Egypt’s Dabaa nuclear power plant was the subject of intensive talks in Russia this week
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Tunisian President Kais Saied’s moves against the Muslim Brotherhood-linked Ennahda movement were welcomed in Egyptian political circles
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The government is seeking a partnership with the private sector in order to improve Egypt’s railways
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The decision to release several activists after months in pre-trial detention has been welcomed in political circles
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A report said the House passed 146 laws, and discussed 128 information requests, 230 questions and 230 proposals in its first legislative season, Gamal Essam El-Din reports
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Independent MP Mostafa Bakri said he expects a major cabinet reshuffle will be announced this week, Gamal Essam El-Din reports
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MPs said the new law is necessary to double the country's production of fish, which accounts for 70 percent of the country's food
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The law aims at introducing a more effective system for managing water resources in Egypt, and addressing pollution and waste water at a time the country is facing dwindling water resources and adverse climate change
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The Muslim Brotherhood was dealt two blows this week, one from the Court of Cassation, the second from parliament
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The process of normalising relations between Egypt and Turkey has slowed, with no prospect of a breakthrough
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The new laws also include ones on toughening sexual harassment penalties, amending the House's internal bylaws, and regulating cotton production
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MPs said the new tough measures are necessary to stem the tide of sexual harassment crimes in Egypt
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Parliament will discuss a draft law banning people from owning dogs without a licence
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The House will also amend its internal bylaws to subject MPs' salaries to taxes and fees
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MPs will soon discuss draft legislation which seeks to ban clerics from issuing fatwas without a prior licence from Al-Azhar or the Ministry of Waqf, reports Gamal Essam El-Din
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The first legislative season of Egypt's Senate came to an end on Tuesday
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A report said the request to drop Said's immunity was based on 'malicious foundations'
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Senators said the law is a very progressive step towards improving Egypt's financial and budgeting performance
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The bill targets enhancing the government's socio-economic development plans and strategic goals
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The bill aims to safeguard citizens against the deadly attacks of dogs which are everywhere on Egypt's streets
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