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Latest in Egypt

Sudan to hand former dictator Omar Al-Bashir to ICC over Darfur conflict
Sudan willing to cooperate with ICC ‘to achieve justice for victims of Darfur war,’ Foreign Minister Mariam al-Mahdi

Preliminary results of Thanaweyya Amma exams unreleased yet: Cabinet
Thanaweyya Amma exam results will be officially announced between 15-18 August

Ethiopia’s PM urges civilians to join army as Tigray conflict spirals
The country’s is suffering from armed conflict in several regions.

Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Cairo as part of Middle East tour
Tour will also include Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Iran, and Qatar

Egypt’s Health Minister discusses J&J vaccine supply plan through AVAT
Plan comes in cooperation with Afreximbank

President Al-Sisi launches Egypt University of Informatics in New Capital
Project aims to create distinguished young professionals capable of keeping pace with global technological development, being driving force for technological innovation in Egypt

US praises Egypt’s constructive role as defence partner
Officials from the US State Department and Pentagon said that Biden has made human rights a priority in talks with Egypt.

Egypt to integrate population education in school curriculum
New partnership between Egypt, UNFPA to enhance teachers’ capacity in population education

Egypt seeks to boost cooperation with Iraq in water resources management
Egypt’s Irrigation Minister discusses outcomes of recent Iraq visit

Egyptian Armed Forces carry out ‘Badawi 2021’ training in Sinai
During exercises, Second Field Army showed high combat readiness

Al-Sisi orders naming new bridges, axes after Egyptian Olympic medalists
Al-Sisi pledged full support to Egyptian athletes at Olympic Games

Irrigation Ministry reviews Egypt’s water situation, monitors rainfall rates
Additional amounts of water released from Aswan High Dam to Nile River

Bahrain King affirms solidarity with Egypt in protecting its water rights
Bahrain supports all efforts aimed at reaching legally binding agreement on GERD

Al-Sisi extends tenure of Suez Canal Authority, Financial Regulatory leaders
Prime Minister extends term of Egyptian Exchange Chairperson for further 4 years

Massive fire engulfs floating restaurant at Zamalek district, without casualties
Fire caused by short circuit due to high electricity loads, soaring temperature, according to preliminary investigation

60,000 students register to take university admission tests
Application open until 19 August, says Higher Education Ministry

Shoukry heads to Manama in official visit
The message also deals with coordination regarding all regional developments, in a manner that enhances the pillars of stability in the region and preserves the elements of Arab national security.

Egypt sends 2 helicopters to help control Greece’s wildfire
Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from towns north of the Greek capital, Athens, as wildfires spread across the country.

Egypt’s President, Iraq’s Defence Minister discuss mutual military cooperation
In June, Al-Sisi made the first visit by an Egyptian president to Iraq in 30 years

Irrigation Minister reviews water management mechanisms to meet demands
Rainfall rates increased at the sources of the Nile and the quantities of water reaching the AHD’s lake

Egypt begins early detection campaign of 19 genetic diseases in newborns
‘100 Million Health’ campaign changed concept of medical care in entire world: Health Minister

Egypt, Romania discuss boosting bilateral ties in different fields
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen their ties in various fields, particularly in the areas of economic and trade cooperation, energy, education, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and cybersecurity.

Egypt’s President Al-Sisi orders government to amend price of subsidised bread
About 66.7 million citizens benefit from subsidised bread system in Egypt

Italy’s FM in Tripoli to address stability, institutional transition
The Italian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Italy looks forward to the commitment of all Libyan parties with a view to achieving tangible progress towards holding elections on time, implementing a ceasefire and adopting a budget.

Egypt launches national report on combating terrorism for 2021
The report was prepared in coordination with the various ministries and state agencies concerned, highlighting the efforts of those authorities in confronting terrorist threats, and presenting the relevant national policies and practices.

Egypt’s Thanaweyya Amma exams conclude amid irregular conditions
Thanaweyya Amma students of the Literary stream have already finished their exams on 29 July. The exams started on 10 July.

Health Minister inspects quarantine at Luxor Airport, COVID-19 preventive measures
All workers in tourism sector in Luxor, Aswan should be vaccinated by end of August: Zayed

International institutions inject $1.4bn in 32 projects to improve Egypt’s health care
18 multilateral, bilateral development partners provide funds to support health sector in 95 locations across Egypt

Egypt’s Irrigation Minister briefs IOFS Director General on water strategy
Meeting highlights need to achieve utmost level of cooperation

Egypt’s Al-Sisi stresses keenness to develop bilateral relations with Czech Republic
Ongoing efforts to sign cooperation agreement between Suez Canal Economic Zone and Czech side