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Women In Cinema Gala Arrivals - Jeddah

Egyptian actress Yousra poses with her husband, actor Ahmed Helmy, during the “Women in Cinema” event at the Jeddah Yacht Club, during the 4th edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival on December 06, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women In Cinema Gala Arrivals - Jeddah

Egyptian actress Mona Zaki poses with her husband, actor Ahmed Helmy, during the “Women in Cinema” event at the Jeddah Yacht Club, during the 4th edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival on December 06, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt, U.S. enhance airport security cooperation

STORY: Egypt, U.S. enhance airport security cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Archive DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of airports in Egypt STORYLINE: Egypt's Minister of Civil Aviation Mohamed Abbas Helmy received a delegation from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Wednesday. This visit came amidst enhanced cooperation between Egypt and the United States in the field of aviation security. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed all of the security measures in place at Egyptian airports. Egypt has recently made efforts to improve the efficiency of security systems at its airports. The American delegation welcomed the cooperation with the Egyptian side and the provision of all means of support and expertise necessary to redesign Terminal 3 at Cairo International Airport, which will offer reduced waiting times and fewer stopping points for passengers. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Latest U.S. tariff hikes aim at disrupting China's progress: Egyptian expert

STORY: Latest U.S. tariff hikes aim at disrupting China's progress: Egyptian expert SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of the White House 2. various of Chinese EVs 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 4. various of China's green development 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: The U.S. recently announced new tariffs on a variety of imports from China, including EVs, solar cells and other clean-energy products. A Cairo-based expert said this hostile move is a U.S. tool to disrupt China's industrial and technological progress. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce "The U.S. protective measures that raised tariffs on Chinese EV imports from 25% to 100% will prevent the American market from importing these electric vehicles. However, th

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A closer look at China's economic steadiness, vitality and potential

STORY: A closer look at China's economic steadiness, vitality and potential SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese economy related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief Editor of Foreign News of The Guardian, Tanzania 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BRENDAN AHERN, Chief investment officer with U.S.-based asset management firm Krane Funds Advisors LLC 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, President emeritus of Britain's 48 Group Club STORYLINE: China's economic performance for the first quarter of this year was unveiled. Notably, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a 5.3 percent year-on-year GDP increase in Q1, exceeding market projections and surpassing the government's annual target of around 5 percent. The performance is described as

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-BASKETBALL-FIBA AFROBASKET 2025 QUALIFIERS-EGYPT VS MADAGASCAR

(240225) -- CAIRO, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Youssef Mohamed Helmy (L) of Egypt goes for a lay-up during the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Group D match between Egypt and Madagascar in Cairo, Egypt, Feb. 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES-DIRECT FLIGHT-SHANGHAI

(231213) -- CAIRO, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Abbas Helmy delivers a speech at the launching ceremony of the first flight of the Shanghai-Cairo air route of the China Eastern Airlines in Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 11, 2023. China Eastern Airlines began operating direct flights between Shanghai and the Egyptian capital Cairo on Monday, the operator has announced. The new service makes three round trips per week on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, it said, adding it was the first Chinese airline to operate the Shanghai-Cairo air route. The first flight departed from Shanghai Pudong International Airport with 232 passengers onboard. It arrived at Cairo International Airport at 7:19 am local time (0519 GMT) on Monday. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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A glimpse of BRI projects from space

STORY: A glimpse of BRI projects from space DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRI projects 2. various of satellite images of BRI projects 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNITA MONTOUTE, Interim Director of Institute of International Relations, The University of the West Indies, Cuba 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROBERT LAWRENCE KUHN, Chairman of Kuhn Foundation, U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DENNIS MUNENE MWANIKI, Executive Director, China-Africa Center, Kenya 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): NGUK YANG DENNIS NAI, Vanuatuan Ambassador to China 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNITA MONTOUTE, Interim Director of Institute of International Relations, The University of the West Indies, Cuba "I really like the concept of the Belt and Road Initiative, because as one of the central pillars, it's about infrastructure and connectivity. And that is to facilitate

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BRI a very important initiative for humanity: Egyptian expert

STORY: BRI a very important initiative for humanity: Egyptian expert DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRI projects in Egypt 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: An Egyptian expert has spoken highly of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), saying it's a very important initiative for humanity. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the BRI, which has attracted more than three-quarters of the world's countries and 32 international organizations. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce "The Belt and Road Initiative is a very important initiative for humanity. It is an economic development initiative that benefits everyone. Over the past 10 years, it has had a positive impact. In the last 10 years, many countries have joined it (BRI), because they are confident that this initiative is in their interest. This initiative w

