artificialintelligence #rcj #AI #ai #robot #alexandria #RoboCup #artficialintelligence #Junior

Rescue competitions teams trial 2 . #robots #egypt #robocup #robocup2022 #RCJ #robocupjunior #robotics #artificialintelligence #rcj #AI #ai #robot #alexandria #RoboCup #artficialintelligence #Junior  Instagram

Sport

20 h. ago Egypt’s Delicate Balance: Maintaining US Support While Confronting Gaza Challenges

Egypt’s Delicate Balance: Maintaining US Support While Confronting Gaza Challenges  Stimson Center

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21 h. ago A secret chamber, Jesus’ body, and the Ark: what lies beneath the Great Pyramid of Egypt?

A secret chamber, Jesus’ body, and the Ark: what lies beneath the Great Pyramid of Egypt?  Times of India

Politics

21 h. ago Strategic turns in the Middle East: Trade realignments, US energy diplomacy, and Egypt’s Gulf

Strategic turns in the Middle East: Trade realignments, US energy diplomacy, and Egypt’s Gulf-backing  CNN

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