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Egypt Today
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egyptian Amb. and French Culture Min. celebrate publication of a book on Luxor Obelisk
Luxor Obelisk CAIRO - 7 May 2025: Egypt's Ambassador to Paris Ambassador Alaa Youssef and French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati participated in a celebration held to mark the publication of a book titled "The Luxor Obelisk and Its Restoration." The celebration was attended by a group of prominent French figures involved in cultural and heritage affairs and a number of prominent French archaeologists. In her speech at the celebration, the French Minister of Culture expressed France's pride in the historical and cultural ties that unite it with Egypt, emphasizing that the Luxor Obelisk, which has graced the Place de la Concorde in Paris since 1836, is a living embodiment of the strength of these ties. The French Minister stated that the book explores the history of the obelisk, beginning with its donation by Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1830, through the historical events it witnessed since its transfer to Paris, as well as its most recent restoration phases. For his part, Ambassador Alaa Youssef pointed out that the Luxor Obelisk is a testament to the uniqueness of Egyptian-French relations, and that it continues to inspire Egyptologists in both countries. It has remained the focus of international attention since its placement in the Place de la Concorde, a point most recently evident during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games last summer. The Egyptian Ambassador to Paris expressed his confidence that the publication of this book will contribute to deepening cultural and scientific ties between the two countries and strengthening bridges of communication between generations and civilizations, especially in light of the continuous development of Egyptian-French relations in various fields, which were recently culminated in the signing of an agreement to upgrade relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President Emmanuel Macron during his recent visit to Egypt last month.
Egypt Today
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egyptian Amb., French Culture Min. participate in celebration of the publication of a book on Luxor Obelisk
The Luxor Obelisk CAIRO - 7 May 2025: Egypt's Ambassador to Paris Ambassador Alaa Youssef and French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati participated in a celebration held to mark the publication of a book titled "The Luxor Obelisk and Its Restoration." The celebration was attended by a group of prominent French figures involved in cultural and heritage affairs and a number of prominent French archaeologists. In her speech at the celebration, the French Minister of Culture expressed France's pride in the historical and cultural ties that unite it with Egypt, emphasizing that the Luxor Obelisk, which has graced the Place de la Concorde in Paris since 1836, is a living embodiment of the strength of these ties. The French Minister stated that the book explores the history of the obelisk, beginning with its donation by Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1830, through the historical events it witnessed since its transfer to Paris, as well as its most recent restoration phases. For his part, Ambassador Alaa Youssef pointed out that the Luxor Obelisk is a testament to the uniqueness of Egyptian-French relations, and that it continues to inspire Egyptologists in both countries. It has remained the focus of international attention since its placement in the Place de la Concorde, a point most recently evident during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games last summer. The Egyptian Ambassador to Paris expressed his confidence that the publication of this book will contribute to deepening cultural and scientific ties between the two countries and strengthening bridges of communication between generations and civilizations, especially in light of the continuous development of Egyptian-French relations in various fields, which were recently culminated in the signing of an agreement to upgrade relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President Emmanuel Macron during his recent visit to Egypt last month.
Egypt Today
16-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egypt to host world's largest painted mural in 2025 with wide Japanese participation
Currency signs of Japanese Yen, Euro and the U.S. dollar are seen on a board outside a currency exchange office at Narita International airport, near Tokyo, Japan, March 25, 2016. REUTERS/Yuya Shino/File Photo CAIRO - 16 April 2025: Egypt is set to host the events for the world's largest painted canvas in 2025, a significant artistic and cultural project organized by the "Identity of the Earth" Association, a non-profit civil society organization in Japan. The event is under the patronage of the Japanese Embassy in Cairo and the Egyptian Embassy in Tokyo, with participation from the Japan Foundation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Egyptian-Japanese Schools Unit. Dr. Gad El-Kady, head of the Egyptian working team overseeing the competition and former Egyptian Cultural Attaché in Japan, stated in a press release to the Middle East News Agency today, Wednesday, that students from Egyptian-Japanese schools are participating in this artistic event. They will be painting canvases measuring 5x5 meters each, which will later be collected and displayed within a unified framework to create the world's largest artwork. He added that a unified title for the canvas will be chosen to reflect Egyptian civilization, the shared culture between Egypt and Japan, and address global challenges such as climate change and water scarcity. The organizing bodies also plan to hold the events in distinguished heritage and cultural sites across Egypt. Dr. El-Kady explained that the events will commence tomorrow, Thursday, with a launch ceremony held at an Egyptian-Japanese school in 6th of October City. The ceremony will be attended by representatives of the sponsoring entities from both the Egyptian and Japanese sides and will include an artistic performance by the Egyptian-French opera singer Farah El Dibany. Following the launch ceremony, the organizing team for the competition will head to the cities of Luxor and Aswan to prepare for the official events of the competition, which are scheduled to take place in December 2025.
