Mohamed Salah emerged from the corridor leading out of the London Stadium deep in conversation with David Moyes. As the West Ham United manager put a hand on his shoulder and they said their goodbyes, Salah was flanked by a member of Liverpool’s security staff for the short walk to the team bus. It took …
In light of the ongoing conflict between Israel, Hamas and Iran, there are concerns about the safety of travellers visiting nearby regions. Below, find everything you need to know about the UK advice for visiting Egypt, including the latest update from FCDO. What does the FCDO say about travel to Egypt? The UK Foreign Office …
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in Tuesday for his third term as leader of the Arab world’s most populous nation. Issued on: 02/04/2024 – 12:57Modified: 02/04/2024 – 14:00 3 min In power for the past decade, the 69-year-old former army chief is set to remain president until 2030. Speaking before parliament, Sisi vowed …
The European Union announced a €7.4 funding package and an upgraded relationship with Egypt on Sunday, part of a push to stem migrant flows to Europe criticised by rights groups. Issued on: 17/03/2024 – 20:07 3 min The agreement lifts the EU’s relationship with Egypt to a “strategic partnership” and was unveiled as a delegation …
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Qatar’s emir begins a state visit to France on Tuesday as his country plays a key role in ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages. Issued on: 27/02/2024 – 16:35 2 min Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is to meet with President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee …
Israel has announced plans to launch a full-scale offensive on the town of Rafah in the southern Gaza strip, claiming it is the only way to “completely destroy” Hamas. But according to former French military officer and author Guillaume Ancel, a large-scale military operation in the city that is now host to half of Gaza’s population is of no …
She recommends starting with the three main pyramids of Giza and spending enough time with them on a guided tour: venture inside the structures and the Valley Temple to feel the energy of the spaces. It’s also worth considering new ways to experience the complex, she says: skydiving, for instance, is the latest. Abdel Ghaffar …
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has swept to a third, six-year term as Egypt’s president, winning 89.6% of votes in an election in which he faced no serious challengers, the National Election Authority announced on Monday. Issued on: 18/12/2023 – 14:43Modified: 18/12/2023 – 14:45 3 min The election took place as Egypt struggles with a slow-burning economic …
Egyptian online auto parts marketplace Mtor has raised $2.8 million in pre-seed investment led by MENA-focused venture capital firm Algebra Ventures. Other investors that participated in the round include Dutch Founders Fund (DFF), Aditum Ventures, LoftyInc Capital and other local and global angel investors, the startup said in a statement. Mtor’s founder and CEO, Mohamed …
A truce in the Israel-Hamas war appeared to be extending into a fifth day as the two sides completed their fourth release of captives from Gaza in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli jails under an original four-day truce deal while mediators said the process would continue. Qatar, which along with Egypt has facilitated indirect …