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WEBOne of the world’s oldest known books from Egypt sells for $2.6 million at Christie’s auction.
DNA analysis proves that Egyptians are not Arabs
WEBHend El-Behary January 17, 2017. After over 10 years of analyzing DNA samples from hundreds of people, the National Geographic Genographic Project (NGGP) surprisingly uncovered the fact that Egyptians are not Arabs as most of them believed. The study presented graphs that show the global genetic makeup of nationals in each country.
Egypt's Interior Ministry opens new civil register offices to the ...
WEBMar 7, 2021 · The Ministry of Interior announced it has opened several civil register offices, extended working hours in some civil status registries offices and activated automated services in several malls – all in order to improve services provided to the public. In a Sunday statement the ministry explained that: “In order to complete what has been accomplished …
Five coalitions express interest in land of former Egyptian National ...
WEBDec 8, 2021 · The sovereign fund plans to launch another tender to develop the headquarters of the Interior Ministry in downtown Cairo, which could be used as the headquarters of an unspecified French university, as well as a center for entrepreneurship and start-ups, according to the Minister of Planning and Economic Development.
Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors for visits before official ...
WEBFeb 25, 2023 · When will the Grand Egyptian Museum inaugurated? Magdy Shaker, the chief archaeologist at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, said the museum is ready to open, but some external preparations were being finalized before the official opening date announced.. Constructed on approximately 500,000 square meters, the new GEM is located nearby the Giza Pyramids and will house the world’s ...
Egypt establishing its first plasma factory: presidential advisor
WEBAl-Masry Al-Youm August 24, 2022. A project to establish the first plasma factory in Egypt has already begun in the new Administrative Capital, Mohamed Awad Tag Eddin, Advisor to the President of the Republic for Health and Prevention Affairs, said. Plasma is very important and vital, because it contains antibodies and some derivatives that ...
Dina Ayman, 1st veiled Egyptian to compete for Miss Universe
WEBMar 2, 2022 · Dina Ayman, 1st veiled Egyptian to compete for Miss Universe. “I joined the competition and they chose me among the finalists. Pray that I win,” said Dina Ayman, an Egyptian engineer, with enthusiasm and desire to win the titles of “Miss New Jersey and Miss Universe.”. Dina is the first Egyptian veiled woman to compete for this title.
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WEB4 days ago · April 28, 2024. New report from IMF affirms Egypt’s continued commitment to reform program. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed that Egypt remains committed to continuing its economic reform program. The IMF added in…. Egypt’s ambassador to Denmark stresses Cairo’s firm stances on Palestinian cause.
US Undersecretary of State for Human Rights praises Cairo's role …
WEBNov 17, 2023 · The US Undersecretary of State for Security and Human Rights Uzra Zeya praised Egypt's vital role in pushing for aid into Gaza in an exclusive interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm, and touched on exactly what America is doing to stop the bloodshed and why it doesn't support a ceasefire.
Soaring food prices in Egypt to ease soon, assure officials
WEBDec 3, 2022 · They noted that the government began offering encouraging initiatives and incentives for farmers to grow rice. The head of the Foodstuffs, Grocery and Spices Division at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Hazem al-Menoufy, said that the chambers worked to resolve this dilemma by offering larger quantities in markets and consumer complexes at reduced prices.
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