Latest in Tag: Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
President Al-Sisi meets with CBEâs Governor
Amer said during the meeting that the initial agreement reached between Egypt and the IMF is moving forward as planned
The flight out of Egypt
Egypt is becoming a key transit country for refugees wanting to travel across the Mediterranean. Even more Egyptians seem to be leaving their country. Now the EU is planning a refugee agreement with Cairo
Fully fledged float of the Egyptian pound imminent: Beltone Financial
The state may have implied that a currency liberalisation and peg to the dollar is imminent and that it is willing to enforce the decision through any means necessary
In Pictures: Gamal Abdul Nasser Museum inaugurated on late president’s death anniversary –
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi inaugurated the museum, accompanied by Abdul Hakim Abdul Nasser, son of the Egyptian leader who passed away in 1970. Â Photos Presidency Handout Â
Where does Egypt stand on its commitments to improving human rights?
Despite the president portraying a positive image to the general assembly, a report highlights the disparities between real action and UPR recommendations
Al-Sisi would not run for presidency if he found his popularity had dwindled: Al-Sinawi
Releasing unjustly imprisoned youth is a step towards community reconciliation, says political analyst
Al-Sisi has not made serious mistakes, opposing his policies is a point of view: Makram Mohamed Ahmed
The presidentâs popularity has decreased, but Egyptians still have trust in Al-Sisi, says the former head of the Journalists Syndicate
Egyptian media does not reflect reality in Egypt: Al-Sisi
Human Rights Watch called on the president to order the justice minister to cease investigations into human rights groups
A survey of western opinion on Egyptâs plans for reform
Egyptâs current economic troubles and reform efforts have been the main topic of discussion in a slew of articles recently, many of which pin the blame on the countryâs ruling regime, such as Bloombergâs âEgyptâs Failing Economy is Sisiâs Faultâ. The government, however, is not only battling against the challenges of the present, but also …
Egypt hopes soccer will help polish its tarnished image
An Egyptian businessman with close ties to general-turned-president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has submitted a bid for the broadcasting rights of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in a move that is widely seen as an effort to polish the image of Egypt, tarnished by massive abuse of human rights, failing economic policies, and a military …
Egypt to participate in several important meetings at UN general assembly
The general assembly will take place in New York City from 20 to 30 September
A historic opportunity for Egypt with India and China
India learned its lesson from China, and knows that industrial development is the best way for India’s economy to grow. Prime minister of India Narendra Modi knows this very well. After he implemented this strategy in Gujarat, he ruled for 13 years and achieved a great deal of success. Therefore, after his appointment as prime …
Benefits of G20 summit for Egypt questioned by economists
At China Magazine Symposium, economic experts remain unsure about actual benefits of Egypt’s attendance of G20 summit
In follow-up encounters, Al-Sisi discusses joint projects with Asian leaders
Al-Sisi is attending the G20 Summit for the first time, Shoukry heads ministersâ meeting
Al-Sisi, intelligence director discuss regional conflicts with US delegation
Business Executives for National Security provides local government with perspective pro bono, says organisation official
The feasibility of Egyptâs IMF loan
On 11 August, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that it had reached an initial agreement with Egypt to lend the country $12bn over a three-year period, joining Iraq, Tunisia, and Jordan in taking money from the Washington-based fund. Egyptâs programme is likely to see the government of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi move toward a …
Protective measures will limit pressure on lower classes: Al-Sisi
In the second part of a two-part interview, Al-Sisi included similar rhetoric from previous speeches, ranging from praising national projects, denying the negative effects of foreign loans on lower classes, and defending the armyâs role of the army in the economya
Moscow ready to host IsraelâPalestine peace talks: Al-Sisi
In the first of a two-part interview, Al-Sisi discusses Egyptâs position on foreign affairs-related issues. The second part of the interview, which focuses on domestic affairs, will be published Tuesday
President Al-Sisi affirms support for dialogue with Nile Basin countries
In a phone call with Egyptâs water resources minister, Al-Sisi also highlighted the need to curb water consumption
Political parties, figures sign petition asking Al-Sisi to suspend IMF loan
Signatories of the letter view the IMF loan as a âdemolition toolâ to the economy
Egypt failed to act against victimisation of Christians: US report
Perpetrators in sectarian strife incidents not held accountable by law
Cyprus seeks more cooperation with Egypt: Cypriot foreign ministerÂ
Kasoulidis met with several officials during his visit to Egypt to enhance bilateral relations
The Coptic Churchâs Faustian bargain
It didnât take long for the regime to crack down on Islamist and secular opposition after the military takeover on 3 July 2013. Anyone speaking out against regime injustices was discredited as a Muslim Brotherhood member and loyalist to the deposed president Mohamed Morsi. In a sense, a great opportunity was afforded to Coptic Christians to …
Former Morsi supporter launches campaign to extend Al-Sisiâs rule
Several political parties and experts consider the campaign âmeaninglessâ, âunconstitutionalâ   Â
The Economistâs biased reports will not affect IMF deal: economists
Al-Sisi has gone âberet in handâ to the IMF for a $12bn bailout, says The Economist
In Pictures: Al-Sisi, top officials bid farewell to Nobel laureate Zewail
A military funeral was held on Sunday morning for late Nobel prize winner Ahmed Zewail. The funeral was attended by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and top state officials. It was held in New Cairo at the Hussein Tantawy mosque. The prime minister, ministers of defence and foreign affairs, Al-Azharâs grand imam, and the parliament speaker …
In Pictures: Al-Sisi in Ismailia for Suez Canal project anniversary celebrations
Photos Presidency Handout
Palestine, security concerns top leadersâ agenda at 27th Arab Summit
With ongoing conflicts in Libya, Yemen, Palestine, Iraq, and Syria, Arab Leaders discuss ways to stabilise the Arab region
Mauritania hosts Arab League summit amid tension and Al-Sisiâs absence
In the ministerial meeting ahead of the summit, Shoukry passed authority of the leagueâs chair to Mauritania
Al-Sisi: pick your battles to win your war
One of the many difficulties facing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi lies in his handling of Egyptâs political dynamic from a single, incredibly narrow perspective. The president has tended to deal with political incidents and opponents separately and thus appears to be incapable of visualising the full picture. Applying a repressive policy to each individual political …
