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In an event filled with celebrations and national fervour, Egypt witnessed today the much-anticipated opening of the new Suez Canal. The ceremony began with a naval flotilla, and was attended by a number of high profile figures from across Egyptian society and the international community. Notable attendees included Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, King Salman of Saudi Arabia, French President Francois Hollande and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. After the celebratory naval flotilla, a short film by Egyptian director Magdy…
