Egypt Headlines
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 04:50:13 GMTJailing of Activist Sanaa Seif 'Another Crushing Blow' for Human Rights
[AI London] Film editor jailed for 'false news' and insulting a police officer Along with her mother and sister, was attacked by mob with connivance of police 'Today's verdict is yet another crushing blow for the right to freedom of expression in Eg...
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:44:44 GMTSymposium On GERD Underway to Explore Current Status
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A day long symposium on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) kicked off today to discuss on the status of the project.
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:30:50 GMTAzhar Grand Imam Keen On Supporting Common Grounds Unifying Nation
[Egypt Online] Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el Tayyib stated that Al Azhar is keen on supporting the linguistic and religious cooperation, as well as all other common grounds that help strengthen and unify the nation in the face of challenges.
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:30:45 GMTEgypt Reports 640 New Coronavirus Cases, 44 Deaths
[Egypt Online] The Health Ministry said Tuesday that 640 new coronavirus cases were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases to 192,195.
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:04:42 GMTFM Reviews Annual Report of NCHR
[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, who is also the chairman of the Supreme Standing Committee on Human Rights, had a meeting on Tuesday with president of the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) Mohamed Faiq to review the annual repor...
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:04:39 GMTDollar Price Stable At National Bank of Egypt
[Egypt Online] The US dollar exchange rate was stable during Tuesday's transactions at the National Bank of Egypt.
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:04:37 GMTCulture Minister - Women 'Icons of Success'
[Egypt Online] Culture Minister Inas Abdel Dayem stressed that the woman is "an icon of success and source of life."
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:04:34 GMTJournalists Syndicate Postpones Midterm Elections to April 2 Over Coronavirus Concerns
[Egypt Online] The Journalists' Syndicate has postponed its midterm elections from March 19 to April 2 and called for the holding of its general assembly meeting in the open air for the protection of journalists from the spread of the coronavirus.
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:04:33 GMTHealth Min. - Egypt Ready to Offer All Support to Eastern Mediterranean Countries to Eradicate Polio
[Egypt Online] Health and Population Minister Hala Zayed expressed Egypt's readiness to offer all necessary support for Eastern Mediterranean countries to eradicate polio.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:02:39 GMTEgypt Celebrates Beni Suef National Day On March 15
[Egypt Online] On March 15, Egypt celebrates the National Day of Beni Suef governorate.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:02:36 GMTEgypt's Queen Meritamem Statue - a Masterpiece in Hurghada Museum
[Egypt Online] This magnificent statue is one of the unique pieces of ancient Egyptian art.Queen Meritamem is the daughter of King Ramses II and his royal wife.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:02:34 GMTWhy Was March 16 Chosen As Egyptian Women's Day?
[Egypt Online] Why was March 16 chosen as Egyptian women's Day?
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:02:33 GMTWhy Was March 16 Chosen As Egyptian Women's Day?
[Egypt Online] Why was March 16 chosen as Egyptian women's Day?
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:02:30 GMTSenate Speaker Greets Sisi On 32nd Anniversary of Taba's Return to Egypt
[Egypt Online] Senate speaker greets Sisi on 32nd anniversary of Taba's return to Egypt
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:02:26 GMTEgypt, Belarus Probe Bolstering Bilateral Relations in Tourism Sector
[Egypt Online] Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Badr Abdel Aati discussed on Monday 15/3/2021with a Belarusian tourism delegation, currently on a visit to Egypt, means of fostering bilateral relations in the tourism field.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:02:19 GMTEgypt Registers 631 New Coronavirus Cases, 40 Deaths
[Egypt Online] The Ministry of Health announced on Monday15/3/2021 that 631 new coronavirus cases were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 191,555.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:40:49 GMTPM - Presidential Directives to Upgrade Electricity Grids As Part of Decent Life Initiative
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said on Monday 15/3/2021there are presidential directives to improve the efficiency of electricity networks at villages as part of the Decent Life initiative.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:40:47 GMTEgypt, Guinea Conakry FMs Urge Sufficient Amount of Covid-19 Vaccines for African Countries
[Egypt Online] Egypt, Guinea Conakry FMs urge sufficient amount of Covid-19 vaccines for African countries
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:40:44 GMTSisi Orders Govt to Allocate Egp 37bln for Public Sector Pay Increase
[Egypt Online] Sisi orders gov't to allocate EGP 37bln for public sector pay increase
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:30:31 GMTSudan PM - 'AU, UN, EU, and U.S. Quartet Can Break GERD Deadlock'
[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- Sudan's Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok has written a letter to the African Union, the United Nations, the European Union, and the USA to request formation of a 'quartet committee' to mediate in the negotiations of the Gran...
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:27:39 GMTEgypt Achieved Goals of Indicators Set Out By 2030 Vision - Minister
[Egypt Online] Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala el Saeed said on Monday15/3/2021 Egypt has achieved goals of the numerous indicators set out by Egypt's Vision 2030 in its three dimensions of sustainable development: the economic, so...
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:27:36 GMTForeign Ministry Launches Documentary On Its History On "Diplomacy Day" Ceremony
[Egypt Online] The Foreign Ministry launched a documentary on Monday15/3/2021 depicting its history and role in defending the Egyptian interests and caring for the citizens abroad on the occasion of celebrating the "Diplomacy Day".
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:27:32 GMTParlt Approves 2 Int'l Deals
[Egypt Online] The House of Representatives during the general session on Monday 15/3/2021, led by Hanafy Gebaly approved presidential decision no. 79 of year 2021 about the agreement on the partnership deal between Egypt and the French Development A...
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:41:07 GMTSisi Orders Govt to Allocate EGP 37 Billion for Public Sector Pay Increase
[Egypt Online] Sisi orders gov't to allocate EGP 37bln for public sector pay increase
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:41:06 GMTEgypt, Guinea Conakry FMs Urge Sufficient Amount of Covid-19 Vaccines for African Countries
[Egypt Online] Egypt, Guinea Conakry FMs urge sufficient amount of Covid-19 vaccines for African countries
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:41:03 GMTPM - Presidential Directives to Upgrade Electricity Grids As Part of Decent Life Initiative
[Egypt Online] PM: Presidential directives to upgrade electricity grids as part of Decent Life initiative
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:47:09 GMTRussia, Egypt Under Increasing Scrutiny At UN Rights Body
[HRW] HRW Statement - Item 4 General Debate
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:38:01 GMTGERD's Second Round Filling Inevitable - Prof. Yacob Arsano
[Ethiopian Herald] There is no any single reason to prevent the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) second round filling as it is a matter of life and death to Ethiopia, so said Prof. Yacob Arsano.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:42:33 GMTMinister - State Racing Against Time to Include All Citizens in Healthcare System
[Egypt Online] Finance Minister Mohamed Moeit said on Saturday 13/03/2021 the State is racing against time to extend the umbrella of the comprehensive health insurance system for all the citizens to be within 10 years instead of 15.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:18:12 GMTEgypt's Irrigation Min. Attends Baghdad Water Conf.
[Egypt Online] Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Mohamed Abdel Ati participated in the 1st Baghdad International Water Conference, currently held in the Iraqi capital.