Dania Akkawi

The Egyptian government approved a draft resolution regarding the formation of a permanent higher committee for human rights during a meeting on Wednesday.

The National Payment Council was created as a way to encourage digital payments, thus reducing informal financial transactions.

Disney Live shows will return to Egypt according to a press conference held by the Minister of Tourism Rania Al Mashat yesterday under the auspices of the Ministries of Tourism, Investment and International Cooperation.

Sheikh Khalid al-Gendy, a member of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, announced that he will be attending Sherif al-Gazar’s funeral and that he too wants to have his organs donated, after death, so that people in need may benefit.

A number of parents are asking the Minister of Education, Tarek Shawki, to establish a school or classroom for students with special needs in each residential area.

The Criminal Cairo Court ruled on Tuesday, that six individuals were found guilty of encroaching and attacking a special police unit and will be executed for their crimes.

Although several charity organizations collect money for such purpose, it is not always clear cut or certain that the money reaches those in need.

Over the next few days, Egyptian skies and much of the Arab region will witness six astronomical phenomena.