Egypt

Foreign Affairs

Sisi, Dutch PM affirm importance of implementing the two-state solution

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, stressed on Wednesday the need to resolve the Palestinian issue by pushing towards implementing the two-state solution in a way that contributes to restoring regional stability and security.

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Sisi, Dutch PM affirm importance of implementing the two-state solution

Israeli occupation must face International trial: Al-Azhar on Gaza’s mass graves

UNDP, MSMEDA deepen collaboration to boost job creation in Egypt

Egypt denies discussing Rafah invasion with Israel

Egyptian FM’s visit to Turkey was successful and fruitful: Turkish ambassador

Egypt welcomes agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Egypt, Ireland FMs discuss efforts for Gaza ceasefire

Smuggling between Sinai, Gaza impossible: SIS chief refutes Israeli claims

Mass graves at Gaza hospital a ‘shameful’ violation of int’l law: Egypt

NACDW dispatches seventh humanitarian aid convey to Gaza

Sisi, Macron warn against growing regional instability amid Mideast tensions

FM stresses Egypt's comprehensive approach to migration governance

Rafah crossing receives 31 injured Palestinians for treatment in Egypt

UN official condemns Israeli obstruction of field visit to Gaza

Egypt seeks cooperation with five-nation group to end presidential vacuum in Lebanon: Amb

Shoukry discusses with Erdogan preparation for Sisi’s upcoming visit to Turkey

Egypt working with Turkey to achieve regional security, stability: Shoukry

Society

Heat relief: Cairo weather to drop by 11°C by Saturday; rainfall expected over South Sinai

After soaring to a scorching 41°C on Wednesday, temperatures in Cairo are expected to drop by up to 9°C on Friday and 11°C on Saturday, bringing a much-needed relief across the country.

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Heat relief: Cairo weather to drop by 11°C by Saturday; rainfall expected over South Sinai

Welcome Spring! Egyptians to enjoy extended break on 5-6 May for Sham El-Nessim, Labour Day celebrations

Textbook of German school in Cairo mentions but does not promote homosexuality: Embassy

National Council for Childhood files a complaint against a Cairo German School for teaching homosexuality

Philip Morris Egypt raises prices of cigarettes for 2nd time in 2024

Egypt saves $1 bln via power-cut scheme: Cabinet spokesperson

Summer Time vs power consumption: Egyptians set to advance their clocks on Friday

Foreign residents represent 8.7% of Egypt’s population: Int'l estimates

Sinai Liberation Day paid holiday for private sector: Labour minister

Sandstorm looming, scorching weather prevails across Egypt: Tips to stay healthy

Thursday 25 April public paid holiday in public sector for Sinai Liberation Day: Egypt PM

Summer comes early? Luxor and Aswan brace for near 40 degree temperatures this weekend

Egypt kicks off 2024 wheat supply season to procure 3.5 mln tons

Swiping beyond borders: Why Egyptians encounter Israeli matches on dating apps?

Egypt resumes load-shedding power cuts after Ramadan

Egypt Eastern Company raises cigarette prices for 2nd time in 2024

More warm days ahead across Egypt as mercury to climb gradually

Politics

In Photos: Sisi thanks Egyptians for persevering to overcome difficult circumstances at annual iftar

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi thanked Egyptians for persevering against difficult circumstances to continue the journey toward progress and development.

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In Photos: Sisi thanks Egyptians for persevering to overcome difficult circumstances at annual iftar

Sisi inauguration a historic milestone on way toward new republic: Egypt MPs

President Sisi outlines Egypt's national priorities as he takes oath for third term

President Sisi swears in for third presidential term at Egypt's new capital - as it happened

Sisi to begin new term from Egypt's New Administrative Capital: Official

Veteran lawyer Abdel-Halim Allam re-elected head of Egyptian Bar Association

Egypt National Dialogue welcomes closure of NGO ‘foreign funding’ case

Sisi to swear in as Egypt President for third time on 2 April: Parliament

Significant influx of hard currency made adopting flexible exchange rate possible: Sisi

Egypt’s proposed new criminal procedures code consolidates individual rights and freedoms

Egypt's PM Madbouly to oversee release of goods at Alexandria Port Thursday

Egypt seeks ‘immediate’ release of goods at ports after Ras El-Hekma deal

2nd round of Egypt’s National Dialogue kicks off with economy-focused sessions

Parliament approves raising passport fees from EGP 250 to EGP 1000

Ministers and officials to participate in the second round of the National Dialogue: PM Madbouly

Egypt's National Dialogue thanks Sisi for new social protection measures

President Sisi directs new EGP 180 bln social protection package to millions of citizens

Urban & Transport

Suez Canal rescue units save Tanzanian-flagged ship from sinking in Port Said

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced Tuesday that its maritime rescue units saved the Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship LABATROS from sinking in Port Said City.

