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This Week in Egypt: Week 30 ( July 22-28)

Posted on July 28, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines

British airways resumes flights to Cairo
Immigration minister says controversial statement taken out of context
Egypt has received 930 surplus US mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs)
Brotherhood member reveals ’embezzlement’ among group’s fugitives in Turkey
Egypt demands ‘practical measures’ from Ethiopia to reach agreement on Renaissance Dam
Egypt’s annual water share declines by 5 billion cubic meter
Egyptian Swimmer Farida Osman Secures Bronze Medal at World Championships

Main Headlines

Monday

Egypt’s finance ministry auctions EGP 18.7 billion in T-bond
Egypt’s Sisi attends graduation ceremony of military academies
Egypt’s State Information Service denounce HRW director interview with pro-Muslim Brotherhood TV channel

Tuesday

Egypt celebrated the 67th anniversary of the 23 July Revolution of 1952
Egypt’s Sisi prisoners on anniversary of July 23 revolution

Wednesday

Egypt has received 930 surplus US mine-resistant ambush- protected vehicles (MRAPs) and has requested another 1,000
Egypt’s GDP growth is expected to slow to 5.5% in current fiscal year
IMF approves disbursing final tranche of Egypt’s $12B loan
Egypt’s new NGOs law scraps imprisonment, allows foreign funding

Thursday

Egypt’s Sisi extends condolences over death of Tunisia’s president Essebsi
Brotherhood member reveals ’embezzlement’ among group’s fugitives in Turkey

Friday

‪British Airways to resume flights to Cairo
Ethiopian Foreign Minister holds talks with Egyptian President
Egypt demands ‘practical measures’ from Ethiopia to reach agreement on Renaissance Dam

Saturday

Egypt’s defense minister heads to Washington to talk with his US counterpart
Immigration Minister says circulated video of her threatening critics taken out of context
Civil aviation delegation inspects Sharm El-Sheikh Airport as resumption of charter flights is within reach

Sunday

An Egyptian court renews detention of Muslim Brotherhood justice minister
UAE’s Dana Gas hires adviser to sell its Egyptian assets
Egypt’s annual water share declines by 5 billion cubic meter
Egypt’s exports to France hike by 49% in 2018

Reports

Shadow war: Egypt and Iran battle for influence in Gaza.Al-Monitor
Egypt courts Chinese clothing makers seeking tariff refuge.Ahmed Kamel
How Egypt conquered croquet. The Economist

From Twitter

Minister of Foreign Affairs of #Ethiopia H.E. Gedu Andargachew delivered message of H.E. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to President of #Egypt , H.E. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in #Alexandria @NEBGET pic.twitter.com/PAOkHUCQpp

— MFA Ethiopia🇪🇹 (@mfaethiopia) July 26, 2019

Happy National Day #Egypt 🇪🇬 pic.twitter.com/tj62vvTq9A

— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) July 23, 2019

Yesterday, a man snatched assault rifle from an Egyptian security forces soldier near bus station in central Cairo

Official security sources described the attacker as a man with psychological problems who managed to fire randomly injuring at least three civilians & policeman pic.twitter.com/fjCOVxMFGX

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) July 25, 2019

Egyptian President @AlsisiOfficial showed his commitment to opening up energy markets and promoting the flow of natural gas between Israel and Egypt and members of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum by hosting us in Alexandria for a morning meeting on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/mnWX3Qu3hP

— Rick Perry (@SecretaryPerry) July 27, 2019

After decades of state propaganda perfected by Nasser's alter ego Mohamed Hassanien Heikal, which brainwashed more than one generation of Egyptians, the mythologies are mostly destroyed. More and more Egyptians realize the disasters Nasser brought on their country.

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) July 23, 2019

The first is that of a glorious age prior to 1952. Instead of a corrupt King as Nasserist propaganda depicted him, we now have a myth of a great Head of State in Farouk. Partly this is the result of a TV series. His page on Facebook has 5.1 million followers

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) July 23, 2019

The second mythology is that Nasser, the man, destroyed Egypt. While the individual has a role in history, in reality Nasser was not simply one man, but rather represented a generation.

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) July 23, 2019

Those officers represented a general mood in the country that rejected liberalism and the West as a model for emulation. They weren't just 13 guys but represented nearly the entire discourse of that period.

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) July 23, 2019

While there is no doubt that Nasser contributed to Egypt's sorrows and gave it much pain, ultimately Nasser is a byproduct of Egypt's sorrows. A byproduct of a country in a perpetual search for its place under the sun. A byproduct of a failed quest for modernity.

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) July 23, 2019

Court orders the release of activist Shadi El Ghazali Harb. As expected the prosecution appealed the decision, let us hope the court will reject the appeal tomorrow. https://t.co/BjwxU99Uwa

— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) July 24, 2019

Attorney General’s office investigation unveiled: father had forced his daughter into marriage twice with a customary contract, before divorcing the first one and forcing her into a second customary marriage that resulted in her pregnancy. https://t.co/sywwcGXC79 #Egypt

— Karina Loren (@miskelayla) July 24, 2019

Leaving Cairo✈️ after five weeks. It was a mixed feeling covering my sixth AFCON & second in this North African nation.

It wasn’t perfect, but #Egypt managed to stage a successful event.

I’ve learned a lot. Met old friends & signed new ones. Twitter is still a great platform💕 pic.twitter.com/2Y6QSH88ti

— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) July 22, 2019

#Egypt's 🇪🇬 #handball 🤾 champions qualify to Spain 2019 Junior World championship semi-finals after defeating #Norway 🇳🇴 29:27 pic.twitter.com/GvAR4feVad

— Daily News Egypt (@DailyNewsEgypt) July 25, 2019

Article on #MuslimBrotherhood party website accuses #Egyptian President's #Sisi of destroying the country as described in the Book of Isaiah. https://t.co/Kigcxj3ASK
but the Brothers are not AntiSemites…. off course…… They are "progressive" "liberals"

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) July 28, 2019

Back in #StCatherine again for a short trip. There has been little rain in winter and the village now has a water shortage. So the Bedouins are digging a new well. Water was found yesterday at 39 meters depth #Egypt pic.twitter.com/di5bjegeH6

— Eduard Cousin (@EduardCousin) July 23, 2019

Congrats @CNN for hiring such a hard-core Egyptian Islamist @elshamyme with an ugly twitter TL!
You must be proud of your biased team, right? https://t.co/oN39SAGWgH

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) July 25, 2019

Social Islamism has ruined Egypt to a degree that there is an outrage because an Egyptian actress was spotted wearing a swimsuit in Greece!
Folks, why you are bothered by other people “sins”? You will not go to hell with them? So mind your own business! https://t.co/iDzrquVK6C

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) July 28, 2019

Egypt's @FaridaOsman clinches bronze at World Aquatics Championships

Details at https://t.co/ExqcEfpz5o #EgyptToday #50mButterfly #FINAGwangju2019 @fina1908 | #فريدة_عثمان pic.twitter.com/hCzIayrbBN

— Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) July 27, 2019

#OTD 1956: Following the World Bank's refusal to fund building the Aswan Dam, Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalises the Suez Canal, sparking international condemnation and beginning the Suez Crisis. #Egypt #Suez pic.twitter.com/jTYQhA6k94

— PCH Salford (@SalfordUni_PCH) July 26, 2019

Everyday architectural beauty just around the corner in Mamluk era #Cairo. Part of this site is still being used as a school. pic.twitter.com/CTIJnAtXPe

— Alberto Miguel Fernandez (@AlbertoMiguelF5) July 25, 2019

Sports

Egyptian Swimmer Farida Osman Secures Bronze Medal secures bronze medal at World Championships
Handball: Brave Egypt lose 35-33 to France in U21 World Championship semis

Plus

‪“Be part of the change”: Freska campaign to ban plastic reaches Egypt’s North Coast
10 new Egyptian-made, natural gas-fueled buses hit streets of Cairo

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This Week in Egypt: Week 29-2019 ( July 15-21)

Posted on July 22, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines

British airway and Lufthansa temporarily suspend flights to Cairo over alleged security concerns
Egypt expresses dismay at ‘unilateral’ British Airways flight suspension
Algerian fans stir riots at Cairo Airport over delayed planes
Lufthansa resumes flights to Cairo
Trump’s peace is heading back to the Middle East, including Egypt, next week
Egypt’s economic growthhits 5.6% in 2018/19
Plastic Bags to Be Banned in Egypt’s Marsa Alam

Main Headlines

Monday

Kuwait clamps down on the Muslim Brotherhood
Researcher identifies “oldest handwriting of a Christian” in ancient papyrus letter from Roman Egypt
Following in Hurghada’s footsteps, plastic bags to be banned in Marsa Alam

Tuesday

Interest rates in Egypt are projected to stand at 15.75 percent by the end of the third quarter of 2019
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects to keep investments in Egypt at over 1 billion euros this year
Egypt’s Sisi says New Administrative Capital will provide better quality of life, job opportunities
Second phase of Egypt’s investment plan offers 2000 investment opportunities

