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Foreign Affairs

Egypt FM renews condemnation of Iran attacks on Gulf, Jordan

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty renewed Egypt’s condemnation of the recent Iranian attacks targeting several Gulf countries and Jordan during separate phone calls with a number of his Arab counterparts, the Egyptian foreign ministry said on Friday.

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Egypt FM renews condemnation of Iran attacks on Gulf, Jordan

Egypt condemns Iranian attacks violating Jordan's airspace

Egypt expands optional insurance scheme for expatriates to cover unfair dismissal

Egypt condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain as 'dangerous escalation'

Egypt donates laptops to Seychelles to support children's digital skills initiative

Egypt condemns deadly terrorist attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

Interview| Egypt-Greece relations at excellent level: Greek deputy FM

Al-Azhar urges global consensus on human rights that respects cultural, religious diversity

Egypt condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf states, tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Egypt, Greece to discuss legal migration ties in Cairo

Egypt condemns terrorist plots targeting Morocco's security and stability

Egypt, France sign migration cooperation declaration

Egypt FM congratulates Nabil Fahmy on taking office as Arab League secretary-general

Egypt extends condolences to Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana over flood victims

Egypt reaffirms commitment to stronger ties with Rwanda on Liberation Day

Egypt, EU review strategic partnership, regional developments in political consultations

President El-Sisi congratulates Trump, US on 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

Society

President El-Sisi to receive Egypt national team following historic World Cup run

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi will receive Egypt's national football team on Saturday, along with its technical and administrative staff, in recognition of their outstanding performance at the 2026 World Cup, the Egyptian presidency announced.

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President El-Sisi to receive Egypt national team following historic World Cup run

Pope Tawadros II consecrates St Shenouda Church in Alexandria

Egypt to ban third-year secondary transfers to int'l schools from 2026/2027

El-Sisi thanks Egypt's national team after historic World Cup run

Factbox| Where Egypt fits in global crisis-management systems

El-Sisi calls for regular crisis-response drills across state institutions

Rwandan folk dance troupe brings traditional rhythms to Giza pyramids

El-Sisi urges greater private sector role in Egypt manufacturing sector

Egypt to launch 7 steel-focused applied technology schools with Ezz Steel, Italy's Danieli

Egypt braces for hot, humid weather through Friday

Egypt PM reviews implementation of El-Sisi's media directives, national press debt settlement

In Photos: Gaza erupts in Joy as Egypt's World Cup victory brings moment of respite

El-Sisi congratulates Egypt team on historic World Cup round of 16 qualification

YouTube launches supervised kid accounts in Egypt, MENA

Factbox| Egypt's national veal project and livestock development plans

Egypt to launch 26 new agricultural technology schools with Italian partnership

PM Madbouly witnesses handover of 50 mobile notarization centres to Justice Ministry

Politics

Egypt's culture minister resigns following final court ruling in copyright dispute

Egypt's Minister of Culture Jehan Zaki submitted her resignation to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday after the country's highest appellate court upheld a ruling against her in an intellectual property dispute with writer Soheir Abdel-Hamid.

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Egypt's culture minister resigns following final court ruling in copyright dispute

Parliament committee approves bill to reorganize Egypt's Future of Egypt Development Agency

Palestinian cause belongs to the Mediterranean and Europe, not just Arabs: Amr Moussa

Higher Education Minister appointed acting culture minister

Moussa backs El-Sisi's call for local council elections to revitalize political life

National Press Authority launches book chronicling El-Sisi’s journey on 30 June anniversary

President El-Sisi receives Armed Forces commander-in-chief on 30 June anniversary

Egypt parliament passes income tax, universal health insurance law amendments

Egypt's state information minister denies appointing 22 advisers

President El-Sisi marks Egyptian diplomacy bicentennial

House approves amendments to NCHR’s law to strengthen its independence

El-Sisi attends graduation ceremony for Awqaf-trained imams at Military Academy

Real challenge lies in turning dialogue outcomes into laws, public policy: NCHR President

El-Sisi directs continued development of state administrative apparatus

Egypt’s Civil Democratic Movement faces internal crisis after controversial statement on businessman’s property dispute

Egypt NCHR President meets UNHCR representative to boost cooperation

Infograph: New Delta project boosts Egypt food security with EGP 800 bln investments

Urban & Transport

Civil Aviation Minister reviews final preparations for Hurghada Airport management and operation programme

Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh Elhefny held a series of meetings to review final preparations for offering the management and operation of Hurghada International Airport to the private sector, in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is providing advisory support for the government’s public-private partnership programme.

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Civil Aviation Minister reviews final preparations for Hurghada Airport management and operation programme

Special EgyptAir flight to bring Pharaohs home after historic World Cup run

Egypt's East Nile Monorail extends operating hours for Egypt-Argentina World Cup clash

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd reroute AE15 Gemini service through Suez Canal

Factbox| Future of Egypt Authority: From land reclamation to food security, national development

Egypt, Turkey sign MoU on international transport corridors to boost regional connectivity

Egypt to fine waterway violators up to EGP 500,000 under new campaign

Egypt road crash injuries, fatalities rise in 2025: CAPMAS

Egypt inaugurates upgraded manufacturing centres at Aircraft Factory on 30 June anniversary

Egypt appointed chair of Arab Civil Aviation Organization General Assembly, retains Executive Council seat

Egypt raises train ticket prices by 12.5% on long-distance routes, 25% on short routes: Railway sources

Nine children drown after three-wheeler plunges into canal in Upper Egypt

Riyadh Air launches direct Cairo flights, plans to double daily services

Egypt enters European marine manufacturing market with tugboat sale to Italy: SCA chief

Suez Canal revenue rises 23% to $4.6 billion in FY 2025/26: Chairman

El-Sisi reviews Suez Canal navigation rates, marine unit manufacturing progress

Cairo Airport renews ACI public health readiness accreditation until 2029

Courts & Law

Egypt releases 1,834 inmates under presidential pardon marking 30 June anniversary

Egypt's Ministry of Interior on Tuesday announced the release of 1,834 inmates from the country's correctional and rehabilitation centres under a presidential pardon issued to mark the anniversary of the 30 June Revolution.

