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Latest in Politics

Opinion| Will the FBI interfere in determining next president of the US?
For the first time in US history, a large force of the FBI stormed one of the private residences of former president Donald Trump at his home in Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

Opinion| Unifying the Libyan army
Iraq, which was occupied in 2003 for allegedly possessing weapons of mass destruction, did not fall until after the decision of American military governor Paul Bremer to dissolve the Iraqi army and demobilise its members and affiliates.

Egypt’s government committed to engaging in dialogue on State Ownership Policy
In a panel discussion with the leaders of the finance ministry, Kouchouk said: “We are serious about societal dialogue and listening to all points of view to crystallise a unified and ambitious vision that will help us formulate an economic constitution that aims to increase the role and contribution of the private sector, maximise its export and competitive production capabilities in regional and global markets, increase its contributions to public investments and the national product, and achieving development in its comprehensive and integrated sense in a way that contributes to laying the foundations for a decent life for citizens and improving the services provided to them.”

The Decent Life Presidential Initiative is the Egyptian government’s top priority: PM
Madbouly was accompanied by Governor of Alexandria Mohamed Al-Sharif and Assistant Head of the Engineering Authority of the Armed Forces Ashraf Hosny, along with a number of officials of the Engineering Authority and executive leaders in the governorate.

Egypt congratulates Tunisian government on accepting draft text of new constitution
The acceptance was based on the results of a country-wide referendum, which reflected the will of the Tunisian people and their aspiration to continue the progressive and prosperous track the country is on.

Egypt’s Environment Minister discusses environmental cooperation with Canadian delegation
The meeting came within Egypt’s preparations to host the COP27

Egypt’s Health Minister inaugurates of Al-Khanka Central Hospital
The project included establishing a reception, an ER, outpatient clinics, paramedics, the morgue, accommodations, and physiotherapy and dental buildings.

Health Minister discusses bilateral cooperation with Red Cross delegation
Meeting discusses aspects of cooperation between two sides in various health fields

Egypt affirms solidarity with Sudan in the face of flooding crisis
Egypt also expressed its full solidarity with Sudan in this painful crisis, affirming the strong fraternal and historic ties that unite the two countries and its confidence in the ability of Sudan and its brotherly people to overcome all odds.

Egypt’s FM stresses need to provide climate finance to developing countries
During his speech, Shoukry discussed Egypt’s vision for the COP27 as well as the most prominent topics on the agenda of the conference.

Egypt’s Armed Force, Sinai Tribes kill mastermind behind Al-Rawda Mosque Massacre
The tribal sources asserted that Al-Maqdisi was killed on Monday morning in a fire fight with the Egyptian Armed Forces and other tribal members in North Sinai.

Al-Azhar, Ministry of Environment launch ‘Our climate our life’ initiative
Initiative will rely on social media campaigns, awareness convoys

Al-Sisi follows up on cooperation between Transportation Ministry and German Railways
The minister reviewed the process of completing and developing Ain Sokhna Port and the establishment of logistical areas and yards there

Al-Sisi welcome new ministers, briefs them on their duties
In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady said that Al-Sisi welcomed the new ministers, wishing them success in their mission in a way that meets the aspirations of the Egyptian people and contributes to achieving the state’s strategies and grand goal in protecting its interests.

Canada’s International Development Minister discusses aspirations to increase investments in Egypt
Shoukry stressed the remarkable development in bilateral relations between the two countries over the past years, which is reflected in the mutual keenness to consult on many regional and international issues of mutual interest.

154,000 children examined as part of presidential early detection sub-initiative
The initiative is being implemented under the umbrella of the 100 Million Healthy Lives Initiative

41 dead, 12 injured in Church of Abu Sefein blaze in Imbaba
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said that he’s following closely the tragic accident

Egypt expresses support for Saudi Arabia in face of violence and terrorism
The statement reiterated Egypt’s support for the measures taken by Saudi Arabia to maintain its security and the safety of all citizens and residents in the kingdom, commending the vigilance of Saudi authorities and their ability to deal all security threats.

Egypt launches media training programme for African journalists
Trainees will meet with several media experts, academics

Nevine Al-Kilani appointed as Minister of Culture
Al-Kilani is the second woman to hold the Ministry of Culture since its establishment at the end of the 1950s.

Soha Gendi takes over Ministry of Emigration
Gendi was the first woman to serve as Egypt’s ambassador to Ireland from 2015 to 2019.

Major-General Hisham Amna appointed as Minister of Local Development
Amna was born on 10 December 1962 and holds a Bachelor of Military Science and a Bachelor of Commerce.

Mahmoud Esmat named Minister of Public Enterprises Sector
Esmat was the chairperson of Cairo Glass Manufacturing Company, and previously served as the chairperson of the Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation, as well as the chairperson of the Cairo Airport Company.

Green aviation file awaits new minister
Abbas was born in January 1961 and graduated from the Military College in April 1982. He was promoted to the rank of a Lieutenant-General in July 2018 after serving as a commander of the Air Force.

Ahmed Issa appointed as new Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, succeeding Khaled El-Anany
Issa was CEO of Retail Banking at CIB before being selected as the new tourism minister. He was responsible for strategy formulation and execution across CIB’s consumer banking and business banking and was a member of the Management Committee.

Khaled Abdel Ghaffar appointed as Health Minister
Abdel Ghaffar serves as acting minister of health for almost 10 months, succeeding Hala Zayed

Ahmed Saleh appointed as Minister of Trade and Industry
Saleh was previously the vice chairperson of the Canal for Plastic Company.

Mohamed Salah El-Din appointed as Minister of State for Military Production
He worked previously as the Vice President of the National Authority for Military Production.

Who is Reda Hegazy, the new Minister of Education?
Hegazy is succeeding Tarek Shawky, who accomplished several achievements within the country’s education system

Hany Sewilam appointed as new Irrigation Minister in cabinet reshuffle
Sewilam succeeded Mohamed Abdel Aty, who remained in the position for more than six years