Egypt launches 3rd phase of ‘Ahl Masr’ project with participation of 200 children
Ahl Masr aims to introduce new generation capable of developing Egypt
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Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s keenness to achieve security, stability in Lebanon
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has asserted Egypt’s keenness to achieve security and stability in Lebanon. He also praised the primary role played by the Lebanese National Army to maintain stability and balance in Lebanon. Al-Sisi’s remarks came during his meeting with General Joseph Aoun, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, in the presence of …
Thanaweya Amma Psychology exam circulates on social media minutes after its start
The Thanaweyya Amma (high-school leaving) Psychology exam has been leaked on social media platforms, only a few minutes after the start of exams. About 255,000 high school students took the Psychology and Sociology exam, on Tuesday, for the literary stream of the Thanaweyya Amma exams. The Central Operations Room at the Ministry of Education and …
English language exam of Thanaweya Amma allegedly leaked in Egypt
Parts of the English language exam in this year’s Thanaweyya Amma (high-school leaving) exams are said to have been leaked, shortly after the exam started on Monday. The exam was reportedly leaked on social media platforms, despite warnings by the Ministry of Education and Technical Education that strict penalties would be applied to any student …
Egypt, Japanese Olympic Committee discuss boosting sports cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhy has met President of the Japanese Olympic Committee Yasuhiro Yamashita, who is also President of the Japanese Judo Federation, to discuss joint cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Tokyo Olympics, which officially commenced on Friday, where Sobhy hailed on Saturday the efforts made …
US emphasises AU’s role in mediating Ethiopian damdispute
Secretary of State Antony Blinken expresses US concern on humanitarian situation in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region
Egypt puts final touches on energy workshops, mechatronics lab at New Cairo Technological University
Higher Education Minister reviews report on university’s activities during 2020-2021 academic year
New films, concerts, and destinations for Eid Al-Adha holidays
This year’s Eid Al-Adha holidays, which celebrate the Feast of Sacrifice, are special as people can enjoy an extended eight days off, which will give them the chance to do many activities.
Egypt, Oman discuss enhancing bilateral economic, investment relations
During the call, Al-Sisi noted that these efforts would focus especially on the economic and investment levels.
Egypt’s 1st international festival for women’s theatre named Isis
Egypt’s first international festival for women’s theatre has chosen the Ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility, Isis, to serve both as its icon and as its name. Rasha Abdel Moneim, Director of the International Isis Festival for Women’s Theatre, said that the festival chose the name due to the Ancient Egyptian goddess serving as the model …
Students complain of difficult algebra exam in Thanaweyya Amma
Students complained, on Wednesday, about the difficulty of the Algebra and Stereo Geometry exam in this year’s Thanaweyya Amma (high school leaving) exams. Some students said that about 25% of the exam’s questions were difficult, while others expressed their dissatisfaction with the answers. The students also noted that the exam was long, and more time …
Egypt to launch joint schools for applied technology
Egypt’s Ministry of Education and Technical Education and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology have signed a joint cooperation protocol to develop some technical schools into joint schools for applied technology. The cooperation protocol was signed in the presence of Minister of Education and Technical Education Tarek Shawky and Minister of Communications and Information …
Thanaweyya Amma exams see 27 academic misconduct cases
The cases included two students from Giza and Cairo governorates that were involved in leaking the exam on social media platforms, as well as 25 cases of electronic cheating.
2 students involved in leaking language exams in Thanaweyya Amma
However, the Central Operations Room of the Ministry of Education and Technical Education confirmed that the photos circulated before the start of the second language exams are fake.
Student arrested for leaking Thanaweyya Amma’s Arabic language exam
The arrest came after the student was found to have published photos on social media sites showing parts of the exam.
Thanaweyya Amma exams start with leaks reported in Gharbeya
Tarek Shawky, Minister of Education and Technical Education, said that the student was identified as he had photocopied his paper. The minister added that there is no point in photocopying the exams, as there are different forms of the exam.
Egypt applauds UAE for helping stranded Egyptians return home
Nabila Makram, Egypt’s Minister of State for Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates’ Affairs, on Saturday expressed the country’s appreciation of the UAE’s efforts in resolving the issue of stranded Egyptians. Several Egyptians were left stranded in transit in the UAE when Saudi Arabia stopped all inbound travel to its territories, as a precautionary measure to confront …
Egypt’s PM reviews plan to develop road networks west of Greater Cairo
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has reviewed the plan to develop the road network and axes in areas west of the Greater Cairo Governorate. The meeting took place in the presence of: Assem El Gazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities; and Giza Governor Ahmed Rashid. Madbouly asserted that the plan to develop the …
EU honours Euro-Mediterranean Film Competition award winners at Aswan International Women Film Festival
The European Union (EU) has announced the two winners of the ‘Euro-Mediterranean Film Competition’ award, during the closing ceremony of the 5th Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF). The award is a special prize of €3,000 handed out to the best film addressing women’s rights and empowerment. The two films that won are My Favourite …
4 Egyptians killed in worst Cypriot wildfire on record: Cypriot FM
Four Egyptians have been killed in the worst wildfire on record to hit Cyprus, the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Sunday. The Egyptian Embassy in Cyprus has been monitoring the developments in the incident, and is preparing to repatriate the bodies of the deceased Egyptians as soon as possible, according to Egypt’s Ministry …
Egypt, Israel leaders discuss recovering peace talks with Palestine
Bassam Rady, Spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency, said that, during the call, Al-Sisi asserted Egypt’s full support for all ongoing endeavours to reach a comprehensive solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict. This is with a view to achieving peace in the Middle East.
Higher Education Minister asserts importance of innovation, entrepreneurship in Egypt
Country’s priority will be for innovations that have economic returns, says Khaled Abdel Ghaffar
Egypt’s Young Innovator State Award is 1st award allocated to children: Culture Minister
Award will see second edition organised next September
Ahl Masr, Art and Talent Zone hold painting exhibition in aid of burns victims
Exhibition aims to help integrate burn victims into society by educating, training child burns victims in painting
Winners of Young Innovator State Award to be announced on Sunday
Under the patronage of Egypt’s First Lady Entissar Al-Sisi, the award ceremony will include a choral and ballet show by young performers from the Opera Talent Development Center.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi asserts need to develop, manage religious endowment money
The President said that all documentary items related to religious endowments transactions should be issued by the Complex for Secured And Smart Documents. He added that any financial transactions regarding all religious endowments should be carried out in accordance with the market value.
Egypt ready to support manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines in Africa: Prime Minister
Madbouly’s remarks came during his participation, on Thursday, in an African Union Bureau meeting in which he confirmed Egypt’s full support for the ambitious initiative to sign partnerships to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines on the African continent.
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi issues decree to increase pensions by 13% in July
In mid-March, Al-Sisi also directed for an increase in the salaries of public employees, by a total of about EGP 37bn, and raising the minimum wage to EGP 2,400.
Egypt to seek international assistance to manage Railways Authority: Transport Minister
It comes after several recent train accidents claiming lives of hundreds