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U.S.-manipulated G7 Summit sparks strong protest, criticism

STORY: U.S.-manipulated G7 Summit sparks strong protest, criticism DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of protesters 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): Protesters 3. various of G7 Summit 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAEB RAWASHDEH, Political analyst at Jordan Press Foundation 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 6. various of street views in China STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): Protesters "No to War." "Smash the G7 Hiroshima Summit." The U.S.-led Group of Seven (G7) ended its three-day gathering last weekend in Hiroshima, Japan amid days of protests. In the bloc's communique, the G7 leaders said they are not "decoupling" from China but "de-risking" instead. Experts said the U.S.-manipulated G7 Summit only escalates tensions and seeks to contain China's peaceful development. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAEB RAWASHDEH, Political analyst at Jordan Press Foundation "I don't think that the aim of the G7

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U.S.-manipulated G7 rips world apart, creates tension

STORY: U.S.-manipulated G7 rips world apart, creates tension DATELINE: May 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:19 LOCATION: HIROSHIMA, Japan CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the G7 Summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAEB RAWASHDEH, Political analyst at Jordan Press Foundation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 4. various of protesters in Hiroshima's Funairi Daiichi Park 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CODY URBAN, Member of a U.S. anti-war civic group STORYLINE: At the Group of Seven (G7) Summit starting in Japan's western city of Hiroshima Friday, the U.S.-led clique is again hyping up their so-called "law and order," whereas some political observers consider it a scheme to play small-clique politics and dictate to the rest of the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAEB RAWASHDEH, Political analyst at Jordan Press Foundation "This G7 summit in Hiroshima, the aim is not to solve the problems. On the contrary, they want to escalate current tensions. It will bring mor

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(SP)SOUTH AFRICA-DURBAN-ITTF-TABLE TENNIS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS

(230520) -- DURBAN, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Meng (R) of China hits a return during the first round match of women's singles between Chen Meng of China and Yousra Helmy of Egypt at 2023 ITTF Table Tennis World Championships Finals in Durban, South Africa, May 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)SOUTH AFRICA-DURBAN-ITTF-TABLE TENNIS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS

(230520) -- DURBAN, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Meng (R) of China talks to Coach Ma Lin during the first round match of women's singles between Chen Meng of China and Yousra Helmy of Egypt at 2023 ITTF Table Tennis World Championships Finals in Durban, South Africa, May 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)SOUTH AFRICA-DURBAN-ITTF-TABLE TENNIS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS

(230520) -- DURBAN, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yousra Helmy of Egypt serves during the first round match of women's singles between Chen Meng of China and Yousra Helmy of Egypt at 2023 ITTF Table Tennis World Championships Finals in Durban, South Africa, May 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)SOUTH AFRICA-DURBAN-ITTF-TABLE TENNIS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS

(230520) -- DURBAN, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Meng of China hits a return during the first round match of women's singles between Chen Meng of China and Yousra Helmy of Egypt at 2023 ITTF Table Tennis World Championships Finals in Durban, South Africa, May 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)SOUTH AFRICA-DURBAN-ITTF-TABLE TENNIS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS

(230520) -- DURBAN, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Meng of China hits a return during the first round match of women's singles between Chen Meng of China and Yousra Helmy of Egypt at 2023 ITTF Table Tennis World Championships Finals in Durban, South Africa, May 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)SOUTH AFRICA-DURBAN-ITTF-TABLE TENNIS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS

(230520) -- DURBAN, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Meng of China hits a return during the first round match of women's singles between Chen Meng of China and Yousra Helmy of Egypt at 2023 ITTF Table Tennis World Championships Finals in Durban, South Africa, May 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)SOUTH AFRICA-DURBAN-ITTF-TABLE TENNIS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS

(230520) -- DURBAN, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Meng of China serves during the first round match of women's singles between Chen Meng of China and Yousra Helmy of Egypt at 2023 ITTF Table Tennis World Championships Finals in Durban, South Africa, May 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)SOUTH AFRICA-DURBAN-ITTF-TABLE TENNIS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS

(230520) -- DURBAN, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yousra Helmy of Egypt hits a return during the first round match of women's singles between Chen Meng of China and Yousra Helmy of Egypt at 2023 ITTF Table Tennis World Championships Finals in Durban, South Africa, May 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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China inspires world in human rights protection: experts

