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Thu, 27 May 2021 08:07:20 GMT
CPJ Calls for Immediate Release of Seriously Ill Egyptian Journalist Gamal Al-Gamal
[CPJ] New York -- In response to news reports that Egyptian freelance columnist Gamal al-Gamal's health has seriously deteriorated during his pretrial detention in Cairo's Tora Prison, and that he is suspected of having contracted COVID-19, the Commi...

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:48:19 GMT
Presidential Activity During April 2021
[Egypt Online] President's meetings with officials

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:58:22 GMT
Egypt, UAE Discuss Means to Boost Environmental Cooperation
[Egypt Online] Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad expressed happiness over cooperating with the UAE to stop overexploitation of resources and maintaining them to guarantee their sustainability for the coming generations.

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:58:22 GMT
Egypt's President Follows Up On Health Condition of Actor Sherif Desouki After Undergoing Leg Amputation
[Egypt Online] Sherif Desouki, who was rewarded as Best Actor in Cairo International Film Festival in 2018 had his left leg amputated after suffering from diabetic foot. The 53-year old actor captured the attention and feelings of officials, actors a...

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:58:21 GMT
May 26 Marks 67th Anniversary of Discovering Khufu's Solar Ships By Kamal El-Malakh
[Egypt Online] May 26 marks the 67th anniversary of the discovery of the Khufu's Solar Ships by the archaeologist and journalist Kamal el-Malakh.

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:58:21 GMT
Egypt Participates in 38th Auda-Nepad Summit
[Egypt Online] Egypt participated in the 38th regular summit of heads of state and government of the African Development Agency AUDA-NEPAD, which was held virtually on Wednesday 26/5/2021.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:39:05 GMT
Egypt Expresses Sorrow for Victims of Volcano Eruption
[Egypt Online] Egypt expressed sorrow for the victims of a volcano eruption in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:39:04 GMT
Foreign Ministry's Premises Illuminated On Africa Day
[Egypt Online] The headquarters of the Foreign Ministry was illuminated to mark Africa Day, which annually falls on May 25.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:39:00 GMT
Sisi Welcomes Progress Achieved in Egypt-Qatar Ties
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi welcomed on Tuesday25/5/2021 the recent progress achieved in the Egyptian-Qatari relations, saying he is looking forward to fostering the bilateral ties in all fields to serve the two countries' interests...

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:38:56 GMT
IMF - Egyptian Economy to Achieve 2.8 Percent Growth Rate in Current Fiscal Year
[Egypt Online] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday26/5/2021 expected that the Egyptian economy would achieve a growth rate of 2.8 percent in the current fiscal year.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:38:54 GMT
PM Follows Up Achievements of Finance Ministry
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli on Wednesday26/5/2021 met with Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait and discussed the most important projects implemented by the ministry in the period 2018-2021.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:38:52 GMT
Egypt Air Takes Part in Int'l Tourism Fair in Spain
[Egypt Online] Egypt Air took part in the 41st edition of the International Tourism Fair in Spain (FITUR).

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:38:49 GMT
Foreign Ministry Organizes Tour for African Ambassadors On Africa Day
[Egypt Online] The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday 25/5/2021 organized a tour for African ambassadors to visit the National Museum for Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) to mark Africa Day, which annually falls on May 25.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:38:45 GMT
Sisi Awarded ANOCA Medal of Merit
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received on Tuesday 25/5/2021 the medal of merit of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) during a meeting with its head Mr. Mustafa Peraf and head of the Egyptian Olympic Commi...

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:53:35 GMT
NCW Head Lauds Egypt Firm Steps to Empower Women
[Egypt Online] Egypt has, over six years, taken firm steps toward supporting and empowering women, and achieving gender equality, said head of the National Council for Women (NCW) Dr Maya Morsi on Tuesday.

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:53:33 GMT
Egypt Reports 1,149 New Coronavirus Cases, 45 Fatalities
[Egypt Online] The Health Ministry said Monday night that 1,149 new coronavirus cases were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak in the country began to 254,984.

