Latest in Egypt Highlight
Latest in Egypt
Egypt’s Parliament to form counterterrorism committee
Abdel Aal urged that fighting terrorism should not be confined to armed struggle but also include cultural, social, and media elements
Over 20 million women benefit from family planning methods
1.5 million male condoms, 855,000 ICDs dispersed
CWW’s “Cooperation in Water Sector” panellists address GERD impacts on Egypt
In case of severe drought, the filling period should be extended
Al-Sisi hails strong bilateral relations during meeting with Kuwaiti PM in Egypt
Kuwaiti PM discuss ways of developing bilateral relations with Madbouly
Parliament’s recently formed committee on GERD to start meetings on Sunday
The committee headed by Soliman Wahdan will discuss statements given by ministers on 9 October before parliament on GERD
Kuwait’s PM on a three-day visit to Cairo to meet Al-Sisi, Madbouly
They will discuss enhancing cooperation, issues of common interest
Addis Ababa does not respect Egyptian water concerns: PM at CWW
Egypt is the world’s aridest country, suffers from 90% gap water resources, says Irrigation Minister
Macron and Pope Tawadros discuss Christians’ condition in the Middle East
For his papal tour of the Coptic Orthodox Church’s parishes in Europe, he had a meeting with the French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on the conditions of the Middle East in which Christians live. Considering Egypt’s situation, the pope said that the development in the country is improving the Copts’ situation.
Al-Sisi meets Al-Assar, calls for transport production localisation
Al-Assar reviewed during the meeting his visit to China, UAE, Belarus
Shoukry, Croatian top officials discuss tourism, economic cooperation
FM expressed hope that the Egyptian-Croatian committee would be held in 2020
Egypt, France carry out joint maritime drills in Mediterranean
Egypt’s Minister of Defence witnesses “Ra’d 31” military manoeuvres
White House delegation heads to Turkey for ceasefire talks
Erdoğan announced that he will never declare a truce in north-eastern Syria, will re-evaluate upcoming US visit
26th Annual Economic Forum for Women, first time in Cairo next March
Holding this important event in Egypt is a demonstration of empowering and supporting Egyptian women entrepreneurs: Arora
Shoukry calls international community to help reach a fair agreement on GERD
FM also tackled Middle East issues during a lecture in Vienna
Al-Sisi receives delegation of Egyptian investors abroad ahead of Egypt Can conference
President also met with Toyota Tsusho President & CEO to discuss investment opportunities
Egypt stands by Japan after powerful typhoon
Death toll rises to 43 people, more than 200 injuries
2nd Cairo Water Week to kick off next Sunday
Event to be held under the theme, “Responding to Water Scarcity”
Egypt expresses discontent from Germany, Italy, and China for participating in GERD establishment
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that “Ambassador Hamdi Sanad Loza, Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs held on Sunday a meeting with the ambassadors of Germany, Italy and, China, which are the countries whose companies are working on the GERD.”
Shoukry begins foreign tour to promote cooperation
FM to deliver a lecture on Egypt foreign policy in Vienna
South Sudan invites Egypt to participate in peace talks in Juba
Leader of Sovereignty Council of Sudan headed to Juba on Sunday
Water revenues in October exceeded regular rates: Irrigation Ministry
The water year starts in August water levels start to rise
Libyan terrorist referred to Grand Mufti for death sentence over ‘Al-Wahat shootout’
A final verdict will be issued on 3 November
Al-Sisi says he will meet Ethiopian PM soon to end GERD dispute
According to international standards, Egypt suffers water poverty, says the president
Al-Sisi, Ahmed agree to overcome obstacles in GERD negotiations
“I extend my sincere congratulations to the Ethiopian Prime Minister and to the brotherly Ethiopian people for Abiy Ahmed receiving the Nobel Peace Prize,” says Al-Sisi
Amre Moussa made Commander first class of the Swedish Royal order of the Polar Star
The Royal Order of the Polar Star is a highly distinguished insignia awarded by the King of Sweden, a statement of the embassy said, noting that the Royal Order of the Polar Star is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I in 1748.
Recent protests aimed to create chaos and skepticism: Egypt’s Prime Minister
In his first official reaction, Madbouly condemned the recent protests through a speech delivered in the Parliament, which he saw as part of a “fierce” foreign war aimed at “creating confusion, chaos and skepticism.”
Egypt firmly rejects unilateral operation of GERD
Egypt’s warnings came after Ethiopia said new proposal on GERD negotiations crossed ‘Red Lines’
Prosecution releases 200 anti-gov’t protesters abducted over 20 September incidents
The statement noted that some of the suspects confessed to participating in demonstrations in five governorates. Some attributed their participation in the demonstrations to the poor economic conditions, while other said they were deceived by social media pages.
Education Ministry dismisses 1,070 teachers over affiliation to outlawed Muslim Brotherhood
During a press conference held on Monday to discuss the problems of teachers in Egypt, the minister explained that there will be a general framework to choose teachers based on efficiency.
Shoukry holds intensive meetings on bilateral relations
‘Egypt welcomes German companies that seek to push investments,’ says FM