Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Qatari Aircraft Carrying Assistance for Palestinians in Gaza arrives in Egypt's El Arish

This aid comes within the framework of the State of Qatar's assistance to the brotherly Palestinian people during the difficult humanitarian conditions they are currently exposed to

A Qatar Armed Forces aircraft arrived in the city of El Arish in the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, carrying 57 tons of aid, including food supplies provided by the Qatar Charity, in preparation to be delivered to Gaza, bringing the total number of aid planes to 88. HE Minister…

Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Cairo, Egypt |

First Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Student Associations Meeting in Egypt

The meeting provided an opportunity for Thai students to share useful information and promote cooperation with ASEAN colleagues as well as to raise awareness about the ASEAN Community among youth

On 21 March 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy together with the Thai Students’ Association in Cairo under the Royal Patronage hosted the First ASEAN Student Associations Meeting in Egypt at the Embassy. The meeting was attended by presidents/representatives of ASEAN Student Associations from 9 countries including Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia,…

Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Cairo, Egypt |

Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo hosts Iftar for Thai Muslim Students in Egypt

Mr. Joothong also expressed wishes for all students to complete their duties as they intended, and will be rewarded for their good deeds during this holy month

On 25 March 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo hosted the Iftar dinner for Thai Muslim Students in Egypt at the Embassy. On this occasion, Mr. Thanabordee Joothong, Chargé d'Affaires a.i commended the strict Islamic practice of all Thai Muslim students during the month of Ramadan, which is the…

Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Cairo, Egypt |

The Meeting with the Egyptian African Businessmen’s Association

EABA’s mission is to drive transformative change and foster innovation in Africa’s business landscape

On 26 March 2024, Mr. Thanabordee Joothong, Charge d'affaires a.i., and Mr. Niwat Apichartbutra, Commercial Attaché, Office of Commercial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo, met with Dr. Yousrey Elsharkawi, Chairman of the Egyptian African Businessmen’s Association (EABA), at the EABA Office in Cairo. Dr. Elsharkawi gave a briefing on…

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Vaalco Energy to Champion African Production Expansion as Platinum Sponsor at African Energy Week (AEW)

The event will take place November 4-8 in Cape Town under the theme, Energy Growth through an Enabling Environment

Independent energy company Vaalco Energy has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference as a platinum sponsor, showcasing the company’s vision for driving exploration and production in Africa. With plans to double crude oil production to over 50,000 barrels per day by 2027, Vaalco Energy has…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Meets a United States Congressional Delegation

The talks tackled the two countries’ collaboration in the areas of security and the fight against terrorism and extremism

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a U.S. Congressional Delegation, led by Chairman of the Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee, Republican Congressman August Pfluger, as well as members of the U.S. Congress from the Democratic and Republican parties. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, and…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Qatari Aircraft Carrying Assistance for Palestinian in Gaza Arrives in Egypt's El Arish

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater received the aircraft at El Arish Airport

An aircraft belonging to the Qatar Armed Forces arrived in the city of El Arish in the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, carrying 20 tons of aid, including food supplies provided by the Qatar Charity, in preparation to be delivered to Gaza, bringing the total number of planes of aid…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister, Minister of Finance

President El-Sisi gave directives, in this context, to continue maintaining financial discipline and ensuring the financial sustainability of the state’s general budget

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Finance Dr. Mohamed Maait and Vice Minister of Finance for Fiscal Policies Ahmed Kouchouk. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting reviewed the draft budget for the fiscal year 2024/2025. Minister…

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Basketball Africa League Announces Ticket Sales for Nile Conference Group Phase Tipping off April 19 in Cairo, Egypt

The Nile Conference group phase will feature home team and defending champion Al Ahly (Egypt), first-time BAL participants Al Ahly (Libya) and Bangui Sporting Club (Central African Republic) and two-time BAL participant City Oilers (Uganda)

Tickets on Sale Now at BAL.NBA.com and Tazkarti.com; Fans Can Save Up to 35% On Group Packages; Fans Can Watch All Games Live on the NBA App (https://apo-opa.co/43eJtgR), NBA.com, BAL.NBA.com and the BAL’s YouTube Channel (https://apo-opa.co/3twvshm); Games Will Reach Fans in 214 Countries and Territories in 17 Languages. The Basketball Africa League (BAL)…

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Egypt and the Big 5 Dominate Hotel Development in Africa

The Big 5 global chains – Marriott International, Hilton, Accor, Radisson Hotel Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts – account for 66% of hotels and 71% of rooms in the entire African pipeline

When it comes to hotel development across Africa in 2024, just five words tell the story, “Egypt and the Big 5”. In this context, “the Big 5” does not refer to Africa’s major wildlife attractions, (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo) but to the global hotel chains – Accor, Hilton,…