Physically challenged artist in Egypt triumphs over quadriplegia through art

STORY: Physically challenged artist in Egypt triumphs over quadriplegia through art SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:25 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the artist 2. SOUNDBITE(Arabic): MAJED BAQI, Egyptian artist STORYLINE: After a traffic accident left Egyptian architect Majed Baqi disabled 12 years ago, his passion for art acted as therapy and helped him recover. Despite being initially immobilized, his dedication to art fueled his healing journey as he resumed his artistic studies and painting. SOUNDBITE(Arabic): MAJED BAQI, Egyptian artist "I'm Majed Baqi. I started off as an architect and visual artist, diving into Coptic art and creating frescoes and icons in churches. Art was a big part of my life, alongside my work in architecture. But then, things took a turn. I had a car accident that left me with quadriplegia, making it seem like I might not draw again. But, with time and a lot of effort, I regained my nerve and got back into art. I

Egypt regrets UNSC's failure to adopt Gaza ceasefire resolution

STORY: Egypt regrets UNSC's failure to adopt Gaza ceasefire resolution SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs STORYLINE: Egypt expressed deep regret on Tuesday for the inability of the United Nations Security Council to pass a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after a U.S. veto. The United States earlier in the day vetoed a resolution submitted by Algeria for the Arab Group in New York calling for a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave, where more than 29,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since Oct. 7. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the outcome "has come to question the credibility of the rules and working mechanisms of the current international architecture, especially the Security Council, which is entrusted with the responsibility of preventing and settling conflicts and halting wars." Egypt stron

China recruitment fair in Egypt attracts university graduates

STORY: China recruitment fair in Egypt attracts university graduates DATELINE: May 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: ISMAILIA, Egypt CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the recruitment fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA CHI, Regional deputy manager of China's Xi'an Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. 3. various of the recruitment fair 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SANDRA ZAKARIA GHATTAS, Chinese-major student from Suez Canal University 5. various of the recruitment fair 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIAO LIQIANG, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt STORYLINE: A recruiting fair for Egypt-based Chinese companies came back on Tuesday in the Egyptian northeastern city of Ismailia after two years of suspension due to COVID-19, offering hundreds of positions for aspiring college students. At least 25 Chinese companies in Egypt took part in the job fair, including those in the fields of architecture, communications, textiles, logistics and husbandry. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA CHI, Regional deputy manager of China's Xi'an E