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CairoScene
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Amman Music Festival Announces Full 2025 Lineup July 10th-11th
Taking place at Amman Golf Club, the festival will feature Frankey & Sandrino, The Synaptik, Avö, El Waili, Shehab and more. Jun 03, 2025 Amman Music Festival, considered Jordan's first and largest multi-genre music festival, has recently unveiled the full lineup for its 2025 edition, taking place at Amman Golf Club from July 10th to July 11th. The festival is bringing over a star-studded roster of over 30 international, regional and local artists to perform across three open-air stages: The Mirage, The Citadel, and The Obelisk. Featured on the bill is German electronic duo Frankey & Sandrino, Romanian singer Alexandra Stan, and Avö, a music producer, composer and DJ hailing from Portugal. The lineup also features Egyptian lo-fi shaabi maestro El Waili, indie artist Donia Wael, rap stars Shehab, Karim Osama and Kairokid, indie-electronic duo Husa & Zeyada, Lebanese popstar Gio MKL, Jordanian rapper The Synaptik, along with Egyptian DJ Awadly, among many others. These performances will be set alongside a wide range of activities, as well as immersive exhibitions by local artists. All tickets for the Amman Music Festival are two-day passes. Early bird tickets are available for purchase on their official website until June 6th.
Al-Ahram Weekly
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Taba's return Egypt's final step in reclaiming Sinai - Egypt - Al-Ahram Weekly
Thirty-six years ago this month, on 19 March 1989, Egypt reclaimed the last piece of land that was still under Israeli occupation, the Red Sea city of Taba in South Sinai. Israel had refused to hand back Taba when it returned the Sinai Peninsula on 19 January 1982 as part of the 1979 Peace Treaty between the two countries. Israeli negotiators claimed that Taba was part of Israel, saying that the administrative border between Palestine and Egypt demarcated in October 1906 was ambiguous and that Israel was attempting to enforce a de facto situation by constructing two Israeli hotels in the city. However, after an intense two-year legal battle, the International Court of Arbitration concluded that Taba lay within Egyptian territory. The 1979 Peace Treaty states that signatory parties could resort to the International Court of Arbitration if direct negotiations failed to resolve disputes. 'Our military and diplomatic battles over the years amply demonstrate that Egypt will never give up an inch of its land,' Moufid Shehab, a member of the Taba National Committee and of the judicial defence panel that presented Egypt's case at the Geneva-based International Court of Arbitration, has been quoted as saying. Taba first fell under Israeli occupation in 1956 when, following the nationalisation of the Suez Canal, Israel joined England and France in attacking Egypt and occupied all of Sinai, only to be forced to withdraw in March 1957. Israel reoccupied Sinai again during the Six-Day War of June 1967. Between 1976 and 1982, 18 Israeli settlements were constructed in Sinai and a 400-room hotel was built in Taba. 'The Israelis thought they would never leave Sinai. They believed strongly that it was part of greater Israel,' says Shehab. A low-key ceremony accompanied Taba's liberation. The Israeli flag was lowered, and Israeli troops sang Israel's national anthem as they left Taba. Later, then-president Hosni Mubarak raised the Egyptian flag in Taba and celebrated the diplomatic victory with high-ranking officials and police forces. Taba's liberation from Israeli occupation sent a strong message to the world: Egypt would protect its land using every means available, be it armed conflict, as in the 1969-1970 War of Attrition and the 1973 October War, or political and diplomatic action, as in the Egyptian-Israeli separation of forces in 1974, the Camp David accords in 1978, and the return of Taba in 1989. * A version of this article appears in print in the 27 March, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al Arabiya
02-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Israel to adopt temporary Gaza ceasefire proposal for Ramadan and Passover
Israel will adopt the proposal by US President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza for the Ramadan and Passover periods, the prime minister's office said early on Sunday, hours after the first phase of the previously agreed ceasefire expired. On the first day of Witkoff's proposal, half of the hostages held in Gaza, both alive and dead, will be released, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, adding the remaining hostages will also be released after a permanent ceasefire was agreed. For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page. Witkoff made the proposal to extend the current ceasefire after realizing more time was needed for talks on a permanent ceasefire, Netanyahu's office added. It was unclear when Witkoff made the proposal to Israel. In response to Netanyahu's office statement, Hamas senior official, Mahmoud Mardawi, said it is a clear affirmation that Israel was disavowing the deals it previously signed. 'This continued manipulation will not return the hostages to their families.. But on the contrary... it will lead to their continued suffering and endangering their lives,' Mardawi was quoted as saying in Palestinian media including by the Hamas-affiliated Shehab news agency. The ceasefire agreement halted 15 months of fighting beginning on January 19, allowing the exchange of 33 Israeli hostages and five Thais captured on Hamas' October 7 attack for around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees held by Israel. It was meant to lead to subsequent talks to build on the ceasefire deal. Talks on the second phase of the ceasefire have been ongoing, most recently in Cairo, but have not led to an agreement. Egyptian sources said on Friday the Israeli delegation sought to extend the first phase by 42 days, while Hamas wanted to move to the second phase of the ceasefire deal. Spokesman Hazem Qassem said on Saturday the group rejected Israel's 'formulation' of extending the first phase. Netanyahu's office said on Sunday Israel would immediately conduct negotiations on Witkoff's plan if Hamas agreed to it. Witkoff's proposed ceasefire would extend over the Islamic Ramadan fasting period that ends around March 31 and the Jewish Passover holiday that ends around April 20. As the ceasefire is technically expired, the threat of the renewed violence is a possibility. 