STORY: China inspires world in human rights protection: experts DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: BEIJING CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAVED HASSAN, Pakistani economist 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: A new think tank report released on Monday said China's outlook on human rights has been continuously enriched and improved in practice. The report was jointly released by the China Foundation for Human Rights Development and the New China Research under Xinhua News Agency. It said China has formed a contemporary outlook on human rights with "people" as the center, "development" as the driving force and "a life of contentment" as the goal. Over the past decades, China has lifted some 770 million rural Chinese out of poverty, and increased its per capita disposable income by more than 180 times. The country also raised its average life expectancy to 78.2 years from less than 35 years befor

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U.S. idea of human rights, democracy a lie of over 70 years: Egyptian business chamber

STORY: U.S. idea of human rights, democracy a lie of over 70 years: Egyptian business chamber DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: An Egyptian expert has said the U.S. idea about human rights and democracy is a lie that we have heard for over 70 years. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce "In my opinion, the U.S. idea about human rights and democracy is a lie that we have heard for over 70 years. China has won not only in trade, but also in advanced technology and innovation, which terrifies the U.S. because China has become a modern technological country. Therefore, the U.S. declares its support to any separatist movement, group, militia, or anything else against China. China's determination, its historical rights, and international support are the reasons for the failure of these fake separatist attempts, whic

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Experts: 20th CPC National Congress important for future

STORY: Experts: 20th CPC National Congress important for future DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing 3. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman of Observer Research Foundation in India 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general of Cairo-based Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of the Abuja-based Center for China Studies 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MELAKU MULUALEM, Senior international relations and diplomacy researcher at Ethiopia's Institute of Strategic Affairs 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JEAN CHRISTOPHE ISEUX VON PFETTEN, President of the Institute for East-West Strategic Studies in Britain STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent "The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC)

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African Table Tennis Championships conclude in Algeria

STORY: African Table Tennis Championships conclude in Algeria DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the final day of the 2022 African Table Tennis Championships STORYLINE: The 2022 African Table Tennis Championships concluded on Friday in the Algerian capital Algiers. In men's singles final held on the same day, Nigerian Aruna Quadri, who ranked 15th in the world, beat the defending champion Egyptian Omar Assar by 4:3. And in women's singles final, Egypt's Dina Meshref defeated her compatriot Yousra Helmy 4:0 to be crowned African champion for the third time. Egypt became the biggest winner of the championships, winning the men's and women's teams, men's and women's doubles and mixed doubles titles in addition to the women's singles. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Algiers. (XHTV)

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(SP)ALGERIA-ALGIERS-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIPS-FINALS

(220910) -- ALGIERS, Sept. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Dina Meshref (R) competes during the women's singles final match between Dina Meshref of Egypt and Yousra Helmy of Egypt at 2022 ITTF Africa Senior Championships in Algiers, Algeria, Sept. 9, 2022. (Xinhua)

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(SP)ALGERIA-ALGIERS-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIPS-FINALS

(220910) -- ALGIERS, Sept. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Dina Meshref poses for photos after winning the women's singles final match between Dina Meshref of Egypt and Yousra Helmy of Egypt at 2022 ITTF Africa Senior Championships in Algiers, Algeria, Sept. 9, 2022. (Xinhua)

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(SP)ALGERIA-ALGIERS-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIPS-FINALS

(220910) -- ALGIERS, Sept. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Dina Meshref (R) competes during the women's singles final match between Dina Meshref of Egypt and Yousra Helmy of Egypt at 2022 ITTF Africa Senior Championships in Algiers, Algeria, Sept. 9, 2022. (Xinhua)

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Chinese products become more popular in Middle East during Ramadan

STORY: Chinese products become more popular in Middle East during Ramadan DATELINE: April 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese goods 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED MAALLEH, Shop owner at Shorja market in Baghdad, Iraq 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDULRAHMAN ALAWWAD, Saudi Arabian businessman 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: Lanterns, toys and prayer rugs... these products are very popular in Middle Eastern countries during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Most of the products are from Yiwu, which is widely known as the world's supermarket and China's small commodity hub. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED MAALLEH, Shop owner at Shorja market in Baghdad, Iraq "Chinese goods are favored by consumers for their good quality and lower prices compared with other products. Since my friends and I started selling Chinese products, our living standards have been significantly improved." SOUND