Egypt - Politics

Khaled El-Balshy re-elected head of Egypt Journalists Syndicate

Khaled El-Balshy was re-elected on Friday as president of Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate, according to the committee overseeing the elections.

Egyptian journalists vote to select Syndicate President and six board members

Egyptian journalists are voting on Friday in midterm elections to select a new president and six board members for the Journalists Syndicate.

Egyptian lawyers protest against new judicial fees

Lawyers across Egypt launched the first phase of their escalation campaign on Monday against the Courts of Appeal Council's recent decision to impose new fees on digitization services, organizing a half-hour protest outside courts nationwide.

Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany outlines strategic vision in bid for UNESCO leadership

Egypt’s candidate for the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director-General post, Khaled El-Enany, presented his candidacy and strategic vision to members of UNESCO’s Executive Board in Paris on Wednesday.

Thousands of Egyptians rally in Arish against Palestinian displacement

Thousands of Egyptians rallied in Arish on Tuesday on the Egypt-Gaza border in solidarity with Palestinians and in protest against the US and Israeli plans to forcibly displace them from their homeland.

El-Sisi reviews progress on French Alstom projects in Egypt with CEO

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reviewed on Sunday with Mr. Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Chairman and CEO of French Alstom Group, the progress of several transportation projects the company is undertaking in Egypt and efforts to localise railway manufacturing.

Egypt will continue exerting all possible efforts to restore Gaza ceasefire: President El-Sisi

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reiterated that Cairo will continue exerting all possible efforts to restore the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in Gaza and complete its outstanding phases.

President El-Sisi reviews gov't efforts to activate Egypt Commodity Exchange

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi discussed on Tuesday ongoing government efforts to activate the Egyptian Commodity Exchange to achieve food security and ensure a stable supply of essential goods at affordable prices.

El-Sisi receives credentials of 23 new ambassadors to Egypt

The Egyptian presidency said President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi received the credential letters of 23 new ambassadors to Egypt on Monday.

Egypt losing $800 mln monthly in Suez Canal revenues due to regional tensions: El-Sisi at Armed Forces annual Iftar

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi announced Monday that Egypt is losing monthly approximately $800 million in Suez Canal revenues due to ongoing regional tensions.

No one can threaten Egypt's security: El-Sisi at Police Academy

​President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi emphasized that "no one can threaten Egypt's security" during his visit to the Police Academy on Sunday.

President El-Sisi affirms Egypt’s historic role in regional security and stability

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi stressed Wednesday that Egypt's wisdom, firm stand on issues, and advanced positions will go down in history for establishing the foundations of security, stability, and peace in the region.

New research chair at FEPS named after former Egyptian top diplomat Amr Moussa

A ceremony held at the Cairo University's Faculty of Economics and Political Science (FEPS) inaugurated on Sunday a new research chair named after Amr Moussa, the former foreign minister and Arab League secretary-general.

Egypt National Front Party announces 4 new deputy leaders

Assem El-Gazzar, president of the National Front Party (NFP), announced Wednesday the appointment of four new deputy leaders, according to the NFP’s statement.

Political Parties Committee approves National Front Party formation

The Political Parties Committee has approved the establishment of the National Front Party (NFP) in its session held on Monday.

National Dialogue Trustee Board enlists four new members

Diaa Rashwan, the General Coordinator of the National Dialogue, announced on Saturday that the dialogue's board of trustees has enlisted four new members to enhance effectiveness and ensure a broader representation of all Egyptian factions.

El-Sisi: Egypt's real battle is against dollar shortage

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi stated on Wednesday that Egypt's goal is to enhance its capabilities and production, emphasizing that the country's battle is not against the dollar itself but "against the shortage of the dollar necessary to meet our needs."

El-Sisi attends 73rd Police Day anniversary at Police Academy

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi attended the celebration marking the 73rd anniversary of the Police Day, observed annually on 25 January, at the Police Academy in New Cairo on Wednesday.

Egypt parliament approves regulations for monitoring social media and mobile communications

Egypt’s House of Representatives approved regulations on Sunday that authorize the Public Prosecution to issue orders for intercepting, monitoring, or reviewing various communication channels, such as social media accounts, emails, and mobile phones.

New National Front Party launched under ‘Egypt for all’ slogan

Egypt's former Minister of Housing Assam El-Gazzar announced the launch of the National Front Party during an inaugural conference held in the New Administrative Capital (NAC) under the slogan “Egypt for all” with an eye on the upcoming elections.

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