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Banknotes didn’t always look so neat. The first form of banknotes was made from papyrus or leather, and it was in the form of a promissory note. So, it was similar to a check that promises an individual that he will be paid a certain amount of gold or silver coins. Usually, promissory notes were issued by the government. Experts differ on which civilization was the first to use promissory notes, but it was either the Chinese or the Romans.&nbsp;<h3>Why did people start using paper money?</h3>&nbsp;&nbsp;<ol><li>Transferring huge amounts of gold and silver was not practical as it was the target of thieves.</li><li>Increased gold and silver inflation in Europe at the start of the 15th century and until the 17th century due to advanced mining techniques, and the exploration of the Americas, which increased the influx of gold and silver to the continent.</li><li>The theorizing of supply and demand laws.</li><li>Founding European Central Banks in the 17th century.</li><li>Merchants started keeping gold and silver in banks so as not to be the target of thieves.</li><li>Paper money evolved from promissory notes written for specific people, to something that holds value on its own that can be used by anyone.</li></ol>&nbsp;&nbsp;<blockquote>Merchants started keeping gold and silver in banks so as not to be the target of thieves.&nbsp;</blockquote>&nbsp;<h3>Which bank was the first to issue money?</h3>&nbsp;The first bank was a Swedish one in 1661, and the main reason was that the Swedish Krona was so heavy that it became impractical to carry. However, the first bank to issue actual banknotes, not promissory notes, was the Bank of England in 1795, and the first version was handwritten.In Egypt, the paper version of the Egyptian pound was first printed in 1899 by the National bank of Egypt.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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The History of Banknotes 

About two years ago, Banque Misr made an advertising campaign in Ramadan called "Talaat Harb's back", about a new program for loans, and it reached many people, but who's he?&nbsp;<h3>General Information:</h3>&nbsp;He was born on November 25, 1867, and died August 13, 1941, that means he spent his whole life in Egypt under the rule of the crown or the monarchy. While he is known as the "father of the Egyptian economy", he in fact graduated with a law degree landing his first job as a translator in the Judicial section in the Sunni Department, which was an office that managed the property of the Khedive. Harb worked many jobs during his career including but not limited to Director of Kom Ombo Company, and Director of the Egyptian Real Estate Company.&nbsp;<h3>His Economic Thoughts:</h3>&nbsp;His thoughts were dominated by the idea of economic reform and were interested in establishing national companies after he noticed that most of the ownership, as well as important positions, dominated by foreigners. At the same time, he was inclined towards fair economic thinking whereby markets determine prices through supply and demand while limiting the influence of the Government.&nbsp;<blockquote>The idea of an Egyptian bank was an old idea that many had advocated before Harb.</blockquote>&nbsp;<h3>Banque Misr:</h3>&nbsp;In his book "Egypt's economic cure", Harb wrote about the idea of establishing a bank for Egyptians and by Egyptians, which can solve their problems and help develop the Egyptian economy. Although the whole idea of an Egyptian bank was an old idea that many had advocated before him, each time they failed to implement it.&nbsp;<h3>Establishment of Banque Misr:</h3>&nbsp;After the end of World War I, Talaat Harb succeeded in raising the bank's capital of EGP 80,000 from 126 Egyptian shareholders, and the bank was effectively established in 1920.

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Talaat Harb, the father of the Egyptian economy?

The history of the invention of the credit card similar to many invention stories came about from a real-world need. It all started over dinner in 1950 attended by Frank McNamara where he was entertaining an important client and came to the embarrassing realization that he didn’t have the cash to pay for the dinner. Hurriedly he called his wife to send him some money to pay, and at that moment the idea was born. Why can’t one have a card to use in certain restaurants and shops to pay for goods and settle the bill at the end of the month and with that the first credit card was born “Diners Club” in New York City.&nbsp;&nbsp;<blockquote>The first credit card was born “Diners Club” in New York City.&nbsp;</blockquote>&nbsp;The credit card first came to Egypt in 1990 when it was introduced by Banque Misr which was quickly followed by the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Du Caire.&nbsp;<h3>What is a credit card?</h3>&nbsp;A credit card is a payment card with a linked loan that allows you to purchase items without the use of physical paper money (cash) in the form of a short term loan.&nbsp;You can apply now online to <a href="https://www.faydety.com/en/save/cards">Credit Card</a> with Faydety.

