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Hug’s issue: progressive approach or parental authority?
“I believe it is small victory that we should appreciate. Al-Tayeb saved students’ educational futures,” says El-Saed
Ex-head of Egyptian Pharmacist Syndicate’s trial postponed to 27 January
Defendant accused of assaulting pharmacist at syndicate’s headquarters
Op-ed review: Political rehabilitation, Ismaili’s crowd trouble
Columnists remarked on several topics in Sunday’s newspapers issues including a process of political rehabilitation in the era of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Ismailia’s match crowd trouble. Yasser Rezk, the board chairperson of the daily state-owned Al-Akhbar, suggested that if Egyptians want a sustainable, stable, and democratic political regime based on the concept of …
Egyptian Parliament speaker meets Kuwaiti counterpart to enhance bilateral relations
Parliamentary delegation visit marks first one to Kuwait since past nine years
Shoukry discusses bilateral, regional issues with Iraqi, Jordanian counterparts in Beirut
Majority of Arab leaders were absent during inauguration of summit
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria attends Epiphany amid tight security measures
Celebrations also take place in other places around world
Prosecutors request seizing funds of Gamal, Alaa Mubarak in ‘manipulation of stock market’ case
Both defendants rejected to provide their testimonies, claiming absence of their lawyer
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Shoukry stresses Egypt’s support for Lebanon to achieve political stability
Egyptian Foreign Minister meets with President Aoun, Prime Minister Al-Hariri in Beirut
Criminal Court renews detention of Um Zubidaha for 45 days
Court accepted prosecution’s appeal against previous release order
Egypt will continue supporting stability, security of South Sudan: Al-Sisi
Salva Kiir arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for two-day visit
Ministry of Interior kills 5 alleged extremists in Al-Arish
Egypt currently fighting several armed groups mainly concentrated in Sinai Peninsula
Shoukry, Guterres discuss Palestinian issue, counterterrorism
FM stressed importance of UN’s role in pushing peace talks in Libya, Syria
Sectarian-related crimes to be addressed in State Security Emergency Courts
Decision by cabinet took place as country renewed state of emergency for another three months
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Um Zubidaha released on probationary measures
Her daughter denied claims that she had been kidnapped, tortured by security forces
Shoukry highlights Egypt’s efforts towards G77 during opening speech
‘The year 2018 made major difference to UN’s reform efforts in various fields’, says minister
Op-ed review: Al-Azhar’s female student, Media’s sanction regulations
In Wednesday’s newspaper issues, several columnists praised Al-Azhar’s Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayeb’s interference to overturn a decision of expelling a female student over a hug, while others continued to comment on the sanction regulations of the Supreme Media Council. Some writers also reported on US President Donald Trump’s recent threats to Turkey over Syria’s Kurds. …
Health Minister’s assignment: comprehensive re-evaluation of population national strategy
Competition between countries is not by population numbers, but through innovation, increased production, scientific progress
Al-Azhar University overturns decision to expel female student over hugging her male colleague
Male colleague got expelled for two years, but can appeal decision
Dome of Rock reopened after Israeli siege lifted
Five Palestinians including three mosque guards arrested by Israeli police
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Ministry of Health launches national campaign for vaccination against poliomyelitis
Campaign targets newborns to 5 years for Egyptian, non-Egyptian children
Supreme Media Council bans Mortada Mansour from appearing in media outlets for 2 additional months
However, ban will not include his participation in parliamentary activities
Prime minister, minister should not travel without president’s approval: decree
Decision published in Official Gazette on Tuesday
Special advisor to South Korean president visits Egypt
Korean tourists to Egypt substantially increase over 2018, says ambassador
Egypt expects French Minister for Economy to prepare for Macron’s 28 Jan visit
Official requests meeting with Al-Sisi, Madbouly on 20 January
Shoukry arrived in New York to hand Group 77’s presidency over to Palestine
Minister will deliver opening speech during group’s meeting on Tuesday at UN headquarters
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Al-Sisi meets UNHCR to discuss refugee situation in Egypt
UN official strongly backed Egypt’s demand for more funds to continue refugee support
Ministry of Environment warns of low air quality due to bad weather conditions
Sharm El-Sheikh’s port reopened, Alexandria, Al-Dekhela straits remain closed
Parliament bans ‘Shisha’ in coffee shops, if not licenced
Restaurants, cafes will be required to pay an amount of EGP 10,000 to obtain licence
Minister of Health announces 2019 as year of health service providers
Zayed presided over Supreme Council of Health meeting after 3-year absence
Sand storm hits Egypt, shuts down main sea ports
Stormy wind will be mostly active on northern areas of country, leading to low visibility on roads