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Latest in Egypt
Al-Sisi asserts strong bond between Egypt, Kuwait
President spoke to his US counterpart on regional files of mutual interest
Al-Sisi, Jordanian PM discuss boosting bilateral relations
Meeting addressed Palestine cause
Al-Sisi meets US Senator Lindsey Graham in Cairo
Graham praises Egypt’s vital role as pillar of security, stability in Middle East
Bibliotheca Alexandrina hosts world’s biggest cardiology event
Eighty-nine doctors witness live transmissions from all around the globe
Egypt slash fuel subsidies raising petrol and diesel prices by 25%
New price for octane 80 petrol, diesel set at EGP 6.75, octane 92 petrol EGP 8, LPG cylinder to EGP 65
Sudan protest leaders call for 1-day of civil disobedience as Ethiopia mediate talks
Alliance says number of its leaders arrested
Innovative mechanism, dialogue convergence required to fight terrorism: Sadek
First meeting of Arab General Prosecutors kicks off in Cairo on Wednesday
Egyptian-Indian naval forces started maritime training on Wednesday
Indian naval ship, Tarkash, arrived in Alexandria on June 28 for 3-day visit to participate in Western Fleet Overseas Deployment training programme
Al-Sisi meets UNGA president in Cairo over migration
Both discuss forming international vision on refugees, migration issues
It is an honour for any political party to back the state: Nation’s Future head
Egypt is witnessing unprecedented economic development, says Rashad
Egypt’s Grand Mufti denounces inauguration of Israeli tunnel beneath Al-Aqsa mosque
The statement noted that this is part of a “Zionist scheme to change the identity of Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa mosque.”
Egypt’s Woman Health initiative kicks off in 9 governates
It includes detection of breast cancer, hypertension, diabetes, maternal health
Prices of National newspapers increased to EGP 3
A number of private newspaper also increased cost of their publications including, Al-Masry Al-Youm, Al-Shorouk, and Youm7
After concerns from family, former presidential candidate Aboul Fotouh enjoys full medical care: State media
Two human rights groups based in Egypt as well as the family claim deterioration of the politician’s health in prison
Labour Force Committee preliminary approves social insurance, pension draft law
The law suggests increasing retirement age to 65 years by 2040
Egypt, France partake joint military exercise, Ramses 2019
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, as well as Rafale combat jets, will take part in the maneuvers.
Al-Sisi calls for continuing economic reform programme, improving economic and financial indicators
The President emphasized the importance of improving employment and job creation rates, reducing the budget deficit and public debt, and increasing GDP growth
Egypt to legalise status of 120 unlicensed churches
Total number of unlicensed Christian places of worship and service buildings that have been granted legal status so far reach to 1021
Shoukry, Moroccan FM keen on promoting bilateral cooperation
Bourita delivered letter from King of Morocco to Al-Sisi
Egypt sends medical aid supplies to Comoros
Country hit by intense tropical Cyclone Kenneth
Egypt commemorates June 30 uprising’s 6th anniversary
Madbouly says that uprising was “course correction”
Madbouly announces launch of new healthcare insurance system in Port Said
Port Said 1st to benefit from new system via 11 general, specialised hospitals, 32 healthcare units, says Prime Minister
Can homeschooling replace formal education in Egypt?
Collection of testimonies and experiences of parents as well as educators on homeschooling
Idris in UN for “Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism”
Victims of terrorism rights should be top priority
Student threw himself from window during “Chemistry” exam
Parts of Wednesday’s exam leaked on cheat pages
Court sentences ex-Menoufia Governor to 10 years for ‘illicit gains’
Court also fined ex-Governor with EGP 58m
Detention renewed for defendants in ‘Plan of Hope’ case
According to statement of MoI, scheme included allocating 19 economic entities worth EGP 250m to spend on plot
Ambush on North Sinai checkpoints: 7 policemen killed
Ministry of Interior says 4 militants killed in action
Six employees tested positive for drug tests: Ministry of Irrigation
Tests carried out on 300 of ministry’s employees, drivers
Emergency landing of Luxor’s hot air balloon suspends rides temporarily
Suspension of hot air balloon flights expected to continue as Egypt’s airline authority conducts investigations into crash