Egyptian Immigration Minister, Soha Gendy, announced on Monday that the New Republic has introduced unparalleled incentives to attract businessmen and encourage investments in Egypt, as discussed during her meeting with …
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HighlightsLifestyle
Zara campaign 2023 Faces Backlash After Gaza Genocide Resemblance
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahyCalls for boycotting Zara raised after Zara launched a new controversial campaign, featuring imitation body bags and rubble. The Spanish clothing retailer, Zara, released its latest ad campaign ‘The Jacket’, …
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International calls for a cease-fire in Gaza raised with demands for climate justice at COP28. Demonstrations sparked last Sunday in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where thousands have died in …
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Arts & CultureEconomyHighlights
3rd Edition of “Forever Is Now” Takes Place in Madinaty’s Open Air
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahyArt D’Égypt launches the 3rd edition of the “Forever Is Now” art exhibition, taking place at Madinaty’s Open Air Mall, endorsed by the Ministries of Tourism, Antiquities, and Foreign Affairs, …
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Surge in Sales of Palestinian Keffiyehs in the US Despite Suppressive Targeting of Wearers
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahyShowing support for the Palestinians, the sales of the keffiyeh, the distinctive patterned scarf that’s closely connected to Palestinian culture, have hiked since the Israel-Hamas war in October, U.S. distributors say, …
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HighlightsWomen’s Achievements
UNiTE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls! #No Excuse
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahyAccording to UN Women, Violence against women and girls remains one of the world’s most common and pervasive human rights violations. An estimated 736 million women worldwide — nearly one …
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EconomyHighlights
Egypt increases agriculture and irrigation investments by 71% for FY2023/2024.
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahyAccording to a study released by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, the Egyptian government boosted investments in agriculture and irrigation by 71 percent year on year (YoY) to …
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HighlightsWomen’s Achievements
Equal Pay Day: Women in the EU still earn 13% less than men
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahyWomen continue to earn less than males in the European Union, with the average gender pay gap in the EU being at 13%. This indicates that for every €1 earned …
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EconomyHighlights
Stay Secure: Visa Study Reveals 91% of Egypt Consumers are at Risk of Responding to Scammers
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahyCairo, Egypt – 11 September 2023 – Over-confidence is leaving consumers in Egypt open to becoming victims of fraud, according to Visa’s latest Stay Secure study released today. Despite more …
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HighlightsPoliticsSports
Saudi Camel festival to Host All-Women Race
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahySaudi Arabia will stage its first all-women camel race for the 38-day Crown Prince Camel Festival, celebrating camel racing culture and Arab heritage. The race will occur at the Taif …