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Canada’s International Development Minister discusses aspirations to increase investments in Egypt
Shoukry stressed the remarkable development in bilateral relations between the two countries over the past years, which is reflected in the mutual keenness to consult on many regional and international issues of mutual interest.Â
154,000 children examined as part of presidential early detection sub-initiative
The initiative is being implemented under the umbrella of the 100 Million Healthy Lives Initiative
41 dead, 12 injured in Church of Abu Sefein blaze in Imbaba
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said that he’s following closely the tragic accidentÂ
Egypt expresses support for Saudi Arabia in face of violence and terrorism
The statement reiterated Egypt’s support for the measures taken by Saudi Arabia to maintain its security and the safety of all citizens and residents in the kingdom, commending the vigilance of Saudi authorities and their ability to deal all security threats.
Egypt launches media training programme for African journalists
Trainees will meet with several media experts, academics
Nevine Al-Kilani appointed as Minister of Culture
Al-Kilani is the second woman to hold the Ministry of Culture since its establishment at the end of the 1950s.
Soha Gendi takes over Ministry of Emigration
Gendi was the first woman to serve as Egypt’s ambassador to Ireland from 2015 to 2019.
Major-General Hisham Amna appointed as Minister of Local Development
Amna was born on 10 December 1962 and holds a Bachelor of Military Science and a Bachelor of Commerce.
Mahmoud Esmat named Minister of Public Enterprises Sector
Esmat was the chairperson of Cairo Glass Manufacturing Company, and previously served as the chairperson of the Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation, as well as the chairperson of the Cairo Airport Company.
Green aviation file awaits new minister
Abbas was born in January 1961 and graduated from the Military College in April 1982. He was promoted to the rank of a Lieutenant-General in July 2018 after serving as a commander of the Air Force.
Ahmed Issa appointed as new Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, succeeding Khaled El-Anany
Issa was CEO of Retail Banking at CIB before being selected as the new tourism minister. He was responsible for strategy formulation and execution across CIB’s consumer banking and business banking and was a member of the Management Committee.
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar appointed as Health MinisterÂ
Abdel Ghaffar serves as acting minister of health for almost 10 months, succeeding Hala Zayed
Ahmed Saleh appointed as Minister of Trade and Industry
Saleh was previously the vice chairperson of the Canal for Plastic Company.
Mohamed Salah El-Din appointed as Minister of State for Military Production
He worked previously as the Vice President of the National Authority for Military Production.Â
Who is Reda Hegazy, the new Minister of Education?
Hegazy is succeeding Tarek Shawky, who accomplished several achievements within the country’s education system
Hany Sewilam appointed as new Irrigation Minister in cabinet reshuffle
Sewilam succeeded Mohamed Abdel Aty, who remained in the position for more than six years
President Al-Sisi appoints 13 new ministers, thanks former ministers for their work
“This decision to reshuffle was made to develop the government’s performance in some important files at the internal and external levels, which contributes to protecting the interests and capabilities of the state and directly affects the services provided to the Egyptian citizen,” the president added.
Government approves rules for photographing in public places
The decision allows personal photography using all types of traditional and digital cameras
Libya’s Mitiga Airport receives first EgyptAir flight in 8 years
EgyptAir has started operating private flights from Sharm El-Sheikh to Mitiga, as part of the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s strategy to activate air traffic and tourism arrivals to Egypt.
More than 3 million hard of hearing newborns screened as part of One Million Healthy Lives InitiativeÂ
More than 3 million hard of hearing newborns screened as part of One Million Healthy Lives InitiativeÂ
Emir of Qatar appreciates Egyptian efforts to restore calm in Gaza Strip
Both leaders exchanged views on the developments of a number of regional issues, within the framework of concerted Arab efforts in facing regional challenges.
Minister of Youth discusses preparations for hosting COY17 in Sharm El-Sheikh
COY17 will be held from 3 to 5 November, with the participation of 1,500 young men and women from different countries around the world, in cooperation with the Ministries of Environment and Foreign Affairs.COY17
Egypt’s Irrigation Ministry clarifies reasons behind decline in water of Fatnas Lake in Siwa Oasis
The ministry is implementing a programme to develop the regionÂ
GERD’s reservoir reaches 7bn cbm, no reason for fear: Expert Â
On 29 July, Egypt sent a letter to the UN Security Council rejecting Ethiopia’s unilateral filling of the dam’s lake
Egypt, Kazakhstan discuss cooperation within the framework of the CICA
During the meeting, Shoukry expressed Egypt’s pride in the friendly relationship it has with Kazakhstan, noting that this year, the two countries celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations.
Al-Sisi orders acceleration of electricity projects serving agricultural sector
The president ordered the rapid completion of electricity projects that will serve the national agricultural projects.
Egypt brokers ceasefire in Gaza
US President Biden thanked Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and the senior Egyptian officials who played a central role in this diplomacy
Al-Sisi inspects Military College to follow up on training, rehabilitation, and physical preparation programmes
The President also referred to the importance of awareness and directing societal thought to protecting Egyptian national security.
Gaza: Egypt calls on Israel to stop strikes, demands all parties exercise restraint
Egypt has told Israel to immediately stop the airstrikes on Gaza, senior government officials have told Daily News Egypt on Friday.This comes as at least 15 people, including a commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip on Friday, according to Palestinian medical and security sources. Egypt is conducting …
CCCPA holds course on disarmament, reintegration and its relationship to combating extremism in Africa
Eleven officials from the Ministries of Defence and Interior and the national disarmament and reintegration commissions of five African countries — namely Mali, Cameroon, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Mozambique — participated in the course.