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Egypt sends medical, humanitarian aid to South Sudan
The military spokesperson said that this assistance comes in implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi within the framework of the continuation of Egyptian support and solidarity with South Sudan in various crises.
Washington excludes Ethiopia, Mali, Guinea from AGOA
The Office of the US Trade Representative announced in a press release that Ethiopia, Mali, and Guinea have been excluded from the AGOA trade preference programme due to actions taken by their governments that violate the AGOA.
President Al-Sisi, UNODC official confer on combating organised crime, terrorism
Ghada Wali reviews activities on agenda of UNODC
PM Madbouly orders development of 5-year plan to bridge deficit in school teachers
There is shortage of 320,000 teachers
Irrigation Minister, New Valley Governor discuss water projects in governorate
15 wells in New Valley have been provided with self-control tools
Egypt’s Endowments Ministry aims to spread moderate Islamic thoughts globally
Fight against terrorism, extremist ideology requires international cooperation, says French Ambassador
Agricultural Bank of Egypt offers EGP 14.2bn loans for Upper Egypt development projects
Bank’s loan portfolio to finance agriculture production in Upper Egypt reaches EGP 2.9bn, of which EGP 1.6bn allocated to financing sugarcane cultivation: Chairperson Alaa Farouk
Unstable weather in Egypt, school suspended in five governorates
The Ministry of Health and Population announced that 13 citizens died and were injured due to the unstable weather.
Citizens should follow same precautions of COVID-19 against ‘Florona’: Health Ministry
This statement was released in response to what was published regarding the emergence of a new virus that combines corona and bird flu called Florona, after Israel announced its first Florona case on Thursday.
Ethiopian army accused of killing 250 Tigrayans in Abala, Afar
In a press statement, the government of Tigray said that Ethiopian forces and their allies are looting, harassing, and killing civilians living in the area.
Al-Sisi directs establishing industrial complex to produce prosthetic limbs in Egypt
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi revealed plans to establish an industrial complex for prosthetic limbs. According to a statement by Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady, Al-Sisi called for the provision of an integrated system of high-level medical services for citizens with mobility disabilities on a sound scientific basis.
2022 New Year address by President Xi Jinping
On New Year’s eve, President Xi Jinping delivered his 2022 New Year Address through China Media Group and the Internet. The following is the full text of the address: My greetings to you all. The year 2022 is approaching. From Beijing, I extend New Year wishes to all of you! The past year has been …
Egypt, Rwanda discuss African, international issues
The two ministers exchanged views regarding issues of common interest and agreed to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
New QR Code will be issued for COVID-19 booster vaccination
3-10 years imprisonment for forging QR Code
Egyptian, Omani companies sign protocol to establish smart parking lots
The protocol was signed by the Military Production Company for Projects and Engineering Consultation, AFSC Pro, and Oasis Grace LLC, one of the leading Al Hashar Group companies in Oman.
Residents of Cairo, Delta feel earthquake that hit Crete
He added in a television interview that the strength of the earthquake in Egypt reached 5 Richter, because of the time the seismic waves took to spread from the center of the earthquake in Crete to Egypt.
Egypt opens Magdi Yacoub Heart Centre in Rwanda
Ambassador Ahmed Hafez, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the Ministry financed the purchase, supply, and installation of all the equipment of the first phase of the project.
Opinion| What after postponing the elections in Libya?
What happened in Libya this week is surprising. All parties to the political process decided to postpone the presidential elections, which were scheduled for the 24th of this month, to next January. This postponement was made without an official announcement, except for this proposal made by the Libyan Electoral Commission. This is strange for the …
Prosecution investigates employee’s controversial suicide in workplace
Employee reportedly took his own life due to workplace stress
Health Ministry to develop electronic healthcare platform for people with special needs
The electronic system for people with special needs comes within the integrated service cards system, which includes updating the website, expanding the medical committees, and the governance it’s work mechanisms, in a way that contributes to ensuring that services reach those who deserve it.
Egypt, China discuss enhancing cooperation in COVID-19 vaccine production
Sinovac to establish vaccine cold rooms at VACSERA factory
New Year festivity offers glimpse of hope for Lebanon’s crisis-hit hotels
Ashkar said that the monthly average occupancy rate over the past year stood at around 23 percent but reservations in Beirut hotels for the period extending from Dec. 28, 2021 to Jan. 1, 2022 increased to around 50 percent.
As Egypt’s population booms, we need $1trn budget to meet people’s needs: Al-Sisi
It came during the inauguration of a new extension of the ammonia nitrate – urea plant in Kima, Aswan, in addition to the development project of Aswan Railway Station on Tuesday, as part of the “Upper Egypt Week”.
Egypt mourns South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu
In a statement on Monday, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a shining symbol of freedom as he struggled against the apartheid regime.
Egypt receives 2.3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Shipment comes via COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access initiative
Cairo hosts tripartite meeting on Palestinian cause developments
The meeting aimed to coordinate positions and visions on how to follow up the outcomes of the tripartite summit held in Cairo on 2 September 2021, and to discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian issue in the recent period.
Iran’s FM says 8th round of Vienna talks to focus on “new joint document”
“Today we have a joint and acceptable document on the table of negotiators in Vienna,” Amir Abdollahian told reporters in Tehran on the sidelines of a conference about the history of Iran’s foreign relations on Monday.
AU Commission Chairperson condemns deadly suicide bomb attack in DR Congo
In a press statement, Mahamat, said he strongly condemns the attacks perpetrated on Saturday night in Beni city, DR Congo, which left several people dead and dozens of others injured.
Somali president suspends PM over corruption allegations, election spats
Farmajo accused Roble of being involved in corruption and misuse of public lands in a statement, which came a day after he accused Roble of failing to steer the electoral process to a successful conclusion.
21 Egyptian arrested in Libya for illegal immigration
The authorities found the young Egyptians in the area of laffrin, south of the city of Bir al-Ashhab, where they plan to deport them to Egypt after the end of legal proceedings.