Latest in Tag: Ismailia Highlight
Latest in Tag: Ismailia

Egypt police foil terrorist attack on checkpoint in Ismailia
One officer, three security personnel were killed in the exchange of fire in Ismailia, at least one attacker neutralized

Egypt allocates EGP 7.2bn in public investments for Ismailia in FY 2020/21
In a Saturday press statement, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said revealed that these funds will be directed into 222 projects in north-eastern Ismailia, representing 2.8% of Egypt’s total public investments.

Egypt’s comprehensive health insurance system reaches Ismailia
Ismailia is one of five governorates taking part in first phase of new system

Al-Sisi to inaugurate new mega tunnels, floating bridges in Ismailia, Port Said
Tunnels will connect Sinai with Nile Delta

Op-ed review: Political rehabilitation, Ismaili’s crowd trouble
Columnists remarked on several topics in Sunday’s newspapers issues including a process of political rehabilitation in the era of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Ismailia’s match crowd trouble. Yasser Rezk, the board chairperson of the daily state-owned Al-Akhbar, suggested that if Egyptians want a sustainable, stable, and democratic political regime based on the concept of …

Ismailia hosts 5th Zayed Charity Marathon with 15,000 young runners 28 December
Event will include 25 cars, 10 mobile clinics, while sports minister supervises final preparations

Non-commissioned police officer killed in security raid in Ismailia
He died after getting shot in his chest during fire exchange with militants

13 prisoners handed death sentences in major jail break case
Six of the defendants were tried in absentia

Al-Sisi inaugurates development projects in Ismailia, announces others
The Ministry of Health and Population and the Armed Forces Engineering Authority are assigned to build new integrated national projects to be implemented within two to threee years, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said during the inauguration of developmental projects in New Ismailia city on Saturday. He also announced the construction of a new city in …

2 Late Period fortresses discovered near Ismailia
An Egyptian Italian excavation mission discovered the remains of two fortresses that date back to the ancient Egyptian Late Period in Tell el- Maskhuta area located in Wadi al-Tamilat, 15 kilometres west of the city of Ismailia, the Ministry of Antiquities announced. The Italian mission is affiliated with the National Research Council of Italy’s Institute …

Anti-terrorist operations kill 11 in Ismailia, arrest 6 in North Sinai: Interior Ministry
Suspects believed to plan attacks on vital institutions

Third National Youth Conference starts Tuesday in Ismailia
Around 12,000 youth will attend, mainly from the governorates of Ismailia, Suez, and Port Said

North Sinai Security chief appears in Al-Arish to promote sense of security
Ismailia governor asserts number of Coptic families displaced from Al-Arish reached 148, claiming they would return soon

NCHR delegation visits displaced Al-Arish Coptic families
Following its meeting with 60 displaced Coptic families, the NCHR delegation calls on the government to provide protection for Egyptians

Al-Sisi asks citizens to endure 6 months of hardship
On Wednesday during the opening of the National Project for Fish Farming in the Suez Canal area in Ismailia, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called on Egyptians to endure the economic hardships resulting from governmental reforms for the next six months. During his speech, he reasserted the state’s commitment to its economic reforms, and promised citizens …

19 police officers sentenced to 1-2 years in prison over Ismailia jailbreak case
Six inmates managed to escape from the Ismailia Future Prison in October

Ismailia Future Prison escapee recaptured in Sharqeya
The fugitive was arrested from his relative’s residence in Sharqeya governorate, state media reports

Security leadership reforms in Ismailia are part of police code of ‘reward and punishment’: media office
The interior minister ordered for those responsible for the jailbreak to be punished, not simply transferred, says Attia

Officials detained amid reforms in Ismailia security leadership following jailbreak
Minister of Interior replaces Ismailia security director amid investigations with police officials regarding the escape of six prisoners on Friday

Police officers suspected to be behind Ismailia jail break
Three officers were arrested, along with 13 others for facilitating the entry of weapons into Ismailia prison

Civilian, top police officer killed in Ismailia jail break
Six inmates are on the run, as police make efforts to regain control of the situation

Natural Gas supply project will expand to reach 20 governorates: International Cooperation Minister
In 2014, the World Bank funded the original three-year project for the 11 governorates with $500m and AFD with €70m, and in 2015, the EU supplied a grant worth €68m

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

Capital Group Properties develop ‘Alburouj’ project with investments of EGP40bn
Project includes 30,000 units, built on 1,212 acres

School official in Ismailia sacked for inviting poet Hisham Al-Gakh to event
ANHRI denounces restrictions on freedom of expression in Egypt

Detainees released from Azouli military prison in Ismailia
Temporary release plan will monitor released defendants to confirm innocence

No tolerance with individual police violations: Interior Ministry
Ministerial statement responds to police torture claims

Trial of Badie, 104 others adjourned to 7 December
July 2013 clashes left three dead and 16 injured

Helicopter crashes in Ismailia, injuries reported: Army spokesman
Helicopter crashed due to “technical error” near 6th of October farms on the Cairo-Ismailia road