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Egypt suspends plan to restore granite cladding on one of the pyramids of Giza following backlash

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Egypt has scuttled a controversial plan to reinstall ancient granite cladding on the pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three great pyramids of Giza, a committee formed by the country’s tourism minister said in a statement. [.] The pushback has led Egypt’s antiquities authority to review the project.

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Looking Forward to COP28: Can Decisions About the Built Environment Save Us From the Climate Crisis?

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Courtesy of Green&Blue | Vincent Ledvina on Unsplash The 2023 United Nations Conference of the Parties, more frequently referred to as COP28 is a joining of over 160 countries that intrinsically agree to combat harmful human impacts on the climate. COP 28 will convene from November 30 to December 12 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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As Egypt prepares for COP27, one trailblazing architect sees an opportunity to address climate change in the global south

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Preparations are underway in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt for the hosting of the COP27 climate conference, launching on Sunday November 6th.

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Sustainable architecture efforts hindered by "sloppiness" says UN climate ambassador

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El Battouty spoke to Dezeen from COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, where she was responsible for designing the country's national pavilion, as well as acting as an ambassador for the United Nations campaigns to push decarbonisation and climate resilience. She was also responsible for designing the Egypt pavilion at COP27.

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Indonesia set to begin construction on new capital this year

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Read: Egypt plans new capital city covering 700 square kilometres Susantono announced that NNCA was in negotiations with three private developers from China, South Korea and Indonesia to undertake the work. Indonesia is not the only country relocating its capital. Egypt is currently building its new capital on the outskirts of Cairo.

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News: Three transformative projects selected as winners of the Dewan Award For Architecture 2023

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This year's competition drew 137 entries from 33 countries. Past contests have sought to build spaces for homeless girls and the regeneration of Al Umma Park in Baghdad, among others. We are thrilled to witness the remarkable creativity and innovation displayed by the participants of the Dewan Award for Architecture 2023.

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Neom touted as host for 2034 World Cup

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Saudi Arabia has begun planning a bid to host the football World Cup in 2034, with the Neom mega-development in the northeast of the country proposed as one of the venues. According to The Times, the mountainous resort and other higher-altitude locations in the country would form part of Saudi Arabia's plans to host a summer tournament.