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Egypt Today
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Cairo, Doha committed to continued Gaza mediation with US coordination
Long queues of humanitarian aid trucks waiting for the green light to move from Cairo heading towards the Gaza Strip on January 26, 2025- Samar Samir/ Egypt Today CAIRO – 13 May 2025: Qatari newspaper Al-Sharq affirmed that Cairo and Doha will spare no effort in continuing their mediation efforts in the Gaza Strip, in coordination with the United States. This aims to alleviate the suffering of civilians and create the appropriate conditions for a comprehensive de-escalation, ultimately leading to an end to the war and the humanitarian catastrophe it has caused. In its editorial, Tuesday, titled "Fruitful Qatari-Egyptian-American Efforts," the newspaper stated that the results of the direct negotiations hosted by the State of Qatar between Hamas and the United States, which began to bear fruit yesterday, Monday, with the release of Israeli-American soldier Aidan Alexander by the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, who was held in the Gaza Strip and handed over to his family through the International Committee of the Red Cross, constitute a significant breakthrough towards advancing the resumption of negotiations leading to an end to the war. The newspaper pointed out the welcome of Egypt and Qatar to Hamas' announcement of the release of American hostage Aidan Alexander, who was held by them, considering it a gesture of goodwill and an encouraging step for the parties to return to the negotiating table to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the release of prisoners and detainees, and to ensure the safe and unhindered flow of aid to address the tragic conditions in the Strip.
Egypt Today
12-05-2025
- Egypt Today
Tourists from around the world enjoy horse safaris in Gebel Qurna in Luxor
Tourist riding horse in Luxor - file CAIRO - 12 May 2025: Tourists from around Europe enjoy a joyful atmosphere on horseback rides among the ancient monuments and Pharaonic tombs in western Luxor Governorate. Despite the gradual rise in daily temperatures these days, Luxor governorate is experiencing a boom in tourism, with groups flocking from around the world to enjoy the magic of ancient Egyptian civilization and the cheerful atmosphere of Luxor. In this regard, tourism sector workers are working to diversify tourism services for groups to attract more tourists and open up new tourist markets. Recently, a unique product has been developed, inviting more tourists to enjoy a "mountain safari" at dawn, during the launch of hot air balloons that light up the sky. Tayeb Abdullah Hassan, a tour guide, says that Luxor offers many unique tourism experiences that tourists may not encounter in other destinations. These include hot air balloons, which operate approximately 11,000 trips annually, horse-drawn carriage rides, sailboat trips in the middle of the immortal Nile, and tourists strolling through cafes and heritage markets. The tour guide, Ibn Gharb Luxor, told Egypt Today that the horseback rides organized by horse stables in the West Bank attract tourists daily, offering a unique tourism style designed to delight tourists in the West Bank. He explained that horseback rides have recently transformed into a special kind of safari, with large groups reserving a special number of horses to help them venture out in large numbers to the streets, parks, and banks of the Nile to enjoy the special evening hours, the harsh sun, and the high temperatures. He explained that on the agricultural roads and among the desert mountains, groups of foreigners ride horses, donkeys, and camels, and they are very happy to be doing so, enjoying the magic of civilization on the beasts of Upper Egypt. Tayeb Abdullah confirms that these horseback rides happen early in the morning to enjoy the Valley of the Kings mountain range, which looms large on the horizon and glows red in the background. The sunrise is visible at dawn as the hot air balloon rides take off. Horseback safaris depart along side trails near the hot air balloon airport, allowing tourists to enjoy souvenir photos on horseback as the hot air balloon rides take off.