Wednesday

Egypt begins restoring golden coffin of Tutankhamun
Egypt, Algeria discuss energy cooperation

Thursday

Two killed in suicide bombing, four beheaded in Egypt’s North Sinai
Well-preserved mosaic floor is found in Roman Egypt

Friday

At least 20 killed in airstrikes in Egypt’s northern Sinai
Algeria wins Football African cup of Nations held in Cairo
Egypt’s economic growth hits 5.6% in 2018/19
Egypt handed an easy drawin 2021 AFCON qualifiers

Saturday

‪British Airway cancels flights to Cairo for 7 days; Lufthansa does the same, for 1 day
Outrage after British Airways suspends all Cairo Flights
Egypt Air to provide larger aircrafts for Cairo-London route after British Airways suspension
Liverpool to make Egypt’s Mohamed Salah English Premier League best-paid player

Sunday

Egypt expresses dismay at ‘unilateral’ British Airways flight suspension
UK ambassador apologises over British Airways’ unilateral decision to suspend flights to Cairo
Lufthansa resumes flights to Cairo
Algerian fans stir riots at Cairo Airport over delayed planes
Sudan’s army chief-of-staff in Cairo to enhance military cooperation
US President’s Middle East peace team will visit Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE in the first week of August
Egypt urges nationals to abide by Schengen travel rules
Egyptian pound sees one of fastest currency increases worldwide this year

Reports

Egypt is starting to reap the benefits of of a currency float almost three years ago. Paul Wallace
Patriotism and soft power: how Egypt sought to gain from African Cup of Nations. Ruth Michaelson and Nick Ames
Egypt weighs pros and cons of IMF loan. Rasha Mahmoud
Concerns mount in Egypt as Israel boosts ties with Ethiopia. Hassan Abdel El-Zaher
Does Egypt have the best falafel in the world? Dene Mullen

Good Read

Tensions between Egypt and Turkey are on the rise. Mohamed Mahir and Irina Tsukerman
Muslim Brotherhood turns to retired Egyptian soccer icon in rebranding Effort. Hany Ghoraba
Egypt expands its role in resolving the crisis in Libya. Dina Ezzat

Profile

Farouk El-Baz, the Egyptian behind the moon landing

From Twitter

Egypt is starting to reap the benefits of the 2016 pound devaluation https://t.co/mKkNskiqEb pic.twitter.com/PTx40Cld3A

— Bloomberg Markets (@markets) July 15, 2019

British Airways said it was canceling flights to Cairo for a week, and Lufthansa said it was doing the same until Sunday. https://t.co/g1dY6QaDLy

— The Associated Press (@AP) July 20, 2019

Lufthansa says it has canceled flights from Frankfurt and Munich to Cairo but will resume flights on Sunday. British Airways earlier said it would suspend flights to Cairo for seven days. More: https://t.co/2jYhFwHU3C pic.twitter.com/ALEh1pEZZt

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 20, 2019

Suspension of flights 'has nothing to do with Cairo airport': British Airways https://t.co/fj3tMPSyxP

— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) July 22, 2019

Lufthansa suspended its flights last night to Egypt for only one day, now resumed-apparently (unconfirmed) due to chaos at Cairo airport due to stranded Algerian supporters blocking airline counters-we will find out. pic.twitter.com/eytirSjvbO

— Hany Ragy (@Hragy) July 21, 2019

7 thousand Algerians caused havoc in Cairo airport; it turned out they have no return tickets!
Today, Egypt dispatched 7 military planes, in addition to 24 Algerian civilian planes to return them home!
Hope that end British Airway’s freeze of its flights https://t.co/DWRgZoBPAf

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) July 21, 2019

Egypt’s president al-Sisi met with the Egyptian Minister of defense, chief of staff of the armed forces & the director of the military intelligence. pic.twitter.com/zVB6rghQC8

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) July 17, 2019

Representatives from Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan & the Palestinian Authority will meet in Cairo on July 25 as part of the “Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum”.
High-level US participation at the meeting with the confirmed presence of Secretary Perry.

— Middle East Strategic Perspectives (@mestrate) July 19, 2019

The Suez Canal was Syria's lifeline for oil from Iran. But now, Egypt seems no longer willing to allow Iranian ships going to Syria through. pic.twitter.com/qwrEQOEgRV

— Joshua Landis (@joshua_landis) July 21, 2019

President Al #Sisi renews the country wide state of #emergency for three months pic.twitter.com/FptIoEWTiy

— Daily News Egypt (@DailyNewsEgypt) July 21, 2019

Imprisoned trans woman Malak al-Kashif was ordered released Monday by Supreme State Security Prosecution, her lawyer said. Kashif, 19, has been detained since March 6 when she was swept up in the post-Ramses Station crash arrest campaign. Our past coverage https://t.co/0mtnQAFiJz pic.twitter.com/BucB3MJL7D

— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) July 15, 2019

Meaning of country's name.

India: Land of the Indus

Iran: Land of Aryans

Japan: Land of rising sun

Egypt: Frontier

Nigeria: Land of the Niger river

Italy: Land of young cattle

France: Land of the Franks

Germany: Fertile land

China: Qin state

Indonesia: Indian islands

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) July 21, 2019

MIDDLE EAST: Total Aircraft Strength 2019:

🇪🇬Egypt: 1,092
🇹🇷Turkey: 1,067
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia: 848
🇮🇱Israel: 595
🇦🇪UAE: 541
🇮🇷Iran: 509
🇸🇾Syria: 457
🇮🇶Iraq: 327
🇯🇴Jordan: 290
🇴🇲Oman: 175
🇾🇪Yemen: 169
🇧🇭Bahrain: 107
🇶🇦Qatar: 100
🇰🇼Kuwait: 85
🇱🇧Lebanon: 63

(Global Fire Power) pic.twitter.com/GLVnDtwAZh

— World Index (@theworldindex) July 21, 2019

Egyptian actress and singer Donia Samir Ghanem and Ghanaian-born British musician Fuse ODG were among the performers during the closing ceremony ahead of the #AFCON19 final. pic.twitter.com/9PwdI7vJvg

— New Vision UGANDA (@newvisionwire) July 19, 2019

The closing ceremony of a truly remarkable tournament. Thank you Egypt. 🙏🏼 #AFCON2019. pic.twitter.com/uJLfF44FkB

— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) July 19, 2019

– The president of world in front of Great #Sphinx, #Pyramids & the Egyptian #Museum in #cairo, #Egypt.
– Le president du monde devant le Grand #Sphinx, les #Pyramides & le Musée Égyptien au #Caire, #Égypte #CAN2019 #TotalAFCON2019 #FIFA pic.twitter.com/5J67DhcQ7j

— طاحـون Khaled (@Tahoun71) July 19, 2019

Sara Ahmed (71kg, Egypt 🇪🇬) makes light work of this huge 141kg / 311lbs clean and jerk at the 2018 Worlds! pic.twitter.com/2807ssmhK1

— All Things Gym (@allthingsgym) July 21, 2019

Always enjoy seeing the lovely and almost 900 years old "Moonlit (Aqmar) Mosque" in #Cairo. Sadly the reforming vizir who built it was executed by his Caliphal master (who himself was later assassinated) as it was finished. pic.twitter.com/mgIzFPDC14

— Alberto Miguel Fernandez (@AlbertoMiguelF5) July 18, 2019

Plus

Egypt’s population reaches 99 million
Naguib Mahfouz Museum opens in Old Cairo

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This Week in Egypt: Week 28-2019 ( July 8-14)

Posted on July 15, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Kuwait extradites Brotherhood fugitives to Egypt
An Egyptian court sentences Al-Azhar professor and others for espionagefor Iran
Egyptian inflation eased unexpectedly to its lowest rate in more than three years
Egypt to file a civil suit over the sale last week of a Tutankhamun bust
Egypt opens ancient oddity, the ‘Bent’ pyramid for tourism

Bent Pyramids

Main Headlines

Monday

An Egyptian court sentences Al-Azhar professor and others for espionage for Iran
‪Former coach says army officer called for a military officer to lead Egyptian football federation
At AU summit in Niger, Egypt’s Sisi calls for tackling Africa’s challenges by developing economic projects
Egypt’s Civil Aviation Ministry is set to conduct a pilot operation of the New Capital airport
New rules to be put in place for gold mining operations in Egypt

Tuesday

Egypt to sue Christie’s to retrieve £4.7m Tutankhamen bust
Egypt expresses concern over Turkey’s reported plans to explore for oil near Cyprus
Tanker carrying Iranian oil was detained by Egypt in the Suez Canal ten days ago
Egypt expresses concern over Turkey’s reported plans to explore for oil near Cyprus

Wednesday

At an Egyptian event, Netanyahu says he wants to see a wider peace
Egypt’s top appeals court upholds death sentences for four men convicted of rape

Thursday

Egyptian authorities have arrested the founder of a pro-Mubarak Facebook page
Egypt’s Sisi appoints new president of Constitutional Court

