Latest in Tag: Al-sisi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Al-sisi

Tahrir mass assault trial scheduled for Wednesday
At least 12 face trial for mass sexual assault during three separate demonstrations in Tahrir Square this year

Sexual harasser sentenced to 1 year
Swift prison sentence for bus passenger who took a photo of a sleeping woman

Al-Sisi calls on Egyptians to âline upâ for the country
The president and interior minister give speeches in the graduation ceremony of policemen from the Police Academy

Saudi King, Al-Sisi discuss economic support to Egypt
The Saudi monarch makes rare, short stop in Egypt on his way back from Morocco

Saudi King visits Cairo
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud expected to meet with Al-Sisi during short visit

Update: Thirteen incoming ministers in new cabinet
Incoming cabinet includes one new ministry, cancels another, splits three ministries

Cabinet ministers must start work at 7am: Mehleb
Prime Minister explains government priorities and new work ethic

Thirteen incoming ministers in new cabinet
Incoming cabinet includes one new ministry, cancels another, splits three ministries

75% of first stimulus packageâs projects completed: El-Araby
Economic platform outlined by Al-Sisi during presidential campaign will be included in 2014/2015 development plan, says planning minister

President establishes committee for legislative reform
The committee will be tasked with drafting and revising draft legislations prepared by the state

Al-Sisi invited to African Union summit
Foreign ministry eyes AU reinstatement ahead of Egypt panel report presentation

Mehleb to choose from 2 candidates for new Minister of Investment: Cabinet source
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb has finalised plans for the new governmentâs formation, to be sworn in before President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Monday morning, with just a few ministerial posts yet to be confirmed.

UK parliamentary group visit to strengthen Egypt ties
MPs expected to meet Al-Sisi, foreign minister and other top officials on three-day visit

Anti-Coup Alliance calls for uprising on anniversary of Morsi ouster
Statement accuses government of âabsence of visionâ, treachery

2 health workers penalised for failing to treat sexual assault victim
Ministry of Health announces it will deduct wages of two employees at Mounira Hospital

Al-Sisi urges Egyptians to cycle
President suggests cycling as a cost-effective means of transportation

France condemns âdespicableâ sexual assault in Tahrir Square
Shocking incidents of sexual assault during Al-Sisiâs inauguration continue to garner condemnation
Al-Sisi and UK national security adviser discuss terrorism
Egyptian president and UK official address security and threats of terrorism, Al-Sisi receives letter from the British PM

Alaa Abdel Fattah and othersâ prison sentence widely condemned
Abdel Fattahâs sisters protest the sentence outside the presidential palace; verdict described by Amnesty as âoutrageous travesty of Justiceâ

Amr Moussa’s coalition âneeded to build new Egyptâ: Former head of security court
Moussa calls on âcivil and patrioticâ factions to form parliamentary coalition to back the constitution
13 Syrians sentenced by Cairo Court in absentia
Ruling coincides with expressions of concern from international human rights groups over human rights in Egypt, including refugeesâ rights

Further congratulatory phone calls to Al-Sisi on inauguration
Italian and American presidents congratulate Al-Sisi as he assumes presidency

Victims of Tahrir Square sexual assault faced âindecent assaultâ: Forensics Authority
Al-Sisi apologises to sexual assault victim and vows the state will not allow the crime to happen again

Amnesty International, Human Rights watch urge Al-Sisi to address ârights crisisâ
Statement tells new president not to âignore worst situation in decadesâ
Al-Arish port control transferred to military
Former interim President Adly Mansour issued presidential decree last week citing security concerns

Al-Sisi accepts resignations of Mansourâs advisers
Presidential advisers appointed by former president Mansour submit their resignations

Fahmy meets Arab League envoy and US ambassador to discuss situation in Libya
Libya should have plan for stability, says foreign minister

African Union Election Observation Mission critical of electoral climate
Praise for electoral process but concern over the pre-election climate from African Union observer mission

500 victims of sexual violence since 2011: NGOs
Al-Sisi calls on interior minister to apply the law in combating sexual assault in Tahrir Square; prosecutor general investigates assault incidents

Water should be subject of cooperation, not contention: Al-Sisi
President tells Ethiopiaâs foreign minister that constructive dialogue is the best way to achieve mutual understanding