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Egypt launches national report on combating terrorism for 2022
It was prepared in coordination with the various ministries and state agencies concerned, in a way that highlights the efforts of those bodies in countering terrorist threats, and the relevant national policies and practices.
Egypt recovers 16 rare artefacts from US
This comes within the framework of the highest priority given by the Egyptian state to recovering smuggled Egyptian antiquities and repatriating them to the homeland.
Egypt’s net international reserves inch down to $33.141bn in August: CBE
Egypt’s reserves consist of foreign currencies that include the USD, euro, GBP, Japanese yen, gold, special drawing rights (SDR) units, and net loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
FM Shoukry stresses need for cooperation between all parties for success of climate action
This came during Shoukry’s participation on Wednesday in a meeting with multilateral development banks within the framework of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum.
Egypt-ICF 2022 kicks off at New Administrative Capital 60 days Ahead of COP27
The second edition of Egypt-ICF 2022 and the Meeting of African Ministers of Finance, Economy and Environment for COP27, kicked off on Wednesday at the New Administrative Capital. Egypt ICF200 is being held Under the patronage and in the presence of Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Egypt-ICF witnessed the attendance of Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa …
Al-Sisi affirms keenness on sustainable development, calls for enhancing climate financing
During the inauguration ceremony, the president stressed the growing concerns on the issue of climate change, which has become present in the world’s consciousness. “I can say that it is a priority on the sustainable development agenda,” he said.
Arab countries also affected by repercussions of war in Ukraine: Aboul Gheit
During his speech at the 158th ordinary session of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level, which is being held in Cairo on Tuesday, Aboul Gheit said that every country finds itself in the midst of these crises and is forced to deal with its consequences.
Egypt withdraws from opening meeting of 158th session of Arab League
Egypt withdrew due to outgoing Libyan government’s foreign minister’s assumption of 158th Arab League session
Irrigation Minister, German delegation discuss water cooperation
During the meeting, Sweilam praised the ongoing constructive cooperation between Egypt and Germany, through which many projects in the field of water resources and irrigation were implemented, stressing his desire to continue this distinguished cooperation and his keenness to strengthen it.
Egypt condemns terrorist incident against Russian diplomatic mission in Kabul
The statement included Egypt’s condolences and sympathies to the government and people of the Russian Federation, and solidarity with them in this painful incident. Egypt also expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the Afghan citizens in the incident.
Al-Sisi receives invitation from Tebboune for the Arab summit in Algeria
Al-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s interest in strengthening the areas of joint bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries
IAEA calls for safety zone around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The IAEA is ready to start immediate consultations for establishing such a safety zone to “prevent a nuclear accident arising from physical damage caused by military means,” the agency said in a report on Ukraine’s nuclear safety, security and safeguards situation.
Governments-led efforts can tackle Africa’s food insecurity
The 2022 Africa Agriculture Status Report by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) was released at the ongoing Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) summit being held under the theme “Accelerating African Food Systems Transformation.”
Emonovo holds bridge investment round from strategic angel investors and Flat6Labs
Emonovo is MENA’s leading edtech platform that utilises technology and data to match MENA youths to the most suitable majors and universities worldwide.
Enterprise e-commerce startup el-dokan closes $550k pre-seed round
Launched in late 2020 based in Egypt, el-dokan primarily targets large retailers and chain stores seeking to expand their e-commerce market share, increase sales and operation automation.
GAFI, Americana Foods discuss expansion in Egyptian market
Americana Foods plans to add new production lines, with investments worth $26m
Mortgage finance initiative for low-income housing records EGP 49.26bn in August
National Bank of Egypt tops the list of mortgage finance providers by EGP 13.206bn, benefiting 118,900 customers
Manpower Minister, Rafidain Bank discuss providing pensions for Egyptians that worked in Iraq
Minister of Manpower Hassan Shehata met with Director of Rafidain Bank in Cairo Wameed Alaa Rasool, along with other officials from the bank to discuss providing pensions for Egyptian beneficiaries who previously worked in the government and private sectors of Iraq.
Egypt, AL welcome appointment of new Special Representative of UN to Libya
The two parties’ statements wished Bathily success in his mission to achieve a breakthrough and solve the challenges facing Libya based on the relevant Security Council resolutions and international references.
Ahmed Abu Zeid appointed as Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson
Abu Zeid was also appointed as the Director of the Public Diplomacy Department.
Egypt continues to support UNRWA: FM Shoukry
Shoukry receives head of United Nations Framework Convention on climate change
Al-Sisi directs strengthening Egypt’s sovereign fund role to attract investments
Fund established sub-fund to manage, restructure assets
Kenyan apex court upholds Ruto’s win in presidential elections
Chief Justice Martha Koome said the seven-judge bench unanimously dismissed consolidated petitions challenging Ruto’s victory for lack of merit alongside a failure to meet the evidentiary threshold.
Truss set to take over as UK’s next PM
In the runoff, Truss, 47, beat former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak by winning approximately 57.4 percent of the Conservative Party members’ vote, Graham Brady, chair of the party’s backbench 1922 Committee, announced Monday.
Palestinian killed by Israeli soldiers in West Bank
Taher Zakarneh, 19, died in a hospital after being shot and critically wounded by Israeli soldiers in the clashes, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said in a statement.
Powerful typhoon Hinnamnor to approach southwestern Japan
Hinnamnor, the 11th typhoon this year, is expected to approach the northern part of Kyushu Island from Monday night to Tuesday morning, said the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Liz Truss becomes British prime minister: A laser-like focus on delivery is needed after the chaos of the Boris Johnson years
Matthew Flinders, University of Sheffield – For his recent book on the role of the British prime minister, contemporary historian Anthony Seldon chose the title: The Impossible Office? Liz Truss will soon find out just how impossible the office can be as she walks across the threshold and into No.10. Her first task, as she …
Egypt condemns terrorist attack on cargo trucks in the Hiran region of central Somalia
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government and people of Egypt expressed their sincere condolences to the government and people of brotherly Somalia and to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to all the injured.
Al-Sisi directs providing financial incentives to farmers
In this context, the president directed the development of a system of contract cultivation of crops in order to support farmers and peasants, enhance their income, and increase their profits, provided that the indicative supply prices will be reviewed before the harvest season to consider providing financial incentives added to those prices.
Health Ministry approves first guide for programmes and performance budget
The programme aims to ensure the efficiency of expenditures and monitor the effectiveness of performance