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The push for a four-day workweek gained global momentum this month, as South Korea, Japan, and the United Kingdom (UK) joined the growing roster of countries piloting the expanding movement, whose proponents promise would improve “work-life balance and productivity.” In South Korea, workers across 50 companies in Gyeonggi Province will have the choice to either opt for a four-day workweek every two weeks or...

The ‘Oasis of Hope’ project, a part of the non-governmental organization (NGO) Caritas-Egypt, works on raising awareness about the dangers of drug use and providing the most effective detoxification methods for addicts in its treatment center.  Caritas Egypt reports that the age of drug addiction among children has dropped from 12 to as young as nine, a crisis that needs addressing as it poses...

The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose above the neutral 50.0 mark in August, up from 49.7 in July to 50.4, indicating the first improvement in the health of the non-oil private sector since November 2020 according to latest data from S&P Global.  The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) is a tool that tracks a country’s non-oil business conditions by looking at production, employment, logistics, and...

“Theatre is the heart of our community; it’s a legacy handed down from ancestors who were born with art in their blood.” This is how Nubian artists articulated their deep-rooted passion, longing, and love for theatre during the recent screening of “Tyatro al-Nubia تياترو نوبة”, a documentary produced by Nubian Geographic —a Nubian initiative dedicated to preserving the heritage, history, art, and languages of...

Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Tuesday afternoon blasting recent statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of attempting to deflect Israeli public attention and disrupt ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire and exchange of hostages in Gaza. In a statement released on 3 September, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Netanyahu’s remarks, which were made the...

Egypt’s engineering industry has seen a significant surge in exports in 2024, with a 29.9 percent increase from the beginning of the year through July, according to the Engineering Export Council of Egypt.  Exports reached USD 3.05 billion (EGP 148.9 billion) during this period, up from USD 2.35 billion (EGP 114.1 billion) in the same timeframe in 2023. The growth was particularly pronounced in...

Riot Games, a global giant in video game development, has taken a significant step to deepen its roots in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region through a strategic partnership with Gamers Lounge. This collaboration is expected to significantly enhance the gaming and esports landscape across Arab and African countries, bringing culturally relevant content and events to an increasingly engaged audience. In this newly-formed...

Luxor International Airport will begin welcoming direct flights from London Gatwick Airport, operated by EasyJet, one of the United Kingdom’s (UK) largest budget airlines. The flights will run twice weekly, every Monday and Thursday, starting 1 November.. Mohamed Hassan, a member of the Luxor Chamber of Travel and Tourism Companies,  told Al Masry Al Youm that this initiative is “exciting”, as it comes after...

The Egyptian Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of two Israeli citizens pending investigation for allegedly assaulting three hotel workers in Taba, near the Israel-Egypt border, according to Egyptian security sources.  The suspects reportedly attacked hotel workers, injuring them and causing property damage, during an incident that occurred on August 30.  The Public Prosecution launched an investigation, beginning with questioning the hospitalized hotel workers....

On Thursday 29 August, the director general of Russia’s Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev, announced significant progress on Egypt’s Dabaa nuclear power plant project during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. Likhachev reported that by the end of the year, approximately 30 percent of the project will be completed, emphasizing its importance to Russia and the measures being taken to stay on schedule. What Do...

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdel-Atty, addressed the Chairman of the United Nations Security Council regarding the fifth phase of filling the Renaissance Dam on Sunday, 1 September, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Abdel-Atty expressed Egypt’s firm rejection of Ethiopia’s unilateral policies, which violate international law and breach the 2015 Declaration of Principles Agreement between Egypt, Sudan, and...

Egypt topped the list of the 10 most influential African countries in this year’s Global Soft Power Index, which measures a nation’s ability to persuade and influence others.  The list includes arts, culture, sports, diplomatic initiatives, foreign aid, and the efforts of both the government and civil society organizations. The Soft Power Index, now in its fifth edition for 2024, assesses the global perceptions...

