President Al-Sisi ratifies laws on political rights, Senate, parliament elections
Amendments tackle women’s parliamentary representation, methods of appointment, and fairness of ballot process
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Egypt is developing 4 vaccines, 3 drugs against COVID-19: Higher Education Minister
In a ministry statement on Thursday, Abdel Ghaffar said the four vaccines are among 132 the World Health Organization (WHO) reports are currently under development against the virus.
Egypt’s public treasury pays EGP 160.5bn to NOSI in debt settlement
The minister said that the state’s public treasury will pay the second instalment worth EGP 170bn to the NOSI from the fiscal year (FY) 2020/21 budget, including EGP 35bn representing the five bonuses provided recently for pensioners.
Al-Sisi receives credentials of 6 new ambassadors to Egypt
Newly appointed ambassadors met with President Al-Sisi on Wednesday
Deadly protests erupt in Ethiopia over killing of popular Oromo singer
At least 50 killed during protests as Ethiopia’s Prime Minister calls Hachalu Hundessa’s murder ‘evil act’
Egypt’s Migratory Birds project wins Energy Globe Award: Environment Ministry
Environment Ministry, NREA coordinated in on-demand shutdown at wind farms during migration season
Egyptian currency appreciates against US dollar as FX inflows rise
At the end of last week, the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) reported that the Egyptian pound was trading at EGP 16.21 to buy and EGP 16.11 to sell. It currently stands after its appreciation against the US dollar, at EGP 16.17 to buy and EGP 16.07 to sell.
Egypt reports 1,557 new COVID-19 cases, 81 new fatalities
Cabinet has, from Saturday, started easing movement restrictions for citizens, night-time curfew lifted
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Survival is not a question of choice: FM Sameh Shoukry addressing UNSC on GERD
In another chapter of political attempts to settle the regional dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened on Monday for a special discussion on the decade-long issue.
Emergence of whale shark reflects marine response to clean-up campaign: Environment Ministry
Red Sea clean-up campaign resulted in removal of about four tonnes of waste
2 dangerous militants neutralised in North Sinai: Interior Ministry
Militants had plans to carry out attacks on occasion of 30 June Revolution anniversary, says Interior Ministry
30 June Revolution preserved Egyptian identity from hijack: Al-Sisi
President Al-Sisi pledges action in face of challenges on seventh anniversary of revolution
Eitesal, IT Chamber organise workshop to boost Egypt’s software industry
The workshop, which has been organised in cooperation with the Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunication (CIT), will take place on 5 July.
Egypt, USAID discuss 5 future projects with $105m investments
Two sides also discuss new cooperation strategy for next five years
FEB refutes rumors of Egyptian banks funding GERD
Mohamed El-Etreby, FEB Chairperson stressed that there are no Egyptian banks, or banks operating in Egypt that purchased Ethiopian government bonds
Government discusses increasing efficiency of health facilities
The discussions were held as Egypt continues its fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
2 cloth masks to be provided on each ration card
The minister added that supplying the face masks will be phased in according to the rate of supply from factories to stores. He noted that a total of 250,000 masks will be distributed on the first day, which will gradually increase to 19m by the end of July.
ITFC injects $9.6bn into Egypt over 12 years: Planning Minister
The minister praised the ITFC’s remarkable activities in development, and the notable rate of progress in implementing its Egypt funding programme for 2020
Emirates reopens 4 flight routes increasing network to over 50 cities in July
This will bring its network to 52 destinations in July, offering travellers convenient connections with the world through its Dubai hub. At the same time, the airline will be ensuring the health and safety of its customers and employees on the ground and in the air.
WHO calls for accelerated public health response amid global reopening
Organisation is working closely with Eastern Mediterranean region governments to provide guidance on gradual re-opening
Inauguration of Baron Empain Palace important for Egypt’s tourism sector: official
Construction costs for Grand Egyptian Museum has been reduced from $1.6bn to only $700m, without compromising on quality, says El-Anany
Aman, NBE cooperate to deploy 25,000 POS as part of CBE initiative
The cooperation comes as part of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) initiative to stimulate e-payments in Egypt, rather than cash exchanges. This is in line with the Egyptian state’s economic vision to achieve sustainable development and transition to a cashless society.
Semiramis InterContinental Cairo receives health and safety certificate
The hotel has implemented social distancing and additional hygiene measures, in line with Ministry of Health guidelines, and public health advice from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Turkey has deployed 15,000 Syrian mercenaries to Libya so far: SOHR
Mercenaries sent to Libya include 300 minors aged 14-18
Egypt’s Foreign Minister full speech on GERD at UNSC
Filling the GERD unilaterally, without an agreement with Egypt and Sudan would jeopardize the interests of downstream communities, whose existence and survival depend on the Nile River.
Egypt to release effective COVID-19 drug within two weeks: Health Ministry
Egypt reports 1,566 new coronavirus cases on Monday, raising total infections to 66,754
China places 500,000 people in lockdown as COVID-19 infections rise
Fresh virus cluster forces authorities to impose strict lockdown in province near Beijing
Uber launches safety measures, on-trip protocol for coexistence with COVID-19
The ride-hailing service company is taking unprecedented actions to help its customers stay safe and healthy as they move around. It includes requiring riders and drivers to wear face masks in accordance with government precautionary measures, whilst also facilitating a vehicle disinfection service
EBI makes e-learning training content available to all members
Cooperation between EBI and Hult Ashridge comes as part of support for long-term relationship between two renowned institutions
3 academic misconduct cases, exam paper leak reported in Thanaweyya Amma exams
Hiccups continue as Sunday’s dynamics exam reportedly has missing answer in multiple choice question