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30% of COVID-19 related deaths among healthcare workers were women: Planning Minister
Women were most affected group of society by pandemic, says Hala El-Said

Ethiopia claims Quartet involvement in GERD negotiations will prolong second filling
Language of sovereignty on River Nile is regrettable, says Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Opinion| Thailand looks to a sustainable future: A post-COVID-19 world
Since tourism is a large part of its economy, Thailand was one of the first countries to feel the economic pressure of the pandemic. Precautions taken to stem the spread of the virus meant that travel had to be limited to only those that were essential, consequently putting tourism on hold.

Opinion| Our Mediterranean story must continue to be one of hope
First among these are how to identify such an unprecedented shock, how to measure the extent to which its effects can spill over between countries or indeed be contained, and how to quantify the uncertainty surrounding forecasts.

Al-Sisi directs government to reduce number of women imprisoned for debt in Egypt
President asserts that women are role models in various fields

Opinion| Look ahead, but do not forget to look back
This seems the more important as the worldwide novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeps its grip on our societies and irrevocably changes our fears, expectations, and behaviour.

Opinion| Towards a post-COVID-19 world
Our economy has suffered a big blow, the current rate of job losses unmatched in recent history. Poverty spreads. Confusion sits in. Fear appears. Our own movements are limited by confinements and curfews.

Opinion| The Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt against COVID-19
Even while drafting our cooperation programme 2021-2024 we had to adapt its foreseeable results to the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis on the economy and contribute to a “leave no one behind” approach.

Opinion| Building more inclusive, resilient, integrated Egypt post-COVID-19
The national economy, which expanded by 3.5% in 2020, was one of few in Africa that posted positive growth for the year. Indeed, Egypt has weathered the crisis well due to its macroeconomic stabilisation, and recent efforts to enhance health, education, and economic diversification outcomes.

Opinion| Firm messages to Ethiopia
Like the nature of the river that goes through periods of flood and drought, the relationship between Cairo and Khartoum has a long history, including many years of growth and giving, and others that were scarce and dry.

Opinion| Biden revives American dream
The orders would “cancel [former President Donald] Trump’s erroneous policies”, and erase the “moral and national stigma” inherited from the previous administration, as described by the US president.

House of Representatives delegation inspects Janaklis desert axis
MP Alaa Abed pledges to follow up on project implementation according to schedule

Social Solidarity Ministry marks Mother’s Day with benefits for mothers
Hospitals, clinics to offer free detection of diseases for all mothers nationwide, says Nevine El-Kabbaj

Sahel Coalition adopts road map to combat terrorism
Road map aims to strengthen military capabilities of national armies and joint force of Sahel Coalition

US Central Command official visits Egypt to discuss bilateral defence relations
US-Egypt defence relationship is critical for regional security, stability: Scott Benedict

Egypt receives 300k doses of Sinopharm vaccine from China
Sinopharm vaccine proved 86% effective in preventing COVID-19, says Health Ministry

In-person classes to continue at all universities in Egypt: Official
Second semester will take place normally while taking all precautionary measures against COVID-19

Poor paediatric diabetes control tied to higher COVID-19 complications, death risk
Findings can help families make decisions about in-person schooling

Opinion| What should be our priorities now and over the next 15 years?
The 14th-century Arab historian Ibn Khaldun wrote that the past resembles the future more than one drop of water resembles another. This may have been true once, but times have changed. We have not only an interconnected world, but also an interdependent world. The batting of a butterfly wing in New Zealand has a consequence …

Opinion| Thank you, Daily! A brief letter from a devoted Ukrainian reader
Since then, I have been following what is happening in Egypt through the lens of this daily newspaper and its website. I have remained among its regular readers during my postings in other Arabic countries as well.

Opinion| Egypt: Post-COVID-19 Challenges
Egypt is the only Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region country to avoid contraction in fiscal year (FY) 2020/21. We expect growth to moderate from 3.6% in FY 2019/20 to 2.3% in FY 2020/21, supported by accommodative monetary and fiscal policies, and the progress in structural reforms prior to the pandemic.

Opinion| Closing the digital gender gap
In the lead-up to early 2020, we witnessed extensive global travel, a boom in business and the economy, and a record number of women participating in the labour force.

Opinion| Farewell to the past and welcome the future
In the history of friendly exchanges between the two ancient civilisations of China and Egypt, it is also a special year for new achievements and new glories.

Opinion| Multilateralism, cooperation key to tackling global challenges
We are living through a health crisis on a historic scale with the speed and scope of its global reach quite unprecedented. While the novel coronavirus pandemic is showing us the vulnerabilities of our societies and economies, it also clearly demonstrates the importance of adopting a global approach, multi-level cooperation, and standing together. This …

Opinion| In the face of challenges, we need to work together
The UK is leading the charge. My government wants both to build back better in our own society, and also to support other countries in their own fight. We can only do this by working together. Whether this is through bilateral engagement, or through multilateral collective effort, the ultimate solution to this problem is, and has to be, a joint one.

Opinion| Korea-Egypt partnership to continue for another 15 years
Last year, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and Egypt. The friendship of the two countries has now come of age, ten years older than Daily News Egypt.

Opinion| India’s vaccine ecosystem and its role as net provider of Global Health Security
Launching the country’s vaccine drive in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), PM Modi said, “A vaccination drive at such a massive scale was never conducted before in history.”

Arab League Head confirms support for Libya’s new executive authority
The new Government of National Unity (GNU) is led by President Mohamed Al-Menfi and Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeiba.

Recent Ethiopian GERD decision reveals intention to impose fait accompli on 2 downstream countries: Egypt
Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the country rejects recent Ethiopian decisions threatening Egyptian, Sudanese interests and peoples

Ethiopia’s insistence on 2nd GERD filling means persistence in position: Sudan
Sudanese official called on neighbouring Ethiopia to appeal to voice of reason, respect international laws regarding transboundary waters