On the afternoon of July 25, the Greek-owned supertanker Kiku docked at Qatar’s Mesaieed oil export terminal, a massive, 30-berth port on the country’s west coast, 25 miles south of Doha. Four days later, loaded with crude oil, the Kiku passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The Very Large Crude Carrier – one of the …
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Islamabad AP —  Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered the suspension of eight officials and directed that criminal proceedings be initiated against those found responsible for a fire that killed 14 newborns at an Islamabad hospital, his office said. Sharif issued the orders after an investigative committee headed by retired senior civil servant Shahid …
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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital on Monday to review the final arrangements for an upcoming visit to Egypt by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Investment and Foreign […]
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Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa arrived in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek on Monday to participate in the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, representing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.   Issa was received upon arrival by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sitek Jumakadyrovich Jumakadyr uulu, and the […]
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  On the surface, Syrian-born poet Nizar Qabbani was either seen as someone who objectified women or as someone who was overt about sensuality. He was often labeled with many different titles; some have described him as a progressive Arab poet, while others have criticized him for moral degeneracy. But beneath all of these labels, not many have looked at his poetry through the lens of Qabbani as a ‘philosopher of love.’ His poetry did not merely portray love and sensuality as emotions to be experienced, but as human experiences worthy of contemplation. In his work, love becomes a subject of reflection, questioning, and philosophical inquiry. During the 20th century, at a time when speaking openly about sexual desire was forbidden, censored, or considered socially taboo, Qabbani revived the ancient artistic tradition of using coded and symbolic language. It was a communication tool used by artists and poets to express what could not be spoken openly, while also protecting them from the consequences of addressing taboo subjects directly. Of the many codes and symbols that have been used to express desire, the fruit is perhaps one of the most enduring.Continue reading "Nizar Qabbani’s Coded Language of Sensuality and Desire"
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  On Sunday, 30 August, Sharif Fathi, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, inspected the Giza Pyramids area to track progress and review work stages for the fixed balloon project currently underway there. The project is being carried out by ‘Tashreef for Tourism Marketing’ in cooperation with the French company ‘Aerophile’. The Minister stated that the project will be the first of its kind in the surrounding area, and that it will serve as one of the new recreational activities to be offered to visitors and tourists. During the tour, the Minister was accompanied by Ashraf Muhyi El-Din, General Director of Antiquities in Giza; Mohamed Kamel, and Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of Tashreef for Tourism Marketing. Fathi added that the balloon experience will offer visitors a new perspective of the Pyramids of Giza area, its landmarks, and its surrounding landscape. He also confirmed that the project was placed two kilometers from the Pyramids and 2.2 kilometers from the Sphinx. Additionally, the balloon will be anchored to the ground and will move vertically as it ascends and descends. The project is scheduled for the balloon to rise to 150Continue reading "Tourism Minister Inspects Fixed Balloon Project at Giza Pyramids"
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Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries Company has increased production capacities at Abu Qir Plant 3, lifting ammonia output by approximately 140 tons per day (t/d) and expanding granular urea capacity by around 100 t/d. The company reported a reduction in the natural gas consumption required for operations at the plant, according to a disclosure submitted […]
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British Petroleum (bp) has started production from the Fayoum-4 well in Egypt’s West Nile Delta, adding an estimated 80 million cubic feet per day (mmcf/d) of natural gas to the domestic market. The well’s production has been tied into bp’s existing West Nile Delta gas-processing facilities, which the company operates with an 82.75% stake, through […]
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