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Suez Canal rescue units save Tanzanian-flagged ship from sinking in Port Said

Egypt to establish free zone to manufacture and export yachts

EgyptAir resumes flights to and from Dubai following one-day hiatus over extreme weather

EgyptAir suspends Cairo-Dubai flights due to extreme weather

Cairo airport broke record as Iran missile attack shut down airports across region

7 killed, 14 hospitalized in microbus rollover in Egypt’s Fayoum

No pollution or leakage from Liberian natural gas tanker at Gulf of Aqaba: Ministry

Egypt seizes Liberian natural gas tanker for damaging coral reefs in Gulf of Aqaba

EgyptAir resumes flights to Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon after Iran attack against Israel ended

EgyptAir suspends flights to Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon amid Iran’s drone and missile attacks at Israel

Nuweiba Seaport in South Sinai closed over bad weather

Egypt allocates land for Ras El-Hekma International Airport

EgyptAir to sell 12 Airbus A220-300 aircraft to Azorra Aviation

All you need to know about Egypt's new Parliament HQ at New Administrative Capital

9 Killed, 9 injured in major road collision south of Cairo

Free buses to transport fans to Capital Cup final in Egypt Stadium

Egypt raises transportation fares after hikes in fuel price

Courts & Law

Egypt sentences murderer of Yemeni general to death

The Giza Criminal Court issued on Thursday a death sentence to the primary defendant for the murder of Yemeni General Hassan Bin Jalal Al-Obaidi at his home in Giza’s densely populated Faisal district.

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Egypt sentences murderer of Yemeni general to death

Driver accused in Habiba El-Shamaa attempted kidnapping case sentenced to 15 years

Court stops real-estate TV commercial using Abdel-Halim Hafez's classic beach party song

Trial for Habiba El-Shamaa’s attempted kidnap set for 15 April

Driver referred to criminal court for attempted kidnapping of Habiba Shamaa

Egypt prosecution releases new batch of 70 pretrial detainees

Egypt dismisses lawsuit against five NGOs to close 2011 foreign funding case

Egypt Public Prosecution assigns three task forces to investigate Al-Ahram Studio blaze

Egypt court hands Mo Salah villa burglars 5-year sentence

Habiba El-Shamma, victim of alleged attempted kidnapping during ride, passes away

Social media influencer Mo Selva detained for spreading rumours about death of Arish University student

Egypt arrests social solidarity ministry employees in major corruption bust

Egypt arrests gang working in the Civil Aviation Ministry for illicit foreign currency trading

Egypt prosecution investigates spread of false news in the death of Arish university student

Court dismisses lawsuit against Hisham Mubarak Law Centre in NGO foreign funding case

Egypt sentences 8 Muslim Brotherhood leaders to death in El-Nasr Road violence case

Egypt’s prosecution detains 2 people for blackmailing in tragic Arish student death case

Defence

Sisi lays wreath at Memorial of Unknown Soldier for Sinai Liberation Day

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi marked on Tuesday the 42nd anniversary of Sinai Liberation Day by laying a wreath at the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier in Cairo.

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Sisi lays wreath at Memorial of Unknown Soldier for Sinai Liberation Day

Crossing of Suez Canal in 1973 an epic tale of heroism: Sisi on 10th of Ramadan anniversary

In Photos: President Sisi visits Military Academy on Thursday

Video: Egypt’s aid airdrops continue on 2nd day of Ramadan on northern Gaza Strip

Egypt and UAE airdrop aid to north Gaza on 1st day of Ramadan

Video: Egypt, Jordan conduct joint airdrops of humanitarian aid on northern Gaza

Egypt president, Kenya defence minister discuss military, security cooperation

Sisi reviews Gaza support efforts, Egypt's national security with minister of defence, chief of staff

In Photos: Egypt, Pakistan launch joint special forces exercise (Raad-1)

Egypt defence minister discusses Gaza war with US Congress delegation

Egypt declassifies war secrets from 1973 October War for 50th anniversary

Egyptian and British armed forces launch joint counter-terrorism drills

Egypt, Bulgaria defence ministers discuss efforts to end escalation in region

Sisi, France's Dassault Aviation discuss cooperation in military industries field

Turkey to supply drones to Egypt: Turkish foreign minister

In Photos: Egyptian, Indian special forces commence joint military exercise ‘Cyclone-2’

Egyptian, British military engineers conduct counter-IED training

Tourism

Egypt to construct tourist walkway between Grand Museum and Pyramids

Egypt has approved a plan to construct a tourist walkway connecting the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and the Pyramids of Giza, the cabinet said in a statement on Thursday.

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Egypt to construct tourist walkway between Grand Museum and Pyramids

Egypt mandates hotels in Red Sea governorate obtain eco-friendly certificate

Egypt works on rebranding Cairo as tourist destination for prolonging tourist stay to 12 days

In Photos: Croatian national football team explores ancient Egyptian wonders in Egypt

Adjusted museum and archaeological site hours announced for Ramadan

Egypt, UNIDO sign $3 mln project to mitigate emissions, preserve biodiversity in Hurghada tourism industry

Egypt devising integrated medical tourism vision: PM Madbouly

INTERVIEW: Indonesia wants to collaborate with Egypt to develop joint tourism programmes: Indonesia‘s tourism minister

Sun illuminates Ramses II statute at Aswan’s Abu Simbel Temple

Egypt to host int’l conference to boost medical tourism in March

Brazil’s Lula da Silva starts visit to Egypt with a sightseeing at the Pyramids of Giza

Tickets booked inside Egypt paid in Egyptian pound, not US Dollar: EgyptAir refuting rumors

Luxor's skyline adorned with 53 hot air balloons each hosting 1,280 tourists

Final touches on the Grand Egyptian Museum will be completed end-February: Cabinet

Egypt adds over 14,000 hotel rooms nationwide in 2023

Egypt’s share of global tourism grew by 33% in 2023: Minister

Senate’s tourism committee proposes 7 key measures to boost Egypt's tourism industry

Health

Egypt wins African Medicines Agency board membership to represent 23 Arab and African countries

The Ministry of Health and Population announced that Assistant Minister of Health for Public Health Projects and Initiatives Mohamed Hassani has won the African Medicines Agency (AMA) board membership.

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