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:53:32 GMT
Egypt Continues Opening Rafah Crossing Till Thursday
[Egypt Online] The Egyptian authorities on Tuesday continued an exceptional opening of the Rafah border crossing for the tenth day in a row to allow the entry of the stranded, patients and humanitarian cases as well as the wounded coming from the Gaz...

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:53:30 GMT
Civil Aviation Minister Inspects Sharm Airport
[Egypt Online] Minister of Civil Aviation Mohamed Manar inspected on Tuesday Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to check on the operation process and the precautionary measures taken by the ministry to curb the spread of coronavirus along with fol...

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:53:28 GMT
PM Opens El Araby Industrial Complex in Qalyub City
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli, Trade and Industry Minister Nivene Gamea and Qaluibiya Governor Abdel Hamid el-Haggan inaugurated on Tuesday El Araby industrial complex in Qalyub city.

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:53:24 GMT
Transport Minister and UK Ambassador Discuss Cooperation in Railways
[Egypt Online] Minister of Transport Kamel el Wazir had a meeting on Tuesday with British Ambassador in Cairo Geoffrey Adams to discuss cooperation in ongoing and future projects in the fields of subway and railway electric traction.

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:32:34 GMT
Egypt Played Significant Role in Empowering Political Process in Libya - U.S. Envoy
[Egypt Online] US Special Envoy for Libya Richard Norland said on Monday Egypt has played a significant role in empowering the political process in Libya, noting that all security problems in the North African country can be addressed should a govern...

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:32:32 GMT
Egypt Aims to Localize Production of Covid Vaccine to Meet Region's Needs - Min.
[Egypt Online] Health Minister Hala Zayed said Egypt and China have developed constructive cooperation to localize manufacturing coronavirus vaccines in Egypt to meet the needs of the region.

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:32:30 GMT
Shoukry Says He Conveyed Message of Full Solidarity From Sisi to Abbas
[Egypt Online] Shoukry said there is full consensus between the Egyptian leadership and President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on one part, and the Palestinian National Authority and President Mahmoud Abbas on the other; with a view to supporting all means a...

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:32:27 GMT
Trade Minister - Pharmaceutical Industry to Benefit From Export Support Program
[Egypt Online] Minister of Trade and Industry Nivene Gamea on Monday expressed her ministry's keenness on shoring up the pharmaceutical industry which is one of the most important industrial sectors that benefit the country's economy.

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:32:25 GMT
Shoukry to Hold Session of Talks With Qatari FM in Cairo Tuesday
[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry will hold on Tuesday a session of talks in Cairo with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani.

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:32:15 GMT
Sisi - Biden Capable of Offering Radical Solutions to Regional, Int'l Challenges
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi praised on Monday US President Joe Biden as a far-sighted politician who adopts a realist perspective in dealing with all issues, including bilateral relations.

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:32:09 GMT
Finance Min. - Egypt Succeeded to Reduce Its Debt By 20 Percent
[Egypt Online] Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said Egypt has succeeded to attain high growth rates and reduce its debt by 20%.

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:16:18 GMT
Seed-Stage Accelerator Flat6Labs Closes $13.2m Fund for Startups in Egypt
[TechCrunch] Investment activities in Egypt continue to gain steam, not for startups only but also the funds backing them. Today, seed accelerator Flat6Labs announced the second close of its Egypt fund to support early-stage startups and provide foll...

Mon, 24 May 2021 13:47:28 GMT
Irrigation Minister Says Egypt Won't Allow Water Crisis
[Egypt Online] Irrigation Minister Mohamed Abdel Aati has said that Egypt won't allow a water crisis to take place in the country .

Mon, 24 May 2021 13:47:22 GMT
Sisi Reviews All Axes of 'Decent Life' National Project
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi met Sunday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli as well as ministers and officials responsible for the "Decent Life" national project.



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