Egypt Headlines
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:32:24 GMTEgypt Restores Smuggled Ancient Artifacts With Italian Co-Operation
[Egypt Online] Ambassador to Italy Bassam Rady has announced that the Egyptian Embassy in Italy successfully recovered several ancient Pharaonic artifacts.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:02:01 GMTTourism Ministry Refutes Claims of Mr Beast Renting Giza Pyramids for Filming
[Egypt Online] Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has officially denounced the swirling rumours across various news outlets and social media platforms suggesting that American YouTuber Mr Beast secured a 100-hour rental of the Giza pyramids ...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:23:22 GMTPM Meets GE Healthcare CEO to Discuss Ultrasound Device Manufacturing Project in Egypt
[Egypt Online] Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, met this morning at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital with Mr. Mark Stoice, CEO of GE Healthcare, and his accompanying delegation to review the project for manufacturing...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:21:47 GMTPM Witnesses Signing of Three Protocols to Settle Press Debts & Boost Cooperation in Printing, Publishing, & Advertising
[Egypt Online] Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister, attended this morning at the Cabinet headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, the signing ceremony of three cooperation protocols between the governorates of Cairo, Giza, and Qalyubia, e...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:09:23 GMTOver Two Million Have Benefited From 'Ending Waiting Lists' Presidential Initiative - Health Minister
[Egypt Online] Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said the National Health Strategy is considered a top priority on the agenda of the state's action plans.
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:13:53 GMTDr Motsepe Confers CAF President's Outstanding Achievement Award 2024 to President Paul Biya of Cameroon and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt
[CAF] The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF"), Dr Patrice Motsepe, on Monday, 16 December 2024 conferred the CAF President's Outstanding Achievement Award 2024 on Cameroon Head of State, President Paul Biya and Egyp...
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:35:24 GMTArmed Forces Strengthening Military Co-Operation With Friendly Nations
[Egypt Online] The Armed Forces organized a visit to the Naval Forces Command for several foreign military attachés accredited in Egypt. This visit is part of an ongoing series of initiatives by the Armed Forces aimed at strengthening military c...
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:35:23 GMTEgypt, Japan Sign $234m Agreements to Support Fiscal Policy, Structural Reforms
[Egypt Online] Egypt and Japan have solidified their longstanding partnership with the signing of three new agreements worth $234 million. The agreements, signed by Egypt's Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation, ...
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:11:07 GMTEnd Campaign of Intimidation Against Government Critic Rasha Azab
[AI London] The Egyptian authorities must immediately put an end to the disgraceful campaign of intimidation against outspoken journalist and woman human rights defender Rasha Azab, Amnesty International said today.
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:53:14 GMTEgypt - Asylum Bill Threatens Refugee Rights
[HRW] Beirut -- Revise Draft Law in Consultation with Civil Society, UN Refugee Agency
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:13:22 GMTEgypt Approves $500m Financing Agreement With Abu Dhabi Exports Office for Wheat Imports
[Egypt Online] The Egyptian House of Representatives, led by Speaker Hanafi El-Gebali, has approved Presidential Decree No. 533 of 2023, which formalizes a framework agreement between the Egyptian government and the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) to...
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:17:23 GMTEgyptian Fintech Unicorn Mnt-Halan Launches in UAE Market
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Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:51 GMTMorocco Set to Overtake Egypt As Africa's Most Visited Country
[RFI] Morocco is on track to set new tourism records in 2024, with the country poised to become Africa's most visited destination, surpassing Egypt. French nationals remain the largest group of foreign tourists, followed by British visitors.
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:04:32 GMTEgypt Strengthens Maritime Fleet With New Vessel, 'Wadi El-Arish'
[Egypt Online] Egypt's Ministry of Transport is intensifying efforts to bolster its commercial fleet, vital for ensuring the nation's strategic stock of essential commodities. The Ministry aims to own 36 commercial vessels by 2030, increasing the fle...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 04:26:07 GMTEgypt's Hepatitis Programme Becomes a Model for African Countries
[Africa CDC] Egypt's Hepatitis Programme, also known as the "100 Million Healthier Lives" campaign has become a benchmark for African countries. The nationwide effort has led the country to become the first in 2024 to achieve Gold-tier certification ...