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The story behind the history of credit card

Who Invented the Credit Card and When?

Most of us have interacted with the ubiquitous automated teller machine or “ATM.” In Spite of its significance, the history of the ATM is obscure, at best, for the majority of us.  
 
Luther George Simjian (1905-1997), is credited with inventing the first ATM. When Simjian initially came up with the idea of creating a hole in the wall machine that would allow customers to make financial transactions, the idea was met with a great deal of skepticism. In 1939, Simjian persuaded what is now Citicorp to trial the machine. Six months later, the bank saw that there was little demand and promptly ended the trial. 
 
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The first ATM was set up in London at a branch of Barclays bank.
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In June 1967 the first ATM was set up in London at a branch of Barclays bank. John Shepherd-Barron, a British inventor, is credited with its invention. The machine allowed customers to withdraw up to GBP10 per transaction. The story goes that Mr. Shepherd-Barron saw vending machines selling chocolate bars and wondered why a similar machine couldn’t be created to dispense cash.
 
The ATM made its way to the USA in 1969, when Dallas based engineer Donald Wetzel led the development of the ATM resulting in the country’s first machine being installed at the Chemical Bank branch in Rockville Center, New York. 
 
In 1970, just a few years after the introduction of the ATM, James Goodfellow, a British engineer, created the first personal identification number “PIN” that could be stored on bank cards. This marked a pivotal moment in the growth and proliferation of the ATM, as it allowed machines to verify the identity of a customer without human intervention.

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The world of banking in Egypt began at the end of the 19th century, with the establishment of the Egyptian Arab Land Bank in 1880, considered to be the first bank in Egypt. As Egyptian banks' presence began to increase, foreign banks that were previously monopolizing the banking sector in Egypt became displaced.&nbsp;Known as "the father of the Egyptian economy', Talaat Harb began the initiative of building Banque Misr, the first bank in Egypt to be wholly owned by Egyptians. From then on, the idea of building Egyptian banks flourished. Below, we have outlined the five oldest banks in the history of the Egyptian banking sector.&nbsp;if you want to know more about Talaat Harb check this link, <a href="https://www.faydety.com/en/learn/fun-facts-4/talaat-harb-the-father-of-the-egyptian-economy--96">Talaat Harb, the father of the Egyptian economy?</a>&nbsp;<h3>1 - The Egyptian Arab Land Bank</h3>&nbsp;Year of Establishment:&nbsp;1880Khedive Tawfik issued a decision to establish a joint-stock company in the name of the Egyptian Land Bank, whose mission was to assist farmers and landowners in Egypt and provide them with financial support to boost the productivity of their lands and help the agricultural sector in the Egyptian economy to flourish. Since its inception 140 years ago, the Egyptian Arab Land Bank has established itself as one of the largest banking entities&nbsp;in the country, specializing in real estate investments and trade finance.&nbsp;<h3>2 –National Bank of Egypt</h3>&nbsp;Year of Establishment:&nbsp;1898One of the oldest Egyptian banks is the National Bank of Egypt, founded with a capital of with one million pound sterling. It’s functions and roles have consistently developed over time, in line with the different economic and political stages in Egypt. This bank monopolized the banking sector for 50 years. It essentially assumed the role of the Central Bank in the 50s before being nationalized in the 60s. After its nationalization, it acted as a pure commercial bank while also simultaneously carrying out the functions of the central bank areas where the latter had no branches. Since the mid-1960s, The National Bank of Egypt has been in charge of issuing and managing investment certificates on behalf of the government.&nbsp;&nbsp;<blockquote>Talaat Harb began the initiative of building Banque Misr, the first bank in Egypt to be wholly owned by Egyptians</blockquote>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>3 –Banque Misr</h3>&nbsp;Year of Establishment:&nbsp;1920Banque Misr was established by pioneer economist and financial expert Mohamed Talaat Harb Pasha, who took it upon himself to spearhead the concept of investing in national savings and directing them towards economic and social development. It is considered the first Egyptian bank to be 100% owned by Egyptians. Banque Misr is one of the largest national banks, leading financing projects in various sectors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>4 –&nbsp; Agricultural Bank of Egypt</h3>&nbsp;Established:&nbsp;1930In 1930, The Agricultural Bank of Egypt was established with a capital of one million pounds and the Royal Decree of the Egyptian Agricultural Credit Bank. In 1931, during the global economic crisis, its main aim was to provide loans to Egyptian farmers and protect them from foreign banks and moneylenders. It was originally named 'The Principal Bank for Development and Agricultural Credit,' however, in 2016, renamed 'The Agricultural Bank of Egypt.'&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>5 – Banque Du Caire</h3>&nbsp;Year of Establishment:&nbsp;1952Banque Du Caire was established as an Egyptian joint venture with a start-up capital which amounted to 500K Egyptian pounds and divided into 125K shares. The value per share was LE 4. In April 197, Banque Du Caire acquired 2 French banks: Credit Lyonnais, and Comptoir National d'Escompte de Paris.&nbsp;