Friday

Kuwaiti interior ministry says it arrested a Brotherhood terrorist cell wanted in Egypt
Egypt’s armed forces have denied claims of ownership of the newly launched ride-sharing application dubbed, “dubci”
Egypt’s cabinet expects national population growth rate to halve before 2052

Saturday

Egypt’s has opened to visitors the Bent Pyramids near Cairo, in a move that is part of a wider push to boost tourism
Egypt hosts Libyan MPs’ national dialogue in Cairo to unify visions, reach political solution
Egypt’s President Sisi visits military academy
Algerian military planes to fly fans to Egypt for Algerian match in African Cup

Sunday

Kuwait extradites Brotherhood fugitives to Egypt
Egypt pushes to finalize agreement between Israel and Hamas
German Investments in Egypt hit $11 billion
Egypt’s parliament begins discussion of new NGO law
Egypt gears up to receive Algerian and Senegalese fans eyeing victory in AFCON final
Three earthquakes hit Egypt in July

Reports

Egyptian inflation eased unexpectedly to its lowest rate in more than three years. Tarek El-Tablawy and Mirette Magdy
Tahrir’s Institute’s security brief
Some people prefer working in the shadows. Mada Masr
Egypt is mixing sports and politics with new party-affiliated club. Mohammed Hanafi
Will this be the end of the legendary Egyptian museum? Dene Mullen

Good Read

All eyes on Gaza. Dina Ezzat‪

From Twitter

Kuwait semi official media says Muslim Brotherhood members wanted for murder of Egypt’s attorney general in 2015 have left to several countries including Turkey & BRITAIN! (apparently to avoid Interpol arrest)!!! @ukhomeoffice must clarify/investigate ASAP https://t.co/MQa3G5J1nf

— Ghanem Nuseibeh (@gnuseibeh) July 15, 2019

Members of a #Muslim #Brotherhood cell raided in #Kuwait have been extradited to #Egypt. The captured #terrorists had links with #Hisham #Ashmawy who was captured by the #LNA in #Libya, and with #Islamist networks in #Turkey and #Qatar. https://t.co/kvt3iB8iTf

— صحيفة المرصد الليبية (@ObservatoryLY) July 14, 2019

President Sisi on Thursday appointed Judge Saeed Maraei Amr as president of the Supreme Constitutional Court, effective July 14. A law passed in June grants Sisi new powers to select judicial leadership. More on that here: https://t.co/rwbcOsjMna pic.twitter.com/nrIXN30WY4

— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) July 11, 2019

Imprisoned trans woman Malak al-Kashif was ordered released Monday by Supreme State Security Prosecution, her lawyer said. Kashif, 19, has been detained since March 6 when she was swept up in the post-Ramses Station crash arrest campaign. Our past coverage https://t.co/0mtnQAFiJz pic.twitter.com/BucB3MJL7D

— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) July 15, 2019

‬

It may not be wise to flash Rabia sign #Erdogan borrowed from Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood when your next stop is #Egypt, especially after posing next to #Sisi's nemesis. This is what 8 British Muslims did when cycling to #SaudiArabia for pilgrimage. #JustSaying pic.twitter.com/WeTL0amRua

— Abdullah Bozkurt (@abdbozkurt) July 14, 2019

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Egypt has opened a newly-restored pyramid built more than 4,500 years ago. Visitors will be able to climb down a 260-foot tunnel into the pyramid. https://t.co/m2WAy2yYy3 pic.twitter.com/1RAurwbkvC

— CNN (@CNN) July 15, 2019

Development of Virgin Mary Tree in Matariya as part of the Holy Family’s Itinerary in Egypt #egypt #coptology #holyfamilytriptoegypt #archaeology #mariamtree pic.twitter.com/qg9JzAXBuT

— Ministry of Antiquities-Arab Republic of Egypt (@AntiquitiesOf) July 10, 2019

Government debt as share of GDP.

Japan: 253%
Greece: 178%
Lebanon: 148%
US: 105%
Egypt: 101%
Spain: 98%
France: 97%
Canada: 89%
UK: 85%
Brazil: 74%
Germany: 64%
Israel: 60%
Argentina: 57%
China: 47%
Saudi Arabia: 17%
Russia: 12%
Brunei: 3%

Longer list: https://t.co/5OXTbAIrnv

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) July 14, 2019

Flying proudly to SF @Emirates with Captain Nevine Darwish (Egyptian) First Arab Woman to Pilot World’s Biggest A380. #WomenLeadership #Egypt pic.twitter.com/3DnjFmm2VO

— George Salama (@GeorgeSalama) July 14, 2019

This is what happens when you skip geography class

Egypt not Africa #SENTUN pic.twitter.com/nOWxd8EY4d

— Adam Smith (@Adamunpopular) July 14, 2019

1988 🇪🇬 winner of Swedish 🇸🇪 #NobelPrize #Literature #NaguibMahfouz has museum inaugurated in his memory today #Cairo – Proud to be part of opening event @JThesleff @SwedeninEgypt

— SweAmbEgypt (@SweAmbEgypt) July 14, 2019

#TotalAFCON2109: #Algeria and #Senegal reach the final of the tournament.@SimonDHarding reports from #Cairo, #Egypt ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/ElR8LceKoa

— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) July 14, 2019

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This Week in Egypt: Week 27-2019 ( July 1-7)

Posted on July 7, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Egypt hiked up fuel and cooking gas prices in another round of subsidy cut
Bust of Tutankhamen sold at auction for £4.7m despite Egyptian demands for its return
Hosts Egypt is knocked out of Africa Cup of Nations
Al-Sisi meets US Senator Lindsey Graham in Cairo
Seized Iranian tanker took detour, but avoided Egyptlest being caught
Egypt’s non-oil Foreign Direct Investment dips to its lowest since 2014
A man’s claim that his wife died on holiday in Egypt as a result of food poisoning is “entirely speculative”, a coroner has concluded
Egypt legalizes 127 Churches in sweeping approval

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Main Headlines

Monday

Egypt rolls out country’s first electric bus in Alexandria
Egypt’s former FM and Washington Ambassador Nabil Fahmy to release his memoirs soon
Egypt’s flagship airliner EgyptAir received its fourth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner as part of $6 billion deal to modernize its fleet

Tuesday

US dollar exchange rate maintains downward trend at Egypt’s major banks
Egypt stresses equidistant position in Sudan’s on-going crisis
Egypt and France kicks off joint training exercise Ramsis 2019 in Mediterranean under annual drills
After concerns from family, former presidential candidate Aboul Fotouh “enjoys full medical care” according to state media
Dubai-based model Merhan Keller tells of online abuse and threats over Egyptian footballer row
Egypt’s Grand Imam of Al-Azhar travels to Germany for medical treatment for medical treatment
Egypt’s Women Health Initiative kicks off in 9 governorates

Wednesday

Mayor of Istanbul should hand over Muslim Brotherhood members in his city to Egypt, says Egyptian MP
Egypt’s minister of defence discusses military cooperation with his Jordanian counterpart in Cairo
Egypt’s Sisi discusses migration and refugees issues with the president of UNGA
’60 million more Egyptians by 2050′: UN report
Egyptian-Indian naval forces started maritime training

Thursday

Egypt’s non-oil Foreign Direct Investment dips to lowest since 2014
A man’s claim that his wife died on holiday in Egypt as a result of food poisoning is “entirely speculative”, a coroner has concluded
Egypt announces new oil discoveryin South Sinai
Egypt announces plan to compensate Nubians displaced by construction of Aswan dams
US-Egypt trade exchange approaches $3bn in the first 4 months of 2019

Friday

Egypt hiked up fuel and cooking gas prices Friday in another round of subsidy cut
Egypt legalizes 127 churches in sweeping approval
Bust of Tutankhamen sold at auction for £4.7m despite Egyptian demands for its return
Seized Iranian tanker took detour, but avoided Egypt lest being caught

Saturday

Host Egypt knocked out of Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt’s Sisi meets US Senator Lindsey Graham in Cairo
Egyptian PM monitors implementation of new transport fares after recent fuel hike

Sunday

Egypt sacked head coach Javier Aguirre after last-16 exit of the Africa Cup of Nations
Egyptian fans are bitter as unloved team crash out of African Cup
Egyptian Football Association resigns after shock defeat
President Sisi heads extraordinary African summit in Niger

Good Reports

Egypt reacts to Erdogan’s murder charge with boycott. Ahmed Gomaa
Several Egyptian politicians were arrested, and accused of working with Muslim Brotherhood with Muslim Brotherhood. Al-Monitor
Massive security deployment in Sinai’s Arish following surge in militant attacks, Province of Sinai announces execution of 3 hostages. Mada Masr

Good Read

Is Egypt beginning to fall out of love with Mohamed Salah? Hamza Hendawi
Egyptians Are Right to Still Seethe at Mo Salah. Sarah Ahmed
Don’t shed a tear for Egypt, they got what they deserved. Seye Omidiora

From Twitter

.@MoSalah and Egypt's #AFCON2019 campaign ended last night with a 1-0 defeat against South Africa. https://t.co/qiSMPqoM6v

