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Al-Ahram Weekly
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt wins 1st-ever FAO council chairmanship with historic election of Mina Rizk - Foreign Affairs
Egypt has secured the chairmanship of the Executive Council of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the first time since its founding in 1945, with the election of Mina Rizk as Egypt's Deputy Permanent Representative to the FAO. Rizk's election marks a significant diplomatic milestone, coming after a highly competitive vote against other candidates, including ministers and senior officials. The candidates included Azad Jafarli from Azerbaijan, Winston G. Pinnock from the Bahamas, Tomás Duncan Jurado from Panama, and Maria Helena Semedo from Cabo Verde. The Egyptian nominee was unanimously elected during the FAO Conference's general session on Thursday for a four-year term, following a rigorous race against four other candidates from across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. According to Egypt's Ambassador to Italy, Bassam Rady, this marks the first time an Egyptian representative has assumed this senior leadership role. At just 38 years old, Rizk is also the youngest person to have ever led the council. He said that the embassy led the nomination and diplomatic campaign, positioning the candidacy as part of the country's broader effort to empower young professionals and enhance Egypt's role in strategic international forums. The state also aims to equip future generations of Egyptian diplomats through hands-on international experience, building a strong, capable cadre that will drive the Ministry of Foreign Affairs forward, Rady said. He noted that Egypt's successful bid for the FAO Council presidency was also the result of months of focused diplomatic work by the Egyptian embassy in Rome. These efforts aimed to showcase the strength of Egypt's candidate and highlight the country's readiness to lead the council at this critical time, the ambassador noted. This comes amid rising global attention to issues of food security, water, agriculture, and irrigation — sectors that are a top priority for Egypt. These efforts align with Egypt's broader national development strategy, which includes major projects in the food security and agricultural sectors, Rady emphasized. He explained that the FAO Executive Council is the organization's main governing body, responsible for shaping its policies, comprising approximately 25 percent of its member states and is elected for three-year terms. According to Rady, Egypt also chairs the FAO's Finance Committee, while the Egyptian Central Auditing Organization has been selected to conduct the organization's legal and financial audits. Additionally, the Egyptian Food Bank was awarded the FAO Partnership Award for this year, recognizing its outstanding cooperation with FAO. The FAO also plans to hold its annual international conference for its regional offices in Egypt's New Administrative Capital later this year. The FAO, a United Nations (UN) agency founded in 1945, aims to lead global efforts in eradicating hunger and improving food security. It supports sustainable agriculture, fisheries, and rural development while addressing issues like climate change, water scarcity, and nutrition through international cooperation and policy guidance. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
05-07-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt wins first-ever FAO council chairmanship with historic election of Mina Rizk - Foreign Affairs
In a historic first since the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945, Egypt has secured the chairmanship of the organization's executive council. The election of Egypt's Deputy Permanent Representative to the FAO, Mina Rizk, marks a significant diplomatic milestone. It comes after a highly competitive vote against other candidates, including ministers and senior officials. The Egyptian nominee was unanimously elected during the FAO Conference's general session on Thursday for a four-year term, following a rigorous race against four other candidates from across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. According to Egypt's Ambassador to Italy, Bassam Rady, this marks the first time an Egyptian representative has assumed this senior leadership role. At just 38 years old, Rizk is also the youngest person to have ever led the council. He said that the embassy led the nomination and diplomatic campaign, positioning the candidacy as part of the country's broader effort to empower young professionals and enhance Egypt's role in strategic international forums. The state also