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We are committed to holding Libyan elections on time: Head of Interim Government
The head of Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU), Abdul Hamid Dbeiba, has announced that the country’s general elections will be held on time, in December 2021. Dbeiba’s remarks came on Sunday, during the opening ceremony of the media centre to cover the elections, which are scheduled for 24 December. He said that the interim …
Shoukry heads to New York for scheduled UN meeting on disputed Ethiopian dam
Ethiopia insists on second filling, as it puts Ethiopian military forces on high alert
Egypt to celebrate 100th foundation anniversary of Sayed Darwish Theater
Egypt’s Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem will launch a major artistic celebration celebrating the 100th anniversary marking the establishment of the Sayed Darwish Theater in Alexandria. The celebratory activities, organised by the Egyptian Opera House, will kick off on 4 July at the Alexandria Opera House, and will run for four days until 8 …
4 Egyptians killed in worst Cypriot wildfire on record: Cypriot FM
Four Egyptians have been killed in the worst wildfire on record to hit Cyprus, the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Sunday. The Egyptian Embassy in Cyprus has been monitoring the developments in the incident, and is preparing to repatriate the bodies of the deceased Egyptians as soon as possible, according to Egypt’s Ministry …
Egypt’s Foreign Minister heads to New York for scheduled UN meeting on Ethiopian dam
Meeting will be held on Thursday upon the request of Egypt and Sudan
Emerging markets offer highest growth opportunities despite challenges, volatility: Citibank
Bank expects SPACs to make purchases, seeking opportunities in emerging markets
Tigray Defense Forces displays captured Ethiopian soldiers in Mek’ele
UN asks Ethiopian authorities to cooperate to promote peace and stability in country
Egypt’s Water Resources Ministry completes 2,017 km of national canal rehabilitation project
Project covers 8,233 km of canals nationwide in first phase, which will be completed by mid-2022
Egypt’s Al-Sisi inaugurates ‘3rd of July’ naval base on Mediterranean coast
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, head of Libya’s Presidency Council Mohamed Al-Menfi, and senior Egyptian officials including Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Defence Mohamed Zaki, attended the inauguration ceremony.
Xi declares China a moderately prosperous society in all respects
Chinese president Xi Jinping announced that China has realized its first centenary goal — building a moderately prosperous society.
Korean Cultural Center in Cairo wraps up cultural competition
The Korean Cultural Center in Cairo wrapped up the final round of the “Quiz on Korea” cultural competition on Wednesday. Fourteen contestants, who qualified from the preliminary round, took part in the event amid strict precautionary measures to maintain public safety. After three hours of questions, Sarah Bakr Ahmed, a dentist, won first place. Maryam …
Xi Jinping — Leading CPC to strive for a better world
“What we Chinese Communists are doing is to better the lives of the Chinese people, rejuvenate the Chinese nation, and promote peace and development for humanity.” Addressing over 600 representatives of political parties from over 120 countries at a high-level dialogue in 2017, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central …
Al Ahly Momken, Social Insurance Authority partner to provide e-payment services
Al Ahly Momken for electronic payments solutions has signed a cooperation protocol with the National Authority for Social Insurance to provide the former’s e-payment services for social insurance beneficiaries. The new service will allow the Social Insurance Authority to collect premiums electronically. Samir Abu Hashem, CEO and Managing Director of Al Ahly Momken, said that …
Egyptian businessperson Hassan Rateb detained for 15 days pending investigation
Rateb questioned in the presence of his lawyer, with Public Prosecution confronting him with accusations against him
Egypt in race against time to achieve aspirations of citizens: Al-Sisi
State ready to bear treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients at cost of $3m per case, says Egyptian President
CPC’s governing experience worth learning, says Polish party official
The successful governing experience of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is worth learning for other countries, including Poland, said Polish party official. In the opinion of the Vice President of Poland’s New Left political party Andrzej Szejna, achievements of the society should be delivered to the people in a just way. “I think it’s …
Egypt receives 1,400 litres of raw Sinovac vaccine to manufacture 2 million doses
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has revealed that the Egyptian Holding Company for Biological Products and Vaccines (VACSERA) has received 1,400 litres of the raw Sinovac vaccine, to manufacture 2.25 million doses. The ministry has cooperated with Chinese company, Sinovac, to start producing the vaccine against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This comes on the …
Russian officials, experts laud China-Russia cooperation treaty extension
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin officially announcing the extension of the China-Russia treaty.
UK Trade Envoy to Egypt discusses investment in SCZone
UK aims to become largest G7 investor in Africa by 2022
Egypt to upgrade 100 ambulance points, establishing 19 on main roads
Ambulance Authority organises 210 specialised training courses for ambulance service providers
Opinion| Extreme right in West and ISIS are two sides of same coin
The recent murder of a Muslim family in Canada by a terrorist belonging to the far-right renewed protests demanding practical measures to curb hate crimes against Muslims. The demonstrations engulfed 11 cities, including Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, as well as Calgary, Edmonton, and Kitchener, in addition to London, Ontario, which witnessed the crime. …
High physical activity may counter serious health issues from poor sleep
Those with poorest sleep and least exercise most at risk of death, ill health
TPLF seizes Tigrayan capital Mek’ele as Ethiopian government declares ceasefire
More than 5 million people are in urgent need of food aid, and 350,000 people are at risk of starvation
Egypt invited to participate in Asia’s interaction, confidence-building measures
Hafez noted that Egypt is looking forward to working with the current Executive Director to achieve these goals.
Opinion| Egypt’s crucial messages to Turkey
The Libyan crisis is solved yet, with no significant optimism for settlement after the Berlin II Conference, which came to a conclusion a few days ago. Egypt succeeded in thwarting Turkey’s plan, which is that the Dbeiba government will expel all foreign forces and mercenaries, except for the Turkish forces. This is based …
Egypt’s Planning Ministry reveals survey results of COVID-19 impacts on MSMEs
Almost 75% of companies suffered decline in operations, 9% halted work, with major companies and manufacturing sector feeling hardest hit
Tajik party leader says CPC will lead China to new development miracles
Tajik party leader Azimqul Nasimov praised China’s achievements in cracking down on corruption, improving the wellbeing of the Chinese people
Egypt’s Water Resources Minister reviews water situation, management mechanisms to meet demand
Nile Water Flow Committee meeting addressed mechanisms for achieving optimal management of waterways network
Health Care Authority launches remote medical consultation service for COVID-19 quarantine cases in Luxor
The General Authority for Health Care has launched a remote medical consultation service to follow up on home isolation cases of patients with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) who benefit from the new comprehensive health insurance system in Luxor Governorate. The service is available free of charge via the number 01558035455. The authority indicated that the …
Ethiopia declares unilateral ceasefire, as army retreats from Tigray
UNICEF accused Ethiopian government troops of dismantling satellite equipment in the organization’s office in Tigray on Monday.