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 7, 2019

🇪🇬 Mo Salah's Egypt crash out to South Africa

🇳🇬 Alex Iwobi inspires thrilling Nigeria win#AFCON

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) July 7, 2019

Egypt kicked out of #AFCON2019. 4 reasons:
– Below average team
-Below average manager who gets paid a hefty undeserved salary
– Sexual harassment scandal that rocked the team and shifted focus
– The entire football system is more corrupt than before

— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) July 6, 2019

Let me repeat:
Football is a mirror of the society.
A society that defend a sexual harasser, rely solely on one player [Salah] is bound to lose.
To be fair, we have to acknowledge that the state has organised a fantastic tournament. #Egypt #AFCON19

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) July 6, 2019

A recent report has revealed an #Iranian tanker seized by British authorities on Thursday had taken a detour of thousands of miles around Africa, but avoided #Egypt for fear of being caught https://t.co/9xz98LfH3T

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) July 5, 2019

BREAKING: Egyptian antiquities officials plan to meet next week in Cairo to discuss filing a possible lawsuit against Christie's and new owner of $6 mil King Tut statue that Egypt claims was stolen and sold illegally. https://t.co/83iGundu8t

— Sudarsan Raghavan (@raghavanWaPo) July 5, 2019

#Egypt's government decided to go ahead with hikes to subsidised government-set #fuel prices on Friday, lifting petrol and diesel prices by between 17% and 30%. Here are the new fuel prices: pic.twitter.com/260XawKUka

— Daily News Egypt (@DailyNewsEgypt) July 5, 2019

#BreakingNews: #Egypt's foreign currency reserve increases to record $44.35bn in end June: #CBE pic.twitter.com/zNldefTurx

— Daily News Egypt (@DailyNewsEgypt) July 4, 2019

Activist and blogger Alaa Abd El Fattah filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the president, interior minister, head of Giza security directorate, Giza governor and head of Dokki police station to bring a laptop and mobile to the station for his nightly 12-hour probationary detention pic.twitter.com/5P0vZ0ll9F

— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) July 3, 2019

Estimated population in 2100. (million)

India: 1660
China: 1004
Nigeria: 752
US: 450
DR Congo: 389
Pakistan: 364
Tanzania: 299
Indonesia: 242
Ethiopia: 242
Niger: 209
Uganda: 202
Egypt: 201
Brazil: 200
Bangladesh: 170
Philippines: 169

(United Nations)

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) July 5, 2019

Deaths from outdoor pollution, 2016.

China: 1.1 million
India: 1.1 million
Pakistan: 129,000
Russia: 126,000
Bangladesh: 115,000
US: 105,000
Indonesia: 80,000
Nigeria: 69,000
Egypt: 68,000
Ukraine: 54,000
Brazil: 52,000
Japan: 47,000
Vietnam: 41,000
Germany: 38,000

(IHME)

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) July 7, 2019

“I am Egyptian. I grew up listening to Egyptian music. I loved Omar Sharif. These are my people. I feel so gorgeously tied to the culture and the human beings that exist there.”https://t.co/GG6pW3LfYv
The Awesome #RamiMalek

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) July 3, 2019

Sergio Ramos’ Instagram: “🇪🇬 one of the best trips ever. Now I know why everyone speaks highly of Egypt and its people. Egypt, you will always have a piece of my heart. It was an incredible experience.” pic.twitter.com/ts8RcjnIdG

— SB (@Realmadridplace) July 7, 2019

Sports

Sergio Ramos visits Egypt for the first time ever, and it’s for his honeymoon

Plus

‘I hitch-hiked 6,000 km to watch Africa Cup of Nations
Great Pyramid was completely different color 4,500 year ago

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Of Copts and Islamophobia

Posted on July 2, 2019 by nervana111

This is an important read by Maged Atiya on the false equivalence between Islamophobia and anti-Copt prejudice in Egypt. I hope it trigger a wider and much needed discussion on this difficult topic.

salamamoussa

In a recent interview with the Coptic Canadian History Project, Dr Angie Heo, a scholar of Coptic culture, stated that she sees a special responsibility for diaspora Copts, as
“In light of these [persecution of Copts] horrific realities, however, I believe it is all the more important to ensure the diagnosis for these problems is not reactionary but carefully accurate. Coptic scholars and scholars of Copts can help mitigate Islamophobia by directing attention away from the “essence” of Islam and toward the larger structures of violence and disenfranchisement that impact all minority communities, Christian and Muslim alike.“

In spite of the high-sounding but awkwardly constructed language, it is easy to detect a message that is increasingly common among some scholars of the Copts. Diaspora Copts, especially those in North American and Australia, have to censor their exposure of the increasingly tenuous conditions of Egyptian Copts lest such discourse be…

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This Week in Egypt: Week 26-2019 ( June 24-30)

Posted on June 30, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Egypt’s Sisi meets world leaders at G20 summit in Japan
Four suspected ISIS operatives, including two Egyptians, were arrested in Nicaragua, as they crossed from Costa Rica
Terrorists killed seven members of Egyptian security forces in Sinai
Amr Warda dismissed from national team amid sexual harassment scandal
Mo Salah comments on Warda crisis: ‘shunning is not the answer’
Africa Cup of Nations did not cost state budget, and is funded by sponsors

Main Headlines

Monday

Thomas Cook set to launch new hotels in Egypt
Prices of Egypt’s national newspapers to increase in July

Tuesday

Terrorist Hisham El-Ashmawy is currently is facing trial in five cases where he had previously received sentences in absentia
Egypt won’t give up ‘one grain of sand from Sinai,’ insists foreign minister

Wednesday

Terrorists killed seven members of Egyptian security forces during three attacks on checkpoints near the northern Sinai town of el-Arish
Four suspected ISIS operatives,including two Egyptians, were arrested in Nicaragua, as they crossed from Costa Rica
Egyptian prosecution hands down 15-day detention orders for several political figures allegedly involved in ‘coalition of hope”“terrorist” case
Egyptian-German trade volume hits 4.5 billion euros in 2018

Thursday

Egypt’s Sisi holds talks with Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe in Osaka ahead of attending G 20 summit
Egypt’s Prosecutionordered seizing funds of a number of defendants including politicians and economy figures accused of forming a terrorist cell to target state institutions
Football player Amr Warda cut sent home following sexual harassment allegations
Egyptian cabinet approves bill to reform social insurance system
Egypt’s President Sisi ratifies newly amended laws regulating appointment of top judges

Friday

Africa Cup of Nations: Mo Salah defends player Amr Warda accused of harassment
Amr Warda returns to Egypt squad two days after 48 hours of suspension
IMF: Egypt must complete its current reform program before negotiations of a new program

Saturday

Egypt’s Sisi meets world leaders at G20 summit in Japan
Egypt’s state TV: Syrian crisis topped talks between Egyptian president and Saudi Crown Prince
Gulf security is a main pillar to Arab regional security, Egypt’s Sisi tells Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman
Africa Cup of Nations did not cost state budget, and is funded by sponsors

Sunday

Red Sea ports raise alert on June 30
Egypt launches EGP 1.2 billion plan to renovate sanitation and drinking water networks in Aswan
Egypt’s Ministry of Endowment describes MB as ‘Khawarij’

Reports

Despite need for Sinai funds, Egypt will unlikely join Kushner plan. Reuters
Pharaohs football team reignite debate about sexual harassment in Egypt. France 24
Two nights of terror cap week of violence in Sinai’s Al-Arish.Mada Masr
Mohamed Salah takes brunt of backlash from Egypt fans over Amr Warda’s reinstatement. Hamza Hendawi

Good Read

Egypt’s economy isn’t tanking. It is thriving. Ahmed Shams el-Din
GERD: Still no progress. Doaa El-Bey

From Twitter

#Egypt’s #Sisi Meets World Leaders at G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan

See more: https://t.co/TLo5CkCIiU pic.twitter.com/ePvCiHJQNl

— Egyptian Streets (@EgyptianStreets) June 29, 2019

I was pleased to meet with President @AlsisiOfficial at the G20 in Osaka. I reiterated the IMF’s continuing strong support for #Egypt’s ongoing economic reform efforts. #G20OsakaSummit pic.twitter.com/HYI66EpWpy

— Christine Lagarde (@Lagarde) June 28, 2019

#Osaka, #G20Summit: Meeting with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi https://t.co/v0I2ckQQC3 pic.twitter.com/RioYimVm7f

— President of Russia (@KremlinRussia_E) June 29, 2019

It is #June30— The day that Egyptians stopped the attempt to turn their country into an Islamic Republic.
Say what you like about the circumstances and outcome, but that alone is a reason for celebration.#Egypt

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 30, 2019

BREAKING: Four ISIS Terrorists from Iraq and Egypt Arrested in Nicaragua on Way to US Southern Border @RealDonaldTrump https://t.co/4mOgyixVrF via @gatewaypundit

— Jim Hoft (@gatewaypundit) June 26, 2019

Important: Negotiations with several countries, including Egypt, to purchase JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, on the sidelines of ParisAirShow

The EAF is considering buying three squadrons of JF-17 directly from China and then producing the rest locally

https://t.co/4w4GX4DENL pic.twitter.com/xsfE4orSjB

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) June 29, 2019

#Egypt– Army units alongside pro-government, anti-#ISIS Bedouin militias from "Union of #Sinai Tribes" pic.twitter.com/Ew5CouLKfA

— Oded Berkowitz (@Oded121351) June 29, 2019

#Egypt– interesting SMG on this police officer, ID'd by @AnalystMick as PP-19-01 Vityaz.
Don't recall ever seeing it in the country before. pic.twitter.com/CHcQ9neIMl

— Oded Berkowitz (@Oded121351) June 29, 2019

Nine civilians were killed on Wednesday night when an artillery shell fell on two adjacent houses in the area of Kilo 17 west of the North Sinai capital of Arish. This follows a coordinated attack by armed militants on three police checkpoints earlier on Wednesday night. pic.twitter.com/ZAQ1EV9Hxt

— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) June 26, 2019

Last week, Wilayat Sinai claimed five attacks that killed 21, the deadliest month in the province since September 2017. The Ministry of Interior also publicized "counter-terror" raids against civil society activists and journalists in efforts that have been widely condemned.

