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Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk decided to issue more commemorative coins for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to meet the growing demand for them inside and outside Egypt.
The efforts included upgrading roads and squares, enhancing public services, and adding lush landscaping and green spaces — all designed to present a modern and civilized image befitting Egypt’s new global cultural landmark.
Ihab Suleiman, Egypt’s Ambassador to Ramallah handed over the invitation to Abu Mazen at the presidential headquarters on Sunday.
Minister Abdelatty underscored the importance of continued coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant national bodies, highlighting the ministry’s vital role in welcoming senior international officials and dignitaries attending the opening.
This decision comes in accordance with the directives of President El-Sisi to facilitate the smooth organization and movement of foreign delegations participating in the grand celebration of the museum’s opening. The event is expected to draw numerous kings, heads of state, and high-level officials from around the world, along with prominent international figures.
During the meeting also, President Sisi underscored the need for the event to showcase not only the grandeur of this monumental cultural project, but also the scale of Egypt’s broader achievements and development across various sectors, consistent with the country’s rich civilizational heritage and its stature on the global stage.
Sisi made the remarks during the opening of the fifth edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, titled “A World in Flux, A Continent in Motion: Navigating Africa’s Progress Amid Global Shifts” on Sunday.
Strategically located on the Giza Plateau, adjacent to the iconic Great Pyramids and the Sphinx International Airport, GEM is dedicated to preserving Egypt's unique heritage.
The inauguration of national mega projects in Egypt was postponed to 2021.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, driving a truck, unveiled the auto section of a new road-and-rail bridge linking Russia to the annexed Crimean peninsula.
El Geinena Theater starts its program by hosting Tunisian music band, Ÿuma, on Thursday April 19.
The opening concerts of the Louvre Abu Dhabi will run from November 11 until November 14.
The Warner Bros. and DC Comics Wonder Woman film exceeded all expectations this weekend.
