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Ukraine crisis will affect Middle East due to high inflation: Arab League
According to a statement issued by the AL, Aboul-Gheit praised the efforts of the ESCWA and its keenness to strengthen cooperation with the AL to achieve the goals of sustainable development.
Hospital admission rate of COVID-19 patients decreases 52% in past 2 weeks: Health Ministry
Minister Abdel Ghaffar stresses Egypt has sufficient stocks of medicines, medical oxygen
47% of National Training Academy’s employees are women: Director
Women make up nearly 52% of total graduates, trainees in academy
Parliamentary elections crucial to Lebanon resolving current situation: AL
During his meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Beirut on Monday, Aboul-Gheit noted that the elections will contribute to stability, reunification, the formation of a new government, and the achievement of a breakthrough in cooperation with the International Monetary Fund.
US warns China against helping Russia as anti-war protester disrupts state TV news
Russia has not captured any of the 10 biggest cities in Ukraine since beginning its incursion on Feb. 24
World faces food crisis due to Ukraine war, Russian billionaire Melnichenko says
Several of Russia’s richest businessmen have publicly called for peace since President Vladimir Putin ordered the offensive on Feb. 24, including Mikhail Fridman, Pyotr Aven and Oleg Deripaska.
Japan PM says world’s response to Russia could shape new era following post-Cold War period
Japan, keeping pace with its Group of Seven peers, has frozen assets of major Russian banks, President Vladimir Putin and other leaders, while joining the West in blocking certain Russian banks’ access to international payments system SWIFT.
Egyptian students evacuated from Ukraine apply to study in home country
Minister Nabila Makram stated that her ministry will continue receiving applications for two weeks.
Crew rescued after Lebanese cargo ship capsized off Alexandria coast
A report was released by the Alexandria Port Authority stating that the Lebanese cargo ship ‘AYLA’ sank while sailing from Libya to Alexandria, carrying a crew of 10 members, including nine Syrians and one Indian.
Nile Revenue Committee follows up on water situation
Irrigation Minister reviews purification process in canals, drains
Environment Minister discusses COP 27 preparations with UN climate official
Minister reviews main axes of 2050 National Climate Change Strategy
Egypt’s Al-Sisi sends message to Malaysian PM to boost bilateral relations
Malaysia is first stop of FM Shoukry’s current Asian tour
Global food crisis looms due to Ukraine war, Russian billionaire Melnichenko says
Reuters – A global food crisis looms unless the war in Ukraine is stopped because fertiliser prices are soaring so fast that many farmers can no longer afford soil nutrients, Russian fertiliser and coal billionaire Andrei Melnichenko said on Monday. Several of Russia’s richest businessmen have publicly called for peace since President Vladimir Putin ordered …
As West shuns Moscow, officials say India eyes more cheap Russian oil
Apart from Russian oil, India is also looking for cheaper fertiliser from Russia and its ally Belarus, according to one of the officials.
Shoukry begins Asian tour including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Pakistan
Ahmed Hafez, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Minister Shoukry will meet with his counterparts and many officials of these countries to discuss ways to advance bilateral relations between Egypt and each of them in various fields.
Sky AD to allocate EGP 400m for ‘Residence Eight’ construction at New Capital
The company eyes achieving sales of EGP 700m of the project in 2022, which includes part of the commercial units in the Capital Avenue phase within the project, which will be built on 21,000 sqm, he noted, adding that it is planned to be offered for sale in February 2022. The company intends to begin construction works in the middle of this year.
Brouq Developments to launch 10 projects worth over EGP 10bn within 5 years
Company’s business portfolio abroad exceeds 100 projects with $5bn in investments, says Ibrahim Al-Sayed
Egypt, Lockheed Martin discuss cooperation in military production
Morsi stressed that his ministry’s primary role is to meet the demands of the armed forces and the police in terms of ammunition, weapons, and equipment, as well as civilian products and contribute to the implementation of national and development projects in the country.
Gradual decline in prices of vegetables, fruits after government measures to control market: FEDCOC
Al-Arabi praised the government’s decisions to ensure that there is no rise in prices and its attempts to contain price fluctuations in global markets with a package of exceptional measures. These measures aim to quickly and directly contribute to the decline in prices in local markets. He also added that these chambers have launched several campaigns to prepare for the start of the holy month of Ramadan across the country.
Egypt condemns rocket attack on northern Iraqi city of Erbil
Egypt reiterated its condemnation of these despicable acts and its full support for Iraq and any measures it takes to protect its security and stability.
Health Minister participates in 7th mental health, addiction treatment conference
Minister refers to state’s efforts to activate National Council for Mental Health
Egypt appreciates cooperation with UN on climate change: Al-Sisi
Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady said that the president confirmed Egypt’s appreciation of the fruitful and growing cooperation with the UN on the issue of climate change and its effects on the world.
Cairo fully backs UNRWA to continue its support to Palestinian refugees: Al-Sisi
Egypt urges regional, international parties to provide necessary support to UNRWA
Egypt’s Irrigation Minister and South Sudanese counterpart visit Spring Flowers Exhibition”
Egypt’s Irrigation Ministry established 13 groundwater stations in Juba
Ukraine expects new wave of attacks in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Donbass
Satellite images monitored the movement of a huge convoy of Russian forces north of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
US imposes new sanctions on Russian billionaire, Putin spokesman’s family
Reuters – The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, three family members of President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson and lawmakers in the latest punishment for Russia’s over Ukraine. Russia has faced a slew of measures since launching its Feb. 24 invasion, the biggest attack on a European state since World War …
Yemen’s delegate to UNESCO rejects Houthis’ exploitation of right-wing influence to finance war
During his meeting with Faisal Foulath — the Secretary-General of the Gulf European Commission for Human Rights — at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, he revealed that Houthi militias are exploiting children in the war and turning hundreds of schools in Yemen into military barracks.
Tourism, ICT Ministers inspect hotels’ commitment to minimum internet speed
It comes after El-Anany issued a decision obligating all hotel establishments to raise their minimum internet speed, in preparation for the 27th Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) that will be held this November.
Majid Al Futtaim plans to invest EGP 250m in Egypt this year
‘We plan to raise share of online sales to 10% of total sales before 2022-end,’ says Philippe Peguilhan
Putin says Russia will solve its problems, calls sanctions illegitimate
Reuters – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Western sanctions were illegimate and Russia would calmly solve the problems arising from them. Addressing a government meeting, Putin also said Moscow – a major energy producer which supplies a third of Europe’s gas – would continue to meet its contractual obligations. Speaking calmly, the …