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Latest in Egypt
Sudan calls on UN Security Council to intervene in GERD dispute
Sudanese Foreign Minister expresses deep concern as Ethiopia heads toward unilateral filling of GERD reservoir
Egypt, Germany discuss bilateral relations, GERD developments
Both touch on Palestinian issue, agree to exert more efforts to reach solution to conflict
Egypt’s Health Minister reviews precautionary measures during Cairo Book Fair
VACSERA to become largest vaccine production complex in Middle East, Africa
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi issues decree to increase pensions by 13% in July
In mid-March, Al-Sisi also directed for an increase in the salaries of public employees, by a total of about EGP 37bn, and raising the minimum wage to EGP 2,400.
Ottawa University holds lecture on determinants of Egypt’s national security
In his speech, Abu Zeid reviewed the most important constants and determinants of national security in Egypt historically. This included the developments in the security and geostrategic environment in the Middle East and Africa in recent years.
Ahmad Dallal appointed as AUC President
Outgoing AUC President Francis Ricciardone previously announced he will step down in June 2021
Egypt’s Al-Sisi directs further cooperation with international community to support sustainable development
The President asserted Egypt’s commitment to the controls and standards for obtaining development financing packages with preferential terms at low costs, and the optimal use of these financing packages.
Berlin II Conference calls for immediate withdrawal of foreign mercenaries from Libya
Conference will call on all actors to stop financing military capabilities or recruiting mercenaries
Egypt’s Shoukry in Germany to participate in Berlin II Conference on Libya
Shoukry’s participation in the event comes at the invitation of the German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas and Secretary-General of the United Nations )UN) Antonio Guterres.
Egypt named ‘Guest Country’ at 2022 St Petersburg International Economic Forum
Event will provide promising opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment between Egypt, Russia
Train collision in Alexandria sees 40 injured, no deaths reported
Train leaving Alexandria station heading to Cairo hit tractor moving behind it
Egypt accuses Ethiopia of using GERD crisis for political purposes
African Union has yet to provide solutions to controversial dam crisis, says Mohamed Abdel Atty
Agreement must be reached before GERD’s second filling: EU
EU, US, and African Union willing to help Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia reach compromise on GERD
Digital follow-up system for fellowship doctor training programmes mobilised: Health Minister
System includes periodically updated database for doctors, hospitals
Egypt’s Water Resources Minister in South Sudan for cooperation talks
Egypt has established 13 groundwater stations in South Sudanese capital, Juba
Egypt, Greece leaders discuss GERD crisis developments
Al-Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discuss situation in Eastern Mediterranean, need to respect international conventions
Egypt, EU agree on reviving peace negotiations in Middle East
Shoukry reiterated Egypt’s continued efforts to stabilise the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in order to achieve the desired calm and stability.
Al-Sisi highlights Egypt’s historic relations with Dawoodi Bohra sect
Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin noted his appreciation at Egypt’s current path regarding freedom to practice religious rites
Egypt, Malaysia discuss bilateral, international issues of common interest
Malaysia wants to participate in large projects in Egypt, which is gateway to Africa, says Malaysian FM Hishamuddin Hussein
Egypt to launch portal for Umrah pilgrimage to end brokerage
The Egyptian Portal for Umrah aims to organise Umrah trips set up by tourism companies, according to the Official Gazette.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia conduct joint air force training ‘Tuwaiq-2’
Air force personnel and paratroopers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, and Oman participated in the exercises, with Bahrain and Kuwait as observers.
Egypt’s Health Ministry denies fees collected for providing COVID-19 vaccines at home
Ministry receives all requests from low-mobility citizens to receive vaccine at home via hotline 15335
Egypt’s Al-Sisi meets army leaders, checks out locally made armoured vehicles
Al-Sisi discusses General Command’s plan to develop, raise efficiency of Egypt’s Armed Forces
Egypt-Canada Friendship Association expresses deep concern over GERD crisis
Group affirmed full awareness of River Nile waters’ importance to Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, and as only source of water for Egyptians
Egypt’s Tourism, Nursing faculties and institutes to conduct admission tests
Supreme Universities Council releases benchmark exam scores for students looking to enter faculties
Egypt’s Al-Sisi orders humanitarian aid to Lebanon
Lebanese officials express their appreciation for continuous Egyptian support
Egypt, Spain agree to launch 4 development projects in scientific research, innovation
Budget of 4 projects is estimated at about €2m
Egypt, WHO discuss approval for domestically produced COVID-19 vaccine
During the meeting, Zayed reviewed the Egyptian efforts to manufacture the COVID-19 vaccine, through the contract with the Chinese company Sinovac.
Ethiopia rejects Arab League resolution supporting Egypt, Sudan on GERD issue
Arab Foreign Ministers meeting indicates Arab unity, says head of Arab League mission to UN
Europe understands aspects of Ethiopian dam issue: Shoukry
Egypt plays pivotal regional role, says Luxembourg’s Jean Asselborn