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Egypt to distribute 60 million Ramadan meals nationwide

Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity will distribute nearly 60 million meals across the country during the holy month of Ramadan through a nationwide network of feeding points, Minister Maya Morsy said.

Egypt launches biometric verification app for government online services

Egypt’s Interior Ministry has launched a mobile application that uses biometric verification for citizens accessing government digital services, according to a statement on Saturday.

Dust, gales, and high seas: Egypt faces a week of severe weather disruption

Egypt will experience a period of unstable weather beginning Friday, characterised by strong winds, blowing dust, rainfall in northern areas, and disruptions to maritime navigation, the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) warned in a statement covering the period from Friday through Wednesday.

Egypt launches first child internet risk index, scores 64.3 amid privacy gaps

Egypt’s Information and Decision Support Center introduced its first Child Protection from Internet Risks Index, posting a score of 64.3 in January 2026. The reading signals above-average safeguards for children online, though nearly half of families said their kids’ social media accounts remain inadequately secured.

Third Egyptian-French Academic Forum advances university, research partnerships

Egyptian and French academic leaders met in Paris on 5 February for the third Egyptian–French Forum for Scientific and Academic Cooperation, focusing on turning bilateral agreements into operational programmes and expanding long-term university and research partnerships.

Eastern Company hikes local cigarette prices to EGP 48

Eastern Company, Egypt’s largest tobacco producer, has raised the price of all its locally produced cigarettes by EGP 4 per pack to reach EGP 48, with the new prices taking effect starting Tuesday, 10 February.

Egypt vaccinates, neuters thousands of stray dogs in nationwide rabies campaign

Egypt has vaccinated 8,254 stray dogs and neutered 1,122 others since the start of January as part of the national campaign to combat rabies, the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation said on Tuesday.

Egypt’s Unified Government Complaints System logs 2.1 million complaints in 2025

Egypt’s Unified Government Complaints System (UGCS) handled 2.1 million complaints, requests, and inquiries in 2025, a 17 percent increase from the previous year, according to official figures.

Egypt parliament starts national dialogue on child social media regulations

Egypt’s parliament opened a national dialogue on regulating children’s use of social media on Monday, as lawmakers began examining draft legislation aimed at digital platforms.

Egypt parliament to meet NTRA, Telecom Egypt heads on internet packages

Ahmed Badawy, head of the Communications and Information Technology Committee in the Egyptian House of Representatives, announced on Friday upcoming meetings with the heads of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and Telecom Egypt to address inquiries regarding internet usage and packages.

Astronomically, Thursday 19 February first day of Ramadan: NRIAG

Astronomically, Thursday, 19 February 2026, will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, while Wednesday, 18 February, will complete the month of Shaaban, according to calculations announced by Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG).

PM Madbouly receives finalized proposals for developing media sector

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly received on Thursday from the Chairman of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) Khaled Abdel-Aziz finalized recommendations for developing media sector to be submitted to President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi.

Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate reflects diverse views, not party politics: El-Balshy

Head of Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate Khaled El-Balshy said on Wednesday evening that he bears full responsibility for his actions as an elected representative of the journalistic community, stressing that the syndicate is a professional body that reflects diverse views and is not a political party.

Egypt’s Haya Karima wins Dubai award for sustainable urban infrastructure

Egypt’s flagship rural development initiative Haya Karima won the Dubai International Award for Best Practices in Sustainable Development in the field of urban infrastructure planning and management, the cabinet said on Thursday.

Roblox ready to hold talks after platform blocked in Egypt

Roblox said it has contacted Egyptian authorities and is ready to hold talks to resolve the issue and restore access to the platform after it was blocked in Egypt on Wednesday, according to a company statement.

Egypt blocks Roblox online gaming platform starting Wednesday

The Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR), in coordination with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), announced it will block the online gaming platform Roblox in Egypt starting Wednesday, 4 February.

57th Cairo International Book Fair ends with record 6.2 million visitors

Cairo International Book Fair concluded its 57th edition on Tuesday after attracting a record 6.2 million visitors, as Egypt’s culture minister described the event as an exceptional success driven by coordinated efforts across state institutions.

57th Cairo Book Fair draws record 6 mln visitors ahead of final day

The Cairo International Book Fair is set to break its all-time attendance record after attracting nearly 5.9 million visitors one day before the close of its 57th edition, the Ministry of Culture said late Monday.

Egypt gov't discusses regulating children use of social media, online games

The Egyptian cabinet discussed on Monday measures to protect children from harmful content on social media and online games, as the country moves to join a global effort to regulate digital platforms.

Egypt blocks online platform Roblox over concerns about children’s online safety

Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) has decided to officially block the online gaming platform Roblox in Egypt, citing concerns over risks to children and adolescents, SCMR Vice Chairman Essam El-Amir announced on Sunday.

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