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Where and when to watch the Grand Egyptian Museum opening ceremony live
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Where and when to watch the Grand Egyptian Museum opening ceremony live

Millions of eyes turn toward Egypt on Saturday, November 1, as the nation prepares for an extraordinary global event: the official inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). This landmark is poised to become one of the world’s largest and most significant cultural institutions. The event will feature unprecedented media coverage from the museum site, with participation from dozens of international outlets. Over 70 global television channels, alongside major international news agencies and media institutions, are expected to cover the ceremony—a magnificent display befitting the event’s scale and Egypt’s historic global stature. The official inauguration ceremony is scheduled for seven pm Cairo time. The event kicks off three days of official celebrations that will feature 79 official delegations from around the world, including reigning kings, presidents, and princes. Local Egyptian coverage will be broadcast live across Al Hayat, Egyptian Channel 1, Cairo News Channel, and Extra News. The museum’s official opening ceremony will also be broadcast live and exclusively on TikTok — a platform with approximately 1.59 billion users worldwide.

Low pressure system to bring rain across Egypt starting Sunday: EMA
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Low pressure system to bring rain across Egypt starting Sunday: EMA

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) revealed the current weather conditions across Cairo and the other governorates, typical of autumn: cool in the early morning and turning warm during the day across most parts of the country. For Cairo, the maximum temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, and the minimum is 19 degrees Celsius. The EMA issued a warning regarding the weather starting Sunday evening, when a low-pressure system will settle over the country. Low and medium clouds will appear, increasing the likelihood of intermittent rain over scattered areas of the Delta, Northern Upper Egypt, and the Western Desert. The daytime high will remain hot in the south of the country and South Sinai. Temperatures will be moderate in the early night, becoming cooler toward the late evening. Sea conditions Mediterranean Sea: Light to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 1 to 2 meters. Surface winds will be northeasterly. Red Sea: Moderate, with wave heights ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 meters. Surface winds will be northwesterly.

Mohamed Salah among the shortlist for 2025 world’s best 11 players
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Mohamed Salah among the shortlist for 2025 world’s best 11 players

The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) announced the shortlist for the world's best 11 players of 2025—the "Ideal XI" or "World 11"—on Monday evening. The list is headlined by Egyptian legend Mohamed Salah, who players for English club Liverpool. The official FIFPRO account posted an image on the X platform with the caption: "The 26-player shortlist for the 2025 Men's World 11, based on votes from players worldwide." The statement added: "The final squad will be revealed on November 3." The full shortlist is as follows: Mohamed Salah William Saliba Virgil van Dijk Federico Valverde Lamine Yamal Nuno Mendes Cristiano Ronaldo Achraf Hakimi Pau Cubarsí Cole Palmer Lionel Messi Raphinha Dias Alisson Becker Trent Alexander-Arnold Luka Modrić Erling Haaland Kylian Mbappé Gianluigi Donnarumma Thibaut Courtois Jude Bellingham Kevin De Bruyne Ousmane Dembélé

Palestinian factions discuss 2nd phase of ceasefire agreement in Cairo
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Palestinian factions discuss 2nd phase of ceasefire agreement in Cairo

Cairo continued its meetings with Palestinian factions on Friday, aiming to formulate a unified national vision for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement concluded earlier in October and achieve a unified consensus on implementing the next phase of the agreement. Egypt is also intensifying its contacts with Washington to consolidate the ceasefire and achieve just peace in the region. Sources participating in the meetings confirmed that it is discussing several issues, particularly the formation of the “community support” committee proposed by Cairo, over which no major disagreements have been recorded among the factions. They explained that the issue of Hamas giving up its weapons is not currently up for discussion, as it is a supreme national issue that can only be resolved through comprehensive Palestinian consensus. According to the sources, the Palestinian factions have authorized Egypt and the political leadership to fully manage the Gaza issue, including formulating a vision for ending the war and lifting the Gaza blockade. The factions emphasized that Cairo is handling regional and international contacts to consolidate the truce and advance reconstruction. Hamas reiterated its full commitment to the details of the ceasefire agreement and stated that it has received clear guarantees from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, along with direct confirmations from the US, that the war is effectively over and that implementing the terms of the agreement represents a complete end to it. In a statement issued after their meeting on Friday in Cairo, the Palestinian factions confirmed that they had agreed on five basic items regarding the next phase of the ceasefire: Supporting and continuing to implement the ceasefire agreement measures Handing over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a temporary Palestinian committee of independent “technocrats” from the Gaza Strip, in cooperation with Arab partners and international institutions Establishing an international committee to oversee the funding and implementation of the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip Taking all necessary measures to maintain security and stability throughout the Gaza Strip Calling for an end to all forms of torture and violations against prisoners in Israeli prisons Continuing joint efforts to unify visions and positions to confront the challenges facing the Palestinian cause, including calling for an urgent meeting of all Palestinian forces and factions to agree on a national strategy and revitalize the Palestine Liberation Organization, the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.