As the country’s population continues to increase, particularly in its major metropolitan areas, the demand for accessible outdoor retreats has become increasingly apparent. Historically, urban planning in Egypt has often prioritized infrastructure development, commercial growth, and exclusive green spaces, frequently overlooking public recreational areas.  This imbalance has resulted in a landscape dominated by towering buildings, congested streets, and a relative shortage of green spaces...

  Israel has agreed to three “humanitarian pauses” in the war on Gaza to allow the administration of polio vaccines in the Gaza strip, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, August 29. Each pause will be three-days long. The decision follows the diagnosis of a 10-month-old child with polio on Friday August 23, the first case in Gaza in over 25 years....

The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting, held from 23 to 25 August, was attended by Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty.  The meeting included high-level discussions focused on enhancing collaboration between Egypt, Africa, and Japan, as well as addressing ongoing regional challenges. The TICAD conference, which brings together representatives from the Japanese government, the African Union, the United Nations,...

A physical altercation erupted at a five-star hotel in Taba, Egypt, near the border with Israel, leaving three Arab Israeli tourists and two Egyptian hotel workers injured on Friday, 30 August, according to Egyptian security sources who spoke to the local news outlet Al-Qahera. According to sources, the altercation began when an Arab Israeli tourist verbally insulted an Egyptian hotel employee, which saw the...

A delegation from the United States Congressional committee met with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in Cairo on 29 August, led by Senator Joni Ernst, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty. The visit to Egypt aims to support efforts to reduce tensions in Palestine, broker a hostage and captive exchange, and secure a ceasefire in the conflict-ridden country. According to Ahmed Fahmy, the...

In a strategic move to bolster her presidential campaign, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has enlisted the expertise of Brenda Abdelall, an Egyptian-American lawyer and former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official, to spearhead outreach efforts to Arab American voters. The appointment of Abdelall is seen as a targeted effort to engage with a community that has expressed frustration with the U.S. administration’s stance...

Foreign Minister Israel Katz urged Israel to consider temporarily relocating Palestinians as part of a significant anti-terror operation in the northern West Bank on Wednesday, 28 August. “We need to deal with the [terror] threat exactly as we deal with terror infrastructure in Gaza, including the temporary evacuation of Palestinian civilians and any other step needed,” he said on X . “This is a...

  On Tuesday August 27, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly revoked the licences of 36 Egyptian travel companies for illegally providing Egyptian Hajj (pilgrim) with a Saudi tourist visa, rather than the required Hajj permit. In June of 2024, over 600 Egyptian pilgrims passed away during Hajj. They constituted a disproportionately large portion of the 1,300 pilgrims deceased in total. Most deaths were caused by...

Could it be that the simple joys of our time, like watching the sky in the early morning, might become completely alien in the future? Could a simple walk outside, at any hour of the day, eventually seem strange or unusual? And is it possible that what once felt natural, could become unfamiliar and unnatural? These questions are explored in Azza Sultan’s fascinating short...

Egypt and Somalia have signed a significant defense agreement, reinforcing their strategic ties amid ongoing tensions with Ethiopia. The treaty was formalized with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on 14 August during Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s two-day visit to Cairo. Context of the Agreement The defense pact comes at a time of heightened tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, particularly after Ethiopia’s recent deal...

Khalda Petroleum Company, operating in Egypt’s Western Desert, announced a new oil discovery in a statement on August 27, specifically in the West Fewebs-1 area of the Kalabsha Development Area. The company reported that the new well was tested by drilling 270 feet into Paleozoic sandstone, which are rock layers that date back to the Paleozoic era, roughly 541 to 252 million years ago....

As the country’s urban residents increasingly welcome furry companions into their homes, a closer examination reveals that this trend goes beyond the superficial displays of social standing. The Shift in Perspectives Historically, pet ownership in ancient Egypt was often associated with a specific purpose whether it was protection, religious purposes, or as “gifts from the gods.”  However, in modernity, a growing number of Egyptians...