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Dalia El-Nemaky Assumes Her New Position as First Deputy Attorney General at Egyptian Public Prosecution

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Counselor Dalia Ibrahim El-Nemaky is the first woman appointed as the First Deputy Attorney General for Family Affairs. She commended the achievements of Egyptian female judges, which opened the door for generations to come in the judiciary platform, wishing her continuous success and prosperity.
Dalia is the first Egyptian female judge to preside over a family court for the first time in the history of women working as judges. She held her position for an entire four-month period, during which she proved her competence.
Under her leadership, the court expeditiously processes divorce, separation, alimony, compensation, inheritance, wages, child custody, and housing rights. The number of cases brought before the court decreased due to the speed of resolving them. She affirms that she works according to the law without any discrimination, and she ensures the application of justice to everyone without bias.

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Scientists Succeeded in Recreating Cleopatra’s Favorite Perfume 

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Scientists have recently succeeded in recreating Cleopatra’s favorite perfume from a recipe written in Ancient Greek nearly two millennia ago.

The Greek queen of ancient Egypt’s legacy as an exotic, seductive, and powerful ruler of Egypt has persisted throughout the centuries.

While she is now popularly known for her love affairs, suicide, and beauty, Plutarch revealed that she was not very physically attractive, but her charm and intelligence were irresistible.

Cleopatra VII Philopater ruled over Ancient Egypt from 51 to 30 BC and was Egypt’s last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. After her death, the Roman Empire took control of the country, according to the “Greek Reporter” website.

The Ptolemaic Dynasty was formed by Ptolemy I Soter, a Greek general in Alexander the Great’s army, in 305 BC. Although located in Egypt, the dynasty that Ptolemy established remained incredibly Greek.

As the queen of Egypt, one of the most influential and wealthy kingdoms during her time, it is no surprise that Cleopatra used some of the most luxurious cosmetics and perfumes available at the time. She even amazingly authored her book on cosmetics.

In 2012, Robert Littman and Jay Silverstein, archaeologists at the University of Hawaii, uncovered ancient amphorae, which still contained perfume residue at the old site of Mendes in Egypt.

With the help of Egyptologist Dora Goldsmith and Classicist Sean Coughlin, the researchers could recreate the perfume using recipes found at the site that were written in Ancient Greek and Latin.

The perfume, called Mendesian perfume after the city it was produced, was trendy amongst the wealthy in Egypt and across the ancient world.

The scent is said to be much more concentrated and longer lasting than today’s perfumes, and researchers used ingredients such as date oil, myrrh, cinnamon, and pine resin during the testing process, all of which were included in the recipes and found during analyses of the perfume residue found on the amphorae.

This resulted in a sweet, spicy, and alluring fragrance that likely smells much like the scent worn by Cleopatra herself.

The Greek queen of Egypt did not just use perfume; she likely used various ancient cosmetics each day.

As evidenced by myriad representations of other women in Egyptian art, she undoubtedly used kohl, a combination of oils and powdered metals—usually lead, antimony, manganese, or copper—as an eyeliner, along with an array of other cosmetics, including eyeshadow and blush.

Apart from becoming a historical sex symbol, Cleopatra was known for her love of parties. She even created her secret drinking club.

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“Story of A Homeland” Egyptian Book Documenting Achievements Over 9 Years

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Over the past nine years, the Egyptian government, led by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, accomplished tremendous achievements despite the severe economic and financial challenges; that’s why the Egyptian cabinet issued a 307-page book titled “Story of A Homeland,” documenting these achievements that aimed to build a modern state through launching a bunch of national megaprojects that provide job opportunities for millions of youths and reducing unemployment rates.

The release of the book coincides with the “Story of a Homeland: Between Vision and Achievement” conference that kicked off on Saturday and continues until October 2 at the Al-Massa Hotel in the New Capital, under the patronage and presence of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, as well as a large number of representatives of Egyptian society with its various sectors, experts, and specialists in multiple fields. The conference comes after declaring the timetable of the 2024 presidential election that is due to convene on December 10, 11, and 12 domestically, and ahead of the end of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s tenure on April 1, 2023, according to the “State Information Service” website.

