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Al-Ahram Weekly
7 days ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Moroccan embassy in Cairo marks National Day with celebration of bilateral ties - City Lights - Life & Style
The Moroccan embassy in Cairo marked the 26th anniversary of Throne Day on 30 July with an event attended by Egypt's culture minister, Ahmed Fouad Hanno, along with officials, diplomats, academics and artists. In a speech during the event, Morocco's ambassador to Egypt, Mohamed Ait Ouali, described Throne Day as more than a national holiday. 'I am filled with joy and pleasure as I stand among you in this joyous forum, to share the celebration of a dear and precious memory to the hearts of all Moroccans, which is the anniversary of the glorious Throne Day, marking its twenty-sixth year,' Ait Ouali said. 'This national occasion transcends, in its connotations, merely celebrating a historical event, to embody deep dimensions of cohesion, loyalty, and gratitude, and affirms the bonds that unite the Alawi Throne and the Moroccan people.' Moroccan ambassador Mohamed Ait Ouali with Ismail Abdel-Ghaffar Farag, President of the AASTAT 'It is a day of renewing allegiance and loyalty to King Mohammed VI, who unites all components of the Moroccan people, from north to south, and from east to west,' he added. Since taking the throne in 1999, King Mohammed VI has pushed a wide range of political and economic reforms, the ambassador said, pointing to institutional modernization, infrastructure development, and foreign policy shifts—particularly Morocco's focus on Africa—as markers of his reign. 'King Mohammed VI inaugurated a new era characterized by openness and democracy, strengthening the state of institutions and law, and a firm commitment to social justice and active citizenship,' Ait Ouali stressed. Ait Ouali said Morocco has signed nearly 1,000 agreements with African countries under King Mohammed's leadership and has reoriented its diplomacy toward the continent. The foreign ministry's renaming to include African Cooperation reflects that shift. One recent initiative, launched in November 2023, aims to provide Sahel countries with alternatives to foreign military entanglement through regional partnerships. The ambassador also highlighted Morocco's growing profile internationally, describing it as a 'strategic actor' and a 'model for sustainable development'. Lawyer Rita Badr Eddin and Moroccan singer Samira Said attending the national day celebration The event was also attended by Ismail Abdel-Ghaffar Farag, head of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, who spoke about educational cooperation with Moroccan institutions and the importance of regional academic exchange. Guests included singer Samira Said and lawyer Rita Badr Eddin. While the ceremony focused largely on Morocco's domestic progress and regional partnerships, it also served as a quiet affirmation of close ties with Egypt, which have remained steady in recent years despite wider regional tensions. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Egypt Independent
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Independent
Egypt sweeps 2025 African Modern Pentathlon Championships with 23 medals
Egypt delivered a dominant performance at the 2025 African Modern Pentathlon Championships, held at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport in Alexandria, capturing a total of 23 medals, eight gold, eight silver, and seven bronze, in a display that underscored the nation's remarkable depth of athletic talent. Remarkably, this achievement was secured by Egypt's second team (Team B), as the national first team was concurrently participating in the World Relay Championships. In the senior men's competition, Egypt achieved a clean podium sweep: Amer Idris secured the gold medal with 1,462 points, followed by Moustafa Amer with silver (1,451), and Youssef Amir with bronze (1,420). Mark Awad finished in sixth place. The senior women's event mirrored that dominance, with Sama Kandil capturing gold with 1,340 points, followed by Judy Mohamed with silver (1,270) and Rodina Zahran with bronze (1,225), completing yet another all-Egyptian podium sweep. In the Under-21 category, Moustafa Mohamed claimed gold with 1,500 points, with Ziad Hitta taking silver and Ayman Abul-Foutouh securing bronze, marking another Egyptian sweep of the podium. On the women's side, Judy Zahir took the gold medal with 1,322 points, followed by Retag Ramadan with silver and Khouloud el-Ghaiti with bronze, continuing Egypt's dominance across divisions. Egypt's dominance extended into the Under-19 events, where Hamed al-Sherbiny captured gold with 1,506 points, followed by Adam Fouad (silver) and Sani Radwan (bronze), completing another all-Egyptian podium. In the girls' Under-19 competition, Judy Saeed claimed gold, with Hiba Issa earning silver and Lujain Mohamed taking bronze. Zeina Sobeih finished in fifth place. The Under-17 category saw continued Egyptian success. Moustafa Refaat won gold, with Mohamed Abu Deqqa securing silver and Mohamed Mohamed taking bronze. Ziad Hitta and Hamed el-Nemki placed fourth and fifth, respectively. In the girls' Under-17 event, Nour Ramadan delivered a standout performance to win gold with 1,367 points, while Ghazal Mahmoud and Judy Ramadan took silver and bronze. Mariam Abdel Nasser narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth. Despite competing with a secondary squad, Egypt's performance underscored the depth and strength of its modern pentathlon program, reflecting the national federation's success in cultivating a broad, competitive talent base. This comprehensive triumph reaffirms Egypt's status as Africa's dominant force in modern pentathlon and highlights its strategic preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifiers.
