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Average COVID-19 daily infection in Egypt decreases to 46 cases
The Health Ministry’s Spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar explained that the average daily recovering from the Coronavirus reached 62 cases, after receiving the necessary medical care according to the guidelines of the World Health Organization, bringing the total number of people recovering from the Coronavirus to 445,139 cases.
Egypt secures release of 20 Egyptian sailors from Yemen
Egypt’s authorities secured the release of 20 Egyptian sailors detained in Yemen. This came under the directives of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.The state-run MENA news agency indicated that all sailors are safe.
Egypt’s Environment Minister discusses bilateral cooperation with Czechian ambassador
During the meeting, the minister stressed the depth of relations between Egypt and the Czech Republic, welcoming cooperation between the two parties in the field of climate change and various environmental fields.
Reactivation of the presidential pardon committee contributes to achieving social peace: MP
The MP pointed out that the committee previously contributed to the release of many detainees, explaining that there is an aspiration that the committee’s work will expand in the next stage.
Egypt’s Higher Education Ministry prepares to participate in COP 27
Abdel Ghaffar asserted the importance of the COP 27 in parallel with global interest issues of climate change and its potential impacts on the environment, confirming the need for global solidarity to find solutions for the challenges and potential risks of climate change.
MB-affiliated channel Mekameleen shuts down operations in Turkey
Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated satellite channel, Mekameleen, announced it will shutdown its Turkey operations. In a statement the channel said that “Mekameleen management has decided to move the transmission, studios and all activities of the channel to outside of Turkey.” It added that the channel will shut down its studios and its entire quarters inside Turkey and …
Egypt’s Health Minister checks on COVID-19 situation ahead of Eid Al-Fitr
Minister follows up on maintenance plan for medical facilities
NCHR welcomes reactivation of presidential pardon committee, hopes more detainees will be released
NCHR welcomes President Al-Sisi’s call for comprehensive political dialogue
Raising awareness is key in combating terrorism: Egyptian Army Spokesperson
The Egyptian Armed Forces said recently that great and unprecedented efforts have been exerted to combat terrorism and to restore the normal life in Sinai during the past years, after a period of the active presence of militant groups that posed a threat to Egypt’s national security. The spokesperson of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Colonel …
Egypt, Indian Bohra sect inaugurate Al-Hussein Mosque after renovations
President Al-Sisi thanked the Bohra sect’s Sultan for participating in the restoration of mosques in Egypt
Cleopatra Medical Group concludes negotiations on branch deal in New Cairo
The negotiations involve hospital affiliated with Al-Marasem Development: Sources
Egypt’s Decent Life Presidential Initiative exceeds EGP 800bn in costs: PM
The PM noted that it creates millions of job opportunities for young people who were forced to travel — whether to major cities or abroad — in search of job opportunities
Egypt needs some alternatives to the long pre-trial detention: Norwegian Ambassador
Norway cooperates with Egypt to turn it into green hydrogen hub, says Hilde Klemetsdal
Press Syndicate, NCHR praise release of several pre-trial detainees in Egypt
Decision opens door for further legislative, procedural amendments related to pre-trial detention
Arab Water Council holds seminar on rationalising drinking water
Experts in water, environmental awareness, and health affairs in Egypt and the Arab World, attended the seminar, including former ministers of irrigation and water resources Mahmoud Abu Zeid and Hussein El-Eteify, and Ambassador Gamal Gaballah, the head of the Housing and Water Resources Department at the Arab League.
Egypt’s FM meets first administrative attachés nominated to work in missions abroad
Ahmed Hafez — Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — said that the FM praised the success and distinguished professional abilities of the candidates along with their understanding of the requirements of the administrative and consular work in foreign missions.
AL refuses to compromise UNRWA’s responsibilities towards Palestinians
Said Abu Ali — Assistant Secretary-General of the League — expressed in a statement the league’s absolute rejection of any suggestions or attempts to undermine the responsibility of the UNRWA and its full political and humanitarian competences towards the Palestinian refugee community, regardless of their interpretation or justification based on the original mandate given to the agency in order to find a just solution to the refugee issue in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy.
Egypt’s Irrigation Minister, AMCOW discuss water cooperation
Abdel Aty stressed Egypt’s keenness to support development in all African countries
Egypt has a clear plan to handle economic crisis: Al-Sisi at Iftar ceremony
Al-Sisi praised the Egyptian people who tolerated and bore the woes and difficulties of the successful economic reforms. He stressed that the government and all concerned agencies will work to enhance support provided to wheat farmers in Egypt, by increasing incentives to ensure wheat self-sufficiency.
Al-Sisi directs speeding up implementation of digital transformation, financial inclusion
Egypt’s deficit to GDP decreases to 4.9% during 2022
Xi Impression: A man who has led China to create unprecedented achievements
For China watchers, the achievements that China has scored in the past decade are unprecedented. Leading the country throughout this period has been Xi Jinping. How have his policies transformed China and influenced the world? In our new series #XiImpression, two seasoned sinologists share their thoughts. Produced by Xinhua Global Service
Egypt’s Al-Sisi addresses the nation on Sinai Liberation Day
The Egyptian state has begun a new phase for the reconstruction of Sinai: Al-Sisi
Forset Hayah launches to treat children with rare diseases
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Social Solidarity, ‘Forset Hayah’ officially launched as Egypt’s first foundation dedicated to mobilizing community efforts and resources to treat children with rare diseases. The foundation will also raise awareness of rare diseases with a focus on early detection – as the key to recovery. Forset Hayah launches on …
UN Secretary-General to visit Moscow, Kyiv for talks on developments in Ukraine
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Guterres will arrive in Moscow on Tuesday to hold talks with Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov and will also be received by Putin.
Egypt’s Nile Revenue Committee follows up on water position
Abdel Aty reviews purification works of canals, drains
Egypt’s COVID-19 numbers: 89 infections, 6 deaths daily on average
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar added in a statement that the average daily number of people recovering from the coronavirus last week reached 100, bringing the total number of people recovering from the virus so far to 444,703.
China issues white paper on its youth in new era
The white paper is the first of its kind focusing on China’s youth. The document records achievements in the country’s youth development in the new era, and reflects the spirit of its youth.
Tourism Ministry, Qatar Airways discuss cooperation in attracting incoming tourist traffic to Egypt
The meeting was held in the context of promoting the new airline that the company intends to run from the Qatari capital of Doha to Sharm El-Sheikh and Luxor.
Egypt considers replacing tuk-tuks with safe, civilised alternatives
Furthermore, the minister explained that there are three main factors that must be met by any chosen alternative — namely that should be environmentally friendly and easy to drive like tuk-tuks. Any alternative must also take into account the security dimensions by being eligible to the traffic licensing system as well as safe for passengers.
Opinion| Iran and the US are behind sectarian conflict scheme in the Arab world
In Yemen, President of the Presidential Command Council, Rashad Muhammad Al-Alimi, pledged to work to end the war and bring peace to Yemen, stressing that the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council will stand as an impenetrable dam to confront terrorism in all its forms, and will work to combat sectarian conflicts that are tearing up Yemen’s social fabric. This is especially so since Yemen has turned into an arena for sectarian conflicts that want Yemen to be a starting point to undermine the security and stability of the Arab Gulf.