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4 Shows From Egypt, Libya and the UAE on Day Two of SITFY

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On day two of SITFY, chaired by director Mazen El-Gharabawy, 4 theatrical shows from Egypt, Libya and the UAE will be presented. As for the Children Theater competition, the first show “Don Quixote”, written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and directed by Mahmoud Grazi, will be presented at the open-air theater of the Cultural Palace at 4:30 PM. At 5:30 PM, “Hunting” show from the UAE, written and directed by Mohanad Karim, will be presented at the main theater of Sharm El-Sheikh Cultural Palace. At 7:00 PM, “Kharaf” show from…

CIFF Moments: Danis Tanović’s Piano Performance

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Danis Tanović, the esteemed President of the International Competition Jury at the Cairo International Film Festival, captivated attendees with a remarkable piano performance. Festival President Hussein Fahmy was among those who enjoyed this special moment. Born in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tanović is a celebrated filmmaker known for his 2001 film No Man’s Land, which earned an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film. Over his career, he has received numerous prestigious accolades, including the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for…

EU external borders: irregular border crossings drop 43% in first 10 months of 2024 (Frontex)

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According to preliminary data collected by Frontex*, the number of irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 43% in the first 10 months of 2024 to 191 900, driven by significant drops on the Central Mediterranean (-62%) and Western Balkan migratory routes (-80%), reliefweb reported0 Frontex supports national authorities in their border management efforts with 3 000 officers and staff deployed across the EU’s external borders. Key highlights for the first 10 months of 2024: The Central Mediterranean route continued its significant downward trend this year. Between January…

Omani women celebrate their annual day ( October 17)

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Omani women are a pioneering example of successful models in various fields, and their excellence did not come out of a vacuum, but by believing in their giving and their ability to contribute to building the present and future of their homeland, the Sultanate of Oman, crowned by the constant support of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. His Majesty emphasised the pivotal role of women in building society and continuing development, and His Majesty issued high directives to enhance the status of Omani women, and ensure their empowerment in…

Heavy rains fill dry lakes in the Sahara Desert

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A satellite image of ephemeral lakes and rivers along the border between Morocco and Algeria after heavy rains in early September. NASA An unusual cyclone in early September drenched much of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya, filling dry lakes and rivers. New satellite images from NASA show the impact of the deluge. Some parts of North Africa received up to 8 inches of rain, as much as they typically receive in a year, with water flowing out of mountains and into ephemeral lakes like Sebkha el Melah in northern Algeria. As…

Tunisia is over-consuming natural resources and borrowing from future generations

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Climate change threatens the WANA region with thirst The world today needs 1.7 planets, which means it consumes more natural resources than it produces Tunisia is among the countries that have less biological consumption capacity than local production, making it indebted to future generations and usurping its right to the planet’s ecological reserves, according to international studies in this field. In doing so, they borrow the natural resources that ensure a decent and balanced life from future generations.Princess Basma Bint Ali, chairperson of the board of trustees of the Hashemite…

Language Policy System in Arab Countries

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King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAA), in cooperation with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO), is organising a conference entitled “Language Policy System in Arab Countries” on October 22 and 23 at its headquarters in Tunis. The conference will serve as a forum for leading academics, experts and others to discuss the status of the Arabic language, its role as an integral part of the Arab countries and their identity, and its presence in the educational, social, scientific and cultural spheres, as well as the challenges…

President of Tunisia Inclusive Labor Institute: 1.592 million people work in informal sector

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The goal is to help these groups organize into unions to obtain their rights One million 592,000 people work in the informal sector, which requires everyone, government and civil society organizations, to reconsider and think about the issues posed by this sector and its repercussions on the economy and society as a whole, said Asma Ben Hsan, President of the Tunisian Inclusive Work Institute (TILI) on Tuesday in Tunis on the occasion of the regional conference entitled “A New Look at Work in the Informal Economy,” with the participation of…

Draw results for Jasmin Open Monastir 2024 announced

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The Palais du Ribat in Monastir hosted the draw for the third edition of the Jasmin Open Monastir, which kicks off on Saturday September 7 and runs until September 15 on the courts of a hotel in the city. The tournament, ranked in the WTA 250 category, offers a total prize money of $250,000. In her opening speech, Salma Mouelhi, President of the Tunisian Tennis Federation, emphasized that the Jasmin Open has rapidly become one of the world’s most renowned tournaments on the women’s tennis circuit. In her opinion, the…

Forum on Investment Climate in Light of Modern Technological Transformations and Role of AI in Promoting Entrepreneurship

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The Arab Organization for Administrative Development of the League of Arab States, with the participation of several Arab countries, organized the Forum on the Investment Climate in the Light of Modern Technological Transformations and the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Promoting Entrepreneurship. Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain was engineer Jamal Ahmed Yacoub Kamal, who presented an important working paper on promoting investment in Arab countries using artificial intelligence technology. The working paper dealt with the definition of artificial intelligence and the history of its emergence as well as the…