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Latest in Egypt

Hurghada hosts Libyan meeting to discuss constitutional arrangements for elections
Two delegations from the Libyan House of Representatives, High Council of State tackle constitutional path of coming period

Egypt calls on Libyan conflicting parties to set aside differences, end crisisÂ
The Libyan Constitutional Committee talks aim to make the constitutional arrangements necessary for the holding of elections this coming December.

Dar Al-Ifta rejects proposed âtrial marriageâ, calling it invalid
Lawyer Ahmed Mahran recently sparked controversy after posting photos of proposed trial marriage contract on social media

Egyptâs Al-Sisi asserts aspiration to strengthen cooperation with Jordan
Egyptian President meets Jordanian Prime Minister to discuss promoting economic cooperation

2 arrested for attempting to bribe Tax Authority official: Finance Minister
Both referred to prosecution, which ordered their detention pending investigation

Coronavirus death toll among Egyptian doctors rises to 327: Medical Syndicate
About 10,000 doctors have been infected with the virus so far across Egypt

Egyptian Defence Minister, Greek Chief of Staff discuss military relations
The Egyptian Defence Minister praised the strategic partnership relations between the Egyptian and Greek armed forces in various fields

Egypt unveils remains of Roman fort in Aswan
The Central Administration of Antiquities of Upper Egypt, Mohamed Abdel Badie, said that the Coptic church was built on the ruins of the Roman fort

Al-Sisi in Jordan for talks on boosting ties, protecting Arab national securityÂ
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Jordanian King Abdullah II exchange views on regional issues of common interest.

Planning Minister outlines updates of âBe an Ambassadorâ sustainable development initiative
In preliminary stage, trainees learn practical skills such as self-marketing, negotiation skills, and writing CV

Egypt’s intelligence chief flies to Ramallah ahead of Palestinian elections
Chief of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service, Abbas Kamel, also held a meeting with the heads of Jordanian and Palestinian intelligence services

Iron, steel workers protest over âunilateralâ factories closure in Egypt
Egyptian government vows to protect rights of sacked Iron and Steel workers, cites massive losses at company

Egyptians travelling to France must undergo COVID-19 test as of 18 January
The Egypt Air office in Paris announced, on Sunday, that all Egyptians wishing to travel to France will be required to submit a medical certificate for the coronavirus (COVID-19), and that they have tested negative. The office also said that all travellers above 17 years of age must conduct a recent PCR test before travelling …

Egypt, Sweden to clash for group leadership at handball world cup
Egyptian national handball team will face Sweden, on Monday, in their third and final match of group stage at 2021 World Menâs Handball Championship.

Ex-Health Ministry official to stand trial for illicit gains
Former official accused of making illicit gains of EGP 4m

World Bank awards Egypt $200m loan for air quality monitoring projects
Egyptâs Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad reviews environmental updates with Parliamentâs Energy Committee

US designates Hasm, IS in Sinai as foreign terrorist organisations
The US has increased sanctions against âHarikat Souaid Misrâ (The Arms of Egypt Movement), commonly known as the Hasm Movement, and designated the militant group as a foreign terrorist organisation.

Al-Sisi asserts need to unify Arab stances to protect national security
Al-Sisi affirmed that the Egyptian position towards Libya aimed mainly at preserving the political course and protecting Libyan national security

Egypt allocates EGP 78.7m to purify Alexandriaâs Lake Mariout
Purification project is one of Alexandriaâs integrated development projects, says Planning Minister

Sports, Health Ministers discuss measures against COVID-19 during handball world cup
A high-level meeting has taken place to review health measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at the 2021 World Menâs Handball Championship.

Funerary temple of Queen Nearit, wife of Pharaoh Teti, discovered
Discovery of burial wells, coffins, mummies dating to New Kingdom in 3000 BC

Nigeria Minister of Communications visits Egypt Post in Smart Village
Sherif Farouk, Chairperson of Egypt Post, received Nigeriaâs Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Issa Ali Pantami, at the authorityâs headquarters in the Smart Village.

Another batch worth EGP 1bn of irregular labourersâ aid underway: Finance Minister
Egyptâs Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait has said that the government will transfer EGP 1bn, on Saturday, to pay the second batch of the second phase of the countryâs exceptional aid to irregular labourers. The transfer comes in implementation of the presidential directives to support the sectors and groups most affected by the repercussions of the …

Egyptâs Army distributes disinfectants, food at lower prices in high-population areas
Egyptâs National Service Projects Organization (NSPO) of the Armed Forces has provided large quantities of disinfectants and food commodities at lower prices in several areas with high population density across the country.

Egypt’s Al-Sisi, Sudanese delegation discuss Ethiopia border dispute
The meeting tackled the latest developments concerning the tensions between Ethiopia and Sudan over the eastern border region of Al-Fashqa

12 Egyptian drivers detained in Sudan return home safely
Egyptâs Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday brought home 12 Egyptian drivers who were detained in the Northern state in Sudan.

Egypt issues commemorative stamp for 2021 World Menâs Handball Championship
Egypt Post has issued a commemorative stamp on the occasion of Egypt’s hosting of the 2021 World Menâs Handball Championship.

Egypt, Siemens to build EGP 360bn high-speed rail network spanning over 1,000 KM
The high-speed rail network first 460-km phase will connect Ain Sokhna to Alamein via the new administrative capital, featuring 15 stations

Egypt, UNODC sign agreement to develop social welfare institutions
Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine El-Kabbaj signed, on Wednesday, a cooperation protocol with Cristina Albertine, Regional Director of the United Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for The Middle East And North Africa. The protocol, which comes as a cooperation partnership between the two sides, will see the ministry and UNODC work together to …

Culture Ministry to livestream 6 concerts on YouTube on 14-16 January
Programme to include documentary films about iconic Egyptian actors Mahmoud Yassin, Laila Taher