aims to equip future generations of Egyptian diplomats through hands-on international experience, building a strong, capable cadre that will drive the Ministry of Foreign Affairs forward, Rady said. He noted that Egypt's successful bid for the FAO Council presidency was also the result of months of focused diplomatic work by the Egyptian Embassy in Rome. These efforts aimed to showcase the strength of Egypt's candidate and highlight the country's readiness to lead the council at this critical time, the ambassador noted. This comes amid rising global attention to issues of food security, water, agriculture, and irrigation—sectors that are a top priority for Egypt. These efforts align with Egypt's broader national development strategy, which includes major projects in the food security and agricultural sectors, Rady emphasized. He explained that the FAO Executive Council is the organization's main governing body, responsible for shaping its policies, comprising approximately 25 per cent of its member states, and is elected for three-year terms. According to Rady, Egypt also chairs the FAO's Finance Committee, while the Egyptian Central Auditing Organization has been selected to conduct the organization's legal and financial audits. Additionally, the Egyptian Food Bank was awarded the FAO Partnership Award for this year, recognizing its outstanding cooperation with FAO. The FAO also plans to hold its annual international conference for its regional offices in Egypt's New Administrative Capital later this year. The FAO, a United Nations (UN) agency founded in 1945, aims to lead global efforts in eradicating hunger and improving food security. It supports sustainable agriculture, fisheries, and rural development while addressing issues like climate change, water scarcity, and nutrition through international cooperation and policy guidance. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
See - Sada Elbalad
04-07-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt Secures Historic Leadership Role at FAO
Taarek Refaat In a landmark moment for Egypt's diplomatic engagement on the international stage, the country has, for the first time in the history of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), been elected to lead its Executive Council. Egypt's Ambassador to Italy and Permanent Representative to UN agencies in Rome, Ambassador Bassam Rady, announced that Mena Rizk, Deputy Permanent Representative of Egypt to the FAO, was elected Chair of the Executive Council for a four-year term during the FAO's General Conference held in Rome. The decision was made by unanimous consensus, following a highly competitive election involving five candidates from across all major FAO regional groups—including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Rizk's election marks a historic first: he is the first Egyptian—and the youngest ever—elected to the FAO Executive Council Chairmanship since the organization's establishment in 1945. At just 38 years old, his appointment also reflects a strategic shift in Egypt's foreign policy approach toward empowering younger generations in international forums. 'This success is not just personal or national—it is a reflection of Egypt's vision under President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to invest in and prepare young professionals for global leadership,' Ambassador Rady said. 'Rizk's candidacy was carefully prepared by the Egyptian Embassy in Rome and aligns with the broader national goal of building highly qualified diplomatic cadres capable of representing Egypt on the global stage.' The election result is widely seen as a testament to Egypt's growing international credibility in fields such as agriculture, water, and food security—sectors that have become increasingly urgent on the global agenda. Ambassador Rady noted that the embassy's diplomatic efforts over the past months were instrumental in garnering support for Egypt's bid, reinforcing the country's qualifications to guide the FAO Council during a period of mounting international concern over food systems and sustainability. The FAO's Executive Council serves as the organization's main governing body, responsible for setting strategic direction and policy oversight. It includes only a quarter of the FAO's 194 member states, elected for three-year terms. Egypt not only retains its elected membership but now leads the council itself, in addition to chairing the organization's Finance Committee. Egypt's recent presence in the FAO has been marked by a string of significant achievements. The Egyptian Central Auditing Organization has been appointed as the FAO's official financial and legal auditor, and the Egyptian Food Bank was awarded the organization's annual honorary prize for its contributions to combating hunger. Further cementing Egypt's growing influence within the FAO, the organization is also preparing to hold its annual conference for regional and country offices in Egypt's New Administrative Capital later this year—a recognition of Egypt's emerging status as a regional hub for agricultural development and food policy. 