— The Tahrir Institute (@TimepDC) June 28, 2019

Former Egyptian presidential candidate Abdelmoneim Abulfutouh has been in pretrial detention for 500 days.

Today, his son reported that he had suffered two heart attacks in less than 24 hours https://t.co/ieWCXeLdLy

He was first arrested on February 14, 2018. pic.twitter.com/C6lJAdE86G

— Mai El-Sadany (@maitelsadany) June 29, 2019

Erdoğan's main examples of Western hypocracy in this speech are their lack of sympathy for Khashoggi and Mursi: it's no wonder that from some Arab perspectives he's just seen as part of the MB.

— Ankaralı Jan (@06JAnk) June 29, 2019

Hypocrite Turkish President #Erdogan who locked up 188 journalists as of today, jailed tens of thousands of innocent men and women in the last three years takes on #Egypt and #SaudiArabia for human rights violations at #G20Summit , accuses #EU of appeasing them. pic.twitter.com/rXvu7b91Te

— Abdullah Bozkurt (@abdbozkurt) June 29, 2019

In the late 1950s & Early 1960s Siemens sought partnership with #Egyptian companies for co-development of technology. Nasser put an end to that for 2 reasons. He was nationalizing all companies & he was having a fight with West Germany 2/4

— salamamoussa (@salamamoussa) June 27, 2019

There is legitimate criticism of current policy inflicting economic pain on #Egyptians. But the guilty party is really Nasser. He was all pride and no beef. 4/4

— salamamoussa (@salamamoussa) June 27, 2019

One observable fact about #Egypt's national soccer team. It has more room for sexual harrassers than #Copts. Every sin can be forgiven except having a different faith.

— salamamoussa (@salamamoussa) June 29, 2019

They say #Egypt's problem is its authoritarian government. But the problem is much much deeper.https://t.co/efEHUJnQyu

— salamamoussa (@salamamoussa) June 27, 2019

It is notable that sexual harrassment rose in #Egypt in tandem with ostentatious public piety.

— salamamoussa (@salamamoussa) June 27, 2019

Egypt have expelled Amr Warda from their #AFCON squad for disciplinary reasons.

"Social media conversations between Warda and many women were released after Egypt's game against Zimbabwe."

Read: https://t.co/mMr7JXa2qY pic.twitter.com/Vh4vRNG75T

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 26, 2019

Unfortunate way to defend a fellow player Amr Warda. Doubt you will say the same if someone sexually harass your daughter.
Big difference between mistakes & crimes:
Affairs are mistakes; harassments are crimes.#Egypt and footballers must understand the differences.#AFCON2019 https://t.co/OVZv36kCSG

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 27, 2019

Women must be treated with the utmost respect. “No” means “no”. Those things are and must remain sacred. I also believe that many who make mistakes can change for the better and shouldn’t be sent straight to the guillotine, which is the easiest way out.

— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) June 26, 2019

The first anti Mo Salah hashtag trend in Egypt. Salah came out in support of Amr Warda, Egyptian player who was banned for sexual harassment. Warda will reportedly return back to the squad. #SalahSupportsSexualHarassment

— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) June 28, 2019

The Muslim Brotherhood is a dangerous organization that seeks to destroy the West from within.

I expose their plans!

Watch! @benshapiro pic.twitter.com/eHSxwnvOHN

— Ami Horowitz (@AmiHorowitz) June 26, 2019

In the past decade, Egypt’s agriculture industry grew 20%. Not too bad, given the U.N.’s prediction 30 years ago that flooding would cut off Egypt’s food supply by now. Maybe the U.N. should be less biblical and more humble with their future predictions. pic.twitter.com/1XkLMl96iY

— Power The Future (@powerthefuture) June 29, 2019

Smoking rates for men.

Indonesia: 76%
Russia: 58%
Egypt: 50%
China: 48%
Bangladesh: 45%
Malaysia: 42%
Turkey: 41%
South Korea: 41%
Pakistan: 37%
France: 36%
Israel: 35%
Japan: 34%
Germany: 33%

(World Bank)

Longer list: https://t.co/0fHPpdriKm

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 30, 2019

🔥 @MoSalah scores for Egypt! 🇪🇬⚽️pic.twitter.com/JCi6LYIZJb

— Liverpool FC Vines (@LFC_Vines) June 26, 2019

Egyptian international stars, Malek, Massoud nominated for Teen Choice Awards #Egypt #RamiMalek #MenaMassoud https://t.co/J2VyBknaud

— Hany Ghoraba (@Hanyghoraba) June 29, 2019

The Sinai Trail has been dubbed the world’s best hike. #SinaiTrail #worldsbesthike https://t.co/Clc2uxpk5q

— BBC Travel (@BBC_Travel) June 25, 2019

When the Nile’s floodwaters replenished the land and restored the region’s fertility, ancient Egypt held one of its most spectacular and most mysterious festivals: the Feast of Opet https://t.co/TwwH2EP1zp

— National Geographic (@NatGeo) June 30, 2019

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Twitter Thread: Istanbul Mayoral Election Rerun

Posted on June 23, 2019 by nervana111

Erdogan suffers major blow as ruling party defeated in second vote, as opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu won 54.03 per cent of the vote and outdoing his rival Binali Yıldırım by 9 per cent, and broke the record set by former Istanbul Mayor Bedrettin Dalan 35 years ago. Here is my twitter thread on this election results

Imamoglu and wife

In a blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's opposition wins Istanbul mayoral election after an earlier poll was canceled. The result adds pressure on a government grappling with recession and international crises. https://t.co/zmF7zJ66L9

— The Associated Press (@AP) June 23, 2019

Victory…!!! #herseycokguzeloldu pic.twitter.com/wlOMosmt8l

— Suat KINIKLIOGLU (@kinikli88_ENG) June 23, 2019

I have been following Turkish politics since I was 14.
I have never felt happier than today.
Thank you @ekrem_imamoglu for bringing back hope.

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 23, 2019

This is not any victory…
This is history…#Imamoglu #IstanbulElection https://t.co/WeFyIFkdlP

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 23, 2019

#IstanbulElection
•Opposition #Imamoglu won 53% of vote
•Gap between him & Erdogan’s candidate, which was only 13 K votes in first round, extended to 800 K.
•He won even the most conservative districts in istanbul: Uskudar, Fatih, Eyüp as @WashingtonPoint wrote#Historicdefeat

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 23, 2019

Watching a pro-Erdogan dude on @skynewsarabia describes #Turkey as democracy. The shameless exploitation of #Imamoglu victory has begun. #Erdogan may have lost, but he will try to spin his defeat to whitewash his authoritarianism.#IstanbulElection

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 23, 2019

Last night, Turkey-based #Morsi’s man and #Islamist scholar prayed for #Erdogan’s candidate in #IstanbulElection.
Clearly his prayers failed.
The Muslim Brotherhood did not just failed in #Egypt; their curse has reached Turkey! https://t.co/TxfYsVOjKE

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 23, 2019

My fears for @ekrem_imamoglu
•Safety: He is vulnerable now to revenge attacks from Erdogan’s fan club
•Authority: #Erdogan can change law to limit mayors’ authorties.
•Legal challenges: Erdogan accused him of insulting a provincial governor.
•CHP: Will opposition stay united?

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 23, 2019

No doubt. However, economic reality will turn more against Erdogan if he tries that path. The Sultan is in twilight, whether he likes it or not! https://t.co/dUdEWv34oa

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 23, 2019

There is no fair election in Turkey, neither in Istanbul. A soccer game in which one team plays both halves downhill with the referee in its pocket. However, if the opponent has enough will and energy, still beat back the governing team. This is what happened again on June 23.

— ilhan tanir (@WashingtonPoint) June 23, 2019

For everyone living in Turkey and Istanbul specifically:

AKP are going to attack İmamoğlu from day one. We need to support his projects and do everything in our power to help him do his job.

