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AmCham Forum Showcases Business Opportunities in Egypt
JD Supra - California
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June 23, 2025
From May 25 to 26, the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham Egypt), in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the U.S.-Egypt Business Council and the Egypt-U.S. Business Council, hosted the U.S.-Egypt Policy Leaders Forum in...
How to Slow Down and Recharge in Park City
AFAR
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July 7, 2025
Park City may be known for world-class skiing and the Sundance Film Festival, but the destination also invites a slow-travel experience for a trip that’s intentional and mindful. Mindfulness is a way of life here, perhaps best summed up by the...
Gaza truce talks resume as Trump pushes for deal
RTE Ireland
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July 7, 2025
Indirect negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have resumed in Qatar as US President Donald Trump pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a deal to end the war. "Indirect negotiations are continuing this morning...
Egypt to launch first airport management, operation tenders before year-end: PM
Zawya
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Egypt - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Sunday that Egypt will offer its first airports for private management and operation before the end of the year, marking a major step in the country’s privatization drive. The announcement came...
Egyptian ministers highlight youth role in shaping health policy at Senate simulation meeting
Daily News Egypt
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June 15, 2025
Egypt’s Ministers of Health and Youth commended the vital role of young people in influencing public policy during a joint session on Sunday with participants of a Senate simulation model. Held at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the session was...
Egypt: Memphis Pharmaceutical targets $5mln profits in FY2025/26
Zawya
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Arab Finance: Memphis Pharmaceutical’s board approved the estimated budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, targeting net profits after tax valued at EGP 300 million, as per a bourse disclosure. This is higher than the EGP 191.46 million net...
Egypt: FRA issues temporary licensing regulations for specialized medical insurance firms
Zawya
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Arab Finance: The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued new licensing regulations to temporarily authorize specialized medical insurance companies and healthcare program management companies to operate under the Unified Insurance Law no....
First phase of property tax relief to roll out in Q1 of FY26: Egypt's minister
Zawya
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Egypt - Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced that the first phase of Egypt’s property tax relief measures will be implemented in the first quarter of the upcoming fiscal year. In parallel, the Cabinet is expected to finalise a new customs...
Indonesia discussing sea routes for Hajj, Umrah
Antara
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July 8, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government is exploring the option of sending Umrah and Hajj pilgrims via the sea route with Saudi Arabian authorities. “We see great potential in opening this sea route for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims. We have...
Famous Military Leaders Who Were Really Weird People
Grunge
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July 8, 2025
To lead armies to war is an extremely serious undertaking, requiring discipline, experience, and an understanding of both the relevant military objectives and what may be possible under the circumstances. Therefore, few charges are more serious...
Weather conditions impact Barhi date yields in Egypt
Fresh Plaza
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June 23, 2025
The Egyptian barhi date season is approaching and looks promising despite a decline in yield, according to Egyptian grower Nihal Abdel Ghaffar, CEO of Accretive Co for Agriculture. The grower says: "The season is scheduled to begin at the end of...
London art auction raises over £250,000 for Gaza medical aid
The New Arab
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June 23, 2025
A charity fundraiser brought together artists, humanitarians and experts to express solidarity and raise funds for Gaza [TNA] A charity art auction in central London has raised over £250,000 for urgent emergency medical aid and infrastructure in...
Second batch of 443 Indians leave from Israel through Jordan, Egypt
The Hindu
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June 23, 2025
The second batch of evacuation of Indian nationals from Israel on Monday (June 23, 2025) saw two groups of 175 and 268 people leave through Israel's border with Jordan and Egypt, taking the total number of Indians taken out of the war-torn country...
'Run, run, run!' Hiker in hospital recounts Banff rockfall, mourns friend who died
Shoreline Beacon
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News The last thing Elgamal saw, he said, was Benhilal running down the mountain in front of him. 'That was it — I didn’t see him again after that' Khaled Elgamal (left) and Hamza Benhilal were friends and roommates visiting...
'Run, run, run!' Hiker in hospital recounts Bow Glacier Falls rockfall, mourns friend who died
Edmonton Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Khaled Elgamal said he and his friend Hamza Benhilal were taking photos of Bow Glacier Falls when disaster struck Khaled Elgamal (left) and Hamza Benhilal were friends and roommates visiting Banff National...
Medical marijuana is just money marijuana
Renew America
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By Pete Riehm December 6, 2022 Marijuana or cannabis is not new nor is the current fascination with it as some kind of wonder drug, but what is new is the concerted effort to conflate medicinal and recreational use. There are a few factors driving...
Egypt prepares to launch first airport privatization deal, with IFC as strategic partner
Egypt Today
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June 15, 2025
CAIRO – 15 June 2025: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that the government will offer the first of its airports to the private sector for management and operation before the end of this year—a move he described as a major milestone for...
Emirates search data reveals top 2025 summer getaways
Times Aerospace
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Flight searches for summer travel have climbed 7% compared to last year, with France leading the charge, experiencing a remarkable 35% increase in outbound travel searches, followed by Ireland, Canada and Saudi Arabia. Germany and the United Arab...
Egypt: Madbouly, IFC Managing Director discusses airport management plans, private sector projects
Zawya
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Arab Finance: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and his accompanying delegation to discuss ongoing cooperation and explore new opportunities for private sector...
Egyptian, German FMs hold political consultations on bilateral ties, regional developments
Egypt Independent
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June 15, 2025
CAIRO, June 13 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held political consultations Friday with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul, focusing on enhancing bilateral relations and exchanging...