The five Oldest Banks in Egypt, the oldest is The Egyptian Arab Land Bank

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The 5 Oldest Banks in Egypt

If you close your eyes and try to imagine the uses of the beloved chocolate, I would highly doubt it was once used as currency with which you could even pay taxes with and that’s only in its cocoa bean form before they even invented the mix called chocolate. Latin American societies used to deal with the cocoa tree which brought them closer to their gods through a hot drink made with cocoa, peppers, and some spices.
 
Chocolate, as we know it today, was invented around the 19th century in Holland by  <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coenraad_van_Houten">Coenraad van Houten</a> who invented a chocolate press which Josephy Fry then transformed into the first modern chocolate bar.
 
<h4>The Global Chocolate Trade (Largest Exporters by Country):</h4>
 
<ul><li>Germany: 16.9%</li>
<li>Belgium:10.9%</li>
<li>Italy:7.3%</li>
<li>Holland:7.0%</li>
<li>Poland:6.3%</li>
<li>USA:5.7%</li>
<li>Canada:5.5%</li>
<li>France:4.2%</li>
<li>UK:3.3%</li>
<li>Switzerland:2.9%</li>
</ul> 
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The Swiss have the highest consumption per capita of chocolate in the world
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<h4>Largest 4 Producing Countries of Chocolate:</h4>
<ul><li>USA: Revenues from sales are in excess of US$ 20 billion</li>
<li>Switzerland:Revenues from sales are in excess of US$ 14 billion</li>
<li>Belgium:Revenues from sales are in excess of US$ 12 billion</li>
<li>Germany:Revenues from sales are in excess of US$ 10 billion</li>
</ul> 
<h4>Highest Cocoa Production:</h4>
 
While you might assume that the highest production of cocoa would be in Latin America where the plant was discovered, in reality West Africa holds the dominant position with over 30% of the global cocoa production. (Côte D’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, &amp; Cameroon)
 
<h4>Random Chocolate Facts:</h4>
 
<ul><li>The Swiss have the highest consumption per capita of chocolate in the world</li>
<li>Zurich is the world's most famous city for the production of chocolate</li>
<li>Switzerland has more than 100 brands of chocolate the most famous of which are Toblerone, Nestle, and Lindt</li>
<li>The largest global producer of chocolate is Barry Callebaut in Belgium</li>
<li>Cadbury is a very famous English chocolate producer</li>
<li>Nutella was invented during WWII when there a shortage of chocolate by the Italian firm Ferrero Rocher</li>
</ul>