Egypt Today
29-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Presidents El-Sisi and Lourenço reaffirm strategic partnership, economic cooperation
Long queues of humanitarian aid trucks waiting for the green light to move from Cairo heading towards the Gaza Strip on January 26, 2025- Samar Samir/ Egypt Today CAIRO – 29 April 2025: A joint statement was issued following the official visit of Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço to Egypt. The statement outlined that, "At the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of Angola, paid an official visit to Egypt for three days, from April 28 to 30, 2025." According to the statement, the official visit underscores the deep historical bonds of brotherhood and solidarity between Egypt and Angola, ties rooted in Angola's struggle for independence. The visit also aimed to strengthen the partnership between the two nations and support South-South cooperation. President Lourenço was accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising several ministers and senior officials from the Angolan government. During the visit, El-Sisi and Lourenço held extensive discussions marked by a spirit of cordiality, mutual respect, and shared understanding, reflecting the depth, strength, strategic nature, and mutual trust characterizing the relationship between the two countries. President El-Sisi extended his sincere congratulations to the government and people of Angola on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of their national independence in November 2025, as well as to Lourenço on Angola's presidency of the African Union. The two presidents reviewed ways to enhance cooperation in various fields to serve their common interests and establish new frameworks for strategic partnership. Both presidents emphasized the necessity of deepening economic cooperation and agreed to intensify joint efforts to promote investment and trade, particularly in sectors that contribute to economic diversification in both countries. This shared direction aims to support sustainable development goals, enhance institutional capacity building, and facilitate the exchange of expertise and best practices for the benefit of their peoples. In this context, the two sides reaffirmed the importance of continuing dialogue between their countries and agreed to hold the next round of political consultations in Luanda before the end of the current year. As current members of the African Union Peace and Security Council, the two presidents exchanged views on pressing issues related to peace and security on the African continent, with a focus on the political and security situations in Congo, South Sudan, and Somalia. Lourenço affirmed Angola's firm commitment, under its current presidency of the African Union, to supporting sustainable development, peace, and stability through the implementation of the AU's Agenda 2063 "The Africa We Want" and the "Silencing the Guns" initiative. Regarding the situation in Sudan, the two leaders expressed their deep concern over the ongoing conflict and its humanitarian consequences, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the resumption of a comprehensive national dialogue that preserves Sudan's unity and sovereignty and alleviates the suffering of its people. They also expressed their support for regional and international initiatives aimed at reaching a peaceful solution to the crisis, emphasizing the important role of the African Union in conflict resolution and mediation efforts. They further expressed their rejection of any attempts to form a parallel government in Sudan. On South Sudan, the two presidents expressed their concern about recent developments that could exacerbate political and security tensions. They stressed the necessity of dialogue and consensus-building, and the continued implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). Concerning Somalia, the two presidents reiterated their support for Somalia's unity, stability, and security, and condemned the escalation of terrorist activities, including the recent heinous assassination attempt targeting the Somali president. Regarding the situation in the eastern of Congo, the two presidents reiterated their condemnation of all acts of violence that undermine peace and stability. President El-Sisi commended President Lourenço's efforts to address the crisis within the framework of the Luanda process. The two leaders affirmed their unwavering commitment to the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Congo, and stressed the importance of continuing dialogue among all concerned parties to reach a peaceful settlement of the crisis. The two sides also welcomed the appointment of President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Republic, as the new mediator in the peace process, and affirmed the fundamental role of the African Union in supporting regional initiatives to promote peace and security. The two presidents discussed the issue of water security and cooperation across international rivers, particularly in light of water scarcity, and emphasized the necessity of managing transboundary water resources in accordance with international law in a comprehensive manner that achieves mutual benefits, while respecting the principle of "no harm." The two presidents stressed the need to refrain from unilateral actions that provoke disputes between riparian states. The two presidents also expressed their deep concern regarding the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and reiterated the necessity of reaching a permanent ceasefire, ensuring the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people, and their support for the Arab/Islamic plan for recovery and reconstruction. President Lourenço commended Egypt's constructive role and strategic vision in the efforts to reconstruct Gaza and its mediation efforts to achieve sustainable peace and security in accordance with United Nations resolutions and the two-state solution. The two presidents reaffirmed their mutual support for their countries' nominations in international forums and agreed to continue regular consultations on regional, continental, and international agendas. They emphasized the importance of unifying the African voice to enhance the continent's representation in global governance institutions. In this context, the two presidents reiterated their full commitment to the decisions of the African Union to endorse the candidacy of Khaled El-Enany, Egypt's and the African Union's nominee, for the post of Director-General of UNESCO. El-Sisi expressed the Arab Republic of Egypt's support for Angola's hosting of the 7th African Union-European Union Summit in Luanda, and President Lourenço expressed Angola's support for Egypt's hosting of the 49th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 8th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union in July 2026. At the conclusion of the visit, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening multilateral action and stressed the urgent need to reform international institutions, foremost among them the United Nations and the Security Council, to ensure they are more inclusive, representative, and democratic, thereby enabling broader participation of developing countries in the global decision-making process.
