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Egyptian army neutralises 89 terrorists in North Sinai
Eight military personnel were killed or wounded during the Egyptian Armed Forces operation in North Sinai, according to the army spokesperson
Al-Sisi approves amendments to Civil Service Law fornon-disciplinary dismissal
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi approved, on Sunday, new amendments to the Civil Service Law allowing “non-disciplinary dismissal” of public employees, if proven guilty of sabotaging acts that affect the national security and safety of the country. The new amendments stipulate that the dismissal shall be approved by the President or by his authorized representative. The dismissed employee shall be notified of the decision, but he shall not be deprived of …
Egypt, Algeria discuss bilateral relations, regional issues, Ethiopian dam
Lamamra affirmed that Algeria seeks to address the GERD crisis with a positive push, to help the parties to open up prospects for negotiation
Egypt’s Health Ministry starts issuing accredited COVID-19 vaccination certificates
Each certificate costs fee of EGP 100 for Egyptians, $10 for non-Egyptians
Egypt’s Thanaweyya Amma students highlight difficult Statics exam
Several students in the Mathematics division taking this year’s Thanaweyya Amma (high-school leaving) exams have complained about the difficulty of the Statics exam. The students noted that the applied mathematics exam consisted of 25 questions, most of which were indirect and required a long time to be answered. They also pointed out that the exam …
Egypt, France discuss bilateral relation, regional issues
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry held a telephone call, on Thursday, to his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, during which they discussed a number of issues of common interest. The call dealt with the developments in Tunisia’s political situation, in light of the great interest the two countries attach to this issue. They …
Egypt to receive enough raw materials for producing 70 million doses of Sinovac vaccine
WHO hails Egyptian efforts in eliminating Hepatitis C, says Minister Hala Zayed
31 Egyptian universities enter Times Higher Education 2021 rankings in Arab world
Zewail City of Science and Technology came 10th, following 9 universities in Saudi Arabia
Egypt’s Prime Minister meets DRC counterpart in Cairo for regional discussions
Madbouly’s remarks came late on Tuesday, when he received his DRC counterpart Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde and his accompanying delegation that are currently on a visit to Cairo.
Egypt to join statute establishing the African Medicines Agency
Abdel Khalek said, on Wednesday, that the new African body will play a pivotal role in promoting public health in the continent, whilst responding to diseases and epidemics.
Failure to reach agreement on GERD threatens half of Sudan’s population: Official
Blue Nile is international river shared by three countries, so agreement must be tripartite, says Yasser Abbas.
Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s keenness to achieve security, stability in Lebanon
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has asserted Egypt’s keenness to achieve security and stability in Lebanon. He also praised the primary role played by the Lebanese National Army to maintain stability and balance in Lebanon. Al-Sisi’s remarks came during his meeting with General Joseph Aoun, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, in the presence of …
Al-Sisi reiterates need for legally binding agreement on Ethiopia’s dam
President’s remarks come whilst meeting Vice President of South Sudan James Wani Igga
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Egypt remains strong-willed in face of Ethiopian dam crisis
Egypt, Glasgow’s Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons to cooperate on developing healthcare
Egypt and the UK’s Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) signed, on Tuesday, a protocol of cooperation which will help in developing health care in Egypt. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, signed the protocol with RCPSG President Jackie Taylor. Abdel Ghaffar indicated that the RCPSG …
84,600 Egyptians receive free medical services in July: Health Minister
Medical convoys launched to facilitate providing health services to elderly, people with special needs
Egypt’s House of Representatives approves new Water Resources Law
Law aims to improve management of water resources, achieve equitable distribution to beneficiaries
English language exam of Thanaweya Amma allegedly leaked in Egypt
Parts of the English language exam in this year’s Thanaweyya Amma (high-school leaving) exams are said to have been leaked, shortly after the exam started on Monday. The exam was reportedly leaked on social media platforms, despite warnings by the Ministry of Education and Technical Education that strict penalties would be applied to any student …
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi, Jordan’s Foreign Minister discuss Middle East developments
Both agree to increase coordination between Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq in energy, electrical interconnection, and industrial projects
Egypt’s Agriculture Ministry to pump further EGP 323m into veal project
New funds will benefit 2,350 small breeders, young graduates to purchase 22,000 head of livestock
Egypt reviews water resource management mechanisms to meet local demands
Water Resources Ministry holds meeting to address ways to achieve optimal management of Egypt’s water supply
313k Egyptian women receive health, awareness services: Health Ministry
Programme will cover all country by end of 2021
Egypt President Al-Sisi orders government to increase public investments
Total public investments in FY 2021/22 amount to about EGP 358.1bn, says Finance Minister
ECOSOC selects Egyptian governance official as UN expert
The United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has recently announced the selection of Egypt’s Sherifa Sherif as one of 24 experts on its Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) for a four-year term. Hala El-Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, said that the selection of Sherif, who serves as Executive Director …
Thanaweyya Amma exams resume after Eid Al-Adha holidays
Exams are conducted amid strict precautionary measures due to COVID-19
Niagara Falls illuminated in Egyptian flag to mark 23 July Revolution anniversary
The world-famous Niagara Falls, located on the US-Canadian border, was illuminated in the colours of the Egyptian flag, on Friday evening, to mark the 23 July Revolution anniversary. The illumination in the Egyptian colours has taken place for the second consecutive year, at the initiative of the Egyptian Embassy in Canada Ahmed Abu Zeid, Egypt’s …
US emphasises AU’s role in mediating Ethiopian damdispute
Secretary of State Antony Blinken expresses US concern on humanitarian situation in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region
Egypt condemns Israeli violations of Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned, on Sunday, the renewed violations in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli extremists under the protection of Israeli forces. Ahmed Hafez, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed Egypt’s complete rejection of the violations. He also recalled that Egypt has always warned against harming Islam’s third holiest site, which …
Egypt’s Water Resources Minister, South Sudanese counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation
Ministry has implemented several projects in South Sudan
Egypt affirms keenness to advance strategic partnership with China
Chinese Foreign Minister asserts his country’s full understanding of River Nile’s importance to Egypt