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Valentine’s Day is almost here, but you don’t need to rob a bank to profess your undying love. Here are 10 gift ideas which won’t be budget busters:
 
1- Single Day Trips: Plan a one day trip over the weekend and go sightseeing or breathe some fresh air. You have a wide range of choices from Alexandria, Ein-Sokhna, Al Fayoum, Sakkara, or El Borolous with trips starting at 400 LE per couple
 
2- Silver: Silver is a fashionable metal which can be bought in the form of jewelry for both men and women.
 
3- Massage Sessions or Tools: Who doesn’t sit and daydream about getting a massage to melt the stress away. You can either book your significant other a massage session or better yet buy one of the massage tools that start at 200LE and they can use them anytime they like.
 
4- Daily Use Items: One of the most important factors to consider when buying a gift is functionality. Things like perfumes or make-up are daily essentials for most girls and women and offer a wide range of options at an even wider range of prices starting at 100LE.
 
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Plan a one day trip over the weekend and go sightseeing or breathe some fresh air
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5- Road Comforts: Most people dread their daily work commute, why not offer them some respite through a travel pillow or an insulated mug to keep their homemade coffee or tea warm saving them some money as well.
 
6- Personalized Gifts: Nothing makes a person feel more special than a personalized gift, it shows both thoughtfulness and effort. So go out of your way and get them that custom t-shirt or a mug with something special on it.
 
7- Photography Session: We all know the dreaded pictures we take and claim how we’re not photogenic. Why not book a photography session with a professional to allow your loved one to truly shine, with sessions starting at 300 LE.
 
8- Traditional Gifts: Don’t like any of the above, fret not. You can always go the traditional route, books, flowers, or chocolate. But make sure you get the kind your partner loves as it's the small details that show you truly care.
 
9- A Nice Picnic: You know the way to his or her heart is their stomach, fine. Cook something hearty or put together a good picnic basket and head out to look for some green fields. (Azhar park tickets are 25LE on weekdays and 30LE on the weekends)
 10- Jar Full of Hope: Don’t have a penny to spend, it’s ok we still have a solution for you. Get a jar, do a little decorating and fill it with inspiring words and poems. That way whenever they are down, they know you are there for them.

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Mothers day is almost here and we’re sure you’re all thinking of what can I get her that won’t be a budget buster. Here are some ideas to help you balance between your budget and your mother's happiness.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h4>1- A new Smartphone so she can talk to you and the entire family</h4>&nbsp;Smartphones have a wide range of pricing starting as low as LE 1,500 and all the way up to as much as your imagination can go. Also, it’ll be nice to bond on helping her to set it up or transfer it from her old phone.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h4>2- Household Appliances</h4>&nbsp;Mothers are the hardest working people on the planet with the toughest jobs. What better gift can you give them than a gift which can reduce their workload. The list is endless between dishwashers, vacuum cleaners or even a speaker to listen to her favorite music while doing her housework. The range is endless and starts only at LE 100!<h4>&nbsp;</h4><blockquote>There's nothing a mother would cherish more than spending time with her child</blockquote>&nbsp;<h4>3- Gold or Silver</h4>&nbsp;Gold &amp; Silver have been cherished for thousands of years and still prove to be highly valuable gifts. This is again something that allows you to spend according to your budget and need and can be something personal (necklace or bracelet) or something to display in the house.&nbsp;<h4>4 - Gift Card</h4>&nbsp;If you don’t know what your mother wants and want to give her a gift but not limit her to a specific item. A gift card is always special and is available from different retailers to allow her to buy whatever she wants.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h4>5 - Time</h4>&nbsp;There's nothing a mother would cherish more than spending time with her child, and there are so many ideas that would be made special with a card and some flowers:<ul><li>Taking her out to lunch</li><li>Taking her to the cinema</li><li>A picnic</li><li>A Nile cruise on a felucca</li><li>Honestly, the list is endless</li></ul>&nbsp;Also, remember if you are unable to pay immediately you can use your credit card, and if you don’t have one go onto <a href="https://www.faydety.com/en/save/cards">Credit Cards from Faydety</a> and find out which credit card is best for you and even apply online if you need to!!!

