Egypt, in an effort to help Palestine, continues airdropping humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip alongside with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Egypt and the UAE are cooperating to secure a continuous flow of humanitarian aid and assist in fulfilling Palestinians’ essential needs amidst the escalating humanitarian crisis within the territory. As of 2 May, both countries had already carried out 43 airdrops to northern Gaza, with a total of 2,914 tons dropped since the operation’s launch.  The Egyptian Air Force has increased its daily sorties to Northern Gaza, airdropping tens of tons of fo ..read more

Following a meeting between Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat, and the Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy), Adolfo Urso, Egypt, and Italy announced their cooperation to create an artificial intelligence (AI) Center in Cairo. According to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the AI Center in Cairo aims to lead AI development and employment throughout Africa, as well as provide training and support to African countries in the field. The two countries also plan to enhance cooperation ..read more

A Cairo criminal court has scheduled 7 May as the start date for the expedited trial of a defendant accused of kidnapping, assaulting, and murdering a Sudanese infant. In late April, the body of 10-month-old Janet Jumaa was found in a public park close to her residence.  According to Egypt’s Public Prosecution Office, in a statement released on Wednesday, 1 May, revealed details of its investigation, the assailant then took her to a nearby park where he assaulted and killed her. If found guilty, the accused could face the death penalty. This tragic incident unfolds against a backdrop of h ..read more

  Misr Digital Innovation (MDI), a subsidiary of banking giant Banque Misr, has secured preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to launch Egypt’s first digital bank: onebank. This step aims to further promote financial inclusion in Egypt, as onebank will operate entirely online, offering convenient and secure banking solutions to a wider segment of the population. Unlike traditional banks that require branch visits, this completely online bank allows you to set up an account and conduct all your banking tasks online in just a few minutes.  This means you can ditch t ..read more

For years, Egypt has asserted its dominance in the world of professional and junior squash, captivating audiences with its unparalleled talent and electrifying matches.  As the anticipation builds for the forthcoming World Championship at the prestigious National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in May, in this article we explore the remarkable venues that have played host to some of the most thrilling tournaments in Egypt’s squash history. El Gouna Squash Open Nestled amidst the stunning coastal city of El Gouna, this tournament’s venue has become a symbol of excellence in the squash worl ..read more

In a recent development, AstraZeneca has acknowledged the potential for rare but serious blood clot side effects associated with their COVID-19 vaccine. This revelation came to light in court documents filed as part of an undisclosed legal case. AstraZeneca collaborated with the University of Oxford to develop the vaccine and is currently involved in legal proceedings initiated by victims and their families. One particular case includes Jamie Scott, a father of two, who took legal action after experiencing a blood clot that rendered him unable to work. Scott claims that following his vaccinati ..read more

In recent weeks, college campuses across the United States have witnessed waves of pro-Palestinian demonstrations, with violence flaring on Wednesday 1 May, and Thursday 2 May following police raids and attacks by pro-Israeli protestors.  Hundreds of students have been arrested across the US as campus administrators and police cracked down on rallies supporting Palestinians and calling for divestment of universities from Israel.  University leaders, along with authorities from the United States and Israel, have claimed that the protests are “anti-Semitic”, as asserted by Israel and i ..read more

The Egyptian Ministry of Emigration announced, on 18 March, the latest edition of a program allowing Egyptian men living abroad required to fulfill compulsory military service to apply for military exemption starting 1 May. The program lasts for two months.  The initiative is now open to all male Egyptian expatriates aged 18 and older at the time of registration, including those who have exceeded the maximum conscription age of 30. The initiative, which was first rolled out in 2023, permits eligible male expatriates to resolve their military service obligation permanently by paying a fee ..read more

Brown University reached an agreement on Tuesday with students protesting the war in Gaza, leading to the removal of student encampment from school grounds in exchange for the institution considering divesting from Israel, as per a statement by the university. The move represents the first major concession from an elite American university amid relentless student protests that have paralyzed campuses across the country, divided public opinion, and led to hundreds of arrests. In a statement, Brown President Christina Paxson said students had agreed to end their protests and clear their camp by ..read more

Egypt reached an agreement to receive USD 230 million (EGP 11 billion) in funding from Japan in support of the government’s budget, Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait revealed in a statement to Asharq Business on 29 April. Maait’s comments came during a sidelines interview at the World Economic Forum in the Saudi capital of Riyadh. “Egypt looks forward to deepening economic and trade cooperation with Japan to achieve sustainable development,” Maait mentioned during his meeting with Governor of Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Hayashi Nobumitsu. Maait added that the agreement with ..read more