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Children are builders of Egypt’s future: First Lady
She stated on her official page on Facebook, that children are the most precious thing Egypt have, and they have many rights they should enjoy without any discrimination.

World admits urgent need to develop international, regional frameworks: Shoukry
International system has not found just solutions to several armed conflicts yet, says Shoukry at Manama Dialogue

Egypt shows flexibility in GERD talks, while Ethiopia maneuvers: Irrigation Minister
US delegation in Cairo to discuss Ethiopian dam dispute

Unvaccinated citizens would not be allowed in government facilities by December: Cabinet
Government to expand COVID-19 vaccination booths at Cairo Metro stations, railways stations, and malls

Shoukry participates in Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee to discuss assistance to Palestinians
Egypt calls for integrated vision to meet humanitarian needs of Palestinians

Health Ministry adds 3 specialties to health initiative to end waiting lists
All surgeries, medications that patients receive under presidential initiative are free of charge

Government prohibits construction near flood spillways: Prime Minister
Dozens killed, injured in Aswan’s torrential rains

Egypt comes 39th in US News 2021 ranking of Best Countries for Education
Harvard University hails Egypt’s launch of Knowledge Bank

Opinion| Boris Johnson warns that Alexandria will disappear
Dam engineering specialists talk about two scenarios for the disappearance of Alexandria: erosion or drowning. The first is clear and well-known, while the second is still vague. There is also a third scenario for its survival, by filling large areas with sand on the beaches of the historic city.

Egypt, EU discuss combating human trafficking during 3rd Migration Dialogue
Both sides held detailed discussions on Tuesday, co-chaired by Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs; Helena König, Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service; and Johannes Luchner, Deputy Director of DG Home, European Commission.

5 million students examined within presidential health initiative
Initiative aims at early detection of anaemia, obesity, and stunting

CCCPA addresses opportunities, challenges facing Red Sea countries
Egypt stresses importance of Red Sea to international trade

Egypt, EU discuss cooperation in combating illegal immigration
Egypt is strategic partner for EU Commission, says Minister Nabila Makram

Al-Sisi, Putin discuss bilateral relations, regional affairs
Talks address developments of Dabaa nuclear power plant project

Egypt stresses importance of creating routes for legitimate immigration to Europe
FM Shoukry asserts need to hold presidential, parliamentary elections in Libya on schedule

World Youth Forum opens registration for youth from inside, outside Egypt
World Youth Forum will take place on 10-13 January 2022 under sponsorship President Al-Sisi

Health Ministry opens COVID-19 vaccination booths at Cairo Metro stations
500 citizens receive COVID-19 vaccines at Sadat metro station in first day

Nile Revenue Committee investigates impact of rainstorms in Upper Egypt
Abdel Aty directs committee to remain in permanent session to deal with heavy rain season

Al-Sisi follows up on Grand Egyptian Museum project progress
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Enany reviewed the latest preparations to organize the major promotional event for Luxor governorate, which will witness the unveiling of the “Road of Rams”.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister participates in UAE’s Sir Bani Yas Forum
Both countries discuss ways to enhance cooperation

Egypt participates in 17th meeting of COMESA Peace and Security Committee
It is part of preparatory meetings for 21st COMESA Summit

Cabinet denies syringe shortage for COVID-19 vaccination
Egypt has strategy to localise medical industries, with 152 factories producing medicines, medical supplies, says Ministry of Health

Egypt aims to improve medical services through health insurance system: Madbouly
Developing Suez hospitals complex will cost EGP 2.4bn

Egypt wins membership of International Law Commission 2023 – 2027
Egyptian candidate, Ahmed Fathallah, receives 159 votes in elections

Al-Sisi receives Tanzanian President to discuss bilateral ties, GERD crisis
Egyptian President says water issue is national security matter

Environment Minister in Glasgow to discuss preparations for hosting COP27
Fouad meets COP26 President to discuss financing mechanisms for climate action

Egypt spares no effort to help its brothers achieve security: President Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi stresses principle of joint responsibility in confronting challenges facing Arab region

Egypt, Jordan agree to unite efforts to achieve stability in Arab region
President Al-Sisi receives Jordan’s Crown Prince to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation

Arab League leads reconciliation efforts between Lebanon, Gulf states
Arab League aims to hold dialogue on course of Lebanese-Gulf relationship

‘We want to give Egyptians hope for a better tomorrow’: Al-Sisi
Egyptian President meets Arab, African prosecutors during conference on combating transnational crimes in New Capital