Latest in Parliament Highlight
Latest in Parliament
Egypt’s Prime Minister directs for cooperation with MPs to achieve citizen interests
Prime Minister reviewed proposals presented by MPs aimed at solving citizens’ problems
MPs call for ex-Parliament Speaker Abdel Aal to face penalties due to absence
MP Mostafa Bakry described Abdel Aal’s absence as psychological issue due to change in parliamentary role
Egypt’s Prime Minister, Parliament review construction requirements
Universities to prepare facade designs for new buildings in various governorates
Arab Parliament calls for urgent international action against Houthi violations in Yemen
Arab Parliament condemns group’s issuance of death sentences against 11 members of Yemen’s House of Representatives
Arab Parliament welcomes Somali national dialogue, urges all parties to engage constructively
Dialogue will focus on reaching consensual solution that enhances security, stability in country
UN, Egyptian MPs discuss irregular immigration crisis
International Organisation for Migration applauds efforts undertaken by Egyptian government to curb illegal immigration
EGP 104bn public investments injected in Upper Egypt projects over 3 years
Egypt’s inflation decreased to lowest level in 14 years of 5.7% in FY 2019/20, whilst poverty rate down for first time since 1999, says Hala El-Said
Palestinian factions in Cairo discuss preparations for 1st general elections since 2006
Under the patronage of Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, the Palestinian factions, mainly Fatah and Hamas, began, on Monday, a national dialogue in Cairo that aims to end the internal division and prepares for the country’s first parliamentary and presidential elections since 2006.
Egypt’s CIT, Planning Ministers to defend government performance at parliament
Majority of ministers appeared before parliament over past 2 weeks, to deliver public statements on their efforts and defend government performance
Administrative Capital’s power plant is largest in world: Egypt’s Electricity Minister
Egypt faced major crisis in electricity sector in 2014, but implemented several projects to improve service, says Mohamed Shaker
Egypt, South Korea discuss ways to promote parliamentary cooperation
Ambassador Hong called on Egyptian Senate, Parliament to support Korean companies operating in Egypt
EGP 260m allocated to improve social protections: Egyptian Finance Minister
Egypt ranks first in indebtedness reduction index, says Mohamed Maait
Parliament continues review of government performance
President Al-Sisi directs for coordination with specialised companies for local production of railway rods
Egyptian Transport, Petroleum Ministers attend Parliament to outline governmental efforts
Egyptian Parliament’s special committees will resume meetings on Sunday, to discuss draft laws, briefing requests
Parliament backs Egypt’s candidate in AU Commission elections
Amani Abu Zeid is running for re-election as Infrastructure and Energy Commissioner. AU Commission elections to be held during AU’s 34th Ordinary Session
Parliament summons 10 ministers to review government performance
During past week, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Water Resources, and Agriculture addressed parliament on their work
Egyptian diplomatic efforts ‘turning point’ for Libya crisis: Foreign Minister
Country supports every attempt to support Libya’s stability, says Minister Shoukry
Egypt will not compromise on its water rights: Foreign Minister
Protecting Egypt’s historical rights in River Nile is top priority for Egyptian Foreign Ministry
Egyptian parliament prepares draft law toughening penalties for domestic violence
Draft law to increase penalty on abusive husbands with imprisonment for 3-5 years
Parliament initially approves draft law for Umrah portal
Platform will contribute to reducing prices of Umrah trips
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 …
International Cooperation Ministry directs over $3bn to Sinai development through Arab funds
Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat has said that her ministry directed $3.07bn to the Sinai Peninsula Development Programme through Arab funds. Minister Al-Mashat also said that the Egyptian government is implementing an ambitious development programme in the Sinai Peninsula. The Ministry of International Cooperation is working with development partners, to provide the necessary …
Egypt’s parliament selects its general committee members
General Committee commenced its first meetings on Sunday
Parliament initially approves amendments to law honouring terrorism victims
The Egyptian Parliament’s social solidarity and family committee gave its initial approval, on Saturday, of draft amendments to a law honouring victims, missing people, and those wounded in war, terrorist, and security operations. The amendments also cover their families. The committee approved amending Clause 5 of Article 6, which stipulates the provision of free registration …
Ahmed Manna appointed Secretary-General of Egyptian parliament
Thursday’s session also see election of heads, deputies of each special committee in parliament
House of Representatives to elect heads of special committees on Thursday
Parliament deputies call on MPs who have not joined any committee yet to submit request to General Secretariat to this end
UPDATE: Newly elected parliament members swear constitutional oath
New House Speaker Hanafi Jabali asserts need for solidarity, cooperation to achieve public interest
Egypt’s new House of Representatives – All you need to know
New parliament to hold opening procedural session on Tuesday to elect speaker, with Ali Abdel-Aal poised for another term
Egypt’s newly appointed MPs to receive membership cards on Sunday
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has asked new House of Representatives to start first session on Tuesday
President Al-Sisi concludes 6th session of Egyptian parliament
On 16 December, Egyptian Parliament Speaker Ali Abdel Aal concluded the session, which witnessed the discussion of a number of international agreements