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The Ministry of Electricity has announced a price hike for household electricity consumption in 2024, increasing by up to 50 percent. This decision follows recommendations from the Electricity Regulatory Authority and Consumer Protection, as confirmed by a government source within the Ministry. The recent increase in electricity consumption bracket prices took effect last Saturday for prepaid meters. For regular meters, the new rates will...

No suspected or confirmed cases of monkeypox, a virus referred to as ‘mpox’ by the World Health Organization (WHO), have been detected in Egypt so far, according to the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, Hossam Abdel Ghaffar. “We do not have any suspected or confirmed cases of monkeypox in Egypt,” he stated. The ministry has been on high alert, closely monitoring all...

Egypt’s Minister of Education, Mohamed Abdel Latif, announced on Monday 19 August that the number of Egyptian-Japanese schools will be increased to 100 by the academic year 2024/2025. Currently, there are 51 Egyptian-Japanese schools with a total of 13,000 students across various governorates.  These schools teach the new Egyptian curriculum “2.0” alongside Japan’s Tokkatsu system, which focuses on developing children’s non-cognitive skills such as...

Egypt is set to host the first-ever FinExpo conference and exhibition from 10-12  October 2024 in Cairo.  Organized by Media Avenue, a company specializing in economic conferences, FinExpo is described as the largest platform of its kind in the country, bringing together investors, traders, financial institutions, and fintech companies. The three-day event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Egypt’s financial markets and the...

Forbes Middle East has unveiled its fourth annual list of the Top 100 CEOs in the region, celebrating leaders driving success and growth in their respective companies.  Among those honored, 21 Egyptian CEOs made the prestigious list, solidifying Egypt as the second most-represented nationality. The 2024 cohort features leaders from 19 nationalities, with Emiratis leading the way with 27 entries, followed by Egyptians and...

In the echoing halls of social media, a phenomenon has taken root; the rise of the “Armchair Olympians,” individuals who, armed with little more than a smartphone and a burning desire to voice their opinions, have inserted themselves into the realm of elite athletic competition.  As the world’s most talented sportsmen and women take center stage, these self-appointed experts, who have no firsthand experience...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday, 18 August, hoping to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, which has endured relentless Israeli shelling for the past 10 months in a grueling conflict. However, mere hours after his arrival, Hamas, the militant group that controls much of the enclave, accused Israel of sabotaging the ceasefire talks. Blinken, during his ninth...

Egypt is set to introduce a new EGP 2 note in the fiscal year 2024/2025 to address the need for smaller denomination currency, according to Asharq Business with Bloomberg and as reported by Ahram Online. Asharq stated that all necessary steps for minting and issuing the new note have been completed, with only final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the...

Starting 2025, Egyptian medical school graduates will be exempt from the mandatory two-year service program, known as ‘Takleef,’ at primary healthcare facilities, according to Osama Abdel Hay, head of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate. For over 50 years, Egyptian law has granted the Ministry of Health the right to mandate the assignment of medical school graduates to work in government hospitals or affiliated units. Thousands...

The Egyptian government, alongside the Egyptian-Emirati joint venture Infinity Power and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, signed two agreements on Saturday 17 August to develop a 200 MW wind power plant in the Gulf of Suez. The project, expected to start commercial operations in October 2026, is set to boost Egypt’s renewable energy mix and contribute to the country’s goal of sourcing 42 percent of its...

A tragic crime shocked Egypt just days ago when  15-year-old Faten Zaki was brutally beaten, tortured, and ultimately thrown from a rooftop by her husband in the village of Kafr Yaqoub, in the Gharbiya Governorate. The victim was married at the tender age of 12 with the consent of her mother, who had gained custody following the parent’s divorce. The marriage, formalized through an...

The Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to enhance Egypt’s agricultural industry, focusing on boosting livestock production and enhancing animal health.  The new strategy aims to revitalize Egypt’s livestock sector by addressing key challenges and improving operations. Partnering with government banks, the strategy will provide funding to farm owners and milk collection centers to upgrade their facilities...

