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Egypt cabinet approves draft family law, refers it to parliament

Egypt’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft unified family law and said it would send the legislation to parliament, part of a broader push to update long-delayed personal status rules.

'Do not leave humanity’s fate to algorithms': Egyptian MP Abou El-Enein calls for global AI charter

Egyptian MP Mohamed Abou El-Enein called for establishing a global charter and an international observatory to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), warning that its misuse poses a growing threat to humanity despite its vast developmental potential.

Egypt's choice is always peace grounded in strength: El-Sisi on Sinai Liberation Day

Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said the country remains committed to peace “grounded in strength” while warning of mounting regional instability, in a speech marking the 44th anniversary of Israel’s withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula.

INTERVIEW| Egypt is a strategic mediator in Middle East crises and a voice for global reform: Finnish President Stubb

At a moment of heightened regional and global uncertainty, Finnish President Alexander Stubb’s first visit to Cairo underscores Egypt’s growing diplomatic centrality. In an exclusive interview with Al-Ahram, Stubb praised Egypt’s leadership and its balanced approach to complex crises, emphasizing that understanding President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s vision was a primary objective of his visit.

Egypt cabinet approves draft family law for Christian Egyptians

Egypt’s cabinet has approved a draft law governing personal status matters for Christians and will refer it to parliament as part of a broader overhaul of family legislation, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Wednesday.

Egypt rolled out EGP 40 bln in aid, wage hikes to offset energy cost increases: PM Madbouly

Egypt has rolled out emergency economic measures, including EGP 40 billion in cash support for around 15 million families and public-sector wage increases worth about EGP 100 billion, after a surge in energy import costs driven by the regional conflict, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly told parliament on Tuesday.

Egypt advances personal status laws, prepares draft bills for parliamentary review

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the government is moving to submit draft personal status laws for Muslims and Christians to parliament, after completing initial drafting and revisions while continuing consultations to build consensus ahead of formal approval.

Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights holds first meeting after reconstitution

Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) held its first meeting following its recent reconstitution, marking the beginning of a new institutional phase aimed at enhancing its performance and strengthening its role as an independent national mechanism for the protection and promotion of human rights.

El-Sisi appoints veteran diplomat Ramzy as presidential advisor for political affairs

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi appointed Ambassador Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy as Presidential Advisor for Political Affairs for a one-year term starting 7 April, according to a presidential decree issued on Tuesday.

Egypt-led initiative rallies 1,100 lawmakers worldwide to push for de-escalation and global diplomacy

An initiative led by Egyptian MP Sahar Albazar has brought together more than 1,100 parliamentarians from over 150 countries, calling for coordinated global action to de-escalate conflicts and revive diplomacy amid growing concerns over the worldwide impact of war.

El-Sisi appoints Alaa Youssef as Egypt’s SIS head, reshuffles board

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi issued a Presidential Decree appointing Ambassador Alaa El-Din Zakaria Youssef as head of the State Information Service (SIS) and reconstituting its board for the remainder of its current term.

Egypt media minister says French comparison in interview remarks taken out of context

Minister of State for Media Diaa Rashwan late on Sunday pushed back against controversy over remarks he made in a recent television interview, saying his comments had been misrepresented on social media, according to a post on his official Facebook page.

Egypt says reports of a ship carrying arms components to Israel at Abu Qir Port are false

Egypt’s Ministry of State for Media stated that reports circulating on social media and some media outlets claiming that a foreign vessel carrying materials used in weapons manufacturing had docked at Abu Qir Port en route to an Israeli port are false.

Egypt leads de-escalation efforts amid escalating regional tensions: Abou El Enein

Egypt is playing a central role in de-escalating tensions in the Middle East amid the ongoing crisis involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, according to Mohamed Abou El Enein, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean.

Egypt bans child labour under 15, tightens hazardous work rules

Egypt has banned the employment of children under 15 and introduced stricter rules on child labour, including limits on working hours and a ban on hazardous jobs, under a new ministerial decree issued by the Ministry of Labour.

Hellenic parliament speaker to visit Egypt to boost parliamentary ties

Amid growing strategic ties between Greece and Egypt, Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament Nikitas Kaklamanis will pay an official visit to Cairo this week.

Egyptian rights organization calls for Gulf de-escalation at UNHRC emergency session

The Forum for Development and Human Rights Dialogue (FDHRD), based in Cairo, participated in the emergency session convened by the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva to discuss the latest developments in the Gulf region and their serious repercussions on human rights conditions.

'We chose to fight against terrorism and for development, simultaneously, after 2012': El-Sisi in Eid Al-Fitr speech

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said on Friday that Egypt chose after 2012 to walk two paths simultaneously: the path of fighting the war against terrorism and the path of achieving economic development.

Egypt to curb media content that 'harms national interests and relations with Arab states''

Egypt’s main media regulators said on Wednesday they would use legal measures available under public law to regulate media performance and curb content that 'harms national interests and relations with Arab states'.

FM Abdelatty lauds Egyptian media role amid regional conflict at iftar with journalists and thinkers

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty praised on Tuesday the significant role of Egyptian media during this critical period in the region, highlighting its work in informing public opinion, presenting facts, and countering false claims, which helps raise public awareness and supports national interests.