News / World by Press Association 15/12/2018, 3:11 pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter A private tomb thought to be more than 4,000 years and built for a senior official from the 5th dynasty of pharaohs has been discovered in Egypt. Antiquities minister Khaled al-Anani announced the find in Saqqara, just west of Cairo, which is also home to the famed Step Pyramid. Brightly painted relief statues were part of the “exceptionally well-preserved” treasures found in the tomb of a priest called Wahtye who was involved in royal purification during the reign of King Nefer Ir-Ka-Re about 4,400 years ago. Mr Anani said the tomb contains scores of statues of different sizes and colours. In recent years, Egypt has heavily promoted new archaeological finds to international media and diplomats in the hope of attracting more visitors to the country. The vital tourism sector has suffered from the years of political … [Read more...] about 4,400-year-old priest’s tomb uncovered in Egypt
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Egypt announces discovery of 4,400-year-old tomb
Updated 6:52 am CST, Saturday, December 15, 2018 Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Anani speaks during a press conference in front of excavation workers at the site of a recently uncovered tomb of the Priest royal Purification during the reign of King Nefer Ir-Ka-Re, named "Wahtye.", in front of the step pyramid of Saqqara, in Giza, Egypt, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The Egyptian Archaeological Mission working at the Sacred Animal Necropolis in Saqqara archaeological site succeeded to uncover the tomb, Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Anani, announced. less Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Anani speaks during a press conference in front of excavation workers at the site of a recently uncovered tomb of the Priest royal Purification during the reign of King Nefer ... more Photo: Amr Nabil, AP Photo: Amr … [Read more...] about Egypt announces discovery of 4,400-year-old tomb
Arab Parliament urges Arab League to reinstate Syria, Egypt’s news agency says
CAIRO (Reuters) - The Arab Parliament urged the Arab League on Friday to reinstate Syria's membership, which was suspended seven years ago, Egypt's state news agency said.The Arab Parliament's call is a sign that the Arab League may move to reinstate Syria after it was suspended in November 2011 in response to the Syrian government's violent attacks on protests.gi For Syria to be reinstated, the Arab League must reach a consensus, though some Arab countries may express reservations but nevertheless allow the move.Mahmoud Afifi, spokesman for Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, told Reuters he had no further comment and referred to statements by Aboul Gheit on the issue."The decision to suspend the Syrian seat in the Arab League was, in my opinion, a very hasty decision," Aboul Gheit told the newspaper UAE-based Al Bayan in April.Egyptian state-run media outlets have repeatedly called for Syria's reinstatement over the last several months. (Reporting by Mohamed Abdellah, … [Read more...] about Arab Parliament urges Arab League to reinstate Syria, Egypt’s news agency says
VN treasures traditional ties with Egypt: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh receives Egyptian Ambassador to Viet Nam, Mahmoud Hassan Nayel, Ha Noi, December 13, 2018 Addressing a reception for Egyptian Ambassador to Viet Nam, Mahmoud Hassan Nayel, in Ha Noi on December 13, Deputy PM Minh expressed delights at the two nations’ similar viewpoints in many international issues, while thanking Egypt for supporting Viet Nam’s bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in the 2020-2021 tenure. Bilateral ties have grown positively over recent times, especially in 2017-2018 when leaders of the two countries exchanged mutual State visits, thus creating a foundation for the two sides to accelerate their relations, he stated. The deputy PM asked for close coordination between Viet Nam and Egypt aiming to effectively implement the deals reached during the aforementioned high-level visits, contributing to … [Read more...] about VN treasures traditional ties with Egypt: Deputy PM
Apple vs Egypt: Lawsuit Over Company’s Unfair Distribution Practices Looms
Dec 11, 11:44 PM EST Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury Technology By Corazon Victorino 12/11/18 AT 11:44 PM Apple could face another legal battle, one with Egypt, should it fail to terminate what the country’s government considers as unfair restrictions made by the Cupertino giant on regional product distributors. Days after the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) — local counterpart of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission — claimed that Apple and its regional distributor, Arab Business Machine (ABM), were violating local distribution law, Egypt’s Official Gazette issued a statement threatening to take legal action if changes to their unfair practices weren’t made in 60 days. ECA had Amir Nabil disclosed to Bloomberg on Tuesday that they took action after conducting a two-year investigation on Apple’s sales and distribution practices in the country. He noted that what Apple has been … [Read more...] about Apple vs Egypt: Lawsuit Over Company’s Unfair Distribution Practices Looms