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Egypt, Sudan call for active intervention of international community on Nile dam
Two countries agree to coordinate to protect security, peace, and stability in region

Egypt, Poland discuss bilateral relations, regional issues
Meeting took place in presence of representatives from several Egyptian ministries, relevant state bodies

Egyptian school curricula will be available to expatriates under ‘Speak Arabic’ initiative
It comes as part of Egypt Vision 2030 to preserve Egyptian identity

‘Fustat Hills Park’ to raise quality of life in Greater Cairo
Project will ensure park is largest in Middle East

Egypt’s Al-Sisi phones Spanish PM over anti-illegal immigration cooperation
Both leaders also discuss developments in Palestine

Emigration Ministry holds sessions to enhance ‘Egypt’s Voice in Africa’ initiative
This comes as part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance the “Egypt’s Voice in Africa” initiative that forms part of Egypt’s efforts to restore its pioneering role in the continent.

Egypt, Japan discuss recent developments in Palestinian issue
During the conversation, the two ministers discussed ways to advance and develop cooperation relations between Egypt and Japan in many fields. This included discussions on the latest developments on the regional and international arena.

Egypt to locally produce COVID-19 vaccine by 15 June: Health Minister
Zayed voices surprise on UK decision to add Egypt to its COVID-19 travel red list

1.6 million new-borns in Egypt examined for hearing loss, impairment: Health Ministry
Total of 4,215 non-Egyptian children residing in Egypt were examined as part of ministry efforts

Egypt, Arab Parliament condemn Houthi massacre in Yemen’s Marib province
Egypt stresses importance of reaching comprehensive political settlement in accordance with agreed international references

Egypt’s Al-Sisi follows up on latest developments of ATS smart transport system
Egyptian President also reviews efforts to develop Ring Road surrounding Greater Cairo region

Egypt’s Al-Sisi issues presidential decrees, ratifies new laws
President also issues decree to restructure Board of Trustees at National Training Academy for Youth

Egypt participates in UN anti-corruption session in New York
The session, which was opened by Ghada Wali, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), also aims to strengthen international cooperation on combating corruption.

Egypt’s Education Minister clarifies Thanawia Amma exam system
Tarek Shawky said there are no extra-curricular questions in high school exams

Train crashes in Aswan injuring 5
Rail tractor crashes into passenger train which had been travelling to Aswan High Dam

Oil service boat sinks off Ras Gharib in Red Sea, killing captain
Iran’s largest navy ship catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman

Egypt to receive 3.9 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by 16 June: Health Minister
Local factories to start manufacturing Sinovac vaccine in June

Opinion| New era for Egyptian-US relations
This is because the Egyptian-US relations were, and will continue to be, governed by the fact that the US is a global power with broad interests in various regions of the world, and that Egypt is a regional power that has its commitments and its vision of regional issues.

Egyptian parties, public figures form popular front for Nile River preservation
Popular campaign will be launched to take necessary actions to save River Nile waters

Egypt’s COVID-19 treatment protocol has been updated: Health official
Those most susceptible to black fungus infection are those with immunodeficiency diseases

Gaza rebuild, internal reconciliation top Egypt’s talks with Palestinian factions
Egypt’s intelligence chief meets Israeli, Palestinian leaders in Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Gaza

Brazilian tourist arrested over verbal harassment of Egyptian woman
Brazilian tourist, who was visiting Luxor, was referred to prosecution

Over 15 million Egyptian women examined under ‘100 Million Health’ initiative
Initiative aims to detect and provide free health services to nearly 28 million women

Egypt strengthens its African relations as Ethiopian dam negotiations remain stalled
Experts, analysts say US Secretary of State’s visit comes as part of US endeavour to solve Nile Dam crisis

Two-state solution only way to achieve lasting Middle East peace: Shoukry
Egyptian minister emphasised right of Palestinians to self-determination, through establishment of independent state according to 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital

Ethiopia claims Egypt, Sudan aim to monopolise River Nile waters
Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party says country will not cave in to diplomatic pressure regarding GERD talks

Egypt’s Al-Sisi directs efforts to resolve prisoners issue between Palestine, Israel
Chief of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service Abbas Kamel conveyes solidarity message from President Al-Sisi to Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas

Cairo renews commitment to participate in UN peacekeeping missions in Africa
Remarks come on occasion of Egypt’s celebration of UN International Day of Peacekeepers, which falls on 29 May

Retirement age for Egypt’s military personnel increased to 65
Decree amends Article 12 of Law No 90 from 1975, covering Retirement, Insurance, and Pensions for Egyptian Armed Forces

Egypt’s Al-Sisi arrives in Djibouti on 1st presidential visit since 1977
Egypt’s Al-Sisi and Djibouti’s Guelleh agreed that Ethiopian Nile dam should be filled and operated under “a fair and binding legal agreement