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Egypt releases 1,834 inmates under presidential pardon marking 30 June anniversary

Egyptian court orders Ghada Waly to pay EGP 2 mln to Russian artist in copyright case

Cairo civil protection chief, two others killed during firefighting operation

President El-Sisi swears in new heads of Egypt judicial bodies

Record, share, report: How smartphones are changing crime reporting in Egypt

Alexandria court issues 2nd preliminary death sentence in schoolchildren abuse case

Giza court sentences driver in Israeli flag sticker case to 3 years in prison

Egypt court jails 5 for kidnapping Chinese national in New Cairo

Egypt prosecution refers Nakhnoukh and associates to criminal court

Prosecution orders four-day detention of Sabri Nakhnoukh in money laundering probe

Justice Ministry launches digital drive to enforce alimony rulings, recover court debts

Egypt detains suspects linked to Sabri Nakhnoukh case, upholds asset freeze order

Egypt prosecution freezes assets of Sabri Nakhnoukh, others in money laundering case

Egypt prosecutor orders detention of Sabri Nakhnoukh over alleged criminal offences

Egyptian authorities arrest education official over viral misconduct video

Qalyoubia governor suspends education official over misconduct in viral video

Egypt to tighten laws on online betting, rumours and children social media use

Defence

El-Sisi appoints Lt. Gen. Mohamed Rabie head of crisis management authority

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi issued a presidential decree on Thursday to appoint newly promoted Lieutenant General Mohamed Abdel-Rahman Bassiouni Salem Rabie as head of the National Authority for Crisis and Emergency Management.

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El-Sisi appoints Lt. Gen. Mohamed Rabie head of crisis management authority

Egypt, Turkey conclude joint Anatolian Eagle 2026 air force exercise

Egypt, Turkey launch ‘GOLDEN EAGLE’ joint military exercise

El-Sisi observes state crisis-response simulation at Strategic Command HQ

El-Sisi attends state crisis response review at Strategic Command HQ

'Egypt is committed to peace for those who want peace': El-Sisi at inauguration of new Strategic Command HQ

New Strategic Command HQ embodies a nation capable of confronting challenges through unity of its people and its armed forces: President El-Sisi

Egypt Air Defence Forces uses national encryption systems to counter cyber threats: Commander Al-Toudi to DMC

Air Defence Forces continue modernization to protect Egypt’s skies: Commander Al-Toudi

Egypt’s defence minister meets Saddam, Khaled Haftar for talks on military cooperation

Egypt, Turkey deepen defence ties at fifth military cooperation committee meeting

Egyptian, Turkish air forces launch joint 'Anatolian Eagle 2026' exercise

Egyptian border guards seize drugs, weapons worth EGP 40 billion in nationwide operations

Egypt, Oman conclude joint special forces exercise ‘Citadel of the Mountain-2’

Egypt targets criminal hubs in southern region, arrests 223 suspects

Egypt, Turkey conclude joint air force training exercise

Egyptian, Greek air forces conclude Tactical Leadership Program

Tourism

Wizz Air launches 27 weekly flights from Poland to Egyptian tourist destinations for the first time

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has launched a new flight programme from Poland to Egypt for the first time, operating 27 weekly flights to the Red Sea destinations of Marsa Alam, Hurghada, and Sharm El-Sheikh beginning this July.

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Wizz Air launches 27 weekly flights from Poland to Egyptian tourist destinations for the first time

Mohamed Bek El-Sagheer Mosque in Old Cairo inaugurated after restoration

Foreigners make up 60% of GEM’s 3 million visitors in seven months: Museum CEO

Egypt completes 50 Green Sharm projects, cuts emissions by 85,100 tons

Egypt issues 1st batch of smart tourist guide licences

Air Cairo launches new Alexandria–Athens route starting 24 July

Egypt pushing to turn South Sinai reserves into global ecotourism destinations

Egypt tourist arrivals climb 16% in Q1 2026 despite conflict-driven decline across ME

Serbian PM visits Grand Egyptian Museum

Air Cairo receives first direct flight from Yerevan to New Alamein

Analysis: Strategic tourism master plan for the pyramids corridor

Egypt launches Red Sea Initiative to boost coastal sustainability

Egypt refloats Cleos cruise ship after running aground in Minya

INTERVIEW| Egypt top destination for Russians: St. Petersburg Tourism Chief

Saudia Airlines, flydubai expand summer flights to Egypt’s Alamein

Air Cairo to launch new routes to West Africa, Europe as part of expansion plan

Egypt records 7% rise in tourist arrivals in first four months of 2026

Health

Egypt’s UHIS delivers 68 mln medical services in Canal Region: EHA

Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS) has provided 68 million medical and treatment services through 157 healthcare facilities in the Canal Region governorates since its pilot launch in Port Said, the Egyptian Healthcare Authority (EHA) said.

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