Egypt

S&P upgrades Egypt's outlook to positive amidst record investments, economic reforms

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 11:19 GMT

These changes in the global agency's view of the Egyptian economy come after Cairo secured a $35 billion investment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), adding to a string of international commitments and financing exceeding $50 billion.

UN White House National Security Adviser: Egypt has voiced deep alarm of Israeli ground offensive in Rafah

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 08:46 GMT

“Rafah is on the border with Egypt, which has voiced its deep alarm of a major military of operation there and even raises question on its future relationship with Israel if any impending military operation,” said the US White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in a brief to reporters.

Alexandria Experiences Heavy Rainfall, Intermittent Showers in Greater Cairo

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 06:00 GMT

In the meantime, Alexandria Governorate experienced heavy rainfall across several areas, accompanied by a decrease in temperature and brisk winds. This occurrence coincided with what is referred to as "The Sun’s Great Gale," which has affected Egypt’s Mediterranean cities since Saturday and is expected to persist until the upcoming weekend.

World Bank to provide over $6B in support to Egypt over next 3 years

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 02:37 GMT

This support includes $3 billion for financial backing to Government’s programs and $3 billion for the private sector (including mobilization) – subject to Board approval.

Amb. of Bosnia and Herzegovina: We support Egypt's efforts to settle current conflict in Gaza Strip

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 01:17 GMT

Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Egypt Thabet Subasic affirmed his country's support for Egypt's efforts to reach a political solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on a two-state solution, emphasizing that Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Bećirović, stressed the importance of reaching a ceasefire, protecting civilians, and providing humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

6 months imprisonment for concealing digital evidence: Anti-Cybercrime Law

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 12:44 GMT

The Anti-Cybercrime Law promulgated by Law No. 175 of 2018 stipulates punishment for the person responsible for managing a website, private account, email, or information system if he conceals or tampers with digital evidence of a crime.

Egyptian Armed Forces greets Sisi on 10th of Ramadan victory anniversary

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 12:01 GMT

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production Gen. Mohamed Zaki on Monday sent a cable of greetings to President Abdel Fattah al Sisi, on the 10th of Ramadan victory anniversary.

FM Shoukry says any political process in Sudan should include all parties

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 11:40 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Monday that any future political process in Sudan should include all effective national parties.

Chinese amb. hails Egypt's role to solve conflict in Gaza

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 11:33 GMT

Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang hailed on Sunday Egypt's role to solve the current conflict in the Gaza Strip and efforts to reach a ceasefire.

Air, river navigation suspended in Aswan due to dust storm

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 09:06 GMT

The governor instructed the Aswan Traffic Department to alert drivers of vehicles and cars on highways to reduce their speed, exercise caution to prevent traffic accidents, and prioritize the safety of citizens and tourist groups. This directive particularly emphasizes the "Aswan-Abu Simbel" tourist road and the western desert road "Aswan-Cairo."

Egypt’s FM to receive US Special Envoy to Sudan, UNRWA Under-Secretary-General

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 08:44 GMT

Also, a joint press conference between Shoukry and the UNRWA Under-Secretary-General will be held afterwards, the statement continued.

President Sisi: Egypt, EU reject any Israeli military operation in Rafah

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 08:24 GMT

Egypt hosted on Sunday a joint summit with the European leaders as both sides signed a joint declaration on strategic and comprehensive partnership, with a financial package of approximately 7.4 billion euros.

Sisi holds meetings with EU to level up relations to ‘strategic, comprehensive’

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 09:43 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi receives on Sunday the President of the European Union Commission, the Prime Minister of Belgium, the President of the European Union, and the heads of state and government of Cyprus, Italy, Greece, and Austria.

UN Women praises Egypt's pioneering role in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 02:02 GMT

International praise for Egypt's efforts and its role in helping the United Nations to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip

Egypt condemns terrorist attack on hotel in Mogadishu

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 01:54 GMT

Egypt reaffirmed support for Somalia against destabilizing forces, condemning violence, extremism, and terrorism, and calling for international cooperation to combat them.

Egypt welcomes efforts alleviating human suffering in Gaza, urges Israel to operate border crossings to facilitate aid entry

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 01:39 GMT

These remarks from the spokesman come in response to inquiries from several reporters regarding Egypt's stance on the arrival of the first aid ship through the sea corridor to the Gaza Strip.

Egypt intensifies daily air drops of humanitarian and relief aid into Gaza

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 01:30 GMT

The Egyptian Air Force, in cooperation with its counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, intensified its sorties from Al-Arish Airport throughout the days of March 15 and 16, 2024, to carry out air drops of tons of food aid and urgent relief materials to the northern Gaza Strip.

Italy's FM: Egypt is a key player in negotiations aimed at reaching peace deal in Gaza

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 01:20 GMT

In statements carried by AKI news agency on Friday, Tajani said the Italian people wants peace that can be achieved by mediators, notably Egypt.

54 wounded Palestinians cross Rafah terminal for treatment in Egypt

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 12:46 GMT

A total of 54 injured Palestinians crossed Rafah border terminal on Saturday with 108 companions coming from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

Cairo Univ. among top 10% of world's universities: SCImago classification 2024

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 12:38 GMT

Dr. Mohamed Elkhosht, President of Cairo University, announced that Cairo University leads Egyptian universities and research institutions in the Semago World Classification for the year 2024.

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