Egypt Today
29-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egypt and Angola forge deeper strategic ties, agree on economic cooperation
Long queues of humanitarian aid trucks waiting for the green light to move from Cairo heading towards the Gaza Strip on January 26, 2025- Samar Samir/ Egypt Today CAIRO – 29 April 2025: A joint statement was issued following the official visit of Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço to the Arab Republic of Egypt. The statement outlined that, "At the invitation of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, paid an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt for three days, from April 28 to 30, 2025." According to the statement, the official visit underscores the deep historical bonds of brotherhood and solidarity between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Angola, ties rooted in Angola's struggle for independence. The visit also aimed to strengthen the partnership between the two nations and support South-South cooperation. President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço was accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising several ministers and senior officials from the Angolan government. During the visit, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President João Lourenço held extensive discussions marked by a spirit of cordiality, mutual respect, and shared understanding, reflecting the depth, strength, strategic nature, and mutual trust characterizing the relationship between the two countries. President El-Sisi extended his sincere congratulations to the government and people of Angola on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of their national independence in November 2025, as well as to President Lourenço on Angola's presidency of the African Union. The two presidents reviewed ways to enhance cooperation in various fields to serve their common interests and establish new frameworks for strategic partnership. Both presidents emphasized the necessity of deepening economic cooperation and agreed to intensify joint efforts to promote investment and trade, particularly in sectors that contribute to economic diversification in both countries. This shared direction aims to support sustainable development goals, enhance institutional capacity building, and facilitate the exchange of expertise and best practices for the benefit of their peoples. In this context, the two sides reaffirmed the importance of continuing dialogue between their countries and agreed to hold the next round of political consultations in Luanda before the end of the current year. As current members of the African Union Peace and Security Council, the two presidents exchanged views on pressing issues related to peace and security on the African continent, with a focus on the political and security situations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Sudan, South Sudan, and the Federal Republic of Somalia. President Lourenço affirmed Angola's firm commitment, under its current presidency of the African Union, to supporting sustainable development, peace, and stability through the implementation of the AU's Agenda 2063 "The Africa We Want" and the "Silencing the Guns" initiative. Regarding the situation in Sudan, the two leaders expressed their deep concern over the ongoing conflict and its humanitarian consequences, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the resumption of a comprehensive national dialogue that preserves Sudan's unity and sovereignty and alleviates the suffering of its people. They also expressed their support for regional and international initiatives aimed at reaching a peaceful solution to the crisis, emphasizing the important role of the African Union in conflict resolution and mediation efforts. They further expressed their rejection of any attempts to form a parallel government in Sudan. On South Sudan, the two presidents expressed their concern about recent developments that could exacerbate political and security tensions. They stressed the necessity of dialogue and consensus-building, and the continued implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). Concerning 1 Somalia, the two presidents reiterated their support for Somalia's unity, stability, and security, and condemned the escalation of terrorist activities, including the recent heinous assassination attempt targeting the Somali president. Regarding the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the two presidents reiterated their condemnation of all acts of violence that undermine peace and stability. President El-Sisi commended President Lourenço's efforts to address the crisis within the framework of the Luanda process. The two leaders affirmed their unwavering commitment to the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and stressed the importance of continuing dialogue among all concerned parties to reach a peaceful settlement of the crisis. The two sides also welcomed the appointment of President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Republic, as the new mediator in the peace process, and affirmed the fundamental role of the African Union in supporting regional initiatives to promote peace and security. The two presidents discussed