The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has released a detailed weather forecast, outlining expected conditions and phenomena across all governorates and cities in Egypt.

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the EMA predicted cold nights and chilly mornings in Greater Cairo, the northern coast, and northern Upper Egypt. Meanwhile, South Sinai and southern Upper Egypt are expected to experience moderate temperatures.

Weather maps indicate the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in the northeastern coastal areas, extending to the northwestern coast and northern Nile Delta. The EMA has issued a warning for morning fog formation on agricultural roads, highways, and areas near water bodies.

Intermittent windy conditions are also anticipated in South Sinai and northern Upper Egypt.

Expected temperatures:

• Greater Cairo and the Nile Delta: High of 22°C, Low of 13°C.
• Northern Coast: High of 21°C, Low of 13°C.
• Northern Upper Egypt: High of 22°C, Low of 8°C.
• Southern Upper Egypt: High of 24°C, Low of 10°C.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty asserted Egypt’s keenness on achieving stability in Sudan in a way that enables the Sudanese people to build their nation and fulfil aspirations.

This came during his participation in a quartet meeting on Sudan, with the participation of the US State Secretary, the foreign minister of Saudi Arabia, and the UAE State Minister for International Cooperation, on the sidelines of the foreign ministers of the G7.

In statements on Tuesday, Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Tamin Khallaf said that Abdelatty stressed the necessity of preserving the Sudanese State’s institutions and respecting Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Abdelatty also underlined the necessity of the donor countries’ commitment to implement their pledges related to the Sudan Humanitarian Needs and Response.

He stressed that it is not fair to leave neighboring countries to bear the brunt of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, stressing the importance of focusing on two main goals; reaching a ceasefire and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid.

He expressed his deep concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan that led to the internal displacement of more than 11 million Sudanese, and the asylum of more than 3 million Sudanese to neighboring countries, including Egypt that received large numbers of Sudanese people.

Abdelatty also reviewed Egypt’s efforts to deal with the crisis in Sudan on the political and humanitarian levels, noting that the facilities that Egypt provides to UN agencies and relief organizations to ensure the prompt delivery of humanitarian aid to brothers in Sudan.

The minister underlined that Egypt hosted the Sudanese political and civil forces conference in July 2024 with the view to helping reach a Sudanese consensus without excluding any parties.

He also also underlined Egypt’s efforts to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Sudan.

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Chairman of the Tourism Authority Amr al-Qadi said Tuesday that Poland ranks fifth among markets exporting tourists to Egypt.

This increase in the flow of tourism from this market is very much related to a rise in the number of flights from Poland to different tourist destinations in Egypt, Qadi said during his participation in the International Travel and Tourism Fair (ITTF) in Warsaw.

Qadi said he is representing the Tourism Ministry in the Fair, which is part of a strategy to promote Egyptian travel destinations abroad.

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Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh al-Hefny praised distinguished bilateral relations between Egypt and Bulgaria highlighting possible opportunities for cooperation between the two sides at the various levels, especially strengthening bilateral relations in the various civil aviation domains.

During a meeting on Wednesday 27/11/2024, the minister of civil aviation received Bulgarian ambassador in Cairo, Dejan Katrachev at the ministry’s headquarters to discuss joint cooperation in the field of civil aviation.

The meeting touched upon a number of topics of common interest, including studying the possibility of amending the bilateral agreement signed between the two countries in the field of air transport, as well as the Bulgarian side’s request to operate direct and regular flights to and from Egyptian tourist destinations, in addition to enhancing effective coordination in the areas of exchanging expertise, maintenance and training, in a way that supports the public benefit of both sides.

For his part, the Bulgarian ambassador praised the strong and distinguished relations between Egypt and Bulgaria in all fields.

He also commended the role played by Egypt as a regional center for civil aviation in the Middle East and Africa, stressing his country’s keenness on enriching and deepen cooperation relations with Egypt, in a way that would heighten more prospects for effective cooperation in the various civil aviation-related activities.

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Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sweilem praised important role of Tunisia within the Action on Water Adaptation and Resilience (AWARe) as it participated in training programs held under the umbrella of the initiative.

During a meeting on Wednesday 27/11/2024 between the minister of irrigation and the Tunisian Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Ezz Eddine Ben Sheikh, on the sidelines of the activities of the sixteenth session of the Arab Ministerial Water Council, held in Jordan, the two sides discussed exchange expertise in the field of treating and reusing agricultural wastewater, along with transferring Egyptian know-how in this field to the Tunisian side.

They also took up a number of events and activities taking place under the umbrella of the African Ministerial Council for Water (AMCAW).

