Identity Magazine

Identity is a monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine bringing you the latest and hottest trends in Egypt and worldwide!

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"El Hashashin" Episode 1.
Dir: Peter Mimi, Cinematographer: Hussien Assar.

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Both Facebook and Instagram are currently down, and users are facing technical errors in the applications.

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The spokesperson for the Civil Defence in Gaza, Mahmoud Basal, has reported that Israeli airstrikes targeted the Shujaiya Neighborhood, bombing 50 houses. Furthermore, at least 300 people were killed.

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Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi  has announced in a statement three days of mourning in Egypt for victims of Morocco and Libya and expressed condolences for the victims of the recent earthquake in Morocco and the devastating storm in Libya. He affirms Egypt's commitment to send rapid aid and has directed the Armed Forces to provide relief teams, rescue equipment, and establish shelter camps in coordination with Moroccan and Libyan authorities.

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Liverpool FC had turned down a verbal transfer offer from Ittihad Jeddah to acquire Mohamed Salah, affirming that the Egyptian player is not for sale. However, Al Ittihad is reportedly preparing for a second higher bid of £175 million in an attempt to secure the player's transfer.

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The Court of Cassation has scheduled the first appeal sessions for the defendant, Gaddafi Farag Abdel Atti, known as "Saffah El Giza," regarding two death sentences handed down to him in relation to deliberate murder cases, and will be taking place on January 11th and February 26th, 2024.

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New York City Mayor ,Eric Adams, has issued a statement confirming that Muslims' call to prayer,'Adhan,' will no longer require a permit for broadcasting. This decision, aimed at promoting inclusivity, is particularly significant for Friday prayers and the holy month of Ramadan.

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Renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass has urged UNESCO and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to collaborate on recovering Egyptian artifacts from the British Museum. This appeal comes in response to the announcement that around 2,000 valuable items, including gold jewelry and precious gems, were stolen from the museum.

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The French Minister of Education announced on Sunday that Islamic Abaya dresses are to be banned in schools by French authorities, affirming that the garment violates France's strict secular laws in education. This decision comes months after banning the wearing of Islamic Hejab in schools.

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The Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, Hani Sewilam, issued a statement today affirming that representatives from Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia have resumed discussion to address the ongoing dispute concerning the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The last round of GERD discussions, sponsored by the African Union (AU), ended in April 2021.

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According to the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, the completion of the power outage schedules is expected by the end of next week, as strong indications suggest that the quantity of electricity loads being reduced has decreased due to improvements in fuel supply to the electricity grid.

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Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has agreed to obtain a loan of 64 million euros from South Korea's Export-Import Bank and Crédit Agricole Bank with the aim of importing 32 trains for Cairo Metro Line 3.

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The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Cairo University, Dr. Hossam Abdel Fattah, has announced a ministerial decision that allows engineering students to graduate in four years rather than five years, including both regular system and credit hours system students.
The implementation of this decision will begin with the start of the new academic year in 2023-2024. Cairo University will be the first university to adopt a four-year engineering program.

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The Ministry of Tourism has announced the installation of solar energy stations in four archaeological sites in Egypt, aiming for a greener environment within the touristic sites, highlighting that the total capacity of the solar energy stations is 85 kilowatts.

These four sites are the Mohamed Aly Palace in Al Manial, the Giza Plateau Visitor Centre, the Alexandria National Museum, and the Royal Jewellery Museum in Alexandria.

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The Ministry of Health and Population has issued an official statement confirming two positive cases of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant (EG-5.2). The affected individuals are currently experiencing mild symptoms and are in the process of recovering.

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The Paris Saint-Germain club has officially announced the signing of Yahia Omar, the Egyptian handball player. Effective July 1, 2024, Omar will join the club for three seasons, until 2027.

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The International Chess Federation, known as "FIDE", has stated that players who have changed their gender will not be allowed to participate in women's chess events until the federation undertakes "further analysis" and makes final decisions. On the other hand, FIDE has stated that there will be no restriction on transgender women playing in the open section.

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The Russian Luna-25 spacecraft has crashed into the Moon, as this mission marked Russia's first attempt to reach the moon in nearly five decades. The spacecraft was intended to explore a part of the moon that was believed to contain frozen water and other precious elements.

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Giza’s Traffic Administration has announced a complete closure of Al Wahat Road for a duration of six months in order to facilitate the implementation of the development and efficiency enhancement project for Al Wahat Road. The construction work started two days ago and will be carried out 24 hours a day. The project is expected to be completed on Friday, February 16, 2024.