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Egypt’s Irrigation Minister discusses cooperation with FAO
The meeting addressed coordination in the field of water resources and irrigation
Naeem Holding studying the establishment of a real estate investment fund
The sources added that the target size is being determined and the investment policy will depend on investing in ready and rented properties that are not leased to foreign institutions.
Russia is committed to principle of inadmissibility of waging a nuclear war: Russia’s FM
According to Sputnik, Lavrov stressed the need to protect the interests of his country, warning “those who speak with Russia in the language of sanctions” that Moscow’s patience in “the face of acts of economic aggression is not limitless.”
UN Security Council voices concern over coup in Burkina Faso
The second military takeover in Burkina Faso in eight months is regrettable and undermines stability, the members of the council said in a statement, calling on the parties in the West African country to settle their differences through dialogue.
AfCFTA launches guided trade initiative for seven countries
Egypt, Tanzania, Mauritania, Kenya, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Ghana signaled their readiness to start trading under AfCFTA
Egypt’s FM, DRC’s President discuss preparations for COP27
A statement by the ministry said that Shoukry conveyed to the Congolese president the greetings of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, praising the great coordination between the two countries, which culminated in Congo hosting the preparatory ministerial meeting for the upcoming UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change that will be held in Sharm El-Sheikh this November (COP27).
Egypt’s FM calls for fair financing, move towards clean energy
According to a statement by the ministry, in a speech, Shoukry highlighted how Africa is the most affected by the consequences of climate change and the challenges it faces in that regard despite being the least contributor to the causes that led to the current global climate challenges.
Opinion| Putin defies the west and annexes four Ukrainian regions
This step, although expected, has placed everyone against unprecedented challenges, opening the doors to a bloody conflict that may extend to future generations.
Opinion| To save world peace, Switzerland must become neutral again
We are on the brink of nuclear war, now we must fight for peace.
Opinion| The rise of the far right in Europe heralds the impending disintegration of the EU
Last September, radical right-wing Alternative for Germany Party (AfD) won 10% of the vote in the last German parliamentary elections. In April, Marine Le Pen — Leader of France’s anti-immigrant National Rally Party — won 41.8% of the vote in the second round of the presidential election against French President Emmanuel Macron.
EU ministers agree to include energy self-sufficiency in recovery plans
REPowerEU, a plan proposed by the European Commission in May, aims at strengthening the Union’s strategic autonomy by diversifying energy supplies, thus weaning the bloc off its dependency on Russian fossil fuels. It also aims to boost energy saving and the production of clean energy.
Palestinian presidency warns of serious repercussions to daily attacks by Israeli soldiers, settlers
Settlers have been attacking the villages of Hawwara, Beita, and Surra in the Nablus governorate, which resulted in dozens of injuries, intimidation of children, destruction of property, and road blockages.
FM Shoukry stresses Egypt’s keenness to strengthen security, stability in DRC
Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the two ministers stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations at various levels to achieve the interests of the two brotherly peoples.
Egypt’s police seize 54 stolen ancient artefacts
Police in central Egypt’s Assuit province suspected four people who frequently visited a hotel, met with strangers and exchanged bags.
Relationship between Egyptian people, army is eternal: Al-Sisi
‘Government tries with might and main to overcome the global economic crisis’: Al-Sisi
Iran FM says nuclear talks “on right track”
Commenting on the latest developments in the nuclear talks, Amir-Abdollahian said the country’s chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani and other officials held a number of talks with other related parties on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and arrived at a good conclusion.
Lebanese PM urges parliament to elect new president in time
“I hope that the parliament succeeds in electing a new president for the country within the constitutional time frame because the challenges facing Lebanon require a strong cooperation among constitutional institutions,” Mikati said at a Beirut forum to discuss difficulties facing Lebanon’s youth.
EFG Hermes Corp-Solutions – Klickit partnership to offer financial tools to education providers
Agreement helps fill financing gap in education sector
Egypt’s FM participates in preparatory meeting for COP27 in Kinshasa
According to a statement by the ministry, Shoukry delivered a speech during the opening session in which he welcomed the joint hosting of the meeting between Egypt and the DRC and reiterated the urgent challenge posed by climate change, which imposes the need to work at all levels to reduce emissions, adapt to the effects of climate change, deal with its losses and damages, and provide appropriate financing to meet the challenges of this phenomenon.
Scores of Israeli settlers break into Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Jordanian-run Islamic Waqf Department in charge of the holy site said scores of Israeli settlers entered the compound through the Moroccan Gate in successive groups and performed rituals and Talmudic prayers there under the protection of Israeli police officers.
Death toll from Hurricane Ian jumps to dozens in US
Tallies from U.S. news houses are much higher, with the count of NBC News reaching 77 and CNN reporting 70.
Israeli PM welcomes US proposal on maritime border with Lebanon
Lapid told his weekly cabinet meeting that Israel and Lebanon received the US Energy Envoy Amos Hochstein’s proposal for an agreement on a maritime line between the two countries over the weekend.
Egypt expresses condolences to Indonesia for victims of football match
It is a dark day for all those interested in football: FIFA President
Egypt prepares 210 low-emission buses in Sharm El-Sheikh to transport COP27 delegates
The meeting tackled the latest updates regarding the ongoing preparations for Egypt’s hosting of the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh this November in terms of transporting the participating delegations during the summit’s activities.
Egypt’s Irrigation Minister, WB delegate discuss cooperation in modern irrigation projects
Cooperation between the two sides includes the expansion of reliance on modern irrigation studies in Egypt
Egypt’s Environment Minister launches 1st edition of Arab Climate Forum
The minister stressed the importance of the forum in supporting the efforts of Arab countries to address the negative impacts of climate change
The rights of Egyptians are in your hands: Al-Sisi to members of Supreme Council of Judicial Bodies
The state is keen on the independence of the judiciary and non-interference in its affairs as a consistent approach: Al-Sisi
AU condemns coup in Burkina Faso
According to an official statement, Chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Faki condemned the “unconstitutional change of government” in Burkina Faso.
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi’s calls Pakistan’s Prime Minister, announces relief assistance
Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif while thanking Egypt’s President for his call at this difficult hour appreciated the strong expression of support and solidarity
“Africa Grows Green Awards” Tripartite cooperation to promote entrepreneurship in climate change
Winners will be celebrated in the Green Zone side events at COP 27