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“Women in Leadership” is the theme for the 2021 UN International Women’s Day and this is confirming the general trend of Women empowering themselves and assuming more and more leadership positions both locally and globally.Today on the 8th of March 2021, International Women’s Day, we will introduce you to three ladies that were able to reach the pinnacle of success in the field of Economics in Egypt.&nbsp;<h4>1- Dr. Hala El Said&nbsp;</h4>&nbsp;Dr. El Said started her journey when she graduated in 1978 with a bachelor's degree in Economics &amp; Political science after which she continued her education journey earning both a magistrate and a Doctorate in Economics.&nbsp;She also held numerous positions including but not limited to Professor of Economics at Cairo University, Board Member at the Central Bank of Egypt, and now as the Minister of Planning.Her achievements are not limited to her titles, as she spearheaded a few national projects that are having a tremendous impact on the Egyptian Economy:<ul><li>The First National Census of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)</li><li>Training for Jobs</li></ul>&nbsp;<blockquote>we will introduce you to three ladies that were able to reach the pinnacle of success in the field of Economics in Egypt.</blockquote>&nbsp;<h4>2-Noha El Ghazaly</h4>&nbsp;Mrs. El Ghazaly is currently the Managing Director &amp; Head of Investment Banking at Pharos one of the most prestigious investment banks in Egypt. Additionally, she is a Board Member in the Middle East Glass Manufacturing Company,&nbsp; the largest container glass manufacturer in Egypt and the MENA region and the second-largest in Africa with three production plants.&nbsp;<h4>3-Mervat Soltan</h4>&nbsp;Mrs. Soltan has a long and distinguished career spanning over 35 years. She both held high positions in global financial institutions such as Deutsche Bank and HongKong Shanghai Banking Corporation (<a href="https://www.hsbc.com.eg/">HSBC</a>) and regional banks such as Ahli United Bank (AUB). She is currently the Chairperson of the Export Development Bank of Egypt.&nbsp;

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The Pharaohs are renowned for their extensive knowledge. Ancient Egypt is one of the first civilizations to offer an educational system in different sciences. In addition, the Pharaohs were among the first individuals to unify a method of payment in currencies using gold and copper coins to barter. We continue to discover and learn about more and more aspects of ancient life that we still use today.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>The&nbsp;Pharaonic Taxation System</h3>&nbsp;The economy in pharaonic times relied heavily on agriculture, and thus, this made the Nile River indispensable. Accordingly, the two main items in which taxes were imposed were the mines and farms. All agricultural lands were owned by the king, senior officials, and feudal lords. As peasants were not considered not to have ownership of any land, the responsibility of taxes fell on the feudal lords, who were required to collect and deliver the lands’ return to the royal treasury. If any individual felt at any point &nbsp;that the taxation amount was too much and seemingly unfair, they then had the opportunity to make an appeal in court. If the appeal was successful, the amount could be significantly reduced.&nbsp;All taxes were collected in state coffers and correspondingly spent on building and construction projects, such as the construction of royal tombs and the holding of funeral rites. However, this was not the main source of funding because taxation amounts were relatively small, in comparison to the projects.&nbsp;&nbsp;<blockquote>Ancient Egypt is one of the first civilizations to offer an educational system in different sciences.</blockquote>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Trade In The Era Of The Pharaohs</h3>&nbsp;The importance of the Nile was two-fold; a necessity for farmers, as well as a key pathway for merchants, helping them transport heavy goods such as gold and timber. Any individual could become a merchant, with the opportunity to sell unwanted goods in the markets in exchange for other items. This is quite similar to the concept of a garage sale whereby homeowners sell off unwanted furniture, toys, clothes, etc. Every city in Egypt had a market, and merchants used to move between each, using the Nile or by land to sell their products.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Pharaonic Foreign Trade</h3>&nbsp;As for foreign trade, it first began with the Nubian countries, followed by Palestine and the rest of the Levant, Libya, and Afghanistan, where Egypt imported the Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone. In addition, Egypt imported tin from Anatolia (a part of Turkey today). Trading eventually reached Greece and Crete via the Mediterranean, whereby many products were purchased, including olive oil.&nbsp;As for trade with African countries, the most famous were the caravans from Puntland (part of Somalia today), where ivory and ebony were exported to Egypt. Egypt did not only purchase goods; it also exported items during this period, the main products being grain, gold, linen, and papyrus.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>The Canal Of The Pharaohs&nbsp;</h3>&nbsp;The Pharaohs understood the importance of linking the Red and Mediterranean Seas and their respective impact on trade. This was the reason behind the digging of the Sesostris Canal, which facilitated their trade with Puntland, Greece, Crete, and Anatolia. This canal is the original idea behind the digging of the current Suez Canal.

