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Egypt’s first ever solar-generated electricity plant opening this month
On the 25th of September, the plant is set to open and its launch is expected to save up to 600,000 liters of diesel anually, according to CEO Ahmed Zahran. Additionally, it should also aid in avoiding the emission of 1,620 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. The plant, which cost approximately EGP 14m to…
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Seven Network Finally Apologizes for Saying FYROM is Home of Alexander the Great and King Philip II
Following an outpour of major Greek organizations condemning the blunder over the past several weeks, Kerry Stokes AC, Seven Network Chairman, finally responded to the issue in a letter addressed to the Greek Embassy in Australia. “Greece can proudly claim Alexander the Great as one of their own. We apologize. It was not our network’s intention…
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Cypriot Foreign Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Riyadh is the Key to the Region
• How was your visit to Egypt last month? It was a very fruitful meeting. I was received by President El-Sisi and the prime minister and we had very friendly, warm talks with the Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. I also visited the Arab League and Secretary-General Ahmed Abou Gheit. Let me say first of all…
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Egypt Hosts Five Million Refugees: Foreign Ministry
Blaming the EU-Turkey deal for an increase in the number of refugees arriving in Egypt, Badr said that pressure has increased on Egypt to accommodate for refugees and to prevent others from attempting the dangerous crossing to Europe. “You see what has happened as a result of the deal with Turkey. The closing of the…