See - Sada Elbalad
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
French Ambassador: Egyptian cotton is excellent, and you can buy shirts from Egypt
Amir Hagag French Ambassador to Cairo Eric Chevallier said during the opening of the ISCO International School of Oncology Conference: "We are pleased with the Egyptian-French cooperation in the field of oncology, and the establishment of a branch of the Gustav Rossett Institute in Egypt, to diagnose and treat cancer patients, exchange research, and cooperate in the field of joint scientific research." Chevallier added: "I am personally happy with this experience and this cooperation, and this cooperation will represent a milestone in the relationship between the two countries." He continued: "Egypt is rich in its resources and production, and cotton is one of the most popular products in Egypt. I can tell you that you can buy very good shirts here in Egypt because Egyptian cotton is of excellent quality." 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) News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
Zawya
10-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
29 French companies explore industrial, transport investment opportunities in Egypt
Egypt - Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, met with representatives of 29 leading French companies and institutions to explore new investment opportunities in Egypt. The companies operate across a broad spectrum of sectors, including renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, food industries, construction, real estate, water and waste management, digital solutions, telecommunications, logistics, financial consulting, aviation, railways, medical transport, inspection and certification services, and project financing. These industries represent key pillars of the Egyptian economy and reflect the confidence of French investors in Egypt's business climate. The meeting sought to strengthen economic ties between Egypt and France, and to explore new opportunities for French firms to invest or expand their operations under the growing Egyptian-French partnership. At the start of the meeting, Al-Wazir emphasized Egypt's openness to international cooperation in both the industrial and transport sectors, particularly with France—a long-standing and strategic economic partner. He noted that this meeting coincides with Egypt's implementation of a comprehensive development strategy for the two sectors, led by the Ministries of Industry and Transport. He outlined four main pillars guiding Egypt's cooperation with international firms: (1) reinforcing partnerships to localize key industries; (2) resolving obstacles faced by investors; (3) increasing investments across transport and industry; and (4) supporting both the expansion of existing factories and the establishment of new ones. During the discussions, French companies presented their plans to invest in or expand their operations in Egypt. Airbus introduced an initiative to enhance local helicopter manufacturing and maintenance, including potential production for tourism and medical transport purposes. Capgemini shared plans to strengthen Egypt's digital infrastructure and IT systems, while Société Générale unveiled a strategy to finance major transport projects nationwide. CDS, a company specialized in railway signaling systems, expressed interest in participating in current and upcoming transport projects, including the Al-Fardan–Bir al-Abd–Arish–Taba railway line. Cooperation could involve a partnership with Italian firm MerMec, with a commitment to produce all project materials locally in Egypt. Artelia, an engineering consultancy, outlined its interest in contributing to several transport projects funded by the French government, including the Alexandria tram, airport development initiatives, metro system enhancements, and technical workforce training programs. Al-Wazir also reviewed Servier Pharmaceuticals' expansion plan for its factory in 6th of October City. The factory, which produces medications for chronic diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular illnesses, and diabetes, aims to double its production capacity, including entering the oncology medication segment. Al-Wazir encouraged the company to expand output further to reduce imports, serve the domestic market, and export to regional markets such as the Middle East and Africa. The minister concluded by announcing that the Ministries of Industry and Transport, in coordination with the French Embassy in Cairo, will work together to develop a comprehensive list of joint industrial and transport projects. This effort aims to launch a new phase of strategic collaboration between Egypt and France in sectors that are critical to Egypt's long-term development goals.