Egypt Independent
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Independent
Farida Khalil wins women's Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final
Champion of Egypt's national modern pentathlon team Farida Khalil won the gold medal in the women's individual final of the 2025 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final, hosted by Egypt at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria over the past three days. Farida Khalil won the gold medal with a total of 1,470 points, bringing her medal tally in this year's World Cup series to four: three golds and one silver. South Korea's Seungmin Seong took second place with 1,443 points, while Hungary's Blanka Guzi came third with 1,440 points. Egyptian athlete Malak Ismail finished in 12th place with 1,390 points. The medal ceremony was attended by Rob Stull, President of the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM), Eng. Sherif al-Arian, Vice President of UIPM and President of the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation and Klaus Schormann, Honorary President of UIPM among other dignitaries . The 2025 World Cup Final in Alexandria is the first World Cup final in history to include the new obstacle discipline, which replaced horse riding in the modern pentathlon following the end of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Egypt was also the first country to host an official senior-level tournament featuring the obstacle discipline when it hosted the opening round of the World Cup series at the American University in Cairo last February.
Arab News
12-04-2025
- Science
- Arab News
Saudi envoy to UK honored for maritime work
RIYADH: The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport awarded an honorary doctorate to Saudi Ambassador to the UK Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan. The event took place at the International Maritime Organization's headquarters in London, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The honor recognizes Prince Khalid's significant contributions to advancing Saudi Arabia's maritime initiatives and supporting the aspirations of Arab nations. It also acknowledges his role in promoting maritime sustainability, contributing to the IMO's goals, and leading the 33rd session of the IMO Assembly — an important milestone in Arab and international maritime progress. Prince Khalid thanked the academy for the honor, expressing hope that it will encourage greater cooperation to empower Arab countries in the maritime sector and enhance their global presence. He emphasized that growth in this vital sector depends on continued collaboration and knowledge exchange, supporting sustainable development and regional maritime integration. The academy fosters leadership in the maritime field and supports human capacity development through academic programs and regional partnerships, the SPA reported.
Egypt Today
23-02-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egypt: 47 ships re-routed its maritime navigation to Suez Canal in February due to stability in Red Sea
Head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), Osama Rabie gives a speech the opening of the 14th Annual International Maritime Transport and Logistics Conference (Marlog 2025)- press photo CAIRO – 23 February 2025: The positive signs of returning stability to the Red Sea region have led to 47 ships adjusting their routes to pass through the Suez Canal instead of the Cape of Good Hope since the beginning of this month, stated Head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), Osama Rabie, on Sunday. Rabie made these comments during his speech at the opening of the 14th Annual International Maritime Transport and Logistics Conference (Marlog 2025), organized by the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport, under the auspices of the League of Arab States and in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, which runs from February 23-25. The SCA chairman emphasized that the ongoing Red Sea crisis has posed unprecedented security challenges in the region, affecting the stability and sustainability of global supply chains. This underscores the need for joint efforts to mitigate the crisis's negative consequences and ensure the continuity of maritime services. He outlined the efforts the authority has undertaken to reduce the impact of the crisis on customers, including maintaining continuous, effective communication with shipping lines; stabilizing pricing policies; and offering a comprehensive package of marine and logistical services. These services cover ship maintenance and repair, marine rescue, pollution control, marine ambulance, crew replacement, and refueling, designed to meet both normal and emergency conditions. Rabie noted that the positive indicators of stability returning to the Red Sea region had resulted in 47 ships altering their routes to pass through the Suez Canal instead of the Cape of Good Hope. He anticipated that more shipping lines will follow this trend as stability continues to improve. Despite these challenges, Rabie emphasized that the Suez Canal has successfully continued its ambitious development plans, with the support of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. This has ensured the canal's readiness and enhanced the level of services provided to customers. He highlighted a key achievement in the canal's infrastructure—the completion of the southern sector development project in two parts, which is now operational for global trade. This development brings several benefits, including increased navigational safety, reduced water currents' effects on passing ships, and an increase in the canal's capacity by an average of 6-8 ships per day. Rabie also discussed ongoing efforts to localize the industry for building marine units at the authority's affiliated shipyards and companies. He announced the establishment of the first factory for building floating concrete pontoons at the Canal Ports Company, the first of its kind in Egypt and Africa. This facility will produce pontoons for yacht marinas and small floating moorings at 40 percent lower costs than importing them. Additionally, Rabie noted significant progress in establishing the marine locomotive industry at the SCA's shipyards, with cooperation from the private sector. The authority's companies also boast considerable expertise in building marine launches, halls, floating bridges, and ferries. At the conclusion of the opening session, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority Osama Rabie, toured the pavilion dedicated to the authority's affiliated companies at the IME 2025 Marine Services and Equipment Exhibition, held alongside the Marlog Conference. The exhibition attracted wide participation from local and international companies in port services, maritime transport, petroleum, and related fields.
