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Arab Water Council holds seminar on rationalising drinking water
Experts in water, environmental awareness, and health affairs in Egypt and the Arab World, attended the seminar, including former ministers of irrigation and water resources Mahmoud Abu Zeid and Hussein El-Eteify, and Ambassador Gamal Gaballah, the head of the Housing and Water Resources Department at the Arab League.

Egyptâs FM meets first administrative attachĂ©s nominated to work in missions abroad
Ahmed Hafez â Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs â said that the FM praised the success and distinguished professional abilities of the candidates along with their understanding of the requirements of the administrative and consular work in foreign missions.

AL refuses to compromise UNRWAâs responsibilities towards Palestinians
Said Abu Ali â Assistant Secretary-General of the League â expressed in a statement the leagueâs absolute rejection of any suggestions or attempts to undermine the responsibility of the UNRWA and its full political and humanitarian competences towards the Palestinian refugee community, regardless of their interpretation or justification based on the original mandate given to the agency in order to find a just solution to the refugee issue in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy.

Egyptâs Irrigation Minister, AMCOW discuss water cooperationÂ
Abdel Aty stressed Egyptâs keenness to support development in all African countriesÂ

Egypt has a clear plan to handle economic crisis: Al-Sisi at Iftar ceremony
Al-Sisi praised the Egyptian people who tolerated and bore the woes and difficulties of the successful economic reforms. He stressed that the government and all concerned agencies will work to enhance support provided to wheat farmers in Egypt, by increasing incentives to ensure wheat self-sufficiency.

Al-Sisi directs speeding up implementation of digital transformation, financial inclusion
Egyptâs deficit to GDP decreases to 4.9% during 2022

Egyptâs Al-Sisi addresses the nation on Sinai Liberation Day
The Egyptian state has begun a new phase for the reconstruction of Sinai: Al-Sisi

Egyptâs Nile Revenue Committee follows up on water position
Abdel Aty reviews purification works of canals, drains

Egyptâs COVID-19 numbers: 89 infections, 6 deaths daily on average
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar added in a statement that the average daily number of people recovering from the coronavirus last week reached 100, bringing the total number of people recovering from the virus so far to 444,703.

Egypt considers replacing tuk-tuks with safe, civilised alternatives
Furthermore, the minister explained that there are three main factors that must be met by any chosen alternative â namely that should be environmentally friendly and easy to drive like tuk-tuks. Any alternative must also take into account the security dimensions by being eligible to the traffic licensing system as well as safe for passengers.

54.8% of citizens received three doses of the coronavirus vaccine: Health Minister
85% of the drugs in Egypt are produced by Egyptian companies

Egypt cancels open-book exam system in Thanaweya Amma
Shawky said that the bubble sheet exam system will be adopted this year, with multiple-choice questions only. There will be no essay questions as the ministry wants exam grading to be fully electronic, he added.

Expatriate Affairs Minister hails bravery of Egyptian youths who saved dozens of people in Ukraine
Her remarks came during a meeting with Islam Al-Ashery â one of the heroes who saved dozens of Egyptians and Arabs since the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war

We are keen to consult with all parties and listen to all views on climate issues: Egyptâs FM
Ahmed Hafez â Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs â said that Shoukry expressed his aspiration for Germany to continue to play an active role in promoting international climate action at the bilateral and multilateral levels during the coming period.

Egypt agrees to legalise status of 239 churches
The number of buildings that have been approved to legalise their status since the start of the committeeâs work until now is 2,401 churches and affiliated buildings.

FM Shoukry calls on Spanish companies to invest more in Egypt
The meeting also focused on the importance of developing economic relations between Egypt and Spain, reflecting the potential of the two countries and calling on Spanish companies to inject more investment into Egypt.

Egyptâs Al-Sisi issues pardon to prisoners ahead of Eid Al-Fitr and Sinai Liberation Day
The decision included forming a higher committee from the relevant security authorities headed by the Assistant Minister of Interior for the Prisons Authority Sector to decide who deserves a pardon.

Egyptâs epidemiological situation has remarkably low rates of infection
The minister also pointed out the possibility of citizens above the age of 18 obtaining a booster dose of coronavirus vaccines after six months of their last inoculation.

Egyptâs Oceanography Institute ranks 57th globally in SCImago indicators 2022
The Egyptian institute ranked first in the Middle East and Africa. It also came 14th out of 58 governmental and university institutions for this year, compared to 23rd among 48 institutions last year.

UN will continue to support political process in Libya to hold elections: Stephanie Williams
In past few days, expert group provided technical clarifications on constitutional issues

Egyptian, international condemnation of the burning of the holy Quran by Swedish extremists
The incident is part of the Swedish far-rightâs practices that incite violence and intolerance against immigrants in general and Muslims in particular.

Al-Sisi directs achieving rational management, safe use of groundwater in Egypt
The president directed expanding the application and dissemination of the modern irrigation system for agricultural lands at the level of the republic

Egypt launches awareness campaigns in Qena and Luxor as part of Lifeboats Initiative
Minister of Expatriate Affairs Nabila Makram said that the initiative is targeting the governorates that have the highest rate of illegal immigration and is working to provide safe alternative opportunities for youths.

Egyptâs FM heads to Madrid for talks with Spanish officials on strengthening bilateral relations
Shoukry will be received by King Felipe VI of Spain and will hold talks with the Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environmental Transformation and Demographic Challenges, said Ahmed Hafez â Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Third Edition of Aswan Forum to take place June 21-22
Third Edition of the Aswan Forum will be held under the theme, âAfrica in an Era of Cascading Risks and Climate Vulnerability: Pathways for a Peaceful, Resilient and Sustainable Continent.â

Egypt records average of 124 daily coronavirus infections
The total number of people that have recovered from the disease so far is 444,002: Health Ministry

Egyptâs Al-Sisi discusses cooperation, Palestinian cause with US Congress delegationÂ
Egypt is a pillar of security and stability in the Middle East and the Arab world: US delegation

Al-Azhar condemns âFaten Amal Harbyâ series, warns of marginalising Sunnah
Series sparks controversy due to its rejection of Personal Status Law

Egypt, Germany celebrate 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations
The launch of the logo came six months before the date to serve as a starting point for a number of events that the embassies of the two countries planned to organise during that period.

Egypt offers condolences to the Philippines over victims of floods
Due to the mud and rain, rescuers spent the day searching, sometimes with their bare hands, for survivors in mountain villages engulfed in mud.