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Al-Sisi visits Police Academy and witnesses screening tests for new students
In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady said that Al-Sisi attended the screening process, where he stressed the importance of applying objective and impartial criteria to select the best members and prepare a generation capable of protecting the country to maintain stability and progress.

Egypt’s Al-Sisi, Abdullah II of Jordan discuss bilateral relations, Palestinian Cause
The president expressed his aspiration to strengthen bilateral relations in a way that contributes to achieving the interests of the two countries

Egypt’s Health Care Authority shares Arab Golden Award for leading health sustainability
The Federation of Arab Hospitals praised the distinguished approach taken by the Egyptian authority

Health Minister discusses cooperation with Eni Foundation
During the meeting, the Minister of Health thanked the company’s representatives for their keenness to consolidate means of cooperation between the two sides, with the aim of achieving support and advancement for the health sector in Egypt, as well as benefiting from Italian expertise in the field of health care, with the aim of providing the best service and health care to citizens.

173 Egyptian youth graduate from US embassy’s English language programme
English Access Microscholarship programme prepares Egyptian students for leadership

Al-Sisi follows up on localisation efforts of prostheses, prosthetic devices
Egyptian president meets with WH, ISPO officials in presence of prime minister

FM Shoukry heads to Italy to participate in Rome MED – Mediterranean Dialogues
Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Taiani is scheduled to receive Minister Shoukry to discuss all aspects of the distinguished and growing bilateral relations between the two countries, especially increasing economic cooperation and attracting Italian investments to Egypt, in addition to consultation and coordination on regional and international issues of interest to both countries.

Egypt will never change its position on Palestinian cause
In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt salutes this day in solidarity with the steadfast people of Palestine, and in confirmation of the presence of the Palestinian cause alive and present in international forums and in the world conscience, which stands in support of the Palestinian people in their just and legitimate demands and their right to establish their independent state.

Egypt, Equatorial Guinea leaders agree on strengthening economic relations
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi receives phone call from his Equatorial Guinea counterpart Theodore Obiang

Arab League chief calls for supporting Palestine to earn full UN membership
During an event held at the headquarters of the Arab League on Tuesday, Aboul Gheit added that this occasion will be held this year in light of a complete blockage on the horizon to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive peace based on the vision of the two-state solution.

Global traveller survey reveals international travel is back
According to the survey of more than 26,000 consumers from 25 countries, conducted by YouGov for WTTC, 63% are planning a leisure trip in the next 12 months.

Health Minister launches national strategy to rationalise antimicrobials consumption
Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, said that the minister thanked the ministry’s partners from the public and private sectors, and directed the intensification of awareness campaigns about the dangers of antimicrobial resistance, and the development of strategies and plans that support spreading environmental and societal awareness of the dangers of excessive use of antibiotics.

Government follows up on waste-to-energy project in Abu Rawash
The meeting also included Governor of Giza Ahmed Rashid and Director of the National Center for Planning State Land Uses Nasser Fawzi.

FM Shoukry receives special representative of UN Secretary General to Libya
All foreign troops, mercenaries must leave Libya: Shoukry

Egypt, Turkey to resume full diplomatic relations in coming months: Turkish FM
Cavusoglu told reporters in Ankara that the two countries may resume diplomatic consultations led by deputy foreign ministers as part of the normalisation process “soon”.

Egypt celebrates International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women
“This emanates from a conscious and enlightened political will that respects and appreciates women and believes in their protection and empowerment; it is a national duty and a fundamental human right,” he added
Cairo hosts first economic forum between Egypt and Mauritius
It is also being organised in coordination with Mauritius’ Ambassador in Cairo Goberd Hane Raminal and the Egyptian Embassy in Mauritius.

Health Care Authority celebrates three years of comprehensive insurance system
The meeting was held on the three-year anniversary of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi inaugurating the Comprehensive Health Insurance System in Port Said on 26 November 2019.

Egypt, Greece sign MoU in field of air and sea search, rescue
The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias.

Egypt’s Al-Sisi follows-up on efforts to manage and develop the Endowments Authority’s assets
The Minister of Awqaf also presented the ministry’s efforts in the field of charity and the sukuk project

Egypt following with great concern effects of repeated attacks on Syria and Iraq: Foreign Ministry
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country is “more determined today than ever” to protect its border with Syria from Kurdish fighters.

Al-Sisi follows up on urban development project of Al-Warraq Island
Egyptian president stressed necessity of involving civil associations in urban development of island

Egypt, Greece sign agreement on maritime rescue
Agreement is based on mutual respect, provisions of international law: Egypt. Greece FMs

Egypt sends its condolences to Indonesia over earthquake victims
An earthquake shook Indonesia’s main island of Java on Monday, killing at least 46 people

COP27 Loss and Damage Fund a down payment on climate justice: Greenpeace
Yeb Saño, Executive Director of Greenpeace Southeast Asia and Head of the Greenpeace delegation attending the COP said: “The agreement for a Loss and Damage Finance Fund marks a new dawn for climate justice. Governments have laid the cornerstone of a long overdue new fund to deliver vital support to vulnerable countries and communities who are already being devastated by the accelerating climate crisis.”

Erdogan’s handshake with Al-Sisi: Another step towards normalising relations
Erdogan added that further actions would follow to rebuild relations between Cairo and Ankara.

World Cup kicks-off in Doha, Egypt’s Al-Sisi participates in the opening ceremony
The tournament will run from 20 November to 18 December.

COP27 comes to historic conclusion on loss and damage financing
Additional contributions totaling more than $230m were made to the Adaptation Fund

COP27’s results testify to collective will to confront climate change: Egypt’s FM
Establishment of Loss and Damage Fund is a historic achievement

Egypt’s Environment Minister announces COP27 sustainability plan
About 70% of the electricity at the COP27 was covered by renewable energy sources