A gas-cylinder explosion in Cairo’s Marg area on Tuesday evening left 12 people injured, according to an Interior Ministry statement. The victims sustained burns and other injuries following the explosion in the ground floor of a property. The statement said that firefighters rushed to the scene. The explosion rocked the ground floor of a 5-story building, which has been used as a store for old refrigerators and spare parts. The statement said that a fire in the store caused by a leak from a gas cylinder of a car that was inside the scrap led to explosion in refrigerators Freon containers. The owner of the store and 11 other people were injured in the accident. They were taken to the hospital for treatment. The property and the adjacent property were damaged, and the residents have been evacuated. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm Recommendations Video: African conference map shows Israel in the place of Egyptian territory in … [Read more...] about Gas-cylinder explosion in Cairo’s Marg area leaves 12 injured
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Cypriot president to arrive in Cairo on Monday
The Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades will visit Egypt next Monday to take part in the launching of the Week to Revive the Roots that will be held in Alexandria. The Cypriot president will participate alongside President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos in launching the activities of the Week to Revive the Roots in Alexandria, said Cypriot Ambassador to Egypt Jaris Moritzis. In his statement, the ambassador praised the relations between Cairo and Nicosia, which have witnessed great and unprecedented momentum since the ascension of Al-Sisi, referring to the several visits exchanged between senior officials of the two countries, reflecting the desire of the two sides to push and enhance cooperation to a wider perspective. Egypt is scheduled to host the Week to Revive the Roots between Egyptian and Greek communities in Alexandria and Sharm El-Sheikh from 30 April to 6 May to promote Egyptian-Cypriot-Greek cooperation. Lately, Egypt has forged … [Read more...] about Cypriot president to arrive in Cairo on Monday
Cairo school finds “New Hope” with plans for new building
New Hope Christian School invited State Sen. Steve Halloran to offer a math lesson (NTV News) A small school with a big vision gets creative to reach its goal of a new building. New Hope Christian School in Cairo has big plans. School Board President Scott Reynolds said, “We've been in talks by the city to put a school up by the community center they have in town, and do some sort of land swap with them.” The school has a 40-year history, and Reynolds said they’ve outgrown the building. On Tuesday, Sen. Steve Halloran visited, and gave a math class. He also encourages the community to do the math. “This is a fun group of kids and fun instructors. They have a vision for what education is for their children and they’re fulfilling that mission and I’m very happy for them,” he said. The school has a former public school modular building with two classrooms, plus makes use of a funeral home next door. “Taking over the Apfel Funeral Home for … [Read more...] about Cairo school finds “New Hope” with plans for new building
Cairo Opera House envoy to perform for the first time in Saudi Arabia
A Cairo Opera House envoy consisting of 45 musicians and singers from the Arab Music Troupe arrived to Riyadh on Monday evening to perform its first ever concert in Saudi Arabia, under the supervision of the Head of the Administration for Central Eastern Music, Gihan Morsy. The envoy was received by members of the Egyptian embassy in Riyadh as well as the representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Media in Saudi Arabia, and are expected to perform concerts on Wednesday and Thursday in the King Fahd Culture Center. The musicians will be led by conductor Moustafa Helmy. Fahd Cultural Center announced that huge screens have been installed to facilitate the view for what is expected to be over 4,000 attendees per show. This is the first time a Cairo Opera House envoy will be performing in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has recently sought to implement modernization efforts under crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman, including the establishment of its first ever Opera House as well as … [Read more...] about Cairo Opera House envoy to perform for the first time in Saudi Arabia
Cairo Opera House to hold two concerts in Saudi Arabia
The Egyptian Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem said that Saudi Arabia will host, for the first time in its history, two consecutive concerts of the Cairo Opera House at the King Fahad Cultural Centre in Riyadh next Wednesday and Thursday. Cairo Opera House prepared an artistic programme for its first visit to Saudi Arabia, which includes art created by great composers and poets, and will be performed by the opera’s stars, accompanied by the band led by maestro Mostafa Helmy. The two concerts will also be accompanied by an exhibition of rare photographs, documenting the history of the opera and the most important events held on its stage. Meanwhile, Abdel Dayem praised the rapid steps taken by Saudi Arabia in recent years that focused on forging new paths in the cultural and artistic spheres. Saudi Arabia witnessed a chain of decisions that are new to the conservative kingdom. Last year, the kingdom was the last country to allow women to drive, attend mixed musical concerts, … [Read more...] about Cairo Opera House to hold two concerts in Saudi Arabia