Forget the Presidency for now. We need to help him create his legacy in Istanbul.

— Can Okar (@canokar) June 23, 2019

"The dollar traded at 5.717 lira Monday, up nearly 2%, hours after opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu swept to victory in #Istanbul" https://t.co/2GJJvEU4sa

— Diego Cupolo (@DiegoCupolo) June 24, 2019

Things Ekrem İmamoğlu’s victory is not:

❌ A “reversal” of the 1994 local election;
❌ The restoration of press freedom or judicial independence;
❌ The end of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s career;
❌ Evidence the “he who wins Istanbul, wins Turkey” mantra will play out in full. pic.twitter.com/jbvHvnivjW

— JamesInTurkey.com (@jamesinturkey) June 23, 2019

This is #Imamoglu campaign slogans. Awesome!
H/T @KatiPiri
Uplifting #IstanbulElection pic.twitter.com/UHA79LnyOv

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 23, 2019

Fireworks 💥 in Istanbul #Turkey celebrating Victory of Imamoglu as new mayor defeating AKP’s Erdogan candidate in re-run: pic.twitter.com/6opBWhY0CE

— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) June 23, 2019

People in Tuzlucayir neighborhood of Mamak district in Ankara celebrate the victory of @ekrem_imamoglu Majority of celebrators are #HDP supporters, dancing with Kurdish music via @HayriDemir_ #IstanbulElection pic.twitter.com/M8xS51VaS8

— Mutlu Civiroglu (@mutludc) June 23, 2019

Tonight was a good night. The best night perhaps.

In the long term everything will be beautiful – we have to believe that.

But in the meantime, we still have to deal with the economy, S-400 crisis and deep cronyism.

Let's be ready.

— Can Okar (@canokar) June 23, 2019

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This Week in Egypt:Week 25-2019 ( June 17-23)

Posted on June 23, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Egypt’s ousted president Mohammed Morsi dies during trial
UN calls for inquiryinto ex-Egyptian president’s death Morsi
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemns Erdogan’s ‘unsubstantiated and irresponsible’ comments on Morsi’s death
Egypt and Jordansay will attend US-led Mideast peace meeting
Egypt stunsthe world as AFCON 2019 opens
Google plans to reopen its office in Cairo

Main Headlines

Monday

Egypt’s ousted president Mohammed Morsi dies during trial
Egypt’s prosecutor-general issues statement on Morsi’s death
Egypt introduces electronic sticker system to monitor traffic violations

Tuesday

Ousted Egyptian president quietly buried a day after courtroom death
UN calls for inquiry into ex-Egyptian president’s death Morsi
Egypt’s State Information Service slams Human Rights Watch director’s tweets on Morsi’s death
Thomas Cook to open a Cook’s Club and Casa Cook in Egypt’s El Gouna resort

Wednesday

Egypt accuses UN of seeking to ‘politicize’ Morsi death
Erdogan says former Egyptian president Morsi “was murdered”
Erdoğan likens opposition mayoral candidate İmamoğluto Egypt’s Sisi
Al-Azhar’s Grand Imam praises Mo Salah as ‘a distinguished example for young people’ in a phone call

Thursday

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemns Erdogan’s ‘unsubstantiated and irresponsible’ comments on Morsi’s death
Giulio Regeni’s parents demand Italy to recall Egypt’s ambassador
Egypt removes “god of death” Anubis from Nations Cup opening ceremony
Egypt apologizes to Morocco for including ‘unrecognized’ Flag in African Cup’s 2019 Music Video

Friday

Egypt stuns the world as AFCON 2019 opens
Egypt beating Zimbabwe 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations opener
US Senator Ted Cruz says will introduce new legislation labelling Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group
Egypt suspends hot air ballooning in Luxor after 11 tourists swept into the desert
Egypt calls for speeding up negotiations on Ethiopia’s mega dam
Egypt sets up overseas committees to issue, renew national ID cards for expatriates

Saturday

White House’s Kushner unveils economic portion of Middle East peace plan
Egypt and Jordan say will attend US-led Mideast peace meeting
Four workers killed in a terrorist attack near Egypt’s el-Arish Airport
Fans may be able to return to stands for domestic football matches

Sunday

Egypt to assess ideas presented during Bahraini summit on Palestine
Google plans to reopen its office in Cairo
Egypt can achieve growth rate over 5%: WB official
Egypt’s Sisi praises Egyptian fans’ behaviour during 2019 AFCON opener

Reports

Islamist Morsi briefly made history as Egypt’s first democratically elected president. Reuters
What is driving Egypt’s more assertive role in Africa? Peter Fabricius
The Egyptian pound and Ukrainian hryvnia are among the top performers in a market dogged by dollar strength and fears over an economic slowdown. Ira Iosebashvili
Egypt abuzz with African Cup of Nations fever as tournament begins in style. Hamza Hendawi
Egypt’s Al-Azhar retreats from fatwa on beating women. Al-Monitor

Good Read

Egypt’s only democratic leader helped kill its democracy. Thanassis Cambanis
Obituary: Mohamed Morsi.Samuel Tadros
Khashoggi Part II? The media and left’s reaction to Muslim Brotherhood leader’s death. David Reaboi

From Twitter

On Morsi’s death:

Former President Mohamed Morsi, 67, died on Monday while attending a court hearing. While the cause of his death hasn't been determined, rights groups say Morsi's health severely deteriorated due to inadequate medical care during his time in detentionhttps://t.co/HrdKajmYz5 pic.twitter.com/Uj0lQdPIie

— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) June 18, 2019

#Egypt: There must be a thorough independent inquiry into the circumstances of former President #Morsi's death, incl. conditions of detention. The State is responsible for ensuring he was treated humanely and that his right to life & health were respected: https://t.co/eDwqoLTulG pic.twitter.com/i3oWwQeVHM

— UN Human Rights (@UNHumanRights) June 18, 2019

The tragic tale of Mohamed Morsi.

— Mosa'ab Elshamy (@mosaaberizing) June 17, 2019

Not even the MB’s first choice for presidency. He only ran as a substitute for the group’s most popular and bizarrely disqualified main candidate, Khairat El-Shater.

— Mosa'ab Elshamy (@mosaaberizing) June 17, 2019

Previously a parliamentarian in the Mubarak era and not one of the group’s top leadership, he was mocked endlessly for being put forward as an uninspiring spare إستبن

— Mosa'ab Elshamy (@mosaaberizing) June 17, 2019

The shafik/morsi election was brutal. It was poised as the final showdown of Mubarak’s state vs the fragile revolution. Everyone was swept in the divide and there was little to no one in the grey area. It was a question of who you despised more.

— Mosa'ab Elshamy (@mosaaberizing) June 17, 2019

His presidency seemed guided by greed and the benefit of his group rather than one of finding common ground. It was messy, bloody, and unstable. The army watched as people, many who voted him, asked for the military to step in.

— Mosa'ab Elshamy (@mosaaberizing) June 17, 2019

Morsi had no clear ideas, lacked charisma, and inspired no confidence. He faced an uphill of challenges and he failed at tackling them. He would become an easy and prime target for sisi.

— Mosa'ab Elshamy (@mosaaberizing) June 17, 2019

Morsi was removed a year later, on July 3, 2013, and would be charged in many farcical cases. None of which had to do with his mistakes but with vengeance of Mubarak state against the brotherhood. He died today during a trial for one of these cases.

— Mosa'ab Elshamy (@mosaaberizing) June 17, 2019

#TBT: Mohamed Morsi during Elections Campaign: Jihad Is Our Path, Death for the Sake of Allah Is Our Most Lofty Aspiration, the Shari'a Is Our Constitution (May 13, 2012)https://t.co/I8BL4bFzL2 pic.twitter.com/e9ZVdfuEIL

— MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) June 20, 2019

In contrast to Sisi’s villainous regime, Morsi is remembered too fondly. He rammed through unpopular laws, a new constitution anathema to liberal Egyptians & tried to place his decision making beyond any accountability, like every tyrant in Egypt’s historyhttps://t.co/m7rBTj6ucx

— Firas Maksad (@FirasMaksad) June 19, 2019

Late #Egypt president Mohamed Morsi was buried in the cemetery of Muslim Brotherhood leaders. MB held prayers for him worldwide. MB does not see sovereignty. MB does not understand democracy.

— Hussain Abdul-Hussain 🇺🇸 (@hahussain) June 18, 2019

#MuhammadMorsi's death being treated as a national day of tragedy in Turkey. Reminds us how central the Morsi's rise and fall has been to #Erdogan's world view and self perception

1/3 https://t.co/j6kOe6mBVU

— Howard Eissenstat (@heissenstat) June 18, 2019

State-owned media has #Morsi death published in 7 lines in the crime/accident news section Regardless of state political stance on ex-president, this is major news for any news outlet that has a minimum of professionalism. Not in #Egypt https://t.co/k7jcHaJXGq

— Amira El-Fekki (@afekki) June 18, 2019

At midnight, about a hundred people gathered to remember Morsi near Kuğulu Park in #Ankara. Funeral prayers to be held across #Turkey today. https://t.co/aOD6GIbEQn

— Diego Cupolo (@DiegoCupolo) June 18, 2019

Morsi was powerless, a lot of injustice was inflicted on him, MB abuses pale in comparison to today's excesses. But to portray him as Mandela? Come on. The Brotherhood would have eaten their opponents alive, using the state, had they survived June 30 mass protests.

— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) June 18, 2019

The death of Morsi has highlighted how #Egypt has become a trendy punching bag. Everyone, including many Egyptians, love bashing Egypt, to look moralistic and principaled.
No other country get the same sort of toxic bile!

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 19, 2019

On other Egypt’s news

President Trump’s peace plan “would provide $50 billion — more than half for Palestinians, the remainder divided between Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon — in educational opportunities, health care, business incentives, infrastructure improvements…” https://t.co/x6wRIRGYqO

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 23, 2019

Saudi official says to Palestinians and the world: “The blood conflict had lasted too long, us Saudis and all Gulf States plus Egypt and Jordan realize that the age of going to war with Israel is over.” https://t.co/O0SkLt2rlX

— Michael Dickson (@michaeldickson) June 22, 2019

This huge crowd in #Cairo stadium are celebrating the opening of African football Cup of Nation.
Death of #Morsi is distant memory.#Egypt may be irrelevant in the eyes of US, but certainly relevant to Africans! https://t.co/By5LhuM3X3

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 21, 2019

Africa has it's own Trezeguet 🕶️#EGYZIM #TotalAFCON2019 https://t.co/sHyqgpUPK0

— TOTAL AFCON 2019 (@TotalAFCON2019) June 21, 2019

#AFCON2019: Promoting football tourism in #Egypt https://t.co/ej66fIRgnd pic.twitter.com/sHOqfYYi2D

— Ahram Online (@ahramonline) June 20, 2019

Trying to make a shortcut video for African cup of Nations opening ceremony 2019 in Egypt,but I dont know from where I start or end becoz the whole ceremony is spectacular. Thanks for the organizers of the opening ceremony who delighted 1000s of viewers #CAN2019EGYPT 🇪🇬 pic.twitter.com/cRg0czbW6n

— Asma GR (@AsmaGR10) June 23, 2019

A soccer crowd and a possible hint at the rise of #Coptic identity in #Egypt Africa Cup pic.twitter.com/FYJKL4WXvc

— salamamoussa (@salamamoussa) June 22, 2019

#ISIS–#Sinai has just released a new 5min video in which they identified their leader name as Abu Jafr al-Ansari (From Egypt mainland or Sinai) stands with number of the terrorist group fighters renews the pledge of allegiance to "caliph" Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi #ISIS leader. pic.twitter.com/gzOtZSYPlz

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) June 19, 2019

Largest producer of:

Apples: China
Bananas: India
Coconut: Indonesia
Dates: Egypt
Figs: Turkey
Grapes: China
Oranges: Brazil
Pears: China pic.twitter.com/Zd0Q9fT2uO

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 23, 2019

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This Week in Egypt: Week 24-2019 ( June 10-16)

Posted on June 16, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Egypt condemns attack on oil tankers in Gulf of Oman
Egypt’s President el-Sisi has reaffirmed support for the UAE
Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt call for diplomatic solution to conflict in Libya
Sisi reiterates Egypt’s support for Libyan national army
Dollar exchange rate continues downward trend at Egypt’s major banks
Egypt’s state-owned Banque du Caire net profit surges
US congressional panel to discuss designating Brotherhood a terrorist group next week
New national anti-FGM committee launches awareness campaign

Main Headlines

Monday

Egyptian authorities are trying to stop the auction of a statue of Tutankhamen’s head at Christie’s auction house in London
Foreigners can be granted Egyptian citizenship under certain conditions
Dollar exchange rate continues downward trend at Egypt’s major banks

Tuesday

Egypt, Jordan, Morocco to attend US-led Palestinian economic conference
US congressional panel to discuss designating Brotherhood a terrorist group next week
Egypt’s Sisi meets head of head of US Central Command
Egypt’s parliament approves 15% increase in pensions

Wednesday

Egypt condemns attack on oil tankers in Gulf of Oman
Palestinians urge Egypt, Jordan to reconsider attending Bahrain conference
Christians in Egypt attacked by civilians twice in one week
Parliament deplores campaigns of distortion against Syrians in Egypt
Egypt says 14 killed in a road accident

Thursday

Sisi reiterates Egypt’s support for Libyan national army
Egyptian officials say roadside bomb wounds 6 police in Sinai
Egypt hikes fare on Cairo’s third metro line
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Egypt rested star Mohamed Salah as they defeated Tanzania

Friday

Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt call for diplomatic solution to conflict in Libya
Sisi and Macron discuss latest developments in Libya and Sudan
Egypt’s foreign trade volumehit $27B in 3 months
New national anti-FGM committee launches awareness campaign

Saturday

Egypt Air receives third B787-9 Dreamliner from Boeing
Egypt’s Sisi visits national football team ahead of African Cup of Nations
Relevant to Egypt: France’s Macron sides with Cyprus on dispute with Turkey

Sunday

Egypt stands at same distance from all Sudanese powers: Egyptian ambassador in Khartoum
Egypt’s Sisi discusses recent developments in the Gulf with UAE Foreign Minister
Egypt has signed a $500 million settlement with state-owned Israel Electric Corp over a defunct natural gas deal
Egypt’s state-owned Banque du Caire net profit surges
Egypt’s Sisi, government to work from New Administrative Capital in June 2020
Egypt’s defence minister leaves for France to attend Paris Air Show 2019

Reports

Egypt’s electricity deal with Cyprus and Greece brightens energy outlook. Menna Farouk
Egyptian-Turkish trade: A love-hate relationship. Rami Galal
Egypt’s parliament considering banking system draft law. Mohamed Saied

Good Read

The Sultan of lovers. Raphael Cormack

From Twitter

UAE FM urges Arab solidarity in a meeting with Egypt’s President el-Sisi, who has reaffirmed his country’s support for the UAE during this critical stage the region is going through.https://t.co/xdkPhpVV5Z

— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) June 16, 2019

#Egypt's #Sisi meets head of US Central Command McKenzie https://t.co/S5N9OqhDNT pic.twitter.com/hmSLeF72tj

— Ahram Online (@ahramonline) June 11, 2019

Exclusive: Egyptian army officers have been trained on providing 1st aid to injuries, detonating IEDs, CBQ tactics for the first time within SEAL-8 Special Forces & Reconnaissance Training Course. pic.twitter.com/ojiILpmc8R

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) June 16, 2019

A year ago, The Egyptian military established Sahel-Saharan Counter-Terrorism Center in Cairo

Egypt is trying to restore its original regional position in Africa through such joint exercises & by establishing such unified entities to enhance joint security/military cooperation pic.twitter.com/eFACMbbW8z

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) June 15, 2019

At least 11 civilians were kidnapped by heavily armed militants in North Sinai on Wednesday, including government employees, lawyers and members of the Sawarka tribe, according to eyewitnesses and local sources. pic.twitter.com/tQAy3beXGi

— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) June 13, 2019

According to the Union of the Sinai Tribes, The three civilians who were released yesterday were held separately from the beginning, and walked for 5 hours upon their release until they reached a major road, and from there reached army checkpoint that returned them to their homes

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) June 15, 2019

There is something poetic and painful about a Coptic organization honoring an Jewish scientist of Egyptian origin in America for his contribution in saving the lives of millions in a land that rejected both https://t.co/QXP3M4tJvK

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) June 14, 2019

The #Coptic identity formed in the West will have little reference to Islam, and that is a healthy trend. But since it can not rely on being purely Egyptian, new theological thinking will take a more leading role than traditionally among Copts.

— salamamoussa (@salamamoussa) June 13, 2019

Corbyn's Guide to Foreign Policy

Russian-made nerve agent used to attempt to assassinate someone in Salisbury: Where is the evidence?

Iranian-made limpet mine removed from hull of oil tanker: Evidence? What evidence?

ISIS attack on Sinai: Ah-hah! I see the hand of Israel here!

— Oz Katerji (@OzKaterji) June 15, 2019

These eight countries are responsible for 63.6% of ocean trash:

China
Indonesia
Philippines
Vietnam
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Egypt
Malaysia

Here's how we can help them https://t.co/GCuwUkRGQF via @bopinion

— Bloomberg (@business) June 15, 2019

Average calorie intake per person.

Turkey: 3706
United States: 3682
Italy: 3579
Egypt: 3522
Germany: 3497
Canada: 3494
France: 3482
Poland: 3451
United Kingdom: 3424
Russia: 3361
Australia: 3276
Brazil: 3263

(UN FAO)

Longer list: https://t.co/jMSSWtYKXE

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 15, 2019

Oldest cities in the world.