Representatives of Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and Jordan also participated in a workshop to draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and appoint a consultant to draft the project document “Saline Water Uses for Agriculture” during activities of the 7th Cairo Water Week.

Cooperation between the two countries in the field of supporting early warning systems for floods in the Mediterranean countries was discussed under the umbrella of the “AWARe” initiative, as it was agreed to coordinate between Egypt and Tunisia, regarding the project “Uses of salt water for agriculture” and “Supporting early warning systems for floods in the Mediterranean countries”.

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The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a weather forecast predicting chilly nights and mornings across the country, along with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in certain coastal areas.

According to a statement posted on the agency’s official Facebook page, residents of Greater Cairo, the northern coast, and Upper Egypt can expect cool temperatures, especially during the early morning hours.

South Sinai and Southern Upper Egypt will experience more moderate conditions.

Weather maps indicate a chance of scattered showers, potentially moderate, along the northern coast and northern Nile Delta.

The authority also warned of morning fog formation on rural roads, highways, and areas near bodies of water. Additionally, intermittent windy conditions are expected in South Sinai and northern Upper Egypt.

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The third day of search and rescue operations concluded on Wednesday evening without any trace of the seven individuals missing since last Monday in the sinking of the ‘Sea Story’ tourist boat in Marsa Alam during a diving trip.

Aerial surveys and maritime searches using a helicopter and a naval unit were conducted but yielded no results.

An investigation by the Quseir Public Prosecution in the Red Sea revealed that the sunken boat had a valid one-year certificate of seaworthiness, and no technical defects or faults were found related to the vessel.

The prosecution is continuing its investigations with the surviving crew members to determine the causes and circumstances of the incident.

The prosecution also heard the testimonies of the survivors. Among these were Christophe and Luciana, a young couple from the Belgian city of Namur, a picture of which recently surfaced on social media.

Red Sea Governor Major General Amr Hanfi confirmed that coordination had taken place with a number of foreign embassies and consulates in Cairo to provide the necessary facilities and obtain the official papers of the surviving and deceased passengers of the ‘Sea Story’ boat.

The total number of rescued individuals reached 33, while only four bodies were recovered, bringing the total number of people pulled from the water to 37.

Search operations continue for the remaining seven missing persons.

Hanfi praised the successful efforts of all concerned parties, especially the naval forces, in finding a number of the missing persons alive.

Three bodies of German and Slovakian nationalities were deposited in the morgue of Hurghada General Hospital at the disposal of the prosecution. The dead were recovered by search and rescue teams, and the embassies of the respective countries were notified of the deaths.

Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm

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Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk asserted Egypt’s readiness to present all aspects of support to Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) to achieve its goals and contribute to presenting expertise and building the capabilities of its member states.

During the Egyptian minister’s meeting with IOFS Director General Berik Aryn on Wednesday 27/11/2024 on the sidelines of his participation in World Food Summit held in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed aspects of joint cooperation between the Egyptian Ministry of Agricultural and the IOFS in the coming period.

During the meeting, Farouk reviewed Egyptian efforts to achieve food security, in light of international challenges that affected supply chains of food around the world.

Egypt achieved self-sufficiency in some strategic crops and exports the surplus to more than 160 markets around the world, he said.

Meanwhile, Aryn highlighted initiatives adopted by the IOFS which aim at facing challenges of food security in member states of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Both sides asserted the importance of continuing fruitful cooperation between Egypt and the IOFS, via promoting sustainable solutions to develop the agricultural sector in IOFS member states and guarantee long-term food security in the Islamic world.

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Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has stressed the importance of reaching an immediate ceasefire and fully delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza without restrictions from Israel.

He was speaking during a ministerial meeting in the Italian city of Fiuggi on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

The top diplomat talked about Israel’s continued aggression on Gaza and its blatant violations of international law and international humanitarian law for over one year. This, he noted, has led to an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe in the region.

He also condemned Israel’s approach meant to displace the Palestinians. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s complete rejection of any attempts to displace the Palestinians and undermine work of the UNRWA, which plays an essential role in alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people.

He also warned of the hazardous situation in the West Bank due to Israel’s continued policy of settlement expansion and calls to annex parts of the West Bank.

All these policies hinder efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state with contiguous territory in line with international resolutions and based on the two-state solution, Abdelatty said.

The foreign minister also talked about the latest developments in Lebanon, stressing the need to reach an immediate ceasefire and implement UN Security Council resolution no. 1701.

It is important to empower Lebanese establishments, atop of which the army, and stop Israel’s violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty, Abdelatty said.

