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Latest in Egypt
Al-Sisi calls on media to focus on challenges facing Egypt
President heads to Austria to meet Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, participate in Africa-Europe Forum
Democracy in Arab world leads to civil wars, I refuse calls to amend Constitution: Dr. Abdelmoneim El Saeed
Files of terrorism, water, regional situation, not completely in our hands
Madbouly, Magufuli sign Stiegler’s Gorge dam’s construction contract in Tanzania
Whole project’s costs represent over 40% of country’s proposed FY 2018/19 budget
Egypt’s military kills dozens of ‘dangerous’ militants, arrests hundreds in Sinai ‘18 operations
Military discovered 342 terrorist hideouts, confiscated large amounts of ammunition, explosive devices
MP collects signatures of 200 members to omit religion from National ID Card
Move came 2 years after prior bill by MP Alaa Abdel Moneim was rejected by 63% of all members in 2016
Parliament’s religious affairs committee approves in principle draft law to regulate ‘fatwa’
Egypt attempts to regulate issuance of fatwa as it lacked verification from concerned institutions
Shoukry heads to Riyadh to partake in Red Sea’s riparian countries’ meeting
Meeting aims to enhance cooperation in various fields between Arab, African countries
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Bahaa-Eldin Law Office, BonelliErede hire four experienced lawyers
“Combination of new expertise with quality of our lawyers in Cairo allows us to serve our clients with team second to none in Egyptian market”: Ziad Bahaa-Eldin
Search efforts continue to find 14 missing fishermen in Suez
Two tugboats dispatched to look for lost fishing vessel after previous efforts failed
Egypt’s Defence Minister discuss security cooperation with Kirstjen Nielsen
The officials also discussed ways of combating transnational crimes
Egypt, Jordan armed forces start joint military exercise Aqaba 4
This is fourth consecutive year both countries will participate in such an exercise
Egypt’s military conducts counter-terrorism drills with African countries
First phase of drills held at Mohamed Naguib military base, largest in Middle East, Africa: military spokesperson Tamer Al-Refaie
Al-Sisi announces new resolutions to achievie economic integration in Africa
Africa 2018 Forum discussed developing continent’s infrastructure, creating new job opportunities.
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Another two involved in Minya attack killed: police
Legal proceedings started, Supreme State Security Prosecution investigating incident
Al-Sisi inaugurates ‘Africa 2018’ forum, stresses need for more cooperation, regional integration
Egypt’s investments in Africa increased by $1.2bn in 2018, reaching $10.2bn, says Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi launches Africa 2018 Forum in Sharm El-Sheikh
Number of agreements worth EGP 2.28bn, €45m signed during first day of forum
Egypt digs into authenticity of porn video allegedly shot on top of Great Pyramid
Hvid posted picture of him, his friend having sex on top of pyramid with wide shot showing sunrise
Minister of Health discusses ‘100m Health’ initiative with WB’s delegate
Agency delegate praises Egypt’s initiative, expresses willingness to support
Egypt, UK, Italy carried out joint military drills in Mediterranean Sea
Joint exercises included Egyptian Frigate, British RFA Lyme Bay
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Al-Sisi phones Yemeni counterpart to review updates of UN talks
UN sponsors efforts to end four-year-old conflict in Yemen
Egypt signs several arms contracts in EDEX 2018
Military spokesperson stresses success of Egypt’s first International Defence Exhibition
Egypt, Arab countries ready to end Gulf crisis if Qatari policies change: Shoukry
Minister will meet with Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi
Egyptian plane hijacker referred to criminal court
In March 2016, he commandeered domestic flight with 72 passengers, crew onboard, after showing them a fake explosive belt
Al-Sisi discusses military cooperation with Sudanese Minister of Defence
President praised distinguished relations between Cairo, Khartoum
Op-ed review: All over dress
The media has been all over a ‘revealing’ dress worn by Egyptian actress Rania Youssef at the Cairo Film Festival last week, a move she almost went on trial for, after heavy public criticism, including from the Actors Syndicate. For Egypt’s op-ed writers, the issue continues to be an interesting topic. Writers in the state-owned …
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Health ministry scans 1.2 million people in second phase of ‘100 million Health’ initiative
Two phases target 45 to 52 million people nationwide, to eliminate hepatitis C by end of 2020
Egypt’s Social Solidarity Ministry cites accusations against 57357 Hospital as ‘invalid’
Other violations were monitored by governmental committee responsible for investigation: Ministry
Shoukry met Kuwait’s Emir before leading joint committee between two countries
Shoukry delivered Al-Sabah invitation from Al-Sisi to visit his second homeland
Al-Sisi, US National Intelligence Director address enhancing security, intelligence cooperation
Dan Coats expresses appreciation for Egypt’s role in maintaining stability, security in region
Health ministry approves Tresiba as only basal insulin for treating Type-1Diabetes
Tresiba prescribed as once-a-day dose, unlike other insulin types