Egypt’s museum and heritage sector has scored a double victory on the global stage. Two Egyptian cultural initiatives have reached the shortlist for the International Committee for Communication and Marketing’s (ICOM) ICOM COMMS Awards 2026, competing among the world’s most innovative museum communication strategies. The exhibition “Secrets of the Sunken City” at the Alexandria National …
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Pleasant morning conditions will give way to sticky afternoon heat across Northern Egypt, Greater Cairo, and Northern Upper Egypt on Sunday, while Southern Upper Egypt remains under the sun’s intensity. A relief wave is on the horizon, however, as meteorologists forecast a steady drop in temperatures through Thursday.   Hourly and regional outlook for Sunday …
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US presidential senior adviser for Arab and African affairs Massad Boulos discussed the crisis involving Iran and stressed the need to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law. The two officials spoke by phone on Friday, as Cairo and Washington continued consultations […]
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Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla participated in the 14th meeting of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Governing Council in Nairobi on Saturday, focusing on expanding the network of participating banks and mitigating cross-border payment risks. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the Association of African […]
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For many older adults, living independently means being able to manage everyday routines while knowing that help is available when it is needed. It can mean staying in a familiar home, maintaining social connections, and making personal choices without giving up a sense of control. Technology is creating new ways to support these goals. From smart lighting and voice assistants to artificial intelligence (AI), fall detection, and digital health tools, everyday devices are becoming part of how people approach aging at home. The goal is not to fill a home with complicated gadgets. The more useful approach is to choose technology that addresses practical needs without making daily routines harder. Smart Homes Can Make Everyday Life Simpler A smart home does not necessarily need to look futuristic. Sometimes, the most useful technology is also the simplest. Smart lights can be programmed to turn on at particular times or controlled without reaching for a switch. Smart thermostats can adjust the temperature automatically. Voice assistants can help with reminders, timers, calls, and other basic tasks. These small changes can become especially useful when mobility, vision, hearing, or memory makes certain activities moreContinue reading "How Smart Technology Is Helping Older Adults Live More Independently"
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Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said Saturday, 19 September, that it was supporting Egyptian sailors caught up in an attack on a cargo vessel near a port in southwestern Russia this month, while officials worked to bring home the body of an Egyptian captain killed in the strike. The vessel, called the ‘M/V Noran,’ came under bombardment on 13 September, according to the ministry, which oversees consular affairs for Egyptians abroad. The ministry did not specify further details about the nature or origin of the attack. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s foreign minister, instructed the Egyptian embassy in Moscow to monitor the fallout from the strike and provide consular assistance to Egyptian crew members who had been aboard the ship. The embassy has since helped arrange the return of eight Egyptian sailors to Egypt, the ministry said. On another note, Abdelatty directed the ministry’s consular department to remain in contact with the family of the Egyptian ship captain who was confirmed to have died in the attack. Officials said they were keeping the family informed of efforts by the Moscow embassy to recover the captain’s body and repatriate it, a process the ministry saidContinue reading "Egypt Assists Sailors After Ship Strike Near Russian Port"
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Saudi Aramco has told at least two European refiners they will receive no crude oil in October after drone attacks disrupted Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and Red Sea exports, Bloomberg reported. European refiners typically receive Saudi crude under term contracts that secure monthly supplies. However, Aramco informed some customers that their October deliveries would not […]
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The Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) has opened applications for licenses to establish and operate laboratories that analyze rocks and ores from mines, quarries and saltpans, following recent amendments to Egypt’s mining regulations. The Authority said applicants must obtain the licensing form from its Central Laboratories headquarters in Dokki for EGP 10,000, complete […]
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