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The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) thanked Egypt’s First Lady Entissar al-Sisi for sponsoring a ceremony marking the World Children’s Day this year, and for her great support for the rights of children.

Posting to its official social media accounts on Tuesday 26/11/2024, the UN agency’s country office conveys UNICEF’s appreciation for Mrs Sisi’s commitment to building a brighter future for every child in Egypt.

World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s global day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

It was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on November 20 each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.

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Egypt welcomed a ceasefire deal in Lebanon that came into effect on Wednesday morning 27/11/2024.

In a statement the Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Ministry said, the step will signal the beginning of de-escalation phase in the region, through the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution no. 1701, enabling the Lebanese army to deploy in southern Lebanon and retain its control over the entire Lebanese territory.

Egypt stressed the great importance of respecting Lebanon’s sovereignty without meddling in its internal affairs, underlining the necessity of working to support state institutions, including the Lebanese presidential election without any external interference, according to the statement.

The deal should be a prelude to Israel’s halt of its one year aggression in the Gaza Strip, it said, pointing out to the necessity of reaching an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and allowing the delivery of sustained humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in light of the catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the Strip and the unjustified violations in the West Bank.

Egypt also underscored the utmost importance of stopping escalation in the region, noting that there were no military solutions to the crises in the region, except through engaging in negotiations and dialogue, restoring rights to their owners, and adhering to the principles of international law, international humanitarian law, international legitimacy and the Charter of the United Nations (UN) and its resolutions, the statement added.

The statement further highlighted the importance of resolving crises through a serious political process and within the framework of a specific timetable leading to establishing of the state of Palestine on the entire Palestinian territory and ending the occupation.

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Liverpool FC coach Arne Slot commented on the future of the Egyptian international football player Mohamed Salah, the team’s star, as his contract with the Reds expires at the end of this season.

This followed after Salah’s statements in which he indicated that he did not receive any offers to renew his contract with the Reds.

Slot spoke during the press conference for the Liverpool FC and Real Madrid match in the Champions League.

He said: “I have said several times that I will not comment on contracts, the only thing I can say is if you look at my lineup, Mohamed Salah is more present than absent.”

Slot added: “I do not think there is any distraction for him or the players and certainly not for me.”

Liverpool, led by Slot, are preparing to face Real Madrid on Wednesday in the Champions League this season.

 

Salah’s statements

Salah’s statements about his future with Liverpool FC sparked widespread controversy and made a large share of headlines in European newspapers.

The star player expressed his disappointment, saying that he might be closer to leaving than staying if he did not receive a suitable offer from Liverpool.

This came during his interview with journalists after the Southampton match, during which the Egyptian King scored a brace, leading the team to victory and moving away at the top of the Premier League standings.

Salah stated: “We are about to enter December and I have not received any offers yet to stay at Liverpool, and the chances of me leaving have become more than my staying, and as you know I have been at the club for many years, there is no club like this, but in the end the matter is not in my hands, and as I said before, we are in December and I have not received anything yet about my future.”

“I love the fans, and the fans love me, and in the end the matter is not in my hands or in the hands of the fans, let’s wait and see.”

 

Newspapers react

The global version of Goal website believes that Salah has every right to be angry.

The Goal website stated: “Salah should not only be disappointed by Liverpool’s failure to make an offer for him, but he should also be angry, as the Egyptian player has done everything to deserve what he asked for.”

The Athletic newspaper said that Salah did not choose the right time to speak to the media about his future, indicating that the upper hand in Liverpool FC will change from focusing on the matches against Real Madrid and Manchester City to talking about the Egyptian’s future at Anfield.

The English website Liverpool Echo said that the Reds fans should be concerned about Salah’s future.

Liverpool Echo stated: “What Salah said is worrying. I think every fan who reads his statements will be worried… The situation seems ambiguous because Salah could soon negotiate with any other club, and what does that mean? Of course, it is bad news for Liverpool.”

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The Red Sea marine rescue forces on Tuesday rescued five people who were on the sunken “Sea Story” ship in Marsa Alam, including two Belgians and a Swiss, and recovered four bodies of the missing, bringing the number of those rescued to 37 people.

The search is still ongoing for seven other missing people.

The “Sea Story” ship sank during a diving trip, carrying 44 passengers, including 13 Egyptians and 31 of different nationalities – German, British, American, Polish, Belgian, Swiss, Finnish, Chinese, Slovak, Spanish and Irish.

Red Sea Governor Amr Hanafi said that the search and rescue operations for the missing resulted, on Tuesday said that seven people are still missing (two from Britain, two from Poland, two from Germany and one from Switzerland).

He assured that coordination with the armed forces and naval forces personnel continues in the search for the rest.

Medical sources in the Red Sea confirmed that nine foreign survivors were allowed to leave the Marsa Alam One Day Surgery Hospital after their health condition stabilized, while a number of Egyptian survivors from the launch crew are still receiving treatment.

Meanwhile, the Red Sea Prosecution office began investigations into the sinking, and requested papers, documents and permits for the trip and data of passengers and the crew.

The prosecution listened to testimonies of the survivors from inside the Marsa Alam Hospital, and it became clear that the last inspection by maritime safety on the sunken ship was in March, and it obtained a certificate of validity for a year, and there were no notes or technical defects.

One of the surviving foreign tourists said: “I was on the deck when things started to get worse. I felt the boat tilting sharply, and I tried to hold on to something stable, but the capsizing was very fast. I heard screams from inside the cabins, and many were unable to get out because the doors were closed and the place was filled with water.”

Another of the survivors, a British tourist, added that she tried to swim up, but the current was very strong and she felt suffocated, adding: “My floating jacket saved me and kept me on the surface until the rescue teams arrived.”

Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm

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The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects that Wednesday’s weather will be cold at night and early in the morning, moderately cold during the day in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, the North Coast, and northern Upper Egypt, and moderate in South Sinai and the southern parts of the country.

Weather maps revealed light to moderate rain falling on areas of the North Coast and northern Lower Egypt at intermittent intervals.

The EMA warned of mists in the morning on some agricultural and express roads and those close to water bodies.

There will be occasional wind activity in areas of the North Coast, South Sinai and northern Upper Egypt at intermittent intervals, it added.

 

Expected temperatures on Wednesday:

• North Coast, Cairo and Lower Egypt: 20C
• Northern Upper Egypt: 21C
• Southern Upper Egypt: 23C

Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm

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Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty headed for the Italian capital Monday to attend the 10th Rome MED Dialogues. The international forum will bring together representatives of countries north and south the Mediterranean to discuss common challenges and multiple crises that threaten security and stability in the region. The participants will also explore opportunities of cooperation among Mediterranean countries. Abdelatty will review Egyptian efforts to stop the escalation in the Middle East. He is also set to meet with several ministers and officials on the fringe of the Rome MED Dialogues to probe means of boosting bilateral relations as well as issues of mutual concern. The top diplomat is then scheduled to head for the Italian city of Fiuggi to take part in a G7 ministerial meeting on the latest developments in the Middle East.

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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly opened Monday the 3rd edition of the International Manufacturing Convention and Exhibition (IMCE) organized by the Federation of Industries, at the Al-Manara International Conference and Exhibition Center.

The three-day event will witness the participation of 18 industrial and production sectors, representing the backbone of the country’s economic sectors.

The exhibition aims to support international collaborative initiatives between industrial entities at the regional levels (Arab, African, Euro-Mediterranean and international) to contribute to achieving sustainable economic development.

The forum addresses challenges facing the industrial sector, along with mechanisms meant to direct efforts towards a better industrial future, in addition to enhancing investment and achieving economic development, activating partnerships and cooperation with economic and industrial entities in Arab, African and European countries.

The role of private sector’s institutions in preparing and developing qualified technical cadres for the local and international labor market, in cooperation with the relevant State bodies will also figure high on the gathering’s agenda.

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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed activities of session entitled “Investment in Industry.. Opportunities for Integration and Growth” as part of activities of the the International Manufacturing Convention and Exhibition (IMCE) that opened Monday at the Al-Manara International Conference and Exhibition Center. Earlier in the day, the prime minister inaugurated the three-day event that is being organized by the Federation of Industries. Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el-Wazir, Managing Director of Sky & Rollins Group Tarek Hussein, CEO of the National Initiative for the Development of Egyptian Industry “Ebdaa” Amani Eid and Chairman of the Federation of Industries Mohamed Zaki el-Sewedy are taking part in the session. The gathering witnesses the participation of 18 industrial and production sectors, representing the backbone of the country’s economic sectors. The exhibition aims to support international collaborative initiatives between industrial entities at the regional levels (Arab, African, Euro-Mediterranean and international) to contribute to achieving sustainable economic development. The forum addresses challenges facing the industrial sector, along with mechanisms meant to direct efforts towards a better industrial future, in addition to enhancing investment and achieving economic development, activating partnerships and cooperation with economic and industrial entities in Arab, African and European countries. The role of private sector’s institutions in preparing and developing qualified technical cadres for the local and international labor market, in cooperation with the relevant State bodies will also figure high on the gathering’s agenda.

