Latest in Tag: Al-sisi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Al-sisi
Egypt, India sign maritime transportation, other bilateral agreements
President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi signed a maritime transportation agreement with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday, after discussing Egypt and India’s bilateral relations. The duo also discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, and their keenness on more cooperation in different fields, as well as counter-terrorism measures. Following the meeting, Al-Sisi …
Al-Sisi, Kerry meet in India to discuss bilateral ties
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with the United States (US) secretary of state John Kerry in New Delhi on Thursday evening, as both officials’ visits to the Indian capital coincided, according to the presidency spokesperson Alaa Youssef. Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry also attended the meeting. Al-Sisi stated during the meeting that Egypt is …
New victim of police brutality found dead after arrest
The victim’s family has accused police of torturing him to death, while the official narrative says he was arrested at a brothel
Al-Sisi meets Jordanian prime minister to foster bilateral ties
Meeting tackled ongoing political turmoil in Arab region and bilateral relations
Al-Sisi meets Ismail, Social Solidarity Minister to discuss struggles of low-income citizens
Meeting was held 2 days after parliament approves VAT, which will add financial burden on citizens
There are no detainees in Egypt: Al-Sisi
The president asserted the importance of pluralism and expression of different opinions, denouncing the “ongoing ignorant attempts” to counter religious reforms
Shoukry receives Business Executives for National Security delegation
“Delegation asserted desires to boost US private sector investment in Egypt,” says Foreign Minister
Al-Sisi welcomes King Abdullah II of Jordan to Cairo
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received on Wednesday King Abdullah II of Jordan, who is on an official visit to Egypt. The Jordanian monarch and Al-Sisi will exchange views on regional and international issues. The discussions will also include improving bilateral relations in political, economic, and social fields.
Al-Sisi to visit India ahead of G20 summit
During the president’s three-day visit he will meet with India’s president, prime minister, and other high-ranking officials
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 army’s role of the army in the economya
Presidential pardon for political prisoners expected soon
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi is expected to issue a presidential pardon to 200 political prisoners within the next few days. Among those expected to be pardoned are a number of university students, sources in the Interior Ministry told Daily News Egypt on Tuesday, on condition of anonymity. The presidential pardon will be executed on the …
Al-Sisi meets with state-run newspaper editors-in-chief
The editors discussed with the president several political issues and their newspaper conditions
Irrigation minister briefs Al-Sisi on flood status, water saving
Minster of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Abdel Aaty received a phone call from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Saturday with whom the minister reviewed the status of the recent Nile flood. The phone call focused on saving water in the country’s waterways, major sub-surface waterways, and canals, especially in light of the tightened circumstances …
Al-Sisi issues decree to extend army protection of vital facilities for 5 years
Military facilities include power stations, gas stations, petrol fields, railways, and road networks, among others
Trump wants to partner with Al-Sisi, Abdullah of Jordan and Israel to fight IS
US presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Monday that he is willing to work with Egypt, Jordan, and Israel to extinguish Islamic extremism. “We will work side by side with our friends in the Middle East, including our greatest ally Israel. We will partner with King Abdullah of Jordan and the president of Egypt, President …
Al-Beltagy claims he was tortured after filing report against Al-Sisi
The prominent Brotherhood leader accused the head of the Prisons Department of torturing and filming him
Mourners bid final farewell to Zewail
The president and top officials led the military funeral for the Nobel laureate
Al-Sisi, top officials bid farewell to Nobel laureate Zewail
Zewail passed away on Tuesday night after his health had deteriorated due to severe lung inflammation
Al-Sisi warns of ‘demoralising’ criticism during Suez Canal project anniversary celebrations
Every project completed by the army or state has been met with criticism for its monetary worth and effectiveness for the country’s economy
Al-Sisi arrives in Ismailia for Suez Canal project anniversary celebrations
The president is also inaugurating industrial projects in Ismailia accompanied by members of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority
Egypt receives Russian missile vessel
Russia delivered Thursday a Molniya RKA-32 corvette to Egypt as a “gift”, according to military spokesperson
Al-Sisi meets with Al-Azhar grand imam amid controversy over unified sermon
The meeting comes a few days following a disagreement between Al-Azhar and the Ministry of Religious Endowments
President seeks to open communication channels with the public
The public should be more familiar with the reasons behind state decisions before their issuance, says Al-Sisi
British MPs praise Al-Sisi’s ‘wise’ political leadership
The meeting reviewed potentially lifting the ban on direct flights to Sharm El-Sheikh
Al-Sisi forms North Sinai Development Committee headed by Mehleb
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi appointed Ibrahim Mehleb, former prime minister and current advisor to the president on national and strategic projects, as head of a new North Sinai developmental committee on Tuesday. According to the presidential decree, the committee will be responsible for a number of infrastructure projects that aim to improve the living conditions …
Court adjourns Hisham Geneina’s lawsuit to 5 September
Al-Sisi sacked Geneina from his position after the latter allegedly exaggerated the corruption in his report
Presidency quashes report that assassination plot is behind Al-Sisi’s absence from Arab Summit
An Al-Masry Al-Youm report alleged that the president would have been the target of an assasination attempt if he were to attend the summit in Nouakchott
Pope Tawadros praises Al-Sisi statements over sectarian strife incidents
President’s words confirmed his concern about the Egyptian people and their affairs, says the Pope
Sectarian strife renews in Minya
Parents engage in clashes, leaving one Coptic citizen killed, says religious freedom researcher
Al-Sisi participates in closed session talks as AU summit launches
The Egyptian president is attempting to revive relations with Africa following missteps by previous officials