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Pitch-black hair. Warm brown eyes. Tanned skin. A tangle of curls. These are merely a few of the rigid boxes that Arab and North African actors are routinely forced into when Hollywood comes calling for a casting call. When casting becomes focused on checking superficial features to represent a particular region, rather than reflecting the complexity and depth of its people and their stories, how can we expect…
Egyptian Electricity warns against touching or drying a wet electricity meter, explains the safe way to handle it, and indicates when to call the 121 hotline. Details here.
The Ministry of Agriculture issued four decisions to convert government-run slaughterhouses from manual to semi-automated operations in Qalyubia, Sharqia, Qena, and Dakahlia, in accordance with operating regulations. Click here for details.
Egyptian authorities declared a major digital crackdown on Thursday, barring children under the age of 13 from holding independent social media accounts and slapping strict mandatory restrictions on users under 15. In a joint decree issued by the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), social media platforms operate ... The post Egypt bans social…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned Thursday that persistent schemes to destabilize the state remain an ongoing threat, declaring that the unrest witnessed between 2011 and 2013 “has not ended” and that underlying plots “have not stopped.” Speaking during an address at the Egyptian Military Academy, President Sisi emphasized that while methods may evolve, the ... The post Sisi warns against mounting…
Jupiter will be visible in the skies over the Arab world before sunrise in September, offering a chance to see its four moons with binoculars or a telescope. Click here for details.
Mr. Jaber Makki, a member of the Bar Association Council, said that the launch of the remote litigation system via the Lawyers’ Services Platform in early October will allow for the electronic filing of lawsuits and legal proceedings, whether they are notices or cases. He added during a television interview with journalist Sherif Amer on the program “Happening in Egypt” that this service is available for a “standard” fee covering the platform and electronic processing costs.
The Ministry of Endowments is inaugurating 21 mosques today, Friday, September 18, including new mosques as well as projects involving replacement, renovation, maintenance, and development in a number of governorates. Click here for details.
Medhat al-Sharif asserts that the 0.25% U.S. interest rate hike will not trigger a significant outflow of hot money from Egypt, while cautioning about the impact of higher interest rates on growth... Read more here.
The "Electricity Authority" warns citizens against tampering with or altering meters, and emphasizes that any inspection or repair must be carried out by qualified professionals to avoid legal violations... Click here for details.
Temperatures will drop tomorrow, Friday, with fog and rain along the coast, and strong winds that may stir up sand and dust in some areas... Click here for details.
Dr. Hani Suweilam inspected flood protection facilities along the Red Sea, confirming their readiness and directing that drainage channels be cleared and early warning procedures be activated. Click here for details.
Dr. Mostafa Madbouly followed up on the latest developments regarding the preparation of the National Economic Transformation Program, stressing the need to verify the data before presenting it to the president and officially launching it. Click here for details.
President Sisi has directed the Ministry of Communications and state agencies to take the necessary measures to protect children under the age of 15 from the misuse of social media.
El-Sisi emphasizes the responsibility of Egyptians to preserve the state, and calls for adherence to standards for selecting personnel, providing young people with scientific and professional training, and continuing to raise their awareness.