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:19:11 GMTSix Bold Environmental Leaders Named 2024 Champions of the Earth
[UN News] Brazil's first-ever Minister of Indigenous Peoples and an initiative promoting sustainable agriculture in Egypt are among the six recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth award, announced by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairo...
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:02:15 GMTFM Confirms to Blinken Egypt's Firm, Supportive Stance On Syria, Its Sovereignty
[Egypt Online] Minister of Foreign Affairs Emigration and Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdel Atty affirmed Egypt's firm and supportive stance towards Syria, its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:31:10 GMTGen Muhoozi Lauds Uganda-Egypt Partnership in Security and Health Cooperation
[Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the strengthening partnership between Uganda and Egypt, describing it as vital for regional stability and development.
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:30:52 GMTEgypt Jails Journalist Sayed Saber After Recent Social Media Posts
[CPJ] Washington, D.C. -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Egyptian authorities to immediately release journalist Sayed Saber, who was arrested on November 26 and ordered by the Supreme State Security Prosecution the following day to ser...
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:33:07 GMTUnited Bank Raises $94m Through Share Sale On Egyptian Exchange
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Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:39:16 GMTGeneral Authority for Health Accreditation, Regulation Participates in International Health Conference in Kigali
[Egypt Online] Head of the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Regulation (GAHAR) Dr Ahmed Taha participated on Sunday 8/12/2024 in the international ministerial summit on health, which took place over two days in the Rwandan capital, Kiga...
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:43:02 GMTArchaeologists Uncover Ptolemaic Artifacts in Egypt
[New Times] Cairo, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- An Egyptian-Dominican archaeological mission uncovered a collection of artifacts at the Taposiris Magna temple complex west of Alexandria, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Sunday.
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:51:05 GMTFinance Minister Outlines Key Priorities to Drive Economic Growth
[Egypt Online] Ministry of Finance has outlined a comprehensive plan to address key economic challenges and drive growth through strategic reforms and enhanced private sector collaboration.
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:48:42 GMTEgypt's Unemployment Rate Reduced to 5.6% - PM
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized that Egypt has made substantial strides in reducing its unemployment rate, which now stands at 5.6 percent, a significant decline compared to the higher levels of a decade ago.
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:48:24 GMTHorn of Africa On the Verge of Regional Confilct Over Red Sea Amid Egypt's Involvement, Prospects for Peace Attainable
[Radio Dalsan] Sabre-rattling by Egypt in Somalia and Ethiopia's offensive statements against Somalia's sovereignty are burying the hope to defuse the tension between Somalia and Ethiopia, which might also lead to geopolitical crisis, however immedia...
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:39:18 GMTEGX Adds Le19b to Market Cap. Amid Green Trading
[Egypt Online] The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) traded in the green zone during Sunday's session, adding around LE 19.04 billion to market capitalization, amid local and Arab purchases.
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:39:16 GMTPresident El-Sisi Meets King & Queen of Denmark, Concluding His State Visit
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday 8/12/2024 departed Copenhagen, concluding his state visit to the Kingdom of Denmark. King of Denmark, His Majesty King Frederik X, and Her Majesty Queen Mary bid farewell to the President at his...
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:39:15 GMTChairman of Healthcare Authority Meets With Health Minister of Rwanda
[Egypt Online] Chairman of the General Authority for Healthcare and General Supervisor of the Comprehensive Health Insurance projects Dr Ahmed Al-Sabki met on Sunday 8/12/2024 with Dr Sabin Nsanzeimana, Minister of Health of Rwanda, at the conclusion...
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:39:15 GMTEgypt Closely Follows Developments in Syria
[Egypt Online] Egypt is closely following with great interest the developments in the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, stressing its support for the Syrian state and people, as well as its commitment to Syria's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integ...
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:39:14 GMTSwailem Inspects Shuaiba Water Desalination Plant
[Egypt Online] On the sidelines of his participation in the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification COP16, held in the Saudi capital Riyadh, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sweilam conducte...