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‘Youth voice must be heard’: Al-Sisi to parliament
The president addressed the House of Representatives Saturday morning

EU Parliament committee and Al-Sisi address mutual concerns over border control, security
Assembly of the Egyptian parliament will facilitate collaboration between the EU Parliament and Egypt, says Al-Sisi

Al-Sisi inaugurates housing, infrastructure projects across Egypt
The president instructed officials to begin work on these projects

Mired in problems, Egypt’s president reaches out to Ultras
Best known for his brutal repression of critics, Egyptian-general-turned-president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has invited the members of the Ultras, the militant anti-government football fans, to participate in the court proceedings related to a 2012 politically loaded football brawl in which 72 supporters of storied Cairo club Al-Ahly SC died. Al-Sisi’s invitation contrasted starkly with Al-Ahly’s …

President demands swift reconstruction of public sector, maximising return
Administrative, financial, technical and operational restructuring programs for development of assets: Minister of Investment

Al-Sisi calls upon Ultras members to respect judicial process in Port Said riot proceedings
Statements come after Ultras denounce police and military during commemoration ceremony

The social paradox of Al-Sisi’s 1.5m acres
Both projects have been inflected by a nationalist rhetoric, a rhetorical haunting of that which was once employed by president Gamal Abdel Nasser during the 1950s and 1960s, despite the incomparable historical and socio-political contexts of the two statesmen and governments.

Parliamentary speaker circumvents discussion of state of emergency decree in Sinai, passes decree without vote
MPs demanded vote on presidential decree but parliamentary speaker uses constitutional clause to justify ratification

Parliament will not interfere with president’s salary
Al-Sisi gets $63,000 annually, the lowest among country leaders, says MP

Parliament to review over 300 laws
MPs voice future aspirations for positions in technical committees

Al-Sisi extends emergency state in North Sinai for fifth time
Possible security threats ahead of 25 January are reason for Rafah crossing closing, says media report

Al-Sisi attends Egyptian Youth Day ceremony
President gave speech encouraging youth and promoting SMEs

Parliament to hold first session on 10 January
Al-Sisi appoints 28 MPs, speculations on parliament speaker continue

The army martyr who died hugging a suicide bomber
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi had personally met Ayman’s parents on 18 December to express his gratitude to their son, saying he has done something much more meaningful than defending his military location.

Escaped Yazidi hostage calls upon Al-Sisi and universities to confront IS
Nadia Murad gave speeches at Cairo and Ain Shams Universities, describing life under “Islamic State” to students
Presidency investigates head of CAO’s statements on corruption
Al-Sisi is following in Mubarak’s footsteps in terms of corruption, says economic expert

Government reshuffle features Al-Sisi appointments with military backgrounds
11 new governors and five deputy ministers appointed in third reshuffle of Al-Sisi’s tenure

Parliament speaker election awaits Al-Sisi’s appointment
Main criteria include ‘firmness’, legal expertise, say MPs

Al-Sisi receives credentials of 17 new ambassadors
Diplomats from Germany and Tunisia were among newly appointed ambassadors

Prince Salman in Cairo for coordination council
Agreements reached on joint military, security and investment projects

Al-Sisi meets president of Arab Parliament
Parliamentary elections in four constituencies continue

Al-Sisi meets Lebanese patriarch, calls for national unity
President says Lebanon must appoint its own president soon

Al-Sisi orders establishment of 2 technological zones within year
We come in fourth place in outsourcing services, says Minister of Communications

Al-Sisi witnesses signing of Arab Union agreement
President met with families of Al-Arish bombing victims during his visit to State Council

Rafah border opened for 2 days amid slight tensions
Hundreds gather at border to protest Hamas’ management of the crossing, say news reports

Egypt condemns Tunisian bus blast killing 12
Suspected suicide bomber targeted presidential guards in major street

Government efforts to remain in power with parliament’s approval
Parliament will agree given absence of majority party, says political analyst

Muslim Council of Elders discuss initiatives to counter extremist thought
Council members are expected to meet with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi

Russia to finance Egypt’s first nuclear plant
First nuclear reactors of Dabaa plant to be completed in 9 years: Al-Sisi

Egypt reviews military-security situation
Meetings involving Al-Sisi, Military Production and Defence ministers