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Social Solidarity Ministry, EU, UNDP sign €6m Agreement supporting Egypt’s social protection strategies
Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine El-Kabbaj witnessed the signing of an agreement relating to the ‘Support to COVID-19 Response’ project, which will provide Egypt with €6m over three years.
House of Representatives approves 3-month extension of state of emergency
Egypt’s House of Representatives approved, on Thursday, the extension of the nationwide state of emergency for a further three months, effective as of 24 January 2021. House Speaker Hanafi Gebali revealed that more than two-thirds of MPs approved the extension. In April 2020, President Adel Fattah Al-Sisi ordered for the nationwide state of emergency to …
Trade Union Federation to sue government over state-run steel factory closure
Workers at Egyptian Iron and Steel Company protest against decision as parliament plans to investigate into issue on Thursday
Al-Sisi follows up on developments of ‘Egypt’s Future’ agricultural project
Project aims to add 500,000 feddan of agricultural land
2021 World Men’s Handball Championship: What’s in it for Egypt?
Proving ability to coexist with coronavirus, revitalising tourism, and developing infrastructure are most prominent gains from international tournament
New Thanaweyya Amma exam system encourages students to link information: Education Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Education and Technical Education Tarek Shawky said, on Tuesday, that the new system for the high school leaving exam (Thanaweyya Amma) encourages students to think in a different way, linking information together.
Egypt’s economic reforms contribute in handling COVID-19 crisis flexibly: Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi expresses Egypt’s deep appreciation for OECD’s role in formulating economic policies that contribute to achieving international development
Egypt, Qatar agree to resume diplomatic relations after 3-year rift
Egypt aims to build on this step to strengthen Arab actions, and support relations between region’s countries
Egypt, Spain agree to update 2001 cooperation agreement in tourism
Spanish Prime Minister confirms his country’s willingness to strengthen cooperation with Egypt in tourism
Egyptian economy can recover quickly from COVID-19 repercussions: Finance Minister
Standard Chartered Bank’s latest expectations consistent with pre-pandemic estimates putting Egypt among top 10 world economies in 2030, says Mohamed Maait
UK Export Finance offers £1.7bn guarantee for Egypt’s 2 monorails manufacturing
Bombardier consortium was named as preferred bidder for Egyptian monorails project at 2020 UK-Africa Investment Summit
Hurghada hosts Libyan meeting to discuss constitutional arrangements for elections
Two delegations from the Libyan House of Representatives, High Council of State tackle constitutional path of coming period
Egypt calls on Libyan conflicting parties to set aside differences, end crisis
The Libyan Constitutional Committee talks aim to make the constitutional arrangements necessary for the holding of elections this coming December.
Dar Al-Ifta rejects proposed ‘trial marriage’, calling it invalid
Lawyer Ahmed Mahran recently sparked controversy after posting photos of proposed trial marriage contract on social media
Egypt’s Al-Sisi asserts aspiration to strengthen cooperation with Jordan
Egyptian President meets Jordanian Prime Minister to discuss promoting economic cooperation
2 arrested for attempting to bribe Tax Authority official: Finance Minister
Both referred to prosecution, which ordered their detention pending investigation
Coronavirus death toll among Egyptian doctors rises to 327: Medical Syndicate
About 10,000 doctors have been infected with the virus so far across Egypt
Egyptian Defence Minister, Greek Chief of Staff discuss military relations
The Egyptian Defence Minister praised the strategic partnership relations between the Egyptian and Greek armed forces in various fields
Egypt unveils remains of Roman fort in Aswan
The Central Administration of Antiquities of Upper Egypt, Mohamed Abdel Badie, said that the Coptic church was built on the ruins of the Roman fort
Al-Sisi in Jordan for talks on boosting ties, protecting Arab national security
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Jordanian King Abdullah II exchange views on regional issues of common interest.
Planning Minister outlines updates of ‘Be an Ambassador’ sustainable development initiative
In preliminary stage, trainees learn practical skills such as self-marketing, negotiation skills, and writing CV
Egypt’s intelligence chief flies to Ramallah ahead of Palestinian elections
Chief of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service, Abbas Kamel, also held a meeting with the heads of Jordanian and Palestinian intelligence services
Iron, steel workers protest over ‘unilateral’ factories closure in Egypt
Egyptian government vows to protect rights of sacked Iron and Steel workers, cites massive losses at company
Egyptians travelling to France must undergo COVID-19 test as of 18 January
The Egypt Air office in Paris announced, on Sunday, that all Egyptians wishing to travel to France will be required to submit a medical certificate for the coronavirus (COVID-19), and that they have tested negative. The office also said that all travellers above 17 years of age must conduct a recent PCR test before travelling …
Egypt, Sweden to clash for group leadership at handball world cup
Egyptian national handball team will face Sweden, on Monday, in their third and final match of group stage at 2021 World Men’s Handball Championship.
Ex-Health Ministry official to stand trial for illicit gains
Former official accused of making illicit gains of EGP 4m
World Bank awards Egypt $200m loan for air quality monitoring projects
Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad reviews environmental updates with Parliament’s Energy Committee
US designates Hasm, IS in Sinai as foreign terrorist organisations
The US has increased sanctions against “Harikat Souaid Misr” (The Arms of Egypt Movement), commonly known as the Hasm Movement, and designated the militant group as a foreign terrorist organisation.
Al-Sisi asserts need to unify Arab stances to protect national security
Al-Sisi affirmed that the Egyptian position towards Libya aimed mainly at preserving the political course and protecting Libyan national security
Egypt allocates EGP 78.7m to purify Alexandria’s Lake Mariout
Purification project is one of Alexandria’s integrated development projects, says Planning Minister