An Egyptian archaeological team has uncovered a Roman-era cemetery in Marsa Matruh dating back to the 1st and 7th centuries AD during excavations at Umm al-Rakhm in Matrouh Governorate, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Thursday. The mission, led by Kotb Fawzy, Head of the Administration of Northern Egypt and Sinai Antiquities, uncovered two rock-carved tombs in catacomb style, dating back to...

“This is the kind of music I’ll tell my children was from the best times,” one YouTube commentator remarked. Another added, “This is our Gen-Z Amr Diab.” Since releasing his album, Cocktail Ghena’y (2024), last month and generating numerous viral TikToks and comments about the man behind the anonymous mask, TUL8TE’s unconventional approach prompts us to ask: what defines an artist today? Some might...

Since the start of the war in Gaza on 7 October, the death toll of Palestinians has surpassed 40,000 according to local health authorities, representing an overwhelming figure that represents around two percent of Gaza’s 2.3 million population. The number of deaths does not fully capture the broader scope of suffering in Gaza. Many Palestinians are dying from extreme heat, severe thirst, starvation, and...

Egypt has intensified health precautions at its airports, seaports, and land crossings following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of Mpox as a global health emergency, the Ministry of Health and Population announced on Thursday, 15 August. The ministry has implemented preventive measures at all entry points (airports, seaports, and land crossings) to prevent the infiltration of infectious diseases. Quarantine departments have been placed...

Farida Osman, one of Egypt’s most well known swimmers and a former Olympian, has publicly criticized the Egyptian Swimming Federation, stating that their actions contributed to her not being able to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.  Osman, 29, previously represented Egypt at the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Olympics and is one of Egypt’s, and Africa’s, most decorated swimmers. In a video released...

Minouche Shafik, the president of Columbia University, has resigned amid the unrest that followed the Gaza war. Her resignation, announced on Wednesday, 14 August, precedes the start of the academic year by mere weeks, and marks the end of her roughly one-year tenure. Shafik’s decision follows intense and ongoing criticism of her response to pro-Palestinian protests that have significantly impacted the university since October...

Traces of the highly infectious Type 2 poliovirus, often transmitted through fecal matter, were found by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 16 July in six samples of sewage water in Palestine’s Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah.  Collected in late June, the samples indicate the poliovirus may be circulating in the region, prompting WHO to express profound concern over an outbreak potential. In a...

Living in 2024, every Egyptian has the privilege of chronicling the remarkable journey of Egyptian sports. I These are the indelible memories that have captivated the nation, igniting a fervent patriotism and inspiring generations of young Egyptians to dream of greatness. Mo Salah’s World Cup Heroics The year was 2017, and the tension in the air was visible. Egypt, a nation long-starved of World...

Egypt has a rich tapestry of athletic achievements, from the fearless performances of our national football team to the record-breaking exploits of our Olympic heroes.  While the media landscape in Egypt has undoubtedly improved in recent years, with more attention being paid to the nation’s sports stars, the stories and accomplishments of many Egyptian athletes often remain obscured, overshadowed by relentless coverage of actors...

  Member of Parliament Ahmed Badawi, head of the Egyptian Parliament’s Communications and Information Technology Committee, plans to propose legislative amendments aimed at generating tax revenue from the profits of the widely-used TikTok application in Egypt. This proposal is part of ongoing discussions about the popular global video app. Recently, the committee officially denied rumors about a potential ban on TikTok by next October....

Designed by Egyptian architect, Islam El Mashtooly, ‘Resilient Gaza: A Landscape of Resistance’ was announced as the winner of the Ethics and Values WAFX Award in the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2024, a festival that celebrates design and architecture projects tackling major world issues. “I believe the people of Gaza have shown the silent world a powerful message of living with dignity and resilience....

Egypt and Rwanda have agreed to establish an Egyptian logistics zone in Rwanda, near the Tanzanian borders, to facilitate trade and investment and strengthen bilateral ties.  The agreement was announced during a meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Rwandan counterpart, Olivier Nduhungirehe, in Kigali on Monday, 12 August.  Nduhungirehe also confirmed Rwanda’s allocation of land near the Tanzanian border for the...