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The Egyptian pavilion at the BIT Milan International Tourism Fair attracted a large number of international companies as well as Italian tour operators and travel trade professionals. This was announced in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt. In the tourism fair, Amr Al-Kady, CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board (ETPB); Mohamed Farag, the Egyptian Tourist Office’s Tourism Attaché in Berlin, Germany; and the administrative and financial supervisor of the tourism offices in Russia, Italy and the affiliated supervisory countries held a number of important meetings with officials of major Italian tourism companies…

Football’s governing body FIFA has announced the launch of FIFA+, a free streaming service created to connect football fans worldwide to the game they love, ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. FIFA+ will offer access to live soccer matches from around the world, interactive games, news, tournament information, ground-breaking, exclusive video content around the men’s and women’s game and many more features. For the first time, FIFA is offering its fans such a comprehensive streaming and content experience. “FIFA+ represents the next step in our vision to make football truly global and inclusive, and it underpins FIFA’s core…

As a part of its humanitarian mission, Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) has offered support to thousands of Lebanese during the holy month of Ramadan in cooperation with Kuwait Finance House (KFH). Dr. Musad Al-Enizi, the head of the KRCS delegation in Lebanon, said that the KRCS team distributed Eid Al-Fitr and Ramadan baskets to a total of 6,000 families in Lebanon. According to Al-Enizi, every year, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, the KRCS puts in extra effort to help those who are less fortunate. Al-Enizi also stated that in a separate matter the KRCS has agreed to…

A resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly at its recent 76th session recognizes the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the first such event held in the Middle East. FIFA encourages the relevant authorities to ensure that it leaves a lasting legacy for peace and development in the Middle East. Last Saturday, the UN General Assembly unanimously welcomed Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 World Cup. The International Football Association (FIFA) announced on its website today that the UN General Assembly resolution affirms sport, especially football, plays an important role in promoting peace, development, and respect for human rights.…

According to the United States Geological Survey and Europe Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), an earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck eastern Papua New Guinea’s Bougainville region on Sunday. Around 200 km off the southern coast of New Britain island, the quake struck at a depth of 19 kilometres (12 miles) at 0205 GMT in the Solomon Sea. The earthquake caused no damage or tsunami warnings immediately. A hotspot for seismic activity due to tectonic plate friction, Papua New Guinea lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire. The capital Port Moresby was shook by a 6.9-magnitude quake in July 2020, but there…

Forbes magazine has published its ranking of the world’s billionaires and the richest people for the year 2022, particularly those who have fortunes that have reached or exceeded one billion dollars. It was the first time ever that Elon Musk was placed in the lead. Tesla’s stock price rose 33 percent in the past year, which increased his fortune by $68 billion. It was estimated that he is worth about US$ 219 billion. Due to a three percent drop in Amazon stocks and a substantial rise in his charitable donations, Jeff Bezos fell from number one to number two for…

At least 45 people have died after heavy rains in South Africa’s eastern coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal flooded settlements, tore apart homes, swept away roads and displaced dozens, officials said on Tuesday. In a statement, the provincial government confirmed the toll and warned that heavy rain would continue until evening in the coastal areas. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) officials say disaster management teams are evacuating people in areas where mudslides have occurred and buildings have collapsed. Home after home washed away, and several roads collapsed, hampering transportation and rescue efforts. As muddy water gushed across streets, people were…

The invasive fire ants are using the flooding in Queensland to expand their invasion into Australia, teaming up and creating floating rafts with their bodies to allow them to survive for weeks. The ants are forming rafts in flood waters according to eradication officers in Queensland. The pest uses it as one of its key survival tactics. Many ants lock their bodies tightly together, trapping air bubbles in the process to keep themselves afloat. The multi-layered structures are strong enough to keep rescued queens, eggs, larvae, and pupae safe and dry. This way, colonies can survive for weeks. Likewise, the…

The Iraqi Ministry of Industry and Minerals said in a statement on Tuesday that Iraq ranks first in the world for sulfur reserves, noting in particular that more than 400 million tons of sedimentary sulfur reserves are found in the Mishraq fields. As reported by the media center of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, the chemical company affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Minerals is the only one specializing in the extraction and purification of sulfur in the fields of Nineveh Governorate. More than 400 million tons of sedimentary sulfur are found in Al-Mishraq, making it the largest…

According to authorities, at least 28 people have died in landslides and flooding in the central and southern Philippines following heavy rain and disruption in travel ahead of Easter. Tropical storm Megi pounded the disaster-prone region on Sunday as more than 13,000 people sought shelter in emergency shelters, the National Disaster Agency said. The storm submerged houses, flooded fields, cut off roads, and knocked out electricity. This year, Megi is the first storm to hit the archipelago, which averages 20 storms per year. The central province of Leyte was the hardest hit, with landslides leading to the deaths of 21…