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Egypt’s population hits another risky rate

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3 months ago

December 6, 2018

Yara K

Egypt’s population hits an increase of 70% in comparison to 2015, Hala al-Said -Minister of Planning and Administrative Reform- announced that it is estimated that Egypt’s population will reach 150 million by the year 2050; seeing how birth rate has been rising since 2005 and that makes Egypt one of the highest population growth rates in the world.

Overpopulation puts the national security at risk and is considered now to be a huge issue that need to be controlled by different parties. She also stated that the government is looking forward to investing in human resources in the light of this issue, and that the constitution encourages the execution of sustainable development goals.

In a press conference that was held last Sunday by Minister of Social Solidarity Ghada Wali, it was announced that the government is working towards renovating 33 clinics that provides contraception services under the framework of the project “Two are Enough”, that aims at limiting the growth rate of population.

“Two are Enough” aims at training nurses and physicians on the area of overpopulation, and offers bonuses for volunteers who work in raising awareness in Upper Egypt which is recorded to have the highest birth rates.

Female rural leaders are also trained to advice their fellow female villagers on the issue and its risks. More than 2,000 female leaders are reaching out to villagers in their homes and the target –as a start- is to visit more than 10,000 houses in different 10 governorates across Egypt.

The campaign will carry on raising awareness through radio episodes that are to be aired on Quran channels with the cooperation of Al Azhar and Dar al-Ifta.

We hope that such tactics can actually have an impact on the mindsets of people in rural areas, and that we can witness results in the upcoming few months.

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Pyramids Marathon: A Race through Egypt’s ancient history

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6 days ago

February 15, 2019

Yara K

Thousands of runners are now getting ready for the Pyramids Marathon, an iconic event that invited runners from around the world to participate in the race held in Egypt’s greatest landmark, the Pyramids.

Participants range from all ages and nationalities, to complete the course of 10K, 21K or the 42K!

The Pyramids Marathon is organized by the TriFactory, an Egyptian sports management company, that specializes in mass participation sports events just like this one.

Good news is, for those who missed the chance of participating and want to witness the event, a live tracking system is available on their website. So make sure to follow your friends and family complete this run through Egypt’s ancient history!

https://www.pyramidsmarathon.com/livetracking?fbclid=IwAR0o1vUFOqGIePeG49FOkn1syCr4QAPQJ35WpKYYSqlClWETjt_wZ_l3amg

Minister of Tourism Rania Al-Mashat is of course apparent in the picture and is taking part of the race; she explains how this event will help in maintaining a good image for our nation on a global scale.

We can’t wait to see the results of this race, and the participants’ feelings about taking part of such an incredible event.

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Crowds brave snow to see UK royals Meghan and Harry

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3 weeks ago

February 2, 2019

Akram Moftah

BRISTOL, England – 1 February 2019: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan thanked crowds of well-wishers for braving wintry conditions to welcome them on a trip to southwest England on Friday.

“I hope everyone gets a nice cup of tea after this,” Meghan said as she and her husband chatted to those who had waited in the cold to see them as snow fell.

Harry and Meghan, a former actress who is expecting their first child this Spring, were in Bristol where they visited the city’s Old Vic, built in 1766 and the oldest continuously working theatre in the English-speaking world.

Later, they were due to visit Empire Fighting Chance, a charity which seeks to use boxing to try to help young people, who are failing at school or at risk of drifting into unemployment or crime, turn their lives around

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Establishing Russian Industrial Zone in Egypt comes into force

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3 weeks ago

February 1, 2019

Akram Moftah

CAIRO – 1 February 2019: President Abdel Fatah Al Sisi issued decree No. 420 of 2018 approving an agreement between the governments of Egypt and Russia concerning the establishment and operation of the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone in Egypt, which was signed in Moscow on May 23, 2018.

The decree was published in the official gazette Al-Waqa’i’ al-Misriyya on Jan. 23, 2019. As per the Egyptian constitution, any presidential decree shall be published in the official gazette to come into force.

Since February 2015, Egypt and Russia have been negotiating $7 billion worth of Russian investments in the Russian Industrial Zone (RIZ) project in the East Port Said region.

RIZ would be established on an area of 5.25 million square meters and will be built over three phases, according to a statement issued by the Suez Canal Economic Zone.

The project will be conducted on three phases, the first phase involves 1 million square meters, will be carried out by a Russian developer who will also work on attracting Russian investors and companies throughout 2018 and 2019. This phase will create 7,300 jobs in the construction field.

The second phase will develop 1.6 million square meters and will be finished by 2022, creating 10,000 jobs, while the third phase will develop 2.65 million square meters and generate 17,000 jobs.

The three phases are expected to be finished by 2031, when Russian companies will start operations, providing some 35,000 direct and indirect jobs, the statement said.