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Latest in Egypt
25 January Revolution: A decade of upheaval, setbacks, challenges, and successes
On the 10th anniversary of the 25 January Revolution, Daily News Egypt looks at the defining moments of the movement.
Egypt’s Parliament condemns UN report on human rights situation
Country witnessing growing, unprecedented interest in developing human rights conditions and advancement of basic rights, says parliamentary committee
Ethiopia is intransigent in Blue Nile dam talks: Egypt’s Irrigation Minister
The talks between the involved parties in the GERD issue have been unable to reach consensus on the disputed points on filling and operating the dam
Medical teams at Ismailia hospital first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Egypt
Egypt begins vaccination campaign against COVID-19, using vaccine produced by Chinese company Sinopharma on Sunday
Planning Ministry launches 1st electronic system for ‘Decent Life’ initiative
New system continues Ministry’s efforts to shift towards evidence-based planning, automating process of preparing plan, and monitoring its implementation
Egypt extends state of emergency for further 3 months
Egypt has extended a nationwide state of emergency for a further three months, effective as of Sunday, according to a presidential decree by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The three-month-long nationwide extension was approved by the House of Representatives, headed by its Speaker Hanafi Gebali, last Thursday, to take effect as of 24 January. Under the …
Government’s position considered momentum in criminalising FGM: National Council for Women
Toughening penalty for FGM is new victory for girls’ rights: National Council for Childhood and Motherhood
Egypt celebrates birth anniversary of renowned theatre actor Naguib El-Rihani
Like Charlie Chaplin, El-Rihani dealt with psychological insight of poorer classes against unjust aristocratic class, criticising aristocracy in sarcastic manner
Social protection allocations rise to 22.6% of public expenditures in 2020/21: Finance Minister
EGP 7bn has been allocated for treatment programme at state’s expense
Egyptian countryside will transform completely in 3 years: Al-Sisi
Development of Egyptian villages takes place as part of ‘A Decent Life’ presidential initiative, which has seen investments of EGP 500bn
Planning Minister approves allocations of EGP 450m for transport development in 2020/21
Egypt leapfrogged from 118th in 2014 to 28th globally in 2019 in terms of road, infrastructure quality
Egypt finalises building digital capability programmes for public workers moving to NAC
Total of 18,419 government employees received trained on knowledge, culture, digital skills needed to keep pace with work environment at New Capital
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