'According to the agreement, Israel can return to fighting after the 42nd day if it feels that the negotiations are ineffective,' Netanyahu's office said on Sunday, accusing Hamas of violating the deal. Both sides have been trading accusations of breaching the first-phase deal. Two Palestinian officials familiar with the negotiation told Reuters on Saturday that Israel refused to enter the second phase of the agreement or start negotiations about it. Instead, Israel requested an extension of the first phase, conditioned on the handover of a number of living prisoners and bodies for each week of extension. Hamas, however, rejected an extension and insisted on adhering to the agreement, entering the second phase, and obliging Israel to what was agreed upon. On Saturday, Hamas's armed wing posted a video showing Israeli hostages still in its custody in Gaza and stressed that the remaining hostages can only be freed through a swap deal as stated under the phased ceasefire agreement that began in January.
Saba Yemen
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Osama Saad: Occupation not known to adhere to any agreement
Gaza - Saba: Legal advisor Osama Saad said that the Israeli occupation's violation of the ceasefire agreement was expected, stressing that the occupation is accustomed to violating agreements, and has never adhered to any of them before the international community and the world as a whole. Saad confirmed to the "Shehab" news agency that the occupation is undisciplined and uncommitted, and does not hesitate to violate any agreement, explaining that it is not known to adhere to any agreement except under extreme pressure. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Zawya
24-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Municipality launches new Asset Management System to enhance governance and financial sustainability
Smart asset management and sustainable investment opportunities to support financial sustainability. Advanced analytics and smart technologies to optimise asset performance and enhance government services. Integrated digital systems to drive customer experience improvements and accelerate digital transformation. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Municipality has launched the Asset Management System, marking a significant step towards optimising asset efficiency, enhancing governance, and driving financial sustainability. The system is designed to support sustainable investment strategies and smart asset management, ensuring government services remain resilient and adaptable to future urban and economic developments. Aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, the system contributes to Dubai's ambition to be a global hub for investment and sustainable development. By integrating advanced infrastructure management solutions, the initiative supports high operational efficiency, driving economic growth and service excellence. A leap towards comprehensive digital transformation The Asset Management System leverages advanced smart technologies and analytics to improve operational efficiency and ensure government assets are managed sustainably. The system is designed to enhance resource allocation, asset lifespan, and infrastructure quality, minimising service disruptions through predictive monitoring and automated maintenance strategies. By enabling real-time insights and proactive decision-making, it ensures Dubai's government services remain innovative, efficient, and resilient. Beyond optimising asset performance, the system plays a crucial role in enhancing investment opportunities by streamlining asset-related financial planning and resource management. It also improves the customer experience through digital services that ensure rapid response to requests and the seamless continuity of high-quality public services, contributing to Dubai's global reputation as a leading smart governance hub. Enhancing governance and financial sustainability Dr. Shehab Al Ameri, Director of the Assets and Property Management Department at Dubai Municipality, highlighted the strategic impact of the system on government asset management, stating: "The Asset Management System represents a significant transformation in the way government assets are managed. By adopting international best practices, we are improving operational efficiency, ensuring financial sustainability, and reinforcing Dubai's position as a model for smart governance. This initiative reflects Dubai Municipality's ongoing commitment to enhancing governance structures and ensuring that public assets contribute to long-term economic growth and service excellence." Dr. Shehab emphasised the technological innovation embedded in the system, noting: "This system is built on an advanced and integrated database of government assets, enabling precise performance measurement and data-driven decision-making. By continuously developing our assets, we are strengthening service integration, advancing digital transformation, and enhancing the overall quality of life for Dubai's residents and visitors." He further highlighted that the system adopts predictive analytics and big data to redistribute resources based on future city needs, ensuring sustainable urban development. By implementing advanced maintenance strategies, the system reduces operational costs, extends asset lifespans, and maximises resource efficiency. Dubai Municipality currently oversees 24 major asset classifications, supporting the delivery of 160 government services that contribute to urban resilience and economic sustainability. By integrating innovation, sustainability, and governance best practices, the new Asset Management System strengthens Dubai's role as a pioneering city in smart government services. -Ends- For media inquiries, please contact:
