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Egyptian Committee launches Saudi-backed sacrificial meat aid for Gaza

The Egyptian Committee for Gaza Relief has launched a campaign to cook and distribute sacrificial meat to vulnerable families in the Gaza Strip, supported by donations from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of ongoing humanitarian efforts amid the ongoing Israeli war and blockade.

Egypt activates nationwide health emergency plan for Gaza wounded

Egypt has activated a nationwide health emergency plan involving around 150 hospitals, up to 300 fully equipped ambulances, and more than 30,000 medical workers as the Coordinating Committee for the Reception of Wounded and Injured Arrivals from Gaza convened to oversee preparations, the Ministry of Health said on Monday.

Air Cairo launches first Cairo-Jeddah service via New Capital International Airport

New Capital International Airport today saw the inaugural Air Cairo flight to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, marking a major step in Egypt’s push to boost traffic from its new airports and relieve pressure on Cairo International Airport.

Nile International launches upgraded news studio as part of modernisation plan

As part of Egypt’s ongoing efforts to modernise its state media and reinforce their international reach, Nile International Channel has taken a significant step forward with the launch of its newly upgraded news studio, marking the beginning of a new phase in a comprehensive development programme aimed at enhancing the channel’s professional and technical capabilities.

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.

Egypt, 7 Arab-Islamic nations denounce Israel’s repeated Gaza ceasefire violations

The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have condemned Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza.

Cairo governor orders free permits for Ramadan charity iftar tables

Cairo’s governor Ibrahim Saber directed district heads to provide full facilitation, without charging any fees, for individuals, associations, and civil society groups seeking to set up Mawa’ed Al-Rahman (charity iftar tables) during Ramadan, the governorate said.

Egypt extends condolences following deadly coltan mine collapse in DRC

Egypt on Sunday expressed condolences to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after the collapse of a coltan mine in the eastern town of Rubaya killed hundreds of people.

El-Sisi, King Abdullah II urge unimpeded entry of aid and the start of reconstruction in Gaza

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II called for the unimpeded humanitarian aid access and early recovery and reconstruction efforts in Gaza as part of the comprehensive implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement during talks in Cairo on Sunday.

Egypt to toughen penalties for evading military, reserve service

Egypt’s Defence and National Security Committee of the House of Representatives approved on Sunday draft amendments to the Military and National Service Law that would significantly increase fines and introduce stricter penalties for evading compulsory military service or failing to respond to reserve call-ups.

Int'l law, mediators and Palestinians prevail as Rafah crossing reopens: Egypt's SIS head

“Israel did not win the battle over the Rafah crossing; instead, international law, the mediators, and the Palestinian side prevailed,” Diaa Rashwan, head of Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS), said on Sunday, as the Rafah border crossing reopened on a trial basis after more than a year of near-total closure.

Wives who help grow husband's wealth deserve compensation after death, divorce: Al-Azhar

Al-Azhar’s Grand Imam, Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayyeb, said on Sunday that wives who contribute to building their husbands’ wealth should be financially compensated in the event of divorce or the husband’s death.

Arab states review flight tests of joint satellite '813' in Muscat

The Arab satellite “813,” a flagship joint space project, moved closer to operational readiness as Arab states reviewed its flight-testing progress during the 12th meeting of the Arab Group for Space Cooperation, held on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Middle East Space Conference 2026 in Muscat.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia stress de-escalation, political solutions amid regional tensions

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, stressed the need to de-escalate regional tensions and prioritize political solutions during a phone call on Saturday, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Egypt clears waiting lists with over 3.7 mln surgeries completed

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population said on Saturday that more than 3.7 million surgeries have been completed under a national initiative aimed at clearing hospital waiting lists.

Egypt defence minister reviews armed forces readiness with senior commanders

General Abdel Mageed Saqr, commander-in-chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and minister of defence and military production, met with senior commanders and officers from the Central Military Zone to assess readiness and discuss ways to improve armed forces performance, the military spokesperson said on Sunday.

El-Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdullah II hold Cairo talks on relations, regional developments

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi received Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Cairo on Sunday for talks focused on regional developments and bilateral relations, the Egyptian presidency said.

Egypt, Kenya strengthen coordination ahead of African Union summit

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Saturday with Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi to coordinate positions on regional and continental issues and review bilateral relations ahead of the African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government scheduled for mid-February.

Egypt launches Alexandria Metro project, tramway rehabilitation

Egypt’s Ministry of Transport stated on Saturday that it has begun implementing the Alexandria Metro project alongside the rehabilitation of the Raml Tramway, a move aimed at easing chronic congestion in the coastal city.

President El-Sisi congratulates Egypt handball team on 10th African championship victory

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi congratulated on Saturday the Egyptian National Handball Team on winning the 2026 African Men's Handball Championship, for the fourth consecutive edition and the 10th overall.

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