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Egyptian Olympic bronze medalist accused of sexual harassment, faces investigation

Egyptian wrestler Mohamed El-Sayed، known as “Kisho,” who won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, has found himself at the center of a scandal after being accused of sexual harassment. The allegations surfaced following reports of his arrest for public intoxication and harassing a woman early this morning, according to the French daily newspaper Le Parisien. …

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Egypt Independent August 10, 2024

Photos: High-level visit to Egypt’s industrial zones highlights UNIDO-Swiss-Egyptian initiative for sustainable industry

A high-level visit to the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) on Monday marks a major step forward towards promoting sustainable industry in Egypt. The delegation featured representatives from the Egyptian government, including Ministerial advisor Amr Hazaa, the SCZONE’s Chairman Walied Galmaleldeen, alongside the Swiss embassy (Ambassador Yvonne Baumann), and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic …

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Egypt Independent May 1, 2024

Egyptian fatwa house warns against Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies

The Fatwa Secretary at the Egyptian Fatwa House, Sheikh Muhammad Abdel Samie, said that “Bitcoin is a laundering of forbidden money”, and warned that it comes with a loss of rights and legal violations. Samie answered a question regarding the ruling on investing in Bitcoin digital currencies such as gold, saying: “Gold has its value. …

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Egypt Independent January 5, 2024

Here’s a look at the most inspiring Egyptian women of 2023

Egyptian women have made historic and unique global achievements this year, serving as models of inspiration in sports, sports, science, or social and cultural fields. Sarah Shendy Sarah Shendy obtained a bachelor’s degree in law and justice from the University of Kent, after which she joined the Police Academy in America with the aim of …

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Egypt Independent December 30, 2023

Photos: Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria officially reopens to the public

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated the Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria, on Wednesday, after the completion of its renovation. A truly historic museum The museum was first suggested in 1891 by Italian archaeologist Giuseppe Botti, who thought about establishing a place containing the archaeological discoveries in Alexandria in manner to best preserve its cultural history, after …

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Egypt Independent October 12, 2023