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Al-Sisi orders using latest technologies in digitisation projects
Adviser to the President of the Republic for Urban Planning Amir Sayed Ahmed, Head of the Engineering Authority of the Armed Forces Ihab Al-Far, and Director of the Major Projects Department in the Engineering Authority Ihab Abdullah also attended the meeting.
Egypt participates in Committee of APRM Focal Points meeting
Gendi reviewed Egypt’s efforts to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2063 African Union Development Agenda.
Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s keenness to enhance trade with Kuwait
Al-Sisi’s remarks came during his meeting with Chairperson of the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mohamed Jassem Al-Saqer, in the presence of the Head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service, Abbas Kamel, and Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamaa.
European Commission chief phones Al-Sisi to discuss bilateral, regional issues
Ursula von der Leyen praises Egypt’s successful experience in combating illegal immigration
1.3m citizens receive health awareness sessions, medical services last week in Upper Egypt
The Health Ministry organised an awareness week in Minya, Assiut, Sohag, Qena, and Aswan
Shoukry stresses need to create climate to revive Palestinian – Israeli peace negotiations
Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Hafez said that Rajoub briefed the minister on the latest developments in the Palestinian territories and the challenges and entitlements that the Palestinian arena is witnessing in the coming period.
Parliament approves Health Council draft law in principle
Health committee holds community dialogue in presence of representatives of health, medical authorities
Egypt receives 15k doses of ‘Evusheld’ drug to prevent coronavirus
Egypt is first African country, fourth country in world to receive ‘EvuSheld’ drug
Foreign Ministry, Banque Misr, e-finance partner to support digital transformation strategy
The ministry is also working with Banque Misr to establish a mechanism that would allow Egyptian citizens abroad to open personal accounts and invest their money and savings in the various investments offered by the bank.
North Sinai: Egyptian villagers return home after terrorism eradicated
Villagers from the town of Sheikh Zuweid in North Sinai governorate, east of Cairo, have returned to their homes after terrorism there was eradicated. Terrorist groups spread in Egypt after the June 30 protests in 2013, especially in North Sinai, which forced many locals to flee. Egypt has been fighting against the terrorist groups that …
11 people injured in fire at Cairo’s Al-Hussein neighbourhood
Investigations by the Public Prosecution indicated that the fire started on the first floor then spread to the rest of the building. The investigation is yet to reveal the reason behind the blaze.
Environment, Agriculture Ministers discuss COP 27 preparations
The meeting focused on Agricultural projects, programmes
Egypt, Kuwait discuss relations, regional issues of mutual concern
Shoukry also touched on what Egypt is witnessing from the development boom and unprecedented national projects in parallel with the continuation of the implementation of a radical programme of economic reform.
Health Ministry allows citizens to change where they can receive their booster shot
Booster shots are available to all age groups targeted for vaccination
Shoukry participates in Arab ministerial meeting on regional challenges
The meeting, which was hosted by Kuwait, dealt with ways to develop and strengthen bilateral relations between the member states of the Arab League.
Al-Sisi orders quick resolution of pending cases in civil, family courts
Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady stated that the meeting dealt with following up on the efforts of the ministry to complete the backlog of cases in the courts, as well as prepare a national legislative database.
Shoukry heads to Kuwait for Arab foreign ministers meeting
The State of Kuwait is the current president of the 156th session of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level.
Egypt receives 3.9 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine from UK
Abdel Ghaffar hailed the UK’s support for Egypt by sending this shipment of vaccines, which was received at the Cairo International Airport.
Egypt chairs African Union’s permanent delegates
Gad said that the Permanent Representatives Committee will consider this week a number of reports and documents on the activities of the AU Commission during the past year, foremost of which is the report on the activities of the AU for 2021 on culture, heritage, and the arts.
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed arrives in UAE only 3 days after Al-Sisi’s visit
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed arrives in UAE only 3 days after Al-Sisi’s visit
Egyptian, Senegalese leaders discuss GERD dispute, African cooperation, COP 27
Senegalese President visits Cairo ahead of assuming presidency of African Union
UNESCO appoints Abulaziz Almuzaini as representative in Egypt
Prior to his appointment to UNESCO’s Cairo Office, Almuzaini served as Chargé de Mission to the director of the UNESCO’s Bureau of Strategic Planning in Paris from 16 September 2019. He was also assuming the functions of an interim chief of the section for Donor Outreach and Resource Mobilisation.
Irrigation Minister discusses impact of climate change with international water experts
Meetings aim to coordinate international efforts to face water issues
National security of Egypt, UAE associated: Al-Sisi
Egyptian president visits UAE to stress on close, distinguished relations between two countries
Egypt is first Arab, African country to provide COVID-19 antiviral: Health Ministry
Drug helps in reducing odds of hospitalisation by 50%
Egypt ready to resume talks on Ethiopia’s Nile dam: Madbouly
Prime Minister stresses Egypt’s keenness to contribute to development in Africa
Algeria supports Egypt’s call for binding agreement on GERD’s filling, operation
Al-Sisi, Tebboune agree to intensify coordination to resolve Libyan crisis
CCCPA holds retreat on post-2021 arrangements in Somalia
The Egyptian side will be chaired by Hamdy Loza, the Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs, while the Somali side will be headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mahmoud Abdi Hassan.
Shoukry receives phone call from new Cypriot Foreign Minister
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Hafiz said that Shoukry congratulated his Cypriot counterpart on assuming his post and invited him to visit Cairo.
Foreign Minister participates in Egyptian-American Virtual Forum on Climate Change
US Presidential Climate Envoy John Kerry also attended the forum.