The ranking measures how universities deal with the issues of sustainability through policies, actions and communication, according to the its website. Cairo University is ranked 270th out of 1,050 universities worldwide. The university is the first public university in Egypt to have a sustainability office that actively promotes institutional sustainability through its research on environmentally friendly and economical solutions, the statement said. Cairo University’s strategy to transform into a fourth-generation university focuses mainly on encouraging scientific research in the field of sustainability and preserving the environment, in addition to confronting and limiting the effects of climate change. It works…
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Editor’s Note: Sign up to get this weekly column as a newsletter. We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. CNN — William Carlos Williams is perhaps best known for the red wheelbarrow on which so much depends, but “Spring and All” – the 1923 book which includes that poem – is a manifesto on how language, through its own slow renewal, can recreate the world. “It is the imagination on which reality rides,” Williams wrote. “To whom then am I addressed? To the imagination.” In 2012, the Library of Congress…
The US is optimistic that if the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is implemented the right way, it could help the continent solve most of its industrial challenges and attract more foreign investment. In a press statement released by the White House during the US-Africa Business Summit in Washington, the Biden Administration expressed confidence in Africa’s transformation journey. “Africa’s integration into global markets, demographic boom, and continent-wide spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation present an extraordinary opportunity for the US to invest in Africa’s future,” it reads. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the US and the AfCFTA Secretariat…
Argentina will take on France in the FIFA World Cup final at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.Both the 2021 Copa América champions and the reigning champions will be hoping to take home the FIFA World Cup Trophy with a win at the 80,000-seat venue in Lusial.Argentina, who reached the final by beating Croatia 3-0 in their semi-final clash, are leaning on talisman Lionel Messi to lead them to their first World Cup trophy since 1986.Meanwhile, France, who head into this game after a 2-0 win against tournament outsiders Morroco, will be looking for some Kylian Mbappé magic to secure the first…
Dominica: Cottage Constituency to host annual Children’s Christmas Party Roseau, Dominica: Roland Royer- Member of Parliament for the Cottage constituency of Dominica, will host the annual Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He, who is the new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, also invited the citizens to bring their children, family and their loved ones to the Christmas party to experience the festival vibes across the constituency. The party will be held at Cabrits National Park from 2 pm to 5 pm. The party will feature numerous fun and entertaining activities, which include carols,…
34 wickets fell under six sessions with a total of 144.2 overs being bowled across four innings. Travis Head was the only player to score a half-century in the game. Australian players celebrate their first Test win over South Africa at the Gabba. (Image:Twitter) Brisbane: Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag has lashed out of the Gabba pitch after the Australia vs South Africa first Test match got finished inside two days on Sunday. The green top in Brisbane produced 34 wickets in under six sessions with a total of 144.2 overs being bowled. Australia’s Travis Head made the difference as…
By Express News Service VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Saturday issued orders introducing semester system in all government schools from Class I to IX from the next academic year (2023-24) and for Class X from 2024-25 onwards. Commissioner of School Education S Suresh issued the orders in line with the National Education Policy-2020 and the government’s proposal to make a switch to CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) syllabus. Officials of the School Education Department have explained that only textbooks will be based on the semester system, while the format of examinations and other procedures will remain unchanged. As the…
Pat Cummins was the Chief Destroyer as South Africa were bowled out for 99 — AFPBRISBANE: Australia captain Pat Cummins spearheaded a pace barrage that tore through South Africa before his side chased down a target of 34 runs Sunday to claim a six-wicket win inside two days on a hostile Gabba pitch.After finishing their first innings 66 runs in front midway through the first session Sunday, Australia dismissed the visitors for just 99 despite a fighting 36 not out from Khaya Zondo. But the Australians then lost four cheap wickets in the chase as paceman Kagiso Rabada ran amok, with…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the translation of nine new books into five languages.As part of SZBA’s Translation Grant, the Arabic books have been translated into English, French, Italian, Ukrainian and, for the first time under the initiative, Greek. This means that a total of 24 titles have now been published with funding from the grant since it was launched in 2018.The Translation Grant offers up to US $19,000 in financial support…
Morocco players and officials applaud the fans after their third-place match against Croatia at the Khalifa International Stadium yesterday. REUTERS Morocco coach Walid Regragui has declared Africa can win the World Cup in 15 to 20 years – drawing from the exploits of the Atlas Lions, who made history in Qatar 2022. Morocco became the first African side to reach the semi-final of football’s prestigious showpiece when they knocked out Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. However, successive losses to France in the semis and Croatia in the third-place match means the North Africans leave the FIFA World Cup Qatar without a medal.…