Latest in Egypt Highlight
Latest in Egypt
Middle East News Agency symposium tackles human rights in Egypt
Egypt adopts integrated human rights concept, including right to health, security, education, and social care, said former foreign minister Mohamed El-Oraby
COVID-19 stats do not reflect pandemic situation in Egypt: Health MinisterÂ
Egypt’s Ministry of Finance has signed contracts to purchase 30 million doses of Astra Zenecaâs COVID-19 vaccine and 20 million doses of another vaccine
Al-Sisi directs for integration of Suez Canal Economic Zone industrial projects
President reviewed the most important productive activities to be established within the Suez Canal Economic Zone to localise industry
78% of Egyptians optimistic about 2021: Public opinion research
The survey focused on expectations for the new year, 2021, particularly as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues.
Egyptian public, private sectors join forces for cooking oil recycling
âYou are the Beginningâ initiative aims to enable women to manage their household waste and educate their families about used cooking oil recycling
Egypt, China to advance cooperation in combatting COVID-19, vaccine in 2021
Chinese investments in Egypt exceed $7.7bn in November: Ambassador Liao Liqiang
Public investments in Sohag, Qena rise 62% in FY 2020/21: Planning Minister
Latest data on Egyptâs income, spending affirms success of countryâs poverty reduction policies, says Hala El-Said
Sexual assault defendant handed 3-year sentence for misusing social media
Cairoâs Economic Court has sentenced sexual assault defendant Ahmed Bassam Zaki to three-year imprisonment for misusing social media.
Egyptian, Libyan foreign ministers discuss mutual cooperation
For first time in six years, an Egyptian delegation headed by Undersecretary of the General Intelligence Service Ayman Badie visited Libyan capital Tripoli
Al-Sisi, Rosatom chief review implementation progress of Dabaa nuclear plant
The Dabaa nuclear power plant is being built in Egypt’s North Coast in cooperation with Russian energy giant Rosatom, with 4.8GW capactiy
Senior Serbian diplomats visit Red Sea protected areasÂ
Visit took place as part of eco-tourism initiative, Eco Egypt which aims to support ecotourism and natural reserves, whilst raising environmental awareness
Chief-of-Staff of Egyptian Armed Forces hails combat readiness in North Sinai
Chief-of-Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Mohamed Farid called on troops to apply preventive measures against COVID-19
Egyptâs Irrigation Minister reviews water cooperation with African countriesÂ
As part of cooperation with African countries, Egypt has technically supported establishment of hydraulic research laboratory in EthiopiaÂ
Egypt, Japan Foreign Ministers tackle bilateral relations, regional issues
The meeting also tackled advancing bilateral economic, investment, and commercial relations, especially since Japan is Egyptâs largest development partner
Youth and Sports Ministry to host Digital Egypt Builders Initiative activities
Gezira Youth Center, Civil Education Center are temporary headquarters for Initiative
Egypt offers HR development training to health insurance workers
The National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (NIGSD) has launched its integrated training programme for employees of the Universal Health Insurance Authority (UHIA).
Egypt’s Al-Sisi, Jordan’s Abdullah II discuss bilateral relation, regional crises
Egyptâs President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi discussed and Jordanâs King Abdullah II agreed on importance of resuming talks to resolve Palestinian causeÂ
Egypt intensifies precautionary measures during New Year amid COVID-19 surge
EGP 50 fine to be applied immediately to all violators who do not apply COVID-19 precautionary measures and do not wear face masks, starting 3 January
Egyptian industrial expo proposed in South Sudanâs capital Juba
Chairperson of Chemical Industries Export Council Khaled Abul Makarem said that Juba expo will be accompanied by promotional activities for Egyptian products
Al-Sisi directs for continuing Decent Life initiative to develop 1,500 villages
Decent Life Initiative first phase extension will come at a cost of EGP 500bn and will add to the 400 villages that have already undergone development
Egyptian delegation inspects âtemporarily closedâ embassy in Tripoli, discusses 5+5 Committee activation
An Egyptian delegation, on Sunday, visited the Libyan capital of Tripoli to discuss the activation of the 5+5 Libyan Joint Military Commission talks.
Egypt COVID-19 tracker shows intensifying 2nd wave, peak expected in January, February
Total of 251 doctors have so far died from COVID-19, with about 10,000 others infected
Culture Ministry celebrates Christmas on YouTube
Repertoire of international Christmas songs, ballet shows to be performed
Egyptâs Al-Sisi, SA’s Ramaphosa discuss GERD negotiations
Al-Sisi stressed the necessity of reaching a legally binding agreement on the filling and operation of GERD, as Nile water is an existential issue for Egypt
Egypt’s Al-Sisi, DR Congo President address regional, African issuesÂ
Egypt will continue its developmental efforts in The Democratic Republic of the Congo, says Egyptian President
EGP 5.8bn for extending development beyond narrow valley of Nile
Public funds of EGP 1.5bn allocated to housing projects in New Valley governorate in 2020/21 plan: Minister of Planning Hala El-Said
Higher Education Ministry denies rumours of study suspension, exam postponement
Universities, institutes across Egypt will continue providing on-site lectures, with exams taking place at scheduled dates
Severe fog grips several areas in Egypt until 2020 end
Weather over New Year will be relatively stable despite fog, says Meteorological Authority official
Egyptâs daily COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000 amid fears of further surgeÂ
Five strains of virus have developed in Egypt since start of pandemic
Newly elected MPs under individual system to receive membership cards this week
MPs elected under party list system received their membership cards last week