Latest in Egypt Highlight
Latest in Egypt
Four policemen, three civilians killed in suicide bombing in North Sinai
Deceased suicide bomber was 15 years old; another soldier was killed while dismantling bomb in Rafah
Egypt, US ties have never had a better than now, Trump says
Al-Sisi discusses regional issues, Palestinian cause with Pompeo, Kushner
Al-Sisi, Trump to discuss top regional issues on Tuesday
It’s Egyptian leader’s second visit to Washington since assuming power in 2014
Government approves legalisation of 111 churches
Egypt issued on Sunday a decree to legalise the conditions of 111 churches and buildings on the condition that they meet the legal and civil protection requirements. The conditions also require that churches settle with the state in case there was an illegal building on state land. This comes after the cabinet approved in October …
ENR begins issuing ‘standing’ tickets in air-conditioned trains
Ticket bookings must not exceed 20% of the rail cars’ capacity
Cairo Court postpones lawsuit appealing against website block
Al-Mashhad’s editor-in-chief appealed SMC’s decision which blocked newspaper’s website, fined it
Two police officers killed in shooting attack on security patrol in El Nozha
Two other police personnel were wounded when militant opened fire against patrol
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Al-Sisi to meet Trump in Washington on economic integration, regional conflicts
President begins official tour on Sunday, also includes Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal
NCHR praises proposed constitutional amendment to increase women quota in parliament
Voting on proposed amendment will take place in parliament on 16 April
Egypt to amend NGOs Law, provide more liberal draft
New amendments include majority of suggestions presented by civil society organisations
Al-Sisi meets Lavrov in Cairo over boosting trade exchange
Forthcoming Egyptian-Russian summit to be held this year in Sochi
Shoukry addresses Red Sea security, regional issues with Eritrean counterpart
FM stressed Egypt’s interest in developing its relations with Eritrea in all fields
We began to notice disappearance of cash, says Al-Sisi
President inaugurated World Forum on Higher Education, Scientific Research in NAC
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A total of 276 state employees suspended due to positive drug tests
Twenty-seven school bus drivers were referred to public prosecution over drug addiction
Policeman accused of killing two Copts sentenced to death
Investigations showed that Khalifa confessed to crime, used his service weapon in murder
Parliament’s subcommittee to prepare report over constitutional amendments
Committee will finalise report which will be available for members on Wednesday
UN Chief, Al-Sisi assert importance of stability in Libya
Guterres, Shoukry asserted importance of UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Hate speech is entering mainstream: Guterres during meeting with Al-Azhar Grand Imam
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed solidarity with Muslims of the world during a visit to Cairo, during his meeting with Egypt’s top Muslim cleric and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayeb, in Cairo. “As secretary-general of the UN, and as a man of faith, I have come to express my respect for …
Al-Sisi to visit Belarus in June
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi will visit Belarus in June, the speaker of the House of Representatives of Belarus, Vladimir Andreichenko, was quoted as per new agency BelTA. Andreichenko added that Al-Sisi will deliver a speech in the Belarusian parliament. “This will be the first speech of a foreign head of state in the Oval Hall,” …
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Egypt’s Red Sea to ban using plastics starting from June
Governorate will also stop licencing factories manufacturing thin plastic bags
“No entrance without tickets”: Egypt’s railways set new fines on commuters
ENR imposes new fines on train surfing, carrying heavy luggage
New Universal Health Coverage Law’s amendments to be presented to Parliament soon
Finance Minister calls on British businesspersons to contribute to health projects
Al-Sisi, Guterres discuss reinforcing UN-Arab ties
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Monday with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres as part of the UN official’s MENA tour. The duo discussed the importance of the Egyptian-UN relations, especially that Egypt is now heading the African Union. During the visit, Guterres met with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb. Guterres asserted his …
Health Minister to launch comprehensive breast cancer screening across Egypt
In 2018, ministry initiated campaign for early breast cancer detection
‘Cleopatra-Japian 2019’ drills kicked off in France
It is one of biggest joint exercises between Egypt, France
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Op-ed review: minimum wage increase, honouring Egyptian women
Al-Sisi increases minimum wage to EGP 2,000
Popular artist accused of performing erotic moves in his concert
Concert was Ramadan’s first where he sang his extremely popular songs
International community will face shame if Palestinian population continues to suffer: Al-Sisi
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi participated at the 30th Arab Summit, which kicked off Sunday. The president was welcomed by Tunisian officials and a military parade at Carthage airport. Al-Sisi addressed the status of Jerusalem and the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights. He also discussed the challenges faced by Arab countries in the last eight years …
Arab League 30th Summit addresses illegal annexation of Golan heights
Summit sees first appearance of Saudi, Qatari officials in same place since 2017
Fatwa Law: regulation or restricting freedom of expression?
‘Bill aims to regulate public fatwas, fight extremist, radical ideologies,’ says Hamroush