Pharaohs have a strong fingerprint  in many fields like: Taxation and trade

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<h3>The Reasons for The Success of &nbsp;(PUBG) Worldwide</h3>&nbsp;Who has not tried playing PUBG or at least know of someone close to them who is a big fan of it? The game was able to achieve international recognition in a relatively short time, particularly due to its successful promotion on all Android and IOS devices by Tencent Games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Who is the Founder of PUBG Mobile?</h3>&nbsp;Irish-born Brendan Greene is the mind behind the game in terms of concept and design, best known by his online handle Player Unknown.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>What is PUBG?</h3>&nbsp;PUBG is a shooter game where one hundred players fight in a battle royal, in the hopes of remaining the last alive. Players can enter the match solo, duo, or a small team of up to four people. The person or team who lives, wins the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>How Do PUBG’s Creators Earn From It?</h3>&nbsp;The first way is through in-game advertisements. Another is in-game purchases. PUBG obliges you to purchase items you need throughout the game, including clothes, ammunition, weapons, etc., to continue gameplay.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Revenues of PUBG&nbsp;</h3>&nbsp;PUBG’s revenues increased significantly as of mid-2020. According to a report written by Sensor Tower, the Chinese version of PUBG’s made 1.3 billion USD in its own right. In March 2020, aided by the spread of COVID-19 and its respective quarantine restrictions, the game's revenues reached 271 billion USD.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>What Is The Relationship Between Celebrities and PUBG?</h3>&nbsp;A few days before Eid, Mohamed Henedi, the Egyptian celebrity, announced on his social media accounts that he would be taking part in PUBG. The creators made it happen by using his voice and distinguishing body movements. Shortly before that, international rapper Wegz released a song on YouTube, announcing that he would appear in PUBG as one of the game's characters.&nbsp;It is no surprise that the appearance of celebrities considerably increased the game’s fanbase.&nbsp;&nbsp;<blockquote>In March 2020, aided by the spread of COVID-19 and its respective quarantine restrictions, the game's revenues reached 271 billion USD.</blockquote>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Are There Other Games Competing with PUBG?</h3>&nbsp;Free Fire is considered to be PUBG’s top competitor. Free Fire is a survival shooter game, where players are placed on a remote island pitted against 49 other players, all seeking survival.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>A Comparison between PUBG and Free Fire</h3>&nbsp;<h3>PUBG</h3>&nbsp;<h4>Number of Downloads:&nbsp;</h4>&nbsp;400 million on the App Store and Google Play Store&nbsp;<h4>Rating:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h4>&nbsp;Google Play Store:&nbsp;4.3&nbsp;&nbsp;App Store: 4.5&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Free Fire</h3>&nbsp;<h4>Number of Downloads:&nbsp;</h4>&nbsp;Over 500 million on the Google Play Store&nbsp;<h4>Rating:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h4>&nbsp;Google Play Store:&nbsp;4.3&nbsp;&nbsp;App Store: 4

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The reasons for the success of (PUBG) worldwide!