1. Jericho, Palestinian Ter.
2. Byblos, Lebanon
3. Aleppo, Syria
4. Damascus, Syria
5. Susa, Iran
6. Faiyum, Egypt
7. Sidon, Lebanon
8. Plovdiv, Bulgaria
9. Gaziantep, Turkey
10. Beirut, Lebanon

(Telegraph)

Longer list: https://t.co/0TA3ft5a7M

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 16, 2019

🇪🇬👑

Happy birthday, @MoSalah! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/KmXzOrGSL9

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 15, 2019

Happy Birthday Mo Salah! 🎂

From Nagrig, Egypt, to one of the deadliest attackers in world football.

He explained his rise with @GaryLineker.pic.twitter.com/urK6nXVDp9

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) June 15, 2019

Church of St.Samaan Al – Kharraz inside the Mount of Mokattam in Cairo. It's the biggest Coptic orthodox church in Egypt. 🇪🇬 pic.twitter.com/m1QP2vZ6lc

— Victor N.Lewis (@YungPharaoh11) June 14, 2019

Egypt, it’s time to celebrate once again!… I can’t wait to feel the sparks fly, as we all have fun and unite again under the stars this summer!… See you on the beach!😀… Yanni❤️🌹

Visit https://t.co/dX6OeFd0No for ticket information pic.twitter.com/lArQgpipDv

— Yanni (@Yanni) June 15, 2019

Interview

Religious reform ‘a matter of life and death’ –Head of Cairo University

Video

A guide to Egypt’s 2019 African Nations Cup stadiums

Sports

Hockey: Ireland hopes suffer after defeat to Egypt in France

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This Week in Egypt: Week 23-2019 ( June 3-9)

Posted on June 9, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Eight Egyptian police officershave been killed in a militant attack on a checkpoint in the northern Sinai peninsula
Islamic State group claims responsibility for El-Arish terrorist attack
Egyptian troops killed several militants after IS attack in Sinai
Egypt May net foreign reserves rise to $44.27 billion
Sudanese must be resolute, fend off meddlers – Eritrea and Egypt presidents

Main Headlines

Monday

Egypt’s Sisi: ‘Egypt does not talk on behalf of the Palestinians about a matter which would not satisfy them’
Egypt’s net foreign reserves rise to $44.27 billion in May
Moderate religious discourse is way of combating extremism: Egypt’s Sisi

Tuesday

Egypt Air cancels flight to Khartoum over latest events in Sudan
Egypt announces Wednesday will be first day of Eid
Egypt Fund becomes associate member of Int’l Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds

Wednesday

Eight Egyptian police officers have been killed in a militant attack on a checkpoint in the northern Sinai peninsula
Islamic State group claims responsibility for El-Arish terrorist attack
139 imprisoned debtors released on Eid Al-Fitr in Egypt
Egypt’s Sisi performs Eid prayers celebrates with children of army and police martyrs

Thursday

Egyptian troops kill 14 militants day after IS attack in Sinai
Mohamed Salah was forced to miss Eid prayer as journalists and fans barricade his home

Friday

Egypt says another 8 suspected jihadists were killed after Sinai attack
Egypt’s ministry of finance creates electronic database for real-state taxes

Saturday

Security forces have killed four terrorists in Arish in North Sinai involved in Arish checkpoint attack
Egyptian government aims to cut fuel subsidies to 1.7% of GDP in FY 2018/19
IMF will remain involvedwill remain involved in Egypt through its reform process, through a non-funded line

Sunday

Sudanese must be resolute, fend off meddlers – Eritrea and Egypt presidents
The US dollar exchange rate at major Egyptian banks
Egypt operates 3 new metro stations to serve the 2019 African Cup of Nations
Egyptians gnash their teeth after sour price of lemon

Reports

Bleak Ramadan TV season depresses Egyptian viewers. Ahmed Fouad
Netanyahu’s choice for Egypt envoy is known for diplomatic gaffes. Shlomi Eldar
Why did Foreign Policy Magazine help ex-Brotherhood minister spread lies about Egyptian economy? Egypt Today

Sports

Mo Salah may have caused fall in Islamophobia in Liverpool, says report

Podcast

Fraternal Islamists: Getting to Know the Muslim Brotherhood. FDD

From Twitter

#BREAKING Islamic State group claims deadly attack in Egypt's Sinai pic.twitter.com/KwqELiZ15v

— AFP news agency (@AFP) June 5, 2019

According to security sources, The Terrorist attacks targeted three checkpoints (One security checkpoint & two others for the army) on the Ring Road south of al-Arish city. #Sinai

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) June 5, 2019

Wilayat Sinai terrorists before attacking any checkpoint, often depicts the military/security site and study it well to choose the weakest points that can be attacked with less casualties among them

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) June 5, 2019

Exclusive: The air force thwarted an attempt for the terrorist elements to capture Temsah-2 MRAP from the security forces while attacking the checkpoint in south Arish city. #Sinai #العريش pic.twitter.com/iyY6GGNBdy

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) June 5, 2019

Frome the 10th of October 2013 to June 2019; one hundred fifty (150) Egyptian soldiers have been killed and one hundred twenty two (122) injured in major attacks against checkpoints.

Statistics are based on Gov claims and media reports collated by @Almanassa_AR pic.twitter.com/rdtKskH9R0

— Egypt Defence Review (@EgyptDefReview) June 6, 2019

Lieutenant Omar al-Qadi from (CSF) SOF was martyred today with a number of soldiers in a terrorist attack on (Batal-14) security checkpoint south of Arish city. #Sinai pic.twitter.com/hG3n4jn9jA

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) June 5, 2019

This is a very interesting thread detailing all #IS foreign terrorists from #Gaza who have been identified and killed during the Egyptian army operations in #Sinai #Egypt https://t.co/Zei1HAFdpK

— Marwa Farid (@MarwaMfarid) June 9, 2019

Did @ForeignPolicy knew that the writer who claim Egypt’s economy is collapsing has graduayed from a language college and never studied economy?
His qualification to serve in Morsi’s government was being part of the Brothers cult! pic.twitter.com/O0lWujBMcR

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 8, 2019

Al-Jazeera outlet @ajmubasher produces a fabricated program on #Egypt’s #Copts full of lies and hatred.
For a starter, it claims that when Muslims entered Egypt, Copts were only 30% of population.
A big fat lie
Pure historical revisionism #Sick garbage https://t.co/HnkNkf3Bpc

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) June 8, 2019

There is a tendency to describe it as similar to previous attacks, as part of the pattern we have seen for years now. It isn't

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) June 7, 2019

1. Some have presented this as a religious freedom issue. Woman has the right to convert and marry whom she pleases. Others have even used it as a way to attack Coptic divorce laws. This is all nonsense.

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) June 7, 2019

In fact, as we have seen in numerous similar cases before, both her and her 2nd husband would have been arrested and tried. The only reason she hasn't is because she is a Christian who left Christianity.

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) June 7, 2019

That network was made up of Salafis and led by the circle around Sheikh Rifai Sorour,. It was led by his son-in-law Khaled Harbi and his disciple Hossam Abu El Bukhari

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) June 7, 2019

The Egyptian police force organized the whole triumphant return, even sending armored vehicles for the procession. A police officer fired shots in the air to celebrate the conversion and return. This is not standing idly, this is active participation and leadership.

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) June 7, 2019

The mentality of them, shared by the common man, and the police officers present is simple. Islam is triumphant and Copts should be subjugated to humiliation (we took one of their women). It is Dhimmitude.

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) June 7, 2019

Leading exporters of denim, 2018. ($ million)

Pakistan: 578.6
India: 403.6
China: 367.4
US: 156.6
Italy: 145.7
Egypt: 117.6
Japan: 93.8
Mexico: 92.8
Thailand: 77.5
Germany: 27.9

(UN Comtrade)

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 9, 2019

Delek Drilling aims to start gas sale to #Egypt by end-June#Israel #energy https://t.co/gnIOibQHL5

— Daily News Egypt (@DailyNewsEgypt) June 3, 2019

Happy birthday, Amelia B. Edwards! She wrote numerous novels, became a leading Egyptologist in her day, and co-founded the Egypt Exploration Fund in 1882. Her Victorian ghost stories are also some of the best you'll find. https://t.co/uoQismnqrJ https://t.co/SfI6OWrmxx pic.twitter.com/ziPwOszVyE

— Melissa Edmundson (@MelissaMakala) June 7, 2019

Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho has been left out of Nigeria's final squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

More ➡ https://t.co/UciSEv9oBQ #bbcfootball #LCFC pic.twitter.com/RWIhmsNu14

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 9, 2019

Beer in Egypt as a cure for communism in the 1920s pic.twitter.com/HKY3CU6B26

— Raph Cormack (@RaphaelCormack) June 6, 2019

Very few countries combine Sun & Sea with unparalleled Cultural offerings… #Egypt has it all @NatGeo @ExperienceEgypt https://t.co/XmocXH86kB pic.twitter.com/ytvTyipj5x

— Rania A. Al Mashat (@RaniaAlMashat) June 8, 2019

Plus

Egypt Air launches new direct route to Washington DC

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