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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
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
Al-Sisi, Abdullah II discuss bilateral relations, regional terrorism crisis in Amman
Leaders addressed peace process in Middle East, Palestinian issue
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Al-Azhar University in Mansoura expels female student for hugging her male colleague
Footage of incident went viral on social media
Op-ed review: Pompeo speech, Africa Cup 2019
Columnists picked up various topics on Sunday’s newspaper issues including commenting on the recent speech of the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who visited Cairo on Thursday last week. Cairo’s hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 was also tackled. Emad El-Din Hussein, editor-in-chief of the private newspaper Al-Shorouk wrote that Pompeo’s …
Shoukry discusses preparation for ‘Nostos 3’ with Greek Deputy Foreign Minister
Officials discussed Egypt’s assumption of AU presidency in February
Six militants killed in shoot-out with security forces
Supreme State Security Prosecution conducts investigations
Former Investment Ministry official referred to criminal court over illicit gains charges
Governmental personnel abused his post, illegally earned over EGP 5m from 2009 to 2013
Al-Sisi discussed mutual cooperation with Greek National Intelligence Service Director
Relations between Egypt, Greece, Cyprus have recently increased
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Pompeo meets Al-Sisi, Shoukry, stresses US support for Egypt in fighting terrorism
First time US foreign secretary calls Muslim Brotherhood terrorist group
Egyptian navy arrests 29 people over illegal migration attempt
Security forces discovered speedboat coming from Libyan side, carrying number of individuals
Cairo Criminal Court sentences Ahmed Doma for 15 years in prison
Defendant faces charges of possessing white weapons, assaulting security forces in ‘Cabinet Clashes’
CBS failed to embarrass President Al-Sisi: parliament’s foreign affairs committee
Channel aired interview with Al-Sisi conducted in NY three months ago, addressing different political issues
Endowments Ministry to unify Adhan this month
Ministry also allocated EGP 100m for ‘Decent Life’ initiative