Egypt Headlines
Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:06:37 GMTECSS - National Strategy for Human Rights Consistent With New Republic Requirements
[Egypt Online] Deputy Director General of the Egyptian Center for Strategic Studies (ECSS) General Mohamed Ibrahim El Deweri said the launching of the national strategy for human rights was fully consistent with the requirements of the new republic i...
Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:06:36 GMTTrade Minister - Overarching Strategy to Restructure IMC
[Egypt Online] Minister of Trade and Industry Nivine Gamea said the ministry will embark on incorporating an overall scheme to restructure the Industrial Modernization Centre (IMC) and install an e-governance system embracing the Center's updated sta...
Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:06:33 GMTPetroleum Minister - President Directs Prompt Delivery of Natural Gas to Lebanon
[Egypt Online] Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla said President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has directed transfer of gas to Lebanon at the nearest possible time.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:41:39 GMTEgypt Seeks to Locally Manufacture Moderna's Covid-19 Vaccines - Minister
[Egypt Online] Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed has discussed with representatives of US drug maker "Moderna" bilateral cooperation to provide coronavirus vaccines.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:41:35 GMTSisi Inspects Project to Upgrade Autostrad Road
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Friday inspected work to upgrade the Autostrad Road in Cairo, which will include seven lanes in each direction, said presidential spokesman Bassam Rady.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:41:32 GMTEgypt Welcomes Formation of New Lebanese Government
[Egypt Online] Egypt on Friday welcomed the formation of a new Lebanese government headed by Najuib Mikati.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:41:30 GMTEgypt, NEPAD in Final Talks to Set Up African Center for Combating Climate Change
[Egypt Online] Assistant foreign minister Soha Gendy conferred Friday with a delegation of the African Union Development Agency (NEPAD) on the finalization of negotiations to set up the headquarters of an African excellence center for combating clima...
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:50:54 GMTEgypt Reports 413 New Coronavirus Cases in 24 Hours
[Egypt Online] The Health Ministry said that 413 new coronavirus cases were detected in Egypt over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 291,585.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:50:52 GMTGovt Denies Importing Beef Infected With Mad Cow Disease
[Egypt Online] The cabinet media center dismissed some reports alleging that Egypt had imported beef infected with mad cow disease and made it available on markets.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:50:47 GMTNCW Head Stresses Need to Give Women Chance for Innovation in Entrepreneurship Field
[Egypt Online] Head of Egypt's National Council for Women Maya Mosri has stressed the need for giving women the chance of innovation in the fields of female entrepreneurs, a matter that has become pressing amid the circumstances of the Covid-19 pande...
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:50:44 GMTDigital Transformation Helped Increase Social Spending - Minister
[Egypt Online] The government attaches great attention to increasing the social spending, thanks to digital transformation which has saved a lot of resources that used to be wasted in the past, Social Solidarity Minister Nivine El Qabbag said.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:34:19 GMTEgypt's Trade Minister Discusses With UNDP Delegation Supporting Enterprises
[Egypt Online] Egypt's Trade and Industry Minister Niveen Gamie has discussed with a delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) means of boosting cooperation to support the medium, small and micro enterprises in the country.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:34:18 GMTEgypt to Launch New Domestic Flights Linking Tourist Destinations - Minister
[Egypt Online] Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Anani said Thursday that Egypt plans to launch new flights linking the tourist destinations, including Sharm el Sheikh, Luxor, Hurghada, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:34:18 GMTEgypt Defeats Tanzania 3-0 in Africa Nations Volleyball Championship
[Egypt Online] Egyptian national volleyball team defeated Tanzania on Thursday by a score of 3-0 in the second round of the Africa Nations Championships.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:34:16 GMTAgriculture Minister Underlines Importance of Int'l Consolidation to Support Food Security
[Egypt Online] Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation El Sayyed El Quseir underlined the importance of consolidation of international efforts to boost cooperation to achieve food security and provide basic needs for the peoples, noting that foo...
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:34:12 GMTLocal Development Program in Upper Egypt Listed in UN As Best Practice in Achieving Development Goals
[Egypt Online] The Local Development Program in Upper Egypt has been listed in the United Nations as an example of best practice in achieving the sustainable development goals, Local Development Minister Mahmoud Shaarawi said.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 07:51:12 GMTEmigration Min., Head of Egyptian Entities in Europe Union Discuss Participation in 'Decent Life' Initiative
[Egypt Online] Minister of Emigration Nabila Makram discussed with Head of the General Union for Egyptians in Europe and the Egyptians House in London Mostafa Ragab cooperation to serve Egyptian organizations and associations abroad and the possibili...
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 07:51:09 GMTMadbouli Follows Up It Projects At NAC
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mosafa Madbouli said that the government attaches great importance to IT and digital transformation projects in the New Administrative Capital (NAC) to upgrade the government system through incorporating most modern tren...
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 07:51:07 GMTPresident Sisi - We Are Keen On Providing Better Life for Farmers
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi stressed the State's keenness on supporting Egyptian farmers and utilizing all potentials to provide decent life "Haya Karima" for them.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:41:20 GMTEgypt Reports 399 New Coronavirus Cases, 13 Fatalities
[Egypt Online] The Health Ministry said that 399 new coronavirus cases were detected in Egypt in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 291,172.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:41:19 GMTEgypt, AfDB Discuss Boosting Cooperation
[Egypt Online] Transport Minister Kamel el Wazir discussed Wednesday with African Development Bank (AfDB) Vice President for the Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization Solomon Quaynor means of boosting bilateral cooperation in the trans...
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:41:16 GMTFM Stresses Egypt's Commitment to Backing Transitional Phase in Sudan
[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Wednesday reiterated Egypt's firm and strong commitment to supporting the transitional phase in Sudan.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:41:13 GMTUN Official Lauds Egypt's Anti-Terror Experiment
[Egypt Online] Under-Secretary General of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office Vladimir Voronkov lauded on Wednesday the Egyptian experiment in fighting terrorism and extremism.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:41:10 GMTMashat - Egypt's Cooperation With Int'l Institutions Seen As Successful
[Egypt Online] Minister of International Cooperation Rania el Mashat said Wednesday that Egypt's cooperation with international institutions is seen as successful, evidently proved by the major results achieved.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:41:09 GMTEgyptian, Jordanian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments
[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry had talks on Thursday with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on means of boosting bilateral ties.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:57:25 GMTSpeech By President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi At Egypt-ICF
[Egypt Online] In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:03:06 GMTShoukry Probes With His Kuwaiti Counterpart Mechanisms of Supporting Joint Arab Action
[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held a session of talks Wednesday at the Foreign Ministry headquarters with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al Mohammed al Sabah.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:03:04 GMTSisi - Humanity Is Going Through Its Most Difficult Test in Years
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said that nowadays, humanity is going through its most difficult test in years, citing ongoing challenges, topped by the global outbreak of Covid-19 and the impacts of climate change.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:03:00 GMTIndustry Min. Asserts Keenness of Boosting Economic Cooperation Between Egypt, Oman
[Egypt Online] Minister of Trade and Industry Niven Gamea asserted the keenness of her ministry on boosting economic cooperation with Oman especially in light of the brotherly bilateral relationship.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:03:16 GMTFintech MNT-Halan Lands U.S.$120 Million From Apis Partners, DisrupTech and Others
[TechCrunch] Over 70% of Egypt's young and fast-growing population of over 100 million is financially underserved despite mobile penetration exceeding 90%.