The book reviewed the state’s achievement over this period, depending on five main topics. The first is human development, which includes sectors of health care, fundamental and technical education, higher education, scientific research, culture and arts, and women’s empowerment.

The second topic focuses on economic development, including investment, industrial action, trade, agriculture, land reclamation, petroleum and mineral wealth, tourism, and antiquities.

Community development is the third topic, which addresses the sectors of youth care, sports, social solidarity, supply and internal trade, justice and security, tolerance, and coexistence.

Meanwhile, spatial development is the fourth main topic and includes sectors of housing and urban communities, slum development, water resources, irrigation, and the environment.

The fifth main topic focuses on facilities and networks, which include the sectors of roads, transportation, communications and information technology, electricity, energy, drinking water, and sanitation.

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Soha Gendi: Egyptian Expats Contribute Largely to State’s Development

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Emigration Minister Soha Gendi said Egyptian expats present an example of the contribution of immigrants to the development process as they are keen on participating in all activities supporting their homeland.

She made the remarks in statements to MENA on the fringe of a ceremony held by the Raie Misr Organization on the launch of 11 mobile clinics to serve the neediest social segments.

She noted that Egyptians abroad are deeply interested in supporting these efforts, highlighting that they are leaders in civil work.

She added that the government highly appreciates the role of the civil community as a key partner in development.

The minister underlined the importance of cooperation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting that Egyptian expats believe in their role in community development.

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UN Women: Arab Decision-Makers Support Paternity Leave and Men’s Participation in Childcare

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According to a recent UN Women study, decision-makers in the Arab world are largely supportive of paternal leave and men’s childcare involvement.

On September 25, an event in Amman, Jordan, saw the presentation of UN Women’s most recent book, “Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Institutional Actors on Paternity Leave and the Role of Men in Childcare in the MENA Region.”

This regional survey has gathered opinions from 1,154 decision-makers in five Arab nations about men’s involvement in childcare and paternity leave in efforts to raise public awareness of this important subject.

Decision-makers and influencers in Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine responded to an online poll for the study. 

Contrary to common belief, UN Women’s research showed that decision-makers in the Arab world strongly support paternity leave and men’s involvement in childcare.

The study offered useful suggestions for facilitating legislative and regulatory changes that support men’s engagement in childcare.

Raising public awareness of the advantages of males participating in childcare, extending childcare services and family-friendly workplace practices, and promoting lengthier paternity leave through legal reforms were some of the recommendations.

The report also made clear that, despite enduring traditional gender stereotypes and discriminatory societal norms, the Arab world is beginning to understand the importance of caring practices and parental responsibilities for achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment.





Sadly, paternity leave is almost nonexistent, except for 15 days in Morocco, according to the research presented during a press conference at the launch event. Maternity leave in the area spans from 50 to 120 days.

The typical paternity leave period lasts just three days.

The survey also emphasized the low proportion of male actors who were the primary caregivers, which ranged from 0% in Lebanon to 1–6% in other nations.

Indicating the predominance of gendered norms in the area, the majority of male respondents selected women as the primary carers for children.

When asked about the benefits of unpaid childcare for society, the panelists emphasized that increased male participation can improve spousal relationships, decrease domestic violence, improve mental health for everyone in the family, and promote gender-equitable behaviors and attitudes, all of which can benefit future generations.

The promising results of this study, which focuses on decision-makers, confirmed those of earlier research by UN Women from 2017 to 2022, which showed that most men in the Arab region want to spend more time with their children.

The new paper presents optimistic insights into how to encourage men’s involvement in childcare and how it can benefit men, women, families, society, and economies in the MENA area and elsewhere.

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Alexandria International Theater Festival Witnesses Show Discussing Violence Against Women

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The Lycée El Horreya Theater hosted the Moroccan theatrical show “Brenda”, participating in the 13th edition of the Alexandria International Theater Festival.

The team official, Fatma Al-Zahraa, said: Women are the focus of the “Brenda” show, and we present this work as a dedication to the victims of the Moroccan earthquake.