'These successes reflect Egypt's rising stature in global development forums and the credibility it has built within international organizations,' Ambassador Rady stated. 'They also highlight the increasing importance of Egyptian leadership in shaping the future of food security and sustainable agriculture.' 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CairoScene
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
SELECTS: Stripping it Back with Egyptian Stylist Lamia Rady
Who said stripped back had to mean stripped down? Stylist and designer Lamia Rady serves sharp cuts, bold tailoring, and clean lines with a kick. Minimalism doesn't always play it soft. Sometimes, it struts in sculptural tailoring, structured silhouettes, and a well-placed cutout, and Lamia Rady knows exactly how to make that kind of statement. A designer, stylist, and art director all in one, Rady's eye is razor-sharp and effortlessly cool. Whether she's styling a celebrity or crafting sculptural looks for her brand Rigash, her work always walks the line between minimalist and bold, polished and provocative. 'I grew up in a creative household—my dad's an interior designer, my sister's a visual artist, so design was just part of life,' she explains. From styling friends in high school to founding her own brand in 2020, Rady's path has been marked by a penchant for structure, asymmetry, and texture-driven storytelling. She's dressed names like Salma Abu Deif, Tara Emad, Asser Yassin, and Asmaa Galal, worked with local fashion darlings like Okhtein, Dina Shaker, Farah Seif and Jude Benhalim, and continues to expand Rigash while balancing shoots, editorials, and campaign direction on the side. 'At 13, I taught myself to sew. I even named Rigash while watching a cartoon,' she laughs. 'My personal style is minimal with a twist— edgy, bold, and statement-driven,' she tells Scene Styled. That means sculptural leather, cinched waists, architectural sleeves, and the kind of restraint that feels deliberate, not dull. 'I love how brands like Celine or Margiela do it—clean, but never boring. I want Rigash to feel like that too. Minimal, but not forgettable.' It's that stripped-back energy Lamia Rady does best, where minimalism comes with a sharp, knowing wink– which is exactly why we tapped her for this week's Selects. Look One | Clean Slate 'Brown is the new black– it's effortless, rich and timeless,' she says to SceneStyled. Magda Butrym | Brown Leather Midi Dress Jacquemus | Le Porte Rond Zebra Calf Hair Shoulder Bag Femme LA | Luce Minimale Sandal in Brown Schiaparelli | Anatomy Bijoux Earrings Look Two | Form & Function 'There's something unbeatable about an oversized shoulder and a nipped-in waist. It's my favourite silhouette; structured, sharp, and always walks into the room before you do.' Khaite | Resort 2024 Oversized Leather Blazer Bottega Veneta | Lug Boots Bottega Veneta | Solstice Mini Shoulder Bag Celine | Triomphe 01 Sunglasses in Acetate Vintage Dior | Grande Love Knot Earrings Look Three | The New Uniform 'Nothing makes me feel more confident and powerful than a suit." Zara | Fitted Blazer with Shoulder Pads Loewe | 45mm Toy-Heel Leather Mules Alaïa | Black Le Teckel Medium Bag in Goatskin Tiffany & Co x Elsa Peretti | Medium Bone Cuff in Sterling Silver Bottega Veneta | Small Drop Earrings Look Four | Whispers of White 'Crisp white never fails. It's minimal, polished, and fresh in a way that feels both clean and commanding.' Magda Butrym | Floral-Appliqué Wool Bustier Dress Jacquemus | Les Créoles Chiquito Noeud in Gold Cult Gaia | Eviana Clutch Look Five | Subtle Statements in Softness 'Who said minimalism had to be beige? Colour works when the details align.' Magda Butrym | Floral-Detailed Mini Dress Bottega Veneta | Knot Leather Clutch Loewe | Rose Heel Sandals
CairoScene
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Rigash Finds Inspiration in the Silver Screen for FW'24/25 Collection