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Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel al-Wazir asserted on Monday the Egyptian government is paying a greater interest to the industry sector in accordance with directives of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The government seeks to turn Egypt into a regional, industrial hub and a hub for transport, logistics and transit trade, added Wazir at a session entitled “investment in industry.. chances of integration and growth” on the sidelines of the the International Annual Industry Conference and Exhibition (IMCE). The ministry developed a different strategy for turning Egypt into a regional, industrial hub in cooperation with the World Bank, said Wazir. He is implementing a genuine strategy on the ground in cooperation with the ministerial group for industrial development that is taking into account the needs of industries and the labor market. President Sisi was briefed on the strategy and endorsed it. The new strategy for industry is aiming to scale up the contribution of the private sector in industry fields in the domestic product that hit 14 percent and seeks to increase it to 20 percent in 2030, in addition to upping the contribution of the green economy to Gross domestic product (GDP) to five percent in green industries, Wazir pointed out. The industry and transport minister thanked president Sisi for his confidence in the government in the coming period to upgrade the Egyptian industry on all fronts. He also appreciated efforts exerted by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly to form the ministerial group for industrial development to overcome any challenges facing the industry.

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Al-Ahly SC of Egypt is facing an important and difficult match against its stubborn rival, Stade d’Abidjan of Ivory Coast on Tuesday, as part of the African Champions League competition for the 2024-25 season.

The whistle will blow for the start of the match between Al-Ahly and Stade d’Abidjan of Ivory Coast at six in the evening Cairo time.

The match will be hosted by the Cairo International Stadium as part of the opening round of Group III matches in the African Champions League for the 2024-25 season.

 

Channels broadcasting the match

You can watch the Al-Ahly and Stade d’Abidjan match live on the Qatari beIN Sports network, encrypted, specifically beIN Sports HD 2.

You can also the watch live online, and it will be through the TOD application, by downloading the application via the mobile phone, and then connecting it to the large display screen.

 

Commentator

The Qatari beIN Sports network has assigned the distinguished Egyptian sports broadcaster Ali Mohamed Ali to commentate on the Al-Ahly and Stade d’Abidjan match.

 

Referee

The famed Gabonese referee, Tanguy Patrice Mebiame will manage the Al-Ahly and Stade d’Abidjan match.

 

Al-Ahly’s lineup against Stade d’Abidjan

Al-Ahly’s lineup against Stade d’Abidjan of Ivory Coast is expected to be as follows, according to the choices of Swiss Marcel Koller, the Red Devils’ coach.

• Starting goalkeeper: Mohamed el-Shennawy
• Defense: Omar Kamal Abdel-Wahed, Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim and Yahya Attiaul-Allah
• Midfield: Ahmed Nabil Kouka, Marawan Attia, and Emam Ashour
• Attack: Taher Mohamed Taher, Hussein el-Shahat and Mahmoud Abdel-Moneim Kahraba

Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm

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Red Sea Governor Amr Hanafi revealed new details about the sinking of the tourist ship “Sea Story” in Marsa Alam in the Red Sea Governorate, including the efforts being done to retrieve the remaining 16 people that are missing.

During a Monday evening phone interview with TV host Amr Adib on the “al-Hekaya” (The Story) show on MBC Masr, Hanafi explained that the tourist boat hit a strong wave at dawn, after a sudden change in the weather.

He continued that the boat flipped on its right side and then its left side, and began to sink within five to seven minutes.

The governor added that the boat was equipped with all safety measures and was subject to inspection in March and its license is valid for a year and there were no problems with it.

He added that the concerned authorities moved quickly after reporting the sinking of the boat, in coordination with the Egyptian Navy, which moved immediately as search and rescue efforts for the missing 16 people continue.

Hanafi explained that these tourists have been coming to dive in the area for four years, and most of them are professionals, and they know the area well.

He added that most of them came for a four-day visit at sea.

The Red Sea Governor explained that embassies and consulates to which the tourists belong have been contacted, hoping to reach survivors in the coming hours.

A statement from the Red Sea Governorate confirmed that the control center received an emergency call at 5:30 AM from the boat, which was on a diving trip from Port Ghalib Marina in Marsa Alam and scheduled to return to the Hurghada Marina on November 29.

The boat was carrying 31 tourists of various nationalities with a crew of 14. Initial reports indicate that the boat capsized near Satayah Reef north of Marsa Alam.

Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm

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