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See - Sada Elbalad
22-04-2025
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt Showcases a Greener Message at the Region's Oldest Spring Flower Exhibition
Ahmed Emam The Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) of Egypt's Cabinet has released a series of video reports on its official social media platforms, showcasing the vibrant atmosphere of the "92nd edition of the Spring Flowers Exhibition", the oldest event of its kind in the Middle East. Held at the historic Egyptian Agricultural Museum in Cairo, the exhibition this year features rare plants, seasonal flowers, and international participation, including a significant presence by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The museum, recognized as the oldest agricultural museum in the Arab world and the wider Middle East, served as the perfect backdrop for this annual floral celebration. In interviews featured in the videos, officials from the Ministry of Agriculture highlighted the unique aspects of this year's event. Notably, the participation of FAO adds a global dimension to the exhibition, with plans underway to transform next year's edition into an international hub welcoming companies and delegations from around the world. The 2024 exhibition attracted a diverse audience, including ministers, governors, ambassadors, and diplomatic missions, underscoring its growing prominence. Alongside the vibrant floral displays, the event promotes environmental awareness and sustainable practices through educational seminars and workshops. Organizers emphasized their efforts to make the exhibition accessible and enjoyable for all visitors. Ticket prices were set at a symbolic rate, parking spaces were provided, and informational signage was installed throughout the venue. The affordability of plants and flowers on display ensures that all segments of Egyptian society can participate in and benefit from the event. The videos also featured comments from the Ministry of Agriculture's media advisor, who detailed the extensive preparations undertaken by the ministry. This included infrastructure upgrades to the Egyptian Agricultural Museum, carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and the governorates of Cairo and Giza. In addition, the "Diarna" exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Social Solidarity, was held in parallel, showcasing rare plants, seasonal flowers, and all gardening essentials, alongside local handicrafts. Beyond its visual beauty, the Spring Flowers Exhibition functions as a platform for exports, a space for cultural exchange, and a support system for small-scale farmers. It highlights Egypt's advancements in horticulture and ornamental plant cultivation while promoting a greener, more sustainable future. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Egypt Today
19-04-2025
- General
- Egypt Today
Egypt inaugurates 92nd Spring Flower Exhibition at the Agricultural Museum in Giza
Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment and representatives from the European Union Commission inauguarted the 92nd Spring Flower Exhibition at the Agricultural Museum in Dokki on April 19, 2025- press photo CAIRO – 19 April 2025: Egypt inauguarted the 92nd Spring Flower Exhibition at the Agricultural Museum in Dokki, on Saturday. Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation; Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment; Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports; Dr. Ibrahim Saber, Governor of Cairo; Eng. Adel El-Naggar, Governor of Giza; and Dr. Abdel Hakim El-Waer, Assistant Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), inaugurated the 92nd Spring Flower Exhibition at the Agricultural Museum in Dokki. The event was attended by several Arab and foreign ambassadors, along with representatives from the European Union Commission. This year's exhibition is being held in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The event will feature a series of specialized workshops and seminars focusing on the importance of expanding the use of ornamental plants, flowers, and afforestation across various regions, highlighting their role in enhancing environmental quality and helping to combat climate change. The Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad stated that the exhibition centers around three main themes. The first focuses on showcasing rare plant species cultivated in Egypt, along with guidance on how to care for them. The second highlights handicrafts and traditional arts that reflect authentic Egyptian craftsmanship. The third promotes afforestation, featuring the participation of numerous manufacturers and exporters specializing in a wide variety of tree species. She highlighted that one of the most notable features of the exhibition is the availability of products at symbolic prices, starting from just 5 Egyptian pounds. These products are offered by various entities, including the Ministries of Agriculture, Water Resources and Irrigation, as well as several governorates such as Cairo and Giza. Fouad noted that, as part of efforts to support handicrafts, the "Diarna" exhibition has been integrated into the event's activities to promote Egyptian products under the slogan "Made in Egypt." The initiative aims to showcase the skill of Egyptian artisans and their ability to create high-quality works that contribute to generating new job opportunities. The exhibition also features rare varieties of flowers, some of which are imported and cultivated locally in suitable greenhouses for resale and distribution. For his part, the Minister of Agriculture welcomed the attending ministers and governors, praising the cooperation and coordination among state institutions, which contributed to the exhibition's exceptional and impressive presentation. He noted that the number of exhibitors has exceeded 160, emphasizing the state's strong commitment to the flower and ornamental plants sector.