She added that this is the team’s first participation in an Egyptian festival, and the participation came by chance, as one of the team members performed at the festival, which approved the show.

The idea of the show revolves around the child Beranda, who was raped, and this is the main story, but the show also highlights several women’s stories revolve around the main story.

Notably, the Alexandria Theater Festival was founded in 2008 by the honorary president of the festival, Dr. Gamal Yaqout, so that the festival would be an opportunity and a place for talented theatrical artists. It is currently headed by the artist Ibrahim Al-Farn and managed by Islam Wassouf.

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Egypt’s Mai Ezz Eldin Levels Up Her Acting Game, Makes Stage Debut

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Egyptian actress Mai Ezz Eldin is preparing for her theatrical debut, taking this prominent step to advance her acting career.

Born on January 19, 1980, in Abu Dhabi, Ezz Eldin returned home and studied sociology at the Faculty of Arts in Alexandria.

The actress started her career by taking a chance and asking filmmaker Mounir Radi, a family friend, to introduce her to Mouhamed El Nagar, the film’s director, in 2001 when she learned that renowned musician Mohamed Fouad was looking for a new face to star opposite him in his upcoming movie “Rehlet Hob” (A Love Journey).

Ezz Eldin last appeared in the television series “Souq Canto” (Canto Market), which also starred Amir Karara, Fathy Abdel Wahab, Abdel Aziz Makhyoun, Kamal Abu Rayya, and other actors. Hani Sarhan directed the series from a script by Hussein El Menbawy.

She is also known for her roles in TV series such as Ayna Qalby, Al-Hakika w Al-Sarab, Mahmoud Al-Masri, Adam, El Shak, Dalaa Banat, Halet Eshq, Waad, Rasa’el, Kheit Harir, and Gezira Guam.

Her film credits also include Farah, Khiana Mashroaa, and Habibi Na’eman.

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Egypt to Launch National Strategy to Produce Green Hydrogen

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According to Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker, Egypt will soon begin implementing a national strategy to become a major producer and exporter of green hydrogen.

Green hydrogen will soon play a significant role as a major source of energy for the entire world, according to Shaker. It is essential for lowering carbon dioxide emissions and accelerating the switch to green energy.

The minister made his remarks during a lecture at the Global Energy Interconnection Conference (GEIC), scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China, in 2023.

The meeting attempts to create worldwide plans for sustainable development, energy, climate, and the environment.

Egypt will be better able to compete thanks to this policy, which will also help it carry out its audacious aspirations for the hydrogen industry.

Shaker Further said Egypt now aims to capture up to 8% of the worldwide tradeable market by 2040.

He added that green hydrogen generation might help Egypt’s industrial energy requirements and lessen its reliance on petroleum imports.

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The Egyptian Women’s Basketball Team Clinched in Belgrade

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The Egyptian women’s basketball team clinched the 2023 Red Bull Half Court World Final in Belgrade.

Egypt’s women’s basketball team won the Red Bull Half Court World Final 3×3 in Belgrade, Serbia, for the first time. They sealed the victory undefeated, dominating the matches non-stop, beating Japan in the final.

It was not the first time Egypt and Japan faced each other. They met last year in Cairo, also in the finals, which Japan won. But this year, Egypt sealed a prestigious victory and became the first African team to win the 3×3 World Championship at the historic fortress of Kalemegdan.

Making one of their rare appearances in the series, Egypt swept through the competition, going undefeated from start to finish. En route, they beat Australia, Italy, Belgium, the UAE and Japan.

Hagar Amer from Egypt was crowned the Fila Female MVP of the tournament, and Nikola Mihajlovic from Serbia was crowned the men’s MVP.

Playing for Alexandria Sporting Club (ASC), Amer became an icon after the victory. She is a mother, assistant lecturer, and professional basketball player who has managed to juggle all three and triumph in African and international tournaments.

Amer wrote more history as ASC was crowned champions of the FIBA Africa Champions Cup, which made it the first time in history an Egyptian club won the cup for women. Amer was also crowned the tournament’s MVP, averaging 15 points and rebounds in six games.

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