Latest in Day: January 27, 2021 Highlight
Latest in Day: January 27, 2021

Saudi Arabia sets retrial date for Egyptian engineer over drug smuggling
Emigration Ministry asserts it is closely following case, communicating with competent authorities

Armed Forces continue disinfecting public places to combat COVID-19
Open air seminars also held to educate citizens about dangers of virus’ spread

Tunisia approves cabinet reshuffle following protests
Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi named 11 new ministers in reshuffle

COVID-19 vaccines to be available through electronic registration system: Health Minister
Nationwide vaccination programme expected to reduce numbers of COVID-19 deaths, cases

Parliament summons 10 ministers to review government performance
During past week, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Water Resources, and Agriculture addressed parliament on their work

Egypt harnessing private sector power to drive gender equality: Al-Mashat
Egypt participates in Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia

Egyptian cabinet reviews lump-sum payment initiative of export subsidy dues
1,069 companies receive EGP 10.3bn in export subsidies

UK, Egypt, international partners launch new Adaptation Action Coalition
New coalition will work on turning international political commitments into real support for vulnerable communities

Egypt, UK seek continued stable trade relations
Egypt’s trade has potential particularly in agricultural products , says UK official

US not in position to lecture Egypt on human rights: Parliamentarian
Country has been involved in horrific torture at Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo, without batting an eye, says MP

Middle East peace process must be corrected: Arab League chief
Two-state solution is only acceptable formula to end conflict between Palestinians, Israelis

Egypt, Switzerland discuss boosting economic cooperation
Egypt is keen to activate the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) agreement signed between Egypt and EFTA states: Minister Nevine Gamea

Egypt affirms support for sustainable financing for peacebuilding activities
UN’s Peacebuilding Fund should rely on innovative financial sources, not just voluntary financial contributions alone, says FM Sameh Shoukry

Environment Minister highlights Egypt’s efforts in climate adaptation
Minister Yasmine Fouad represented Egypt at Climate Adaptation Summit

Egypt accelerating towards renaissance in transport sector: Prime Minister
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said, on Wednesday, that Egypt is accelerating towards a renaissance in different sectors, particularly its transport sector.

Enhancing green financing tools, Africa’s private sector are 2021 focus plan: International Cooperation Ministry
Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat has announced that her ministry will focus, in 2021, on enhancing green financing tools, and ensuring the presence of the private sector in Africa.

Egypt will not compromise on interests in River Nile, water rights: Shoukry
Foreign Minister briefs House of Representatives on Ethiopian dam, regional crises

Basketball in Egypt moves towards investment
Egyptian Basketball Federation plans to establish joint-stock company for sports investment: Board member Mohamed Fathy

IMF upgrades global growth forecast in 2021 to 5.5%, warns risks remain
Financial organisation maintains forecasts for growth in Middle East, Central Asia at 3% in 2021, raising forecast for 2022 to 4.2%