Daily News Egypt
13-04-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Housing Ministry targets completion of Mazarin project by June 2025
Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny announced that the Mazarin project in New Alamein City is on track for completion by 30 June 2025. Spanning 707 feddans, the mixed-use development is located on the southern shore of the Alamein Lakes and overlooks the city's iconic beachfront towers. Designed as a residential, recreational, commercial, and administrative complex, the project includes a wide variety of villas, chalets, and apartment units, with a total of 7,956 residential properties. According to Ahmed Ibrahim, Head of the New Alamein City Authority, many units have already been completed and delivered to clients. The remaining sold units are currently being handed over, with all deliveries expected to be finalized by mid-2025. El-Sherbiny elaborated on the broader residential development efforts within New Alamein, noting that the first phase of multi-level residential construction includes three beachfront mixed-use tower zones comprising four towers, along with the Mazarin compound, the Latin District, Downtown apartments, the Sakan Misr project, and Distinguished Housing. Together, these areas represent a total of 28,975 residential units. Of these, 15,295 units have been sold, 11,320 units have been completed and are ready for delivery, and 6,396 units have already been handed over or inspected by their new owners. The remaining units are set to be delivered by the end of June 2025. The second phase of development is currently underway and will deliver approximately 11,616 residential units. This phase includes four zones of beachfront mixed-use towers comprising 14 towers, five additional towers in the Marina Towers area, the Housing for All Egyptians project, five towers in the Downtown area, and residential units in the Heritage City. Structural work has been completed on three of the beachfront towers and five Downtown towers, with interior finishing works now in progress. Simultaneously, both structural and finishing works are advancing on the Housing for All Egyptians initiative. In response to growing demand for mid-income housing, work has also begun on the Diarna project, which will provide 6,786 units tailored to this segment. The minister affirmed that essential infrastructure and service buildings needed to support the city's population are now operational. These include two mosques, a church, a primary school, a nursery, a five-a-side football field, a notary office, and the first phase of Alamein National University. Additional facilities currently under construction include a family health centre, more schools, nurseries, and other community services. Commercial developments in New Alamein are also gaining momentum. The North Square Mall project has brought 65 commercial units into operation, while another 110 units across various projects in the city have been sold. Of these, 45 units have already been delivered to buyers, with the remainder ready for immediate handover.
Egypt Today
10-03-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
President Sisi meets Prime Minister, Minister of Housing
CAIRO – 10 March 2025: Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi met with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El Shennawy, said President Sisi was briefed on the executive status of the Ministry of Housing projects, including projects allocated to Egyptian expatriates, within the framework of the state's efforts to strengthen ties between Egyptian expatriates and their homeland. The executive steps taken within the framework of the 'Your Home in Egypt' Initiative and 'Beit El-Watan' Initiative were reviewed, with the aim of providing housing units and lands for Egyptian expatriates in distinguished locations within the governorates or new cities. President Sisi gave directives to accelerate the pace of construction work on 'Your Home in Egypt' and 'Beit El-Watan' initiatives, stressing the importance of enhancing efforts to provide adequate housing for all Egyptian citizens. The President stressed the need to start the combined offering of housing units with a total number of units estimated at about 400,000 housing units for low- and middle-income citizens, as well as for above-average and luxury housing at the soonest time. The President lauded the new housing projects currently being adopted by the Ministry of Housing, such as the Housing for All Egyptians, Diarna and Zelal projects. The meeting also followed up on the implementation status of a number of development projects, especially in the North West Coast region. President Sisi stressed the need for continuous communication with the companies to accelerate the pace of project implementation, and periodic follow-up to ensure that the projects are completed in the best possible way, leading to the development of these assets and maximizing the benefit from them within the framework of supporting the tourism sector and achieving Egypt's development vision. The President gave directives to intensify efforts to maximize the benefit from the advanced infrastructure accomplished by the state over the past years, stressing the importance of periodic follow-up of the projects currently being implemented. This is in addition to following up on the status and procedures for offering the residential units that will be constructed in the next stage.
Watani
17-02-2025
- Business
- Watani
Diarna Fair showcases women's handmade products
To help market handmade goods by Egyptian women, Diarna Fair is currently running from 13 to 28 February 2025 at Cairo Festival Mall in the Cairo eastern satellite town of al-Tagammu al-Khamis (Fifth Settlement). The Fair opening was attended by Maya Morsy, Egypt's Minister of Social Solidarity; Manal Awad, Egypt's Minister of Local Development; Nabila Makram, Head of the Technical Secretariat for the National Alliance for Civil Development Work; Hala al-Said, Advisor to the President, as well as public and media figures, along with a group of businessmen and investors. Egypt's National Council for Women participated in the opening ceremony, represented by its Chairperson deputy, Dr Nesrin al-Boghdady. Dr Baghdady highlighted the importance of Egyptian women's participation in the development of handmade products, noting that the exhibition is a real opportunity to empower women economically and support traditional goods. She praised the quality of the products on display which, she said, reflect the skill of Egyptian artisans in various fields and showcase the value of the products created by those women. The opening was held to the tunes of Sinai songs and the ululation of exhibitors from all over Egypt. The fair hosts more than 400 male and female exhibitors, showcasing their handmade, traditional products. The guest of honour is Sinai, with this round of Diarna casting special light on various traditional and heritage Sinai products, in addition to other traditional handmade items such as arabesque woodwork, copperware, and glass crafts. On sale at the fair are also goods on demand in the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, which begins 1 March this year; the Ramadan goods include home decorations, and traditional garments and jewellery. This year's edition is held in partnership with Cairo Festival City Mall under sponsorship of AlexBank 'Intesa Sanpaolo Group', Sawiris Foundation for Social Development, and Drosos Foundation. 'Diarna', literal for 'Our Homes', started off in 1958, sponsored by the Ministry of Social Affairs—today the Ministry of Social Solidarity—under the name 'Productive Families Fair'. The aim was to market products of cottage or home-based industries in order to help families increase their income. It has steadily grown, today featuring products from all of Egypt's 28 governorates, and has expanded to include goods produced by craftsmen and micro industries, also a few public sector companies that sell at discounted prices personal and home products in high demand by the public. It now opens in various cities across the country at different times of the year, generating good revenue. Watani International 16 February 2025 Comments comments Tags: Angele RedaDiarna Fair February 2025