Founder Lamia Rady refines the Egyptian brand's signature ethos, balancing edgy silhouettes with fluidity and restraint. In Egyptian brand Rigash's Fall/Winter '24/25 collection, contrast reigns. Softness against edge. Power alongside vulnerability. It's a collection that feels at once intimate and bold—a conversation between protection and exposure, wrapped in sharp tailoring and softened with fluid fabrics. With each collection, Rigash fine-tunes its own language. The FW '24/25 drop builds on the codes established in previous seasons but pushes them further, sharpening the black-and-white juxtaposition between tailoring and ease. Past collections have played with that concept; leather jackets against barely-there bralettes, precise tailoring mellowed down by unexpected draping. But this season, founder and creative director Lamia Rady leans even more into controlled tension. The Muse: For this collection, Rigash turns to the silver screen for inspiration, pulling from the world of film noir. The result is a wardrobe fit for a complex protagonist. 'The FW '24/25 collection was also inspired by the contrast between strength and vulnerability,' Rady reveals. It's Rigash's way of embracing contradiction, and it shows throughout the silhouettes and cuts of the collection. 'We focused on themes of elegance, dominance, and a little bit of rebellion.' The Collection Dissected: Previous collections flirted with stark black-and-white contrasts and the occasional injection of high-impact hues or metallics. This season, a richer palette adds an air of timeless luxury. In an intention colour story, chocolate browns and deep blacks bring forth warmth and sophistication, while a colourful accent of yellow flashes through the collection. There's something earthy and grounded in these hues, yet still luxe. 'The mood board was a swirl of deep brown and neutral tones, sharp tailoring, and textural contrasts,' she shares. This is a collection that begs to be felt. Structured leather jackets, supple bralettes, and buttery-soft dresses come together in a tactile exchange. The silhouettes are equally expressive, creating tension and harmony—sleek blazers with cinched waists; oversized outerwear; feminine sets in leather. 'Leather will always be a Rigash staple,' Rady adds. Behind the Concept: The collection's cinematic muse extends into its campaign. 'The campaign was designed to feel like stills from a film with each shot capturing a moment of intrigue or quiet power,' Rady reveals. There's a sharpness to the lighting and composition in a visual tone that echoes the clothes themselves: confident and precise. While past imagery in other collections felt raw, almost confrontational, this season's visuals embrace a cinematic softness. 'The Dalmatian's coat represents both individuality and uniformity,' Rady tells SceneStyled about featuring the dog model in the shoot. 'The presence of the Dalmatian added an element of playfulness, stressing on the idea of controlled chaos within a structured world.' The Collection in Three Words: 'Confident. Cinematic. Timeless.' Where to Wear It: The collection is built for a life well-lived. Picture it at a sleek cocktail bar, turning heads as you drape an oversized coat over a figure-hugging dress. Or imagine it at a gallery opening, the structured silhouettes and rich textures mingling effortlessly with the art on the walls. Even in the boardroom, these pieces command the space, proof that dressing for the office can be both sharp and soulful. How to Style it: The Designers Suggest: Rady designs with versatility in mind, making her pieces a smart choice for those who value sustainability and longevity in their wardrobe. A structured blazer dress transforms depending on your mood—paired with sheer tights and stilettos for an evening out or grounded with chunky, black boots for a more laid-back look. 'The dresses work beautifully with statement accessories, and layering is key for playing with proportions,' Rady suggests. Scene Styled Suggests: Nodaleto | High-Shine Ankle Boots Nada Ghazal Jewellery | Drop Round Rings & Drop Oval Rings L'Afshar | Classic Clear Crushed Ice Wolford x Mugler | Mesh-Panelled Tights The Collection's Stand-Out Piece: Ask Rady for her favourite piece, and the answer comes swiftly: the checkered tie. 'It's subtle but bold—a piece that ties the collection together, literally and conceptually,' she shares. It's a perfect encapsulation of the Rigash spirit; classic tailoring colliding with modernity and edge. The Verdict: Perhaps the most striking shift is in the collection's emotional register. If past Rigash collections spoke to jagged power and head-first rebellion, FW'24/25 feels more introspective, with long coats that envelop the body rather than challenge it. There's still the boldness—seen in sharply cut blazers and statement accessories—but also a more mature kind of confidence, whether that's through the brand's introduction of a tie, chocolate browns or calculated cuts.
