Latest in Tag: Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi

Al-Sisi meets international player Mohamed SalahÂ
On Monday, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received international football player Mohamed Salah, in the presence of Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Khaled Abdel Aziz. Presidency spokesperson Alaa Youssef stated that during the meeting, Al-Sisi stressed the role the country plays to support sports, as it is an important factor to invest and utilise the …

Think that 2016 was a tough year for Saudi Arabia? Wait until you see 2017
2016 was not a good year for Saudi Arabia. Sharply lowered oil prices sparked a domestic financial crisis that is forcing the country to restructure its economy. Saud Arabiaâs bitter struggle with Iran for regional hegemony has embroiled it in wars and political conflicts which it has been unable to win, leaving Saudi Arabia no …

Military accounts for 1.5-2% of Egyptâs economy: Al-Sisi
The president dismissed suggestions about the military having a share of 50% of the Egyptian economy

Al-Sisi offers condolences to Putin over slain ambassador in Turkey
The Egyptian president also discussed terrorism with several country leaders this week

Renewable energy investors call for presidential intervention
100 international companies willing to invest $15bn if government expedites investment procedures

Al-Sisi, Museveni address problems threatening the region
The Ugandan president praised Egyptâs decision to send a protection force to help restore peace in South Sudan

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Alleged church attacker previously arrested in 2014
Reports emerge about the background of the alleged suicide bomber after Al-Sisi named him during a funeral honouring the 25 victims of Sundayâs attack on a Coptic church

22-year-old suicide bomber carried out Coptic church attack: Al-Sisi
The president announced the arrest of four people, including a woman, while two other suspects are being sought after in connection with the attack

CPJ highlights media crackdown cases in response to Al-Sisiâs claim on a free press
In a recent interview, the president said âpeople talk as they pleaseâ

Foreign Minister meets Sudanese diplomats to develop relations with southern neighbour
Shoukry’s meeting coincides with a massive civil strike in Sudan protesting recent price hikes

Al-Sisi inaugurates database project during Cairo ICT 2016
We aim to build two technological zones every year, says the president

Egypt doesnât recognise Western Sahara: presidency
Several Arab countries withdrew from the Arab-African summit due to Western Sahara’s participation

Al-Sisi is pushing Egypt to the cliff: Abdel Khalek Farouk

Al-Sisi must make a 180-degree change to his policies: Hamza

Al-Sisi must make a 180-degree change to his policies to save himself: Mamdouh Hamza
The mega projects being implemented across Egypt are not directly benefitting Egyptâs economy, said the prominent engineer

Do Egyptians love their country, their presidentâor are they self-centered?
âI am willing to die for my countryâ declare many Egyptians to convey the extent of their love for their country. Another group of citizens believes that an alternative way to express patriotic sentiment is to continuously heap praise on the president. I certainly donât intend to question the integrity and honour of any …

11/11: a delusive revolution actively present on social media, absent on the ground
Life went on as usual in the streets of Cairo and other governorates, without interruption as 11/11 protest calls were met with no action

Egypt looking forward to fostering bilateral relations under new Trump administration: presidency
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi congratulates Trump for winning U.S presidential elections

Youth Conference boldly addressed issues of youth, prisoners of opinion: Hafez Abu Seada
We have been too late in reviewing the Protest Law; we are waiting for Al-Sisiâs pledges on releasing youth, says member of NCHR

Supreme Council for Investment green lights establishment of National Council for Payments
This new council will bridge the gap between the exchange rate in the official and unofficial markets

Under pressure, Egyptian president promises change
Faced with a drop in popularity, intermittent protests against rising prices, and calls for a mass anti-government demonstration, Egyptian general-turned-president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi is seeking to appease the countryâs youth, soccer fans, and activists with promises of change. Al-Sisiâs efforts that include a one-time lifting of a ban on spectators attending soccer matches and promises …

‘Militaryâs economic activities represent only 1-1.5%’: Al-Sisi
The armed forces will assemble 8m food packages to be sold at half price

The feasibility of Egyptâs national projects
On 18 October, , said that Egypt has to focus on developing its investment climate instead of national projects. However, nobody feels the economic effects of the three main national projects that Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announced would be implemented when he became president over two years ago, including developing the Suez Canal area, the …

Al-Sisi defends Egypt’s voting for Russian-backed UN resolution, denies tensions with Gulf
The president also discredited reports about Egypt supporting Ethiopian opposition groups

Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece issue Tripartite Joint Declaration
Promoting relations with the EU, fighting illegal immigration, and sustainable development agreements among the highlights

Al-Sisi honours Egypt’s Olympic and Paralympics champions
Egypt won 3 bronze medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and 3 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze at the 2016 Rio Paralympics

Illegal immigration, refugees at forefront of Egyptian, Cypriot, Greek tripartite summit
The fourth Egyptian, Cypriot, and Greek tripartite summit put the illegal immigration crisis and the constant flow of refugees streaming from crises across the region at the top of the agenda. During discussions between the leaders of each country, the trio agreed on the importance of dealing with illegal immigration and the flow of refugees. …

âEgyptâs human rights shouldnât have western approachâ: Al-Sisi tells US senators
The president has constantly undermined rights and freedomsâ issues; economic and social issues at stake

Egypt celebrates House of Representativesâ 150th year in Sharm El-Sheikh
Al-Sisi asserts the parliament’s broad and unprecedented authority; parliamentary speaker refuses âforeignâ interference