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Egypt follows investigation into assault of national pharmacist in Saudi Arabia
Egypt’s Minister of Manpower Mohamed Saafan has followed the investigation into the assault of an Egyptian Pharmacist whilst at work in Saudi Arabia, according to a ministry statement on Saturday.
Egyptian president, Kuwaiti FM discuss reconciliation with Qatar
In 2017 Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism and interfering in their internal affairs.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi, Sudan’s Al-Burhan discuss regional developments
Al-Sisi congratulated Al-Burhan, Sudanese government and people on occasion of their independence day, stressing Egypt’s support to Sudan across all fields.
Evidence found in Italian student’s death case proves no police involvement: Law Professor
Egyptian prosecution investigated almost 120 witnesses in the case of of Italian student Giulio Regeni, says Professor Mohamed Bahaa Abo Shoqa
Mosques found violating anti-coronavirus measures will be closed
Those caught not wearing face masks in public areas to be fined EGP 50 starting Sunday in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus pandemic
Ethiopian dam talks expected to resume Sunday amid diplomatic tensions
Meeting over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will be first of 2021 after month-long suspension
Court affirms constitutionality of prison penalty for illegal construction perpetrators
Cabinet extends deadline for reconciliation over building violations until March
Planning Ministry reviews ‘Citizen Investment Plan’ in Matrouh for FY 2020/21
Public investments directed to Matrouh stands at EGP 13.3bn, an increase of 34%, says Hala El-Said
Warm, foggy weather expected in Egypt over next 3 days
Upper Egypt to see hot weather during day, with cold expected nationwide at night
Egypt restores famous ram statues at Karnak Temple
Statues are located in the southern side of the Karnak Temple first courtyard, there had originally been 33 before the transfer of 4 rams to Tahrir Square
Tunisian authorities detain 2 Egyptian fishing boats
Two Egyptian fishing boats have been detained by Tunisia after entering the latter’s territorial waters, according to Ambassador Amr Mahmoud Abbas, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs and Egyptians Abroad.
Veteran Egyptian screenwriter Wahid Hamed passes away at 76
Two of Wahid Hamed films were selected for list of best 100 Egyptian films in 20th Century; ‘Al-Laab Maa al-Kobar’ (Playing with Giants, 1991) and ‘Al-Baree’ (The Innocent, 1985)
Egypt postpones first semester exams until after winter break due to COVID-19
Egypt postponed, on Thursday, the first semester exams until after winter break due to COVID-19, with study in schools and universities continuing remotely until the end of the semester.
Egypt extends reconciliation over building violations until March 2021
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has extended the period of receiving reconciliation requests over construction violations until March 2021. Once the period comes to an end, the Reconciliation Law on Building Violations will be implemented, and the immediate demolition of violations that have not been reconciled will begin. Madbouly added that the government has issued …
Defying COVID-19 ban, people took to Alexandria’s streets to celebrate NYE
Videos circulated on Social Media showing scores of people gathered on Alexandria’s iconic Stanley Bridge to mark the end of 2020 amid COVID-19
Egyptians celebrate New Year at home as coronavirus cases spike
Egypt has witnessed a sudden spike in virus infections in recent weeks. It reported 1,418 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, raising the total to 138,062
Egypt says Ethiopian statements on its internal affairs unacceptable
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry Spokersperson Ahmed Hafez said statements made by Ethiopian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Egypt were “flagrant transgression.”
Government directs EGP 90bn for local development since July 2018
The Ministry of Local Development has announced, in its annual report, that the government has directed EGP 90bn for development projects in different governorates, benefiting about 60 million citizens, during the period from July 2018 to December 2020.
Egypt says good intentions only condition for reconciliation with Qatar
Good intentions are the only condition to achieve true reconciliation and restore relations between the Arab Quartet (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrian) and Qatar, according to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ahmed Hafez.
Government improves public workers’ wages in 2020 despite COVID-19: Finance Minister
Mohamed Maait, Minister of Finance, said that the government, despite the challenges imposed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, fulfilled its obligations to add the periodic bonus for public workers subject to the Civil Service Law.
Egypt summons Ethiopia’s Chargé d’Affairs in Cairo over external interference
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned, on Wednesday, the Ethiopian Chargé d’Affairs in Cairo, to provide clarifications about recent statements by the Ethiopian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson regarding the Egyptian internal affairs.
International Cooperation Ministry executes 34 projects worth $3.3bn for gender equality
The Ministry of International Cooperation has revealed that it is currently executing 34 projects, worth a total of $3.3bn, targeting gender equality in Egypt.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry summons Ethiopia chargé d’affaires in Cairo
Egypt Foreign Ministry summons, on Wednesday, Ethiopia chargé d’affaires in Cairo over Addis Ababa’s recent remarks regarding Egyptian internal affairs
Court upholds death penalty against 2 men over killing woman in Cairo’s Maadi
The fatal incident, which took place in the Cairo district of Maadi, caused Mariam Mohamed’s immediate death at the scene.
Ethiopian Dam negotiations to recommence next Sunday
Year 2020 witnessed GERD negotiations under supervision of US President Donald Trump and with World Bank participation
Alexandria to see 279 development projects worth EGP 16.6bn in FY 2020/21
Public investments allocated to Alexandria increased by 35% from FY 2019/20, says Hala El-Said
Egypt prosecution affirms no intention to charge police with Italy’s Regeni murder
Italian student reportedly researched independent labour unions in Egypt, says prosecution
Update: Egypt condemns attack on Aden Airport in Yemen
At least 22 people killed in airport explosion as new government arrives in Aden
7 million students screened nationwide in Egyptian medical initiative
All precautionary measures against COVID-19 were in place during initiative
Foreign Ministry follows investigations into Egyptian teacher’s murder in Saudi Arabia
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely following investigations into the murder of Egyptian teacher Hani Abdel Tawab Saad in Saudi Arabia.