The government-drafted law aims to decrease conflicts and legal and marital disputes between couples, as 1.7 million cases are pending before Egyptian family courts, according to the latest statistics issued by the Public Prosecution. Dr. Rasha Omar, Psychologist at the Ministry of Justice and Consultant in Mental Health and Family and Marital Counseling, told Egypt Today that the draft law has advantages and disadvantages.
The President pointed out that between 60 and 65 percent of Egypt’s population is under the age of 40, meaning that a large proportion is either already in the labor market or will soon enter it.
The “Green Sharm” Project aims to transform Sharm El-Sheikh into a leading green and sustainable tourism destination in Egypt and the Arab region. The project focuses on reducing emissions, preserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable urban and tourism development, said the Ministry of Local Development and Environment in a statement on Sunday.
Egypt is considered one of the most favorable locations globally for solar power generation, enjoying some of the highest sunshine rates in the world. The country receives an annual average of approximately 2,900 to 3,750 hours of sunshine, equivalent to about 9 to 11 hours per day. These levels increase further south, particularly in Aswan and desert regions, where sunshine exceeds 4,000 hours annually, making them ideal for solar energy production, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
Al Hussom Storm is one of the most severe storms to hit Alexandria. It occurs in the first half of March and lasts for seven days. It is named “Hussoum” in Arabic because the word refers to consecutive harsh days that cut off the good or bring intense cold. It is characterized by heavy lightning, thunder, and torrential rain, and is considered the last of the major rainstorms to strike the country in the winter.
In his speech at the ministerial-level extraordinary session of the League of Arab States, convened to discuss the military escalation in the region and Iranian attacks on Arab countries, Abdelatty stressed the need to activate frameworks for joint Arab cooperation to effectively address existing threats.
The move comes amid ongoing regional military escalation between Iran on one side and Israel and the United States on the other, particularly following Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
“For these reasons, the United States military is undertaking a massive and ongoing operation to prevent this very wicked, radical dictatorship from threatening America and our core national security interests. We are going to destroy their missiles and raise their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally, again, obliterated,” he said.
“Buy only what you need during Ramadan, and remember that overeating unhealthy food leads to numerous diseases,” the ministry said in its campaign.
“I reiterate the urgent need to send humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, fully implement the second phase of the Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement, and immediately begin reconstruction to ensure the Strip is habitable in a dignified manner. I also stress the importance of halting systematic violations against the Palestinian people in the occupied territories and rejecting any attempts at their displacement,” he said.
“These strong security measures are for our country alone. They are meant to safeguard our people and our resources, not anyone else, and not me. I swear to Allah, not me,” the President said.
Recent legislative changes have criminalized harassment and strengthened penalties for sexual harassment and the defamation of individuals and families, Dr. Mona Fathy, lawyer and cybersecurity expert, told Egypt Today. “Despite this progress, cases of cyber violence, particularly against women and girls, continue to rise,” she stressed.
“In general, there is support for this approach, but only with adherence to specific controls,” she said. “Dogs should not be exported to countries known for consuming dog meat, as this violates humanitarian and religious principles. It also contradicts the long-standing goal of ensuring a safe and humane environment for animals.”
Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated on Monday the first phase of the Obelisk Solar Power Plant project in Nagaa Hamadi, Qena Governorate (Upper Egypt)
Hema said: “Egypt is working with UNDP, and other Mediterranean countries are also interested in collaborating with us to secure additional resources.”
Abo Sena confirmed that the COP24 Barcelona Convention serves as a coordination framework among participating countries, providing technical support and facilitating financing for major blue economy projects. These include large-scale initiatives such as the construction of environmentally friendly ports. These projects require investments worth billions of Egyptian pounds, as well as efforts to combat marine pollution.
Commenting on the availability of funds, Dr. Mitja Bricelj emphasized that many international projects already support stakeholder dialogue and the shift toward a sustainable blue economy. The challenge, however, is not the lack of resources but their allocation.
Member states also called upon national, sub-national, and local authorities, as well as regional actors and initiatives, to integrate the objectives of the MSSD 2026–2035 into their development plans.
The first ministerial session on the sustainable blue economy for a resilient and healthy Mediterranean was convened. The participants have discussed the opportunity for communication and cooperation among Mediterranean countries through the blue economy to address challenges such as climate change and pollution affecting agriculture, fishing, shipping, and other sectors.
Side events at COP24 of the Barcelona Convention opened with discussions on climate change and plastic pollution, which are considered two of the most urgent environmental threats facing the Mediterranean region.
