Egypt Today staff

Egypt’s House of Representatives announces new amendments to Criminal Code

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 10:49 GMT

The proposed changes include reducing the maximum period for pretrial detention from six months to four months for misdemeanours, from eighteen months to twelve months for felonies, and from two years to eighteen months for cases involving life imprisonment or the death penalty. Additionally, the detention period for defendants in the Court of Cassation is now specified to not exceed two years, addressing a gap in the current law.

Egypt Ranks Among Elite Cybersecurity Nations in 2023-2024 GCI Report

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 09:20 GMT

This exceptional feat underscores Egypt's unwavering dedication to cybersecurity, marking a notable improvement from its 2020 score of 95.48 points.

Egypt offers condolences to Niger for floods victims

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 07:46 GMT

According to the International Rescue Committee, the floods impacted more than 841,000 people as over 400,000 people have been displaced, while hundreds of others lost their lives. It has been reported that the floods killed more than 270 people, Anadolu reported last week.

At Global Call ahead of 'Summit of Future,' President Sisi calls for reforming global financial system, addressing challenges to food security

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 07:31 GMT

The President said that Egypt looks forward to the summit yielding tangible results that foster genuine change, honoring international commitments to provide security and promote sustainable development for all peoples without exception.

Egypt’s Sisi congratulates Tebboune for being re-elected as Algerian president for second term

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 07:18 GMT

President Tebboune valued President El-Sisi’s gesture and affirmed that his country holds in high esteem the historical ties between the two brotherly countries, emphasizing keenness to further enhance their cooperative relations.

100 vehicles of Egypt's 1st BRT to be delivered within days

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 03:27 GMT

Sources told Al Mal newspaper that the Ministry of Transport would receive the first batch of the vehicles of the bus-rapid-transit (BRT) within days.

Bring Your Hair Back to Life: Summer to Fall Transition Tips

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 02:52 GMT

Fall is around the corner which means cooler weather, cozy sweaters, and unfortunately the aftermath of summer on your hair. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to revive and restore it

Egyptian president instructs accurate implementation of new tax package , performance follow up

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 02:22 GMT

That was in a meeting he held with the prime minister.

Egypt ranks 28th out of 194 states on Kids Rights Index

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 02:00 GMT

Egypt's ranking advanced 6 places in the Child Rights Index, as it came in 28th place out of 194 countries, according to a report issued by the Children's Rights Foundation (KidsRights Index).

Egyptian firms pledge commitment to timeline of implementing infrastructure projects in Iraq

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 01:51 GMT

The Egyptian deputy prime minister was in an official visit to Baghdad on September 8-10.

Azhar Imam congratulates Sisi on birth anniv. of Prophet Mohammed

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 01:46 GMT

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar stressed that as we celebrate the anniversary, we also celebrate the manifestation of divine enlightenment on all humanity, saying that Prophet Mohammed's appearance in the form of a divine message concluded all messