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Egypt aims to reach tripartite legal agreement over GERD: Shoukry
Egypt’s FM stressed the need for Ethiopian political will to achieve this agreement
Al-Sisi holds quadripartite meeting to discuss major challenges in Egypt
Al-Sisi ordered the authorities to continue to maintain security and provide stability for citizens, whether in the fight against terrorism, extremism, or criminal security.
US invites Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia for meeting over GERD
Egypt previously said that negotiations reached a deadlock and requested mediation
Maintaining human life and dignity is a priority: Egypt’s prosecutor general
Transport ministry prepare rehabilitation programme for railway workers
Egypt’s Defence Minister inspects central military zone
The commander of the central military zone affirmed that the zone’s troops will always remain in the highest degree of vigilance and preparedness to defend the homeland.
Shoukry, Pompeo discuss GERD’s recent developments
US administration stresses the need to reach fair agreement for all parties
Security forces kill 13 suspected militants in Al-Arish raid
Six machine guns, four rifle cartridge, and two suicide vests were confiscated
Al-Sisi, German FM Maas discuss boosting bilateral ties, regional updates
Situation in Libya and Syria topped the discussion
Prosecution detains train conductor for forcing two men two to jump off a moving train
One was decapitated and the other suffered severe leg injuries
Al-Baghdadi’s main aide killed in Syria: SDF
‘Abu Al-Hassan al-Muhajir targeted in a Syrian border town’, says army commander
Parliament condemns EU statement on alleged human rights violations
The committee claimed during its inspection visit to the New Minya Prisons area on Sunday that some human rights organisations “fabricate lies” about the human rights situation in Egypt.
Combating terrorist groups requires international cooperation: Shoukry
Egypt’s FM briefed the participants of MSC meeting on Egypt’s vision for peace, security in Africa
Egypt’s General Intelligence hosts international security services round table in Cairo
The roundtable witnessed the participation of several heads and leaders of intelligence agencies of Arab, African, and European states to discuss cross border and regional challenges in the Middle East and North Africa region, in addition to possible ways to confront such challenges
Al-Sisi inaugurates World Radiocommunication Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh
WRC is held every three to four years to review ITU Radio Regulations
Intimidation, bullying crimes to be referred to state security emergency courts: Madbouly
The decree also applies to the offenses set forth in Law No. 107 of 2013 on the organisation of the right to public meetings, peaceful processions, and demonstrations, and the offenses set forth in the Anti-Terrorism Law promulgated by Law No. 94 of 2015.
Egypt to export local-made armored vehicles with ejectable escape crew capsules
Local media reports indicated that the Egyptian-made armored vehicle can be split into two parts when explosion ejecting the escape crew capsule, which can be installed in another vehicle. Moreover, the armored vehicle’s seats are equipped with shock absorption technology.
Al-Sisi receives “core group” of Munich Security Conference
President stressed the importance of strengthening international solidarity to face common security risks
Al-Sisi, Shoukry to meet German FM Heiko Maas to discuss regional updates
Maas’ visit demonstrates strength of Egyptian-German relations, says German embassy
Developing technology would allow 65% of people to hold jobs that do not exist today: Steve Brazell
Brazell said 67% people are sharing their information on social media and 5.9 billion use google search at the same time
Al-Sisi extends state of emergency for additional three months
Parliament should approve or reject within seven days of the declaration
Water scarcity becomes a threat to many parts of the world: Shoukry
Egypt’s Foreign Minister emphasises respecting International Laws when dealing with transboundary watercourses
Misk Media Forum: connecting digital, traditional media means
The forum seeks to give the opportunity for Arab youth to meet Arab media pioneers to benefit from their experiences in digital media, says Misk Forum director
Heavy rains in Cairo cause school closures, air flight delays
Citizens got stuck in traffic mayhem for hours, as major roads flooded
Cairo to host Munich Security Conference’s Core Group Meeting on 26 October
It will include discussions around issues of regional security cooperation, situation in the Horn of Africa, and instability in Arab region
Egypt, Jordan hold joint military training
The training comes as a part of the series of joint drills between the two countries, and will take place in the Southern Military Area and the Red Sea operations zone.
Egypt says Ethiopia’s remarks about war over GERD “totally unacceptable”
Cairo receives US invitation for meeting with Sudan, Ethiopia FMs in Washington
General Prosecution releases more people arrested over 20 September protests
Suspects were released after their presence in the protests was proven not intended, says prosecution
Al-Sisi leads Africa in Sochi summit with Russia
“We want to invest $190m in infrastructure development and attract up to $7bn,” says Putin
Egypt’s parliament approves loans to upgrade Metro’s first line, climate resilience, establish Abu El-Rish’s Outpatient Clinics
During Monday’s plenary session, the parliament approved a €205m loan agreement to upgrade the first line of the Cairo Metro. The agreement was signed with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in August 2018.
Parliament’s Human Rights Committee to continue working on granting presidential pardon for imprisoned youth
The committee will hold regular meetings with ambassadors of the European Union, North and South America, and Arab states, says Head of Egypt’s Parliament Committee of Human Rights