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National Dialogue’s Board of Trustees discusses final draft of regulations
Fourth meeting saw formation of political, economic, and social sub-committees
Injured Libyans in fuel truck explosion transported to Cairo for treatment
The accident left dozens of people injured with various burns, and they were transferred to receive treatment at the Armed Forces Hospital in Helmiya for orthopedics and complementarity.
COVID-19 cases decrease by 55% nationwide last week: Health Minister
No monkeypox cases reported in Egypt so far
Al-Sisi allocates additional financial support to National Alliance for Civil Development Work
Ambassador Bassam Rady, the presidential spokesperson, stated that the president directed to increase the financial support to the Alliance to support its community activity.
Al-Sisi follows up on strategy to develop textile, ready-made clothing industry in Egypt
In this context, Tawfik reviewed his ministry’s efforts to establish the largest spinning factory in the world in the city of Mahalla.
Egypt, US discuss cooperation in confronting climate change
The call addressed the ongoing cooperation and coordination between Egypt and the US in the field of climate change as well as following up on the results of their last meeting in Berlin last month on the side-lines of the Petersburg Climate Dialogue.
Egypt’s Nile Revenue Committee follows up on water position, rainfall
Ministry has succeeded over past years in meeting water needs successfully: Abdel Aty
Egypt participates in regional ministerial meeting on climate change and migration
During the meeting, Egypt’s Ambassador in Kampala Ashraf Sweilem stressed that Egypt — as the next president of the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) that is scheduled to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh this November — is working to mobilise international efforts to implement the outcomes of the COP26 and build on them with regard to climate change adaptation, mitigation, and mobilisation of climate finance.
Implementation of new social protection measures to begin by end of August: Egypt’s PM
The PM started an inspection tour of the projects of the Decent Life Presidential Initiative in Beheira
Kuwait announces formation of new cabinet
Talal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was appointed as deputy prime minister, minister of defense, and acting interior minister, said Kuwait Center for Government Communication, citing a Kuwaiti Amiri decree.
Ashraf Al-Khatib appointed on CFA Institute’s Education Advisory Committee
The Education Advisory Committee is responsible for providing oversight and guidance to the processes by which the CFA Institute develops the competency framework, Global Body of Investment Knowledge TM (GBIK), Bodies of Knowledge (BOK), the CFA Programme, CIPM Programme, and any other program curriculum materials that are developed and administered by the CFA Institute.
Egypt reviews preparations for COP27 with OACPS delegation
The delegation included the assistant secretary general of the organization for environment and climate, and a number of ambassadors of the member states of the organization, including the ambassadors of Ghana, Barbados, and Lesotho.
Al-Sisi orders turning Nasser Institute into integrated medical city
Egyptian president directed increasing institute’s capacity, infrastructure efficiency
No resumption date for GERD talks yet: Sudanese FM
Moreover, Sudanese Irrigation Minister Dawat Abdel Rahman also said that his country is holding consultations with Egypt and Ethiopia on the issue, stressing that Sudan is “open to any international and regional calls for a settlement on the crisis.”
Ethiopia’s third filling of GERD violates international law: Expert
Egypt lodged a third complaint to the UN Security Council against Ethiopia’s violations
National Political Dialogue holds 3rd meeting to form sub-committees on economic, social areas
The board is scheduled to discuss the formation of sub-committees on economic and social areas. The meeting will also witness finalizing Article 18 of the regulations governing the board and the sub-committees.
Egypt categorically rejects Ethiopia’s unilateral filling of GERD in letter to UN Security Council
Egyptian state will not tolerate any violation of its rights or water security, Shoukry said in reference to Ethiopia’s GERD filling
US committed to Egypt’s water security, advancing a resolution on GERD
“I came to Cairo on my first official trip to the region to hear from our Egyptian partners on the critical issue of the GERD and to better understand Egypt’s water needs,” Hammer said.
Parliament approves 51 international agreements during second session in 2022
The House discussed and approved 51 international agreements, all of which aimed to support the national economy, achieve comprehensive sustainable growth, and consolidate cooperative relations between Egypt and many countries in various fields.
FMs of Egypt, Greece discuss boosting bilateral relations
Ambassador Ahmed Hafez, the spokesperson of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the two officials discussed strengthening cooperation between Egypt and Greece, especially in light of the current international challenges at many levels.
Al-Sisi follows up on Decent Life initiative to develop Egyptian villages
Cabinet reviews measures adopted to overcome challenges faced during development of countryside
Nigeria and Egypt test different approaches to tax digital economy
More tax revenues derived from the digital economy could help governments of African countries save their crumbling education and healthcare systems.
Turkish President Erdogan hints at holding ‘high-level’ talks with Egypt
In an interview with the official TRT News Channel, Erdogan added: “The talks at the lower levels are continuing. It is not excluded that this will happen at higher levels as long as we understand each other,” he said.
Al-Sisi directs allocation of EGP 11bn to expand social protection programmes
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi directed the government to expand social protection measures, represented in the “Takaful w Karama” programme
US envoy to Horn of Africa holds talks with Cairo to discuss GERD crisis
The US envoy is on a tour of the region, starting in Egypt and will include the UAE and Ethiopia.
Madbouly orders accelerating development of Magra El-Oyoun Wall area
Prime Minister orders repainting facades of school adjacent to old wall, in similar style of area
Al-Sisi, Somali President discuss GERD dispute, Red Sea security
President affirms Egypt’s support to Somalia to overcome current challenges
WHO’s declaring monkeypox global emergency helps in curbing its spread: Health Ministry
Outbreak of disease largely concentrated so far among homosexual, bisexual men, says Abdel Ghaffar
Egypt’s Al-Sisi meets Russia’s Lavrov, stresses importance of diplomatic solutions in Ukraine crisis
Russia will not resume negotiations with Ukraine unless Western powers stop interference: Lavrov
Sarah Sabry set to be first Egyptian to travel to space
Sabry helps Egyptian Space Agency build first analogue research station in Africa