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Senate submits draft law to toughen penalties on cyber-extortion
In his proposal to the council, Al-Gendy said that in recent times, Egyptian society has experienced many crimes that it was not familiar with or used to before and that electronic extortion is among the most prominent of said crimes and represents a great danger to all citizens.
Defence Minister witnesses strategic tactical command centres project
The project included visualising reports from leaders of different disciplines to ensure that the planned tasks are carried out accurately.
Egypt, Sudan discuss cooperation in capacity building, agricultural finance
Egypt offers training for Sudanese people in various agricultural activities
Egypt’s Al-Sisi in Brussels for 6th EU-AU Summit
African-European summit will be held under title ‘Africa and Europe: Two Continents with a Common Vision until 2030’
Egypt’s FM meets with UNFCCC Executive Secretary in Bonn
The meeting comes at the beginning of Shoukry’s visit to the headquarters of the Executive Secretariat of the UNFCCC.
Irrigation Ministry prepares for 5th edition of Cairo Water Week
The week’s activities include holding many high-level meetings, regional workshops, and technical sessions
Egypt to ease COVID-19 precautionary measures when vaccination rate reach 70%: Health Ministry
Egypt has completed 30 to 40% of its vaccination campaign
Urban development spending reaches $400bn in Egypt: Al-Sisi
It is unreasonable for African countries to pay price for colonialism
Egypt’s FM Shoukry heads to Germany to inspect UNFCCC headquarters
Ahmed Hafez, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Shoukry will inspect the headquarters of the executive secretariat of the agreement as well as hold meetings with its officials.
Abu Shoqa runs for 2nd term at helm of Wafd Party
Party’s leadership elections will be held on 11 March
Political leadership supports enlightened religious thought: Endowments Minister
This came during Gomaa’s speech on behalf of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly at the opening session of the 32nd International Conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs that is titled ‘The Social Contract and its Impact on Achieving Community and Global Peace.’
Egypt keen to strengthen relations with Germany: Al-Sisi
Germany’s new government aims to bolster existing partnership with Egypt in various fields, says German FM Annalena Baerbock
Nile Dam Dispute: Ethiopia announces 80% completion of GERD
Ethiopia also said that reaching a solution with Sudan will only happen when there is a stable government
Egypt calls for GERD talks after one year pause due to internal issues in Ethiopia and Sudan
Last year, the outbreak of civil war in Ethiopia and tensions in Sudan led to the side-lining of the GERD dispute.
Egypt’s Health Minister discusses cooperation with UN Population Fund
Meeting aims to discuss ways to support Egyptian family development process
Egypt’s FM discusses bilateral relations, mutual issues with Dutch, Maltese counterparts
Ahmed Hafez, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the Dutch minister’s call comes in the context of communication with the Egyptian side, especially with the start of the Dutch minister’s duties last January.
Egypt appoints first Christian President of Supreme Constitutional Court
Bolis Eskandar served as vice president of SCC for two terms
Egypt updates treatment protocols for coronavirus
Recovery rates of coronavirus patients in hospitals increased by 16% during past two weeks
Egyptian Navy participates in world’s largest maritime drill IMX/CE22
The drill, which will be conducted by the Southern Fleet in the Red Sea, came within the Egyptian Armed Forces’ plan to raise the level of training and exchange experiences with the armed forces of friendly countries.
Egypt to focus on developing countries during COP 27
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Hafez said that Shoukry confirmed Egypt’s intention as President of the COP 27 to build on the momentum achieved during the COP 26 in Glasgow to strengthen international action and confront climate change at all levels.
MPs reject Education Law amendment, demanding good environment in schools
‘Instead of developing educational system, we are surprised that ministry comes with amendments to impose fines on parents,’ says MP
COP 27 in Sharm El-Sheik will be crucial to Africa’s response to climate change
Egypt is keen that COP 27 turns promises, commitments to actions
FAO holds 36th conference for Near East and North Africa in Iraq
Session will focus on nutrition, building resilient rural communities, water management, and climate change
UN calls for investing in combating FGM, upholding rights of females
In 2012, the UN General Assembly designated 6 February as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM with the aim of amplifying and directing efforts to eliminate this practice.
Madbouly follows up on GEM construction updates
PM stressed state’s commitment to deadlines for project
COP 27 in Egypt will be essential opportunity for Africa, world: UN
‘We are in emergency mode, we need all hands on deck’: António Guterres
Egypt will raise African aspirations in combating climate change during COP 27: FM
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Hafez said that during the meeting, Shoukry confirmed that Egypt will be keen on presenting the effects of climate change on Africa during the COP 27.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi, China’s Xi discuss bilateral relations, GERD, regional crises
The meeting discussed enhancing cooperation between the two countries in several fields, according to a statement by Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady.
Egypt concludes its presidency of UN Peacebuilding Commission
Chaired by Osama Abdel Khalek, the Permanent Representative of Egypt to the UN, the commission issued an annual report of its activities.
Shoukry discusses COP 27 agenda with VP of European Commission
During the call, the minister expressed his appreciation for the extended cooperation between Egypt and the EU in all fields and looked forward to continuing this cooperation at various levels, said Ahmed Hafez, the Ministry’s Spokesperson.