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Egypt, Libya launches electronic system to facilitate labour mobility
Saafan stressed, during a press conference, that no Egyptian worker will be allowed entry into Libya except through this electronic system.
OIC calls for addressing Afghanistan’s economic, humanitarian crisis
The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Hussain Ibrahim Taha, called on all Afghan parties to work to advance the interest of the Afghan people, protect lives, renounce violence and establish lasting peace, in order to achieve the aspirations and hopes of the Afghan people for stability, a decent life and prosperity.
Security Council renews mandate of UN peacekeeping mission in DRC
Resolution 2612 decides to reduce slightly the authorized troop ceiling of the mission, known by its French acronym as MONUSCO, from 14,000 to 13,500, and allows a temporary deployment of up to 360 personnel of formed police units provided they are deployed in replacement of military personnel.
Health Ministry launches vaccination campaign against polio
Last recorded case of polio in Egypt has been registered 14 years ago
Pakistan calls on international community to act immediately as Afghanistan heads towards chaos
The Prime Minister said if the Afghan government remained unable to counter terrorism, other countries may also face its spillover impact.
Ex-Muslim Brotherhood leader sentenced to life imprisonment for Hamas espionage
In the case No. 56460 of 2013, Ezzat and other members of the Muslim Brotherhood have been charged with storming the Egyptian eastern borders, attacking security institutions, plotting with Hamas and the international organization of the Muslim Brotherhood, and Hezbollah to create chaos in Egypt to bring down the authorities.
Curtain Raiser: Pakistan to host Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
Besides the Foreign Ministers from the OIC Member States and Observers, participants would also include special invitees from the United Nations system, International Financial Institutions and some non-member states including the United States, United Kingdom, France, China, Russia, Germany, Italy andJapan, as well as the EU. The Afghan Interim Government would also be represented at the CFM.
Egypt keen to provide migrants, refugees with decent life: Foreign Ministry
Every year the world celebrates Migrants Day on 18 December which aims to raise awareness about the challenges and difficulties of international migration.
EU welcomes establishment of international human rights commission on Ethiopia
On Friday, the UN gave the green light to launch an international investigation mechanism into the abuses and practices committed a year ago in Ethiopia.
Egypt reports its first Omicron variant cases
Three people were found to have the variant among 26 travellers who tested positive for coronavirus at Cairo International Airport, the Health Ministry said in a statement late Friday.
Egyptian President orders acceleration of development projects in Upper Egypt: PM Madbouly
Madbouly visits Aswan to follow up on execution position of development projects
Foreign Ministry categorically rejects German interference in Egyptian judiciary
In a Saturday press statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that a statement by its German counterpart “involved unacceptable transgressions, and was considered a blatant and unjustified interference in Egyptian internal affairs.”
Opinion| Tensions over Ukraine reignite the Cold War between the United States and Russia
Washington and Kyiv accused Moscow of mobilizing forces and armored vehicles on its border with Ukraine in preparation for an attack, in a scenario similar to what happened in 2014 when Russia annexed the Crimea and an armed conflict broke out between Ukrainian forces and Moscow-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, which killed thousands.
UN anti-corruption conference concludes in Egypt
The ninth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations (UN) Convention against Corruption concluded in Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh on Friday.The five-day event was attended by more than 2,000 representatives from 152 countries, including China, in-person or virtually.The attendees held in-depth discussions on key topics including the implementation of …
Iran reaches “good” cooperation agreement with IAEA: FM
“Last night, we reached a good agreement with the IAEA that could address some of the alleged concerns about Iran’s nuclear program and lead to continued cooperation with the IAEA,” said Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
Irrigation Minister reviews Egypt’s water situation, GERD talks
Abdel Aty discusses Lake Victoria – Mediterranean navigation corridor project
Europe, Britain threaten ‘unprecedented measures’ against Russia if it invades Ukraine
Meanwhile, the European Union threatened to tighten its sanctions and take “unprecedented measures” against Moscow, as its escalation against Kiev continued.
Egyptian army organizes seminar to discuss relations with Eastern Mediterranean countries
The head of the Military Research Authority stressed in his speech the importance of cooperation and partnership between the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean. He said that the military research body cooperated with professors specializing in various fields of national security to prepare a proposal for a national strategy for the development of relations with Mediterranean countries.
EU provides €80k relief to flood victims in Egypt
European Commission provides humanitarian funding to assist the most affected families.
Xinjiang Speaks: Counter-terrorism measures effective, legitimate: public security official
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Xinjiang Speaks: Freedom of religious belief thriving
This is her daily routine working at the ancient books office of the Ethnic Affairs Commission of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The office has collected more than 2,000 ancient copies of Islamic classics in Arabic, Persian and other languages.
Xinjiang Speaks: Young generations keep ethnic cultural heritage alive
Lu’s company launched a blind box in September — a pottery vessel filled with sand, an empty hourglass and some cotton seeds.
UN anti-corruption conference in Sharm El-Sheikh calls for restoring trust to achieve sustainable development
The ninth session of the Conference of the States Parties to UNCAC opened with a video message by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and addresses by the Prime Minister of Egypt, Mostafa Madbouly; Harib Al Amimi (United Arab Emirates), the outgoing president of the 8th session; Hassan Abdelshafy Ahmed Abdelghany (Egypt), the president of the ninth session; and Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Ghada Waly.
Shoukry in Cyprus for strengthening relations between two countries
Talks are expected to be held between the two sides on all aspects of the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries.
Health Minister reviews work of Human Organ Transplantation Committee
376 organ transplant cases were completed within presidential initiative
Fight against corruption is not governments’ responsibility alone, but people’s too: Madbouly
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that the government works on improving living conditions of citizens and digitization as a two-way solution to combat corruption, which represents one of the obstacles to achieving sustainable development and improving the quality of life. He described the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption as …
Abandoning Afghanistan would be monumental failure: Pakistani Ambassador in Cairo
Pakistan to host 17th Extraordinary Session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on 19 December
Security arrests suspects of fabricating phone call between high-level officials over bribery
According to the security, the suspects, one of whom had a criminal record, impersonate state officials to deceive businessmen into paying bribes.
Nuclear energy is most appropriate way to address global warming, growth needs: Aboul Gheit
Aboul Gheit, added during the opening of the conference of the 15th Arab Conference for Peaceful Uses of atomic energy, that Arab leaders issued a number of resolutions calling for the development of these uses, and to develop a joint Arab program in this vital field.
Serbian parliament speaker in Cairo to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Moreover Dačić stressed his country’s keenness to improve relations with Egypt, praising the pivotal role played by Egypt in consolidating peace and stability in the Middle East, Africa and the Mediterranean region.