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Latest in Egypt
Al-Sisi congratulates Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed on election as UAE President
Egyptian President offers condolences on death of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi
Al-Sisi, Sullivan discuss US-Egypt cooperation, Palestinian cause
President stresses importance of resolving Palestinian cause for building peace
Egypt’s counter-terrorism continues, as army neutralises 23 militants in Sinai
Egyptian Armed Forces thwart attack on military checkpoint in Sinai
Egypt, Morocco agree to activate cooperation frameworks
Minister Shoukry met also with Al-Naim meyara, the head of the Moroccan Council of Advisors, where he discussed the role of the Arab parliaments to strengthen the frameworks of joint cooperation,
Egypt, France discuss cooperation in environmental issues ahead of COP27
Meeting aimed to discuss Egypt’s preparations to host COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt, Netherlands sign cooperation protocol in water resources management
The protocol was signed by Ragab Abdel Azim — the Undersecretary of the Irrigation Ministry — and the Dutch ambassador
Shoukry visits Rabat to discuss bilateral relations, international issues
Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita opened the new Egyptian embassy in Rabat, in the presence of a number of members of the Egyptian community. Shoukry affirmed Egypt’s interest in strengthening relations with brotherly Morocco and directed to continue to provide all necessary care to Egyptians residing in Morocco.
Al-Sisi, Centcom leader discuss Egypt-US military cooperation in Cairo
Al-Sisi reviews Egypt’s efforts on the axes and strategic directions to eradicate terrorism
Al-Sisi meets Supreme Council of Armed Forces to look into Sinai attack
US, EU, UK, Turkey, Russia, and Arab countries condemn attack
Shoukry stresses need for global cooperation in face of climate change
Ahmed Hafez, spokesperson for the Ministry of foreign affairs, said that the meeting discussed cooperation with the organization in light of Egypt’s hosting of the upcoming 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on climate change (UNFCCC -COP27).
Egypt’s Nile Revenue committee follows up on water position, maximum needs period
Abdel Aty reviewed the executive status of purification works of canals and drains and the readiness of lifting stations
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi chairs meeting of Supreme Council of the Armed Forces
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi chaired a meeting of the Supreme Council of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady announced in a Sunday statement. The meeting follows a terrorist attack targeting a water pumping station east of the Suez Canal on Saturday. The attack was thwarted, and one officer and 10 soldiers were killed …
Endowments Ministry limits Friday sermon to 10 minutes
Return of religious lessons on regular basis, says Minister
Police arrest suspects of harassment incident at Giza Pyramids area
Incident was recorded on video by tourism worker
Egypt’s average daily COVID-19 infection rate reaches eight
Recovered cases were dismissed from hospitals after receiving necessary medical care
President Al-Sisi follows up on national projects in Toshka, El-Dabaa
Al-Sisi was briefed on progress of several national projects in Beni Suef, Minya
Military thwarts terrorist attack on water-pumping station east of Suez Canal
11 military personnel killed in attack
Egypt condemns terrorist attack on ATMIS base in Somalia
Attack killed, injured several mission personnel from Burundi
Average COVID-19 daily infection in Egypt decreases to 46 cases
The Health Ministry’s Spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar explained that the average daily recovering from the Coronavirus reached 62 cases, after receiving the necessary medical care according to the guidelines of the World Health Organization, bringing the total number of people recovering from the Coronavirus to 445,139 cases.
Egypt secures release of 20 Egyptian sailors from Yemen
Egypt’s authorities secured the release of 20 Egyptian sailors detained in Yemen. This came under the directives of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.The state-run MENA news agency indicated that all sailors are safe.
Egypt’s Environment Minister discusses bilateral cooperation with Czechian ambassador
During the meeting, the minister stressed the depth of relations between Egypt and the Czech Republic, welcoming cooperation between the two parties in the field of climate change and various environmental fields.
Reactivation of the presidential pardon committee contributes to achieving social peace: MP
The MP pointed out that the committee previously contributed to the release of many detainees, explaining that there is an aspiration that the committee’s work will expand in the next stage.
Egypt’s Higher Education Ministry prepares to participate in COP 27
Abdel Ghaffar asserted the importance of the COP 27 in parallel with global interest issues of climate change and its potential impacts on the environment, confirming the need for global solidarity to find solutions for the challenges and potential risks of climate change.
MB-affiliated channel Mekameleen shuts down operations in Turkey
Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated satellite channel, Mekameleen, announced it will shutdown its Turkey operations. In a statement the channel said that “Mekameleen management has decided to move the transmission, studios and all activities of the channel to outside of Turkey.” It added that the channel will shut down its studios and its entire quarters inside Turkey and …
Egypt’s Health Minister checks on COVID-19 situation ahead of Eid Al-Fitr
Minister follows up on maintenance plan for medical facilities
NCHR welcomes reactivation of presidential pardon committee, hopes more detainees will be released
NCHR welcomes President Al-Sisi’s call for comprehensive political dialogue
Raising awareness is key in combating terrorism: Egyptian Army Spokesperson
The Egyptian Armed Forces said recently that great and unprecedented efforts have been exerted to combat terrorism and to restore the normal life in Sinai during the past years, after a period of the active presence of militant groups that posed a threat to Egypt’s national security. The spokesperson of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Colonel …
Egypt, Indian Bohra sect inaugurate Al-Hussein Mosque after renovations
President Al-Sisi thanked the Bohra sect’s Sultan for participating in the restoration of mosques in Egypt
Egypt’s Decent Life Presidential Initiative exceeds EGP 800bn in costs: PM
The PM noted that it creates millions of job opportunities for young people who were forced to travel — whether to major cities or abroad — in search of job opportunities
Press Syndicate, NCHR praise release of several pre-trial detainees in Egypt
Decision opens door for further legislative, procedural amendments related to pre-trial detention