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Egypt's Foreign Minister discusses regional developments and de-escalation efforts with Saudi counterpart
via Egypt Today3 min read
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a telephone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud to discuss regional developments and efforts to lower tensions. Both ministers condemned repeated Iranian attacks targeting several Arab states, with Minister Abdelatty affirming Egypt's solidarity with Jordan and Gulf states. He emphasized that these attacks violate state sovereignty and threaten regional security, calling for an immediate halt to escalatory actions. The ministers also agreed on the importance of preserving freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law, rejecting any attempts to restrict passage in international waterways due to potential negative impacts on the global economy and energy security. They exchanged views on broader regional stabilization efforts, highlighting the regional quartet of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan as a platform for coordination. The call concluded with an agreement to maintain close coordination on common interests and shared security concerns to support long-term regional stability.
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United Media Services has expressed its condolences following the death of artist and composer Hany Shenouda. He is remembered for his creative contributions and enduring works that enriched the arts in Egypt and the Arab world. Shenouda was seen as a symbol of meaningful art and an authentic voice reflecting Egyptian society, leaving behind a lasting artistic legacy.
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Must ReadRenowned Egyptian composer, arranger, and musician Hany Shenouda has passed away at the age of 83. His final musical project was a reimagined version of "Bahlam Ma’ak" "I Dream with You", originally composed by him and performed by Nagat El Saghira. Born in Tanta in 1943, Shenouda founded the iconic Egyptian band El Masryeen, an idea he credited to Nobel Prize-winning author Naguib Mahfouz. Shenouda is recognized for launching the career of Mohamed Mounir, composing and arranging his first two albums. He also played a pivotal role in discovering Amr Diab, encouraging him to move to Cairo and introducing him to audiences through his debut album "Ya Tareeq," for which he composed four tracks and arranged the entire record. Throughout his career, Shenouda composed timeless songs for Nagat El Saghira and Faiza Ahmed, and arranged celebrated songs like "Donia Gedida." He also composed scores for iconic Egyptian films, including "Al Mashbooh" and "Al Hareef."