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Wherobots, which offers a cloud-based platform to process and analyze geospatial data from satellites and other sources, raised a $21.5M Series A led by Felicis

As a kid in Cairo, Mo Sarwat first grasped the dangers of not understanding the natural world. It was 1992, and the city and much of northeastern Egypt were devastated by an earthquake. If you, like me, live in California, you’re used to the occasional shake,…

2024-11-27 04:28

WATCH LIVE: Blinken holds news conference after G7 meeting pushes for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Foreign ministers from the world's leading industrialized nations are expressing cautious optimism about possible progress on a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

2024-11-26 16:04

16 People Missing After Tourist Yacht Sinks Amid Warnings Of Rough Waters In Red Sea

Egyptian officials said 31 foreign nationals -- including from the United States -- were on board the vessel when it sank south of the coastal town of Marsa Alam.

2024-11-26 12:54

Exclusive: Wherobots, cloud-based geospatial data platform, closes $21.5 million Series A

Wherobots has closed its $21.5 million Series A, led by Felicis, Fortune can exclusively report.

2024-11-26 11:51

Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast

The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip. It was struck by high waves and sank in five to seven minutes.

2024-11-26 09:43

École Ducasse to Open a New Culinary and Pastry School in Cairo, Egypt

École Ducasse, in collaboration with Reliance Egypt, is proud to announce a strategic partnership to bring the prestigious École Ducasse to Cairo. École Ducasse is a network of schools founded by the world’s most Michelin-starred Chef, Alain Ducasse, dedicate…

2024-11-26 09:29

Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, champion of interreligious dialogue, dies at 72

Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, a native of Seville, Spain, served as prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. Known for his commitment to fostering dialogue between faiths, he was a key figure in the Vatican’s efforts to promote mutual under…

2024-11-25 22:00

Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, Nov. 25

CAIRO -- Four Egyptians and 12 foreigners were still missing after a boat sank in the Red Sea earlier in the day, Governor of Egypt's Red Sea Province Amr Hanafy said on Monday. Read full story

2024-11-25 21:52

Egyptian PM inaugurates int'l manufacturing exhibition

CAIRO, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday inaugurated the third edition of the International Manufacturing Convention and Exhibition (IMCE) in Cairo. Read full story

2024-11-25 21:50

G7 foreign ministers push for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Foreign ministers from the world’s leading industrialized nations expressed cautious optimism Monday about possible progress on a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The top diplomats met for the final time before a new U.S. administration takes office w…

2024-11-25 21:47