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Delegations participating in World Youth Forum arrive in Sharm El-Sheikh
Over 500k youths around globe apply to participate in event

Prime Minister Madbouly directs to unify facades on buildings at Al-Muizz Street
The Prime Minister began the tour from the area surrounding Al-Hakim Mosque, he inspected the development works in the area, which included developing the facades for 48 buildings, 10 of which had been completed.

President Al-Sisi asserts Egyptâs support for Chad during its transitional phase
Al-Sisi also asserted the distinguished historical relations between the two countries.

Existing vaccines still effective against new COVID-19 variants: Health Minister
In a report released by the Cabinet on the epidemiological situation locally and globally, the minister reviewed the developments regarding the Omicron variant and indicated that those infected with this variant are 20% less likely to require hospitalisation and 40% less likely to spend a day in the hospital.

President Al-Sisi meets with Chief of Chadâs Transitional Military Council in Cairo
An official reception ceremony was held for Deby upon his arrival at the palace.

Egypt’s Human Development Report warns of GERDâs negative impact on agriculture
Regarding the GERD issue, the report said that the dam will aggravate the situation and may lead to water disputes in the region.

Egypt, Spain discuss bilateral relations, regional issues
The two ministers agreed to intensify coordination on various issues, especially in international forums, and to emphasize mutual support in this regard.

Prime Minister inaugurates new headquarters of Cairo Security Directorate
The PM was accompanied by Minister of Interior Mahmoud Tawfiq and Cairo Governor Khaled Abdel Aal.

Youth able to organise 4th World Youth Forum despite pandemic
Turnout of young people to register in 4th WYF exceeds expectations, says WYF Spokesperson

Unvaccinated people at higher risk of COVID-19 infection: Health Ministry
Abdel Ghaffar also added that the odds of infection among those who are unvaccinated in the 35 to 64 age group are four times higher and they are 18 times more likely to be hospitalised in the event of being infected.

Egypt sends medical, humanitarian aid to South Sudan
The military spokesperson said that this assistance comes in implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi within the framework of the continuation of Egyptian support and solidarity with South Sudan in various crises.

President Al-Sisi, UNODC official confer on combating organised crime, terrorism
Ghada Wali reviews activities on agenda of UNODC

PM Madbouly orders development of 5-year plan to bridge deficit in school teachers
There is shortage of 320,000 teachers

Irrigation Minister, New Valley Governor discuss water projects in governorate
15 wells in New Valley have been provided with self-control tools

Egypt’s Endowments Ministry aims to spread moderate Islamic thoughts globally
Fight against terrorism, extremist ideology requires international cooperation, says French Ambassador

Unstable weather in Egypt, school suspended in five governorates
The Ministry of Health and Population announced that 13 citizens died and were injured due to the unstable weather.

Citizens should follow same precautions of COVID-19 against âFloronaâ: Health Ministry
This statement was released in response to what was published regarding the emergence of a new virus that combines corona and bird flu called Florona, after Israel announced its first Florona case on Thursday.

Al-Sisi directs establishing industrial complex to produce prosthetic limbs in Egypt
Egyptâs President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi revealed plans to establish an industrial complex for prosthetic limbs. According to a statement by Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady, Al-Sisi called for the provision of an integrated system of high-level medical services for citizens with mobility disabilities on a sound scientific basis.

Egypt, Rwanda discuss African, international issues
The two ministers exchanged views regarding issues of common interest and agreed to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

New QR Code will be issued for COVID-19 booster vaccination
3-10 years imprisonment for forging QR Code

Egyptian, Omani companies sign protocol to establish smart parking lots
The protocol was signed by the Military Production Company for Projects and Engineering Consultation, AFSC Pro, and Oasis Grace LLC, one of the leading Al Hashar Group companies in Oman.

Residents of Cairo, Delta feel earthquake that hit Crete
He added in a television interview that the strength of the earthquake in Egypt reached 5 Richter, because of the time the seismic waves took to spread from the center of the earthquake in Crete to Egypt.

Egypt opens Magdi Yacoub Heart Centre in Rwanda
Ambassador Ahmed Hafez, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the Ministry financed the purchase, supply, and installation of all the equipment of the first phase of the project.

Prosecution investigates employeeâs controversial suicide in workplace
Employee reportedly took his own life due to workplace stress

Health Ministry to develop electronic healthcare platform for people with special needs
The electronic system for people with special needs comes within the integrated service cards system, which includes updating the website, expanding the medical committees, and the governance itâs work mechanisms, in a way that contributes to ensuring that services reach those who deserve it.

Egypt, China discuss enhancing cooperation in COVID-19 vaccine production
Sinovac to establish vaccine cold rooms at VACSERA factory

As Egypt’s population booms, we need $1trn budget to meet people’s needs: Al-Sisi
It came during the inauguration of a new extension of the ammonia nitrate – urea plant in Kima, Aswan, in addition to the development project of Aswan Railway Station on Tuesday, as part of the âUpper Egypt Weekâ.

Egypt mourns South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu
In a statement on Monday, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a shining symbol of freedom as he struggled against the apartheid regime.

Egypt receives 2.3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Shipment comes via COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access initiative

Cairo hosts tripartite meeting on Palestinian cause developments
The meeting aimed to coordinate positions and visions on how to follow up the outcomes of the tripartite summit held in Cairo on 2 September 2021, and to discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian issue in the recent period.