the issue of water security and cooperation across international rivers, particularly in light of water scarcity, and emphasized the necessity of managing transboundary water resources in accordance with international law in a comprehensive manner that achieves mutual benefits, while respecting the principle of "no harm." The two presidents stressed the need to refrain from unilateral actions that provoke disputes between riparian states. The two presidents also expressed their deep concern regarding the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and reiterated the necessity of reaching a permanent ceasefire, ensuring the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people, and their support for the Arab/Islamic plan for recovery and reconstruction. President Lourenço commended Egypt's constructive role and strategic vision in the efforts to reconstruct Gaza and its mediation efforts to achieve sustainable peace and security in accordance with United Nations resolutions and the two-state solution. The two presidents reaffirmed their mutual support for their countries' nominations in international forums and agreed to continue regular consultations on regional, continental, and international agendas. They emphasized the importance of unifying the African voice to enhance the continent's representation in global governance institutions. In this context, the two presidents reiterated their full commitment to the decisions of the African Union to endorse the candidacy of Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Egypt's and the African Union's nominee, for the post of Director-General of UNESCO. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi expressed the Arab Republic of Egypt's support for Angola's hosting of the 7th African Union-European Union Summit in Luanda, and President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço expressed the Republic of Angola's support for Egypt's hosting of the 49th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 8th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union in July 2026. At the conclusion of the visit, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening multilateral action and stressed the urgent need to reform international institutions, foremost among them the United Nations and the Security Council, to ensure they are more inclusive, representative, and democratic, thereby enabling broader participation of developing countries in the global decision-making process.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
An Ancient Egyptian Prince's Tomb Was Just Discovered South of Giza
The tomb of Prince Waserif Re, son of King Userkaf who founded ancient Egypt's Fifth Dynasty and reigned from 2465 BCE to 2458 BCE, was excavated by archaeologists at the Saqqara necropolis, just southwest of Giza in Egypt, according to Egypt Today. The multi-chamber tomb was sealed with a 15-foot-tall pink granite false door inscribed with Waserif Re's name and titles, including 'heir prince.' A red granite table, measuring 36 inches in diameter, was found in front of the door and lists offerings made to him at the time of burial. More from Robb Report This $28 Million Ultra-Modern Home in Florida's Delray Beach Comes With a Mani-Pedi Salon This 3-Liter Louis XIII Cognac Decanter Is Available in the U.S. for the First Time A Hotelier's $20 Million 165-Acre Estate in New York's Hudson Valley Has a Regulation Polo Field The team unearthed statues of Third Dynasty pharaoh Djoser, who ruled from 2630 BCE to 2611 BCE, along with his wife and 10 daughters, according to a statement from Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Friday. These statues are believed to have been originally located in a chamber adjacent to the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, whose complex is also located within Saqqara, and were later moved to the tomb of Prince Waserif Re during the Late Period (688 BCE–525 BCE). Inside another chamber of the tomb, a nearly four-foot-tall black granite statue with hieroglyphic inscriptions of the name and titles of its owner was uncovered. The inscriptions date back to the 26th Dynasty, also indicating that the tomb may have been reused nearly 2,000 years after Waserif Re's interment. The joint Egyptian mission was conducted by the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the Dr. Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage. Hawass is Egypt's former Minister of Antiquities as well as a renowned—and sometimes controversial—archaeologist. Together, the mission has a record of unearthing prominent artifacts from the Old Kingdom and later periods. A cartouche of pharaoh Neferirkare, who reigned from approximately 2446 to 2438 BCE, was also discovered at a second entrance on the tomb's eastern facade. To the north of the door lintel, the team identified a collection of 13 seated pink granite statues on a high-backed bench. The heads of some of the statues were positioned higher than the others, which are thought to represent the wives of the tomb owner. There are two headless statues flanking them. Additionally, another four-foot-tall black granite statue was found face down in front of these statues. Best of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