Egypt condemns Ethiopia’s ‘irresponsible policies’ for Sudan floods and Nile Delta damage
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Egypt condemns Ethiopia’s ‘irresponsible policies’ for Sudan floods and Nile Delta damage

Egyptian Foreign Minister and Minister of Immigration and Expatriate Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, announced that during his meeting with his Dutch counterpart, they discussed what he described as an "existential Egyptian issue," namely the matter of water. During a joint press conference held on Tuesday, with the Dutch Minister, Abdelatty explained that these actions—which Egypt has repeatedly warned against—have already led to the flooding of vast areas of land in Sudan, in addition to damaging many of the Nile floodplain lands in Egypt, Al-Shorouk reported. He reiterated that what has occurred is a direct result of irresponsible Ethiopian policies, noting that the "unilateralism" in dealing with the Nile River proves the correctness of the Egyptian position. That position calls for the necessity of prior notification and full coordination with the downstream nations—Egypt and Sudan—before taking any measures concerning Nile waters. Ethiopia sees the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as crucial for its economic development and electricity generation. However, Egypt and Sudan—the downstream nations—view the dam as an existential threat to their historical water shares and security, especially concerning the speed of the dam's reservoir filling and its long-term operation. For years, Egypt has called for a binding agreement that mandates prior notification and full coordination among all three countries before any major dam operations, such as water discharge or seasonal filling.

Giza Governorate intensifies effort to vaccinate and sterilize stray dogs
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Giza Governorate intensifies effort to vaccinate and sterilize stray dogs

Giza Governor Adel Al-Nagar confirmed that the governorate is continuing its efforts, in collaboration with Cairo University, to implement a joint protocol aimed at vaccinating and sterilizing stray dogs. This initiative is part of the state’s broader plan to achieve Sustainable Development 2030 and maintain public health and ecological balance. The Governor indicated that veterinary teams are operating based on a fieldwork plan that includes preliminary monitoring of areas where stray dogs congregate. They identify specific cases targeted for vaccination or sterilization based on the results of medical examinations, ensuring the program is applied in a scientific and safe manner. Nagar explained that the governorate gives this issue special attention due to its direct impact on citizen safety and the civilized appearance of the community. He noted that the sterilization and vaccination efforts are conducted under the joint supervision of the Directorate of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Cairo University, with the participation of local NGOs concerned with animal welfare.

Sisi hails ‘heroes’ of the Egyptian National Team following 2026 World Cup Qualification
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Sisi hails ‘heroes’ of the Egyptian National Team following 2026 World Cup Qualification

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi congratulated the Egyptian national football team on their successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. The President shared his message on his official X account (formerly Twitter): “I extend my sincerest congratulations to the heroes of our national football team on their well-deserved qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.” Sisi continued, praising the team’s dedication: “You have brought joy to the hearts of all Egyptians who followed your journey with pride and honor. You proved that determination and resolve are the path to achievement. This qualification is the fruit of the sincere effort and devotion of the players, technical staff, and administrative team, and it deserves all respect and appreciation.” He urged the team to maintain their high standards: “I call upon you to continue your hard work and exert maximum effort during the World Cup competition to deliver a performance worthy of Egypt’s stature and football history, reflecting an honorable image of Egyptian sports to the world. I pray that God guides you in your coming journey, and that you always remain a source of pride and happiness for Egypt and its people. Long Live Egypt.” In a related statement, Hany Abou Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), also offered his congratulations to the players, the coaching staff, and the Egyptian football fans. Abou Rida stated that this major achievement was deserved and was made possible through the collaboration of all relevant parties under the leadership of President Sisi, whom he credited as the number one supporter of Egyptian sports. The Egyptian national football team, led by coach Hossam Hassan, secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cupthis evening, Wednesday, marking the fourth time in the history of the Pharaohs.