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National Dialogue praises Sisi swift action on pretrial detention

The National Dialogue’s Board of Trustees praised President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi for his swift response to its recommendations, aimed at reducing pretrial detention and reforming the criminal justice system.

President Sisi pushes for implementation of reduced pretrial detention periods

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi directed the government to swiftly implement the National Dialogue's recommendations regarding reducing pretrial detention and reforming the criminal justice system, read a presidential statement on Wednesday.

National Dialogue submits recommendations on pretrial detention and criminal justice reforms to President Sisi

The National Dialogue’s Board of Trustees announced Monday that it submitted its pretrial detention and criminal justice reform recommendations to President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi.

National Dialogue approves recommendations on pretrial detention

Egypt's National Dialogue's Board of Trustees approved Sunday recommendations and proposals concerning pretrial detention and other related proposals.

The Egyptian economy is stable despite shocks and challenges: PM Madbouly

Prime Minster Mostafa Madbouly reassured citizens about the stability of the economic situation, noting that the economy has absorbed recent shocks and that Egypt has the financial and monetary resources to manage the situation with reserves covering eight months.

National Council for Human Rights welcomes Sisi's latest presidential pardon

The National Council for Human Rights welcomed President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s decree to pardon 600 individuals convicted in various cases on Thursday, describing the move as in line with advancing the National Human Rights Strategy.

Sisi orders to pardon new batch of 600 prisoners

Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi granted presidential pardon to 600 inmates convicted in different cases, reported Extra News on Thursday.

Sisi directs support to struggling factories in Egypt through unconventional solutions

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi directed that the problems and challenges facing struggling factories be studied and that unconventional solutions be found to help and support the operation of these factories, preserving the investments made in them and protecting workers' rights.

National dialogue continues preparations for subsidy, pre-trial detention talks

Representatives of the national dialogue held a small meeting on Tuesday to lay the groundwork for discussions on the reforms related to the subsidy program in Egypt.

'IMF does not control Egypt nor imposes conditions on us': PM Madbouly

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday in a press conference at New Alamein City that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) does not control Egypt or impose conditions on the country.

Israeli assassinations 'cheap policy reflecting the occupation's failures': Egypt Journalists Syndicate

The Journalists' Syndicate condemned the Israeli assassination of Palestinian leader Ismail Haniyeh, Head of the Political Bureau of Hamas, at dawn Wednesday in Tehran, saying: "It won’t deter the Palestinian people from defending their rights and their pursuit of freedom and independence."

Egypt will gradually increase fuel prices to end subsidies by December 2025: PM Madbouly

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly underscored in a press conference held at New Alamein City the gradual increase in petroleum products pricing and managing inflation rates to ease the burden on citizens, aiming to reach a break-even point for fuel subsidies by December 2025.

Sisi directs gov’t to ensure steady electricity supply to citizens amid power cut suspension

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has directed the government to enhance effective collaboration among relevant ministries and state bodies to ensure regular electricity supply to citizens.

Sisi on July revolution anniversary: Egypt to continue development march amid global turbulence

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi stated in a televised speech marking the 72nd anniversary of the 23 July 1952 Revolution that Egypt will weather the current turbulent times in the region and the world and continue on the path towards development.

National Dialogue thanks Sisi on release of 79 detainees ahead of session on reforming pretrial detention

The National Dialogue's Board of Trustees thanked on Monday President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi for the release of 79 more detainees in response to calls from political forces in the country.

Egypt's National Dialogue trustees to discuss pretrial detention on Tuesday

The National Dialogue's Board of Trustees will hold specialized sessions on Tuesday to discuss pretrial detention, its governing rules, and related issues as part of Egypt's National Human Rights Strategy.

Egypt new cabinet secured vote of confidence from parliament

Egypt's newly appointed cabinet, led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, secured a confidence vote from the House of Representatives on Thursday after the majority in the parliament approved the new government's programme for the coming years.

Parliamentary committee recommends a vote of confidence to Egypt new cabinet

A parliamentary committee, formed to study the new government’s program for 2024-2027, recommended giving a vote of confidence by majority to the cabinet.

Al-Wafd Party investigates alleged antiquities trafficking scheme involving members

Egypt's oldest political party, Al-Wafd, strives to clear its reputation by investigating some of its members who were allegedly shown in a leaked video discussing the trafficking of ancient artefacts.

Egypt tests suspending load shedding to gauge daily fuel needs

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday that he has issued instructions to suspend load shedding temporarily to gauge the daily fuel consumption needs in the absence of power cuts.

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