Summer has officially begun, and we are all on the lookout for travel offers to escape the heat, recharge, and enjoy the seaside, but could this heat convince you to travel outside our entire planet?&nbsp;&nbsp;Jeff Bezos seems to agree, having decided to take his brother and travel to space for a mini-vacation on his spaceship, New Shephard. There was a third spot available via online auction, and the winning bidder will fly to space on New Shepard’s first human flight on July 20, alongside the brothers.<h3>&nbsp;</h3>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blueorigin.com/">Blue Origin</a>&nbsp;concluded the online auction for this seat on New Shepard with a winning bid of $28 million. Nearly 7,600 people registered to bid from 159 countries. The winning bid amount will be donated to Blue Origin’s foundation,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.clubforfuture.org/">Club for the Future</a>, whose mission is to inspire future generations to pursue careers in STEM and to help invent the future of life in space.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Who Is Jeff Bezos?</h3>&nbsp;Jeff Bezos is an American&nbsp;entrepreneur&nbsp;and the founder and CEO of the multinational technology company&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/">Amazon</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blueorigin.com/">Blue Origin</a>, the aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services. He is considered the wealthiest person globally, with an estimated net worth of $200 billion. It is expected that he will be one of the first to take the title of trillionaire in 2040.&nbsp;&nbsp;<blockquote><a href="https://www.blueorigin.com/">Blue Origin</a>&nbsp;concluded the online auction for this seat on New Shepard with a winning bid of $28 million</blockquote>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h4>A Controversial Voyage</h4>&nbsp;Jeff Bezos termed his upcoming trip to space with his brother as ‘their greatest adventure.’ However, many oppose this voyage, and several petitions have been created and signed calling to stop Jeff Bezos from returning to Earth, with more than 70,000 signatories so far.&nbsp;"Billionaires should not exist...on earth, or in space, but should they decide the latter, they should stay there," one petition's description reads.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>What Is The Real Reason Behind These Petitions?</h3>&nbsp;The reason is twofold - people are aggravated by the luxurious life that he has lived while simultaneously paying minimal taxes for his wealth, if at all. Moreover, it is believed that he donates relatively small amounts to charitable causes in relation to his wealth, despite the fact that he recently pledged to give $12 billion to philanthropic efforts.

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Last summer, the Eid movie season was halted due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, and accordingly, many celebrities’ movie premieres were to this year. However, following the Cabinet’s decision to increase the occupancy rate in cinemas and theatres to 70% instead of 50%, industry professionals have decided to show certain postponed movies, alongside new ones.&nbsp;Movies include ‘Al-Arif’&nbsp;by Ahmed Ezz and Ahmed Fahmy, ‘Some Don’t Go to the Authorized&nbsp;Twice’&nbsp; by Karim Abdel Aziz and Dina El-Sherbiny, and&nbsp;‘Moussa’&nbsp;by Karim Mahmoud Abdel Aziz and Iyad Nassar, to name a few.&nbsp;To save you time and effort, below, we have gathered the prices of this summer's most famous cinemas.&nbsp;<h3>Cinema Ticket Prices</h3>&nbsp;<h4>IMAX - Americana Plaza&nbsp;</h4>&nbsp;Daytime Showing:&nbsp;80 EGPEvening Showing:&nbsp;120 EGP&nbsp;<h4>Cima Arkan</h4>&nbsp;Daytime Showing:&nbsp;125 EGPEvening Showing:&nbsp;125 EGP&nbsp;<h4>Cima Arkan - VIP</h4>&nbsp;Daytime Showing:&nbsp;225 EGPEvening Showing:&nbsp;225 EGP&nbsp;<h4>Point 90 Cinema</h4>&nbsp;Daytime Showing:&nbsp;70 EGPEvening Showing:&nbsp;100 EGP&nbsp;<h4>Point 90 MX4D Cinema</h4>&nbsp;Daytime Showing:&nbsp;100 EGPEvening Showing:&nbsp;180 EGP&nbsp;<h4>Porto Cairo Cinema</h4>&nbsp;Daytime Showing:&nbsp;30 EGPEvening Showing:&nbsp;60 EGP&nbsp;<h4>Cairo Festival Cinema</h4>&nbsp;Daytime Showing:&nbsp;60 EGPEvening Showing:&nbsp;90 EGP&nbsp;<h4>Cairo Festival VIP Cinema</h4>&nbsp;Daytime Showing:&nbsp;180 EGPEvening Showing:&nbsp;180 EGP&nbsp;<blockquote>The Cabinet decided to increase the occupancy rate in cinemas and theatres to 70% instead of 50%</blockquote>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h4>Al Tahrir Cinema – Al Dokki</h4>&nbsp;Daytime Showing:&nbsp;50 EGPEvening Showing:&nbsp;60 EGP&nbsp;<h4>Cosmos Cinema – Downtown Cairo</h4>&nbsp;Daytime Showing:&nbsp;35 EGPEvening Showing:&nbsp;40 EGP&nbsp;<h4>Nile City Cinema&nbsp;</h4>&nbsp;Daytime Showing:&nbsp;60 EGPEvening Showing:&nbsp;85 EGP&nbsp;<h4>City Stars Cinema&nbsp;</h4>&nbsp;Daytime Showing:&nbsp;60 EGPEvening Showing:&nbsp;90 EGP&nbsp;<h3>Online Streaming Application Subscription Prices</h3>&nbsp;If you simply don’t have the time to go out or are still worried about being in public due to COVID-19, there are other options! You and your family and friends can gather at home and watch movies and series on various online streaming platforms. Here are the prices of the most famous platforms in the Arab world:&nbsp;<h4><a href="https://www.faydety.com/article?link=https://www.watchit.com/">Watch It</a></h4>&nbsp;This is the official platform for Egyptian channels. Stay tuned for offers offered by various telecom companies in partnership with Watch It. You may have the opportunity to make significant savings if you subscribe through them, and you may even be offered some months for free!&nbsp;<h4>Regular Subscription Prices:</h4>&nbsp;Annual Package:&nbsp;999 EGPQuarterly Package:&nbsp;288 EGPMonthly Package:&nbsp;99 EGP&nbsp;&nbsp;<h4><a href="https://www.faydety.com/article?link=https://shahid.mbc.net/en">Shahid.net</a></h4>&nbsp;Shahid.net exclusively airs many series and shows before they are aired on regular TV channels and before cinema showings, at times! You and 3 friends or family members may also share one account and divide the subscription between yourselves.&nbsp;<h4>Shahid VIP Subscription Prices:</h4>&nbsp;Monthly Package:&nbsp;49 EGPAnnual Package:&nbsp;349 EGP&nbsp;<h4><a href="https://www.faydety.com/article?link=https://www.netflix.com/eg-en/login?nextpage=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.netflix.com%2Fbrowse">Netflix</a></h4>&nbsp;Netflix is considered the most expensive streaming application mainly due to its global reach. Therefore, you are likely to find a variety of movies and series from different countries, most of which are produced by Netflix. The advantage of this application is that it offers a one-month free trial, after which you can then share one account with 3 friends or family members and divide the subscription between yourselves.&nbsp;<h4>Subscription Prices:</h4>&nbsp;Standard Package (480p):&nbsp;120 EGP per monthBasic Package (1080p):&nbsp;for 165 pounds per month4K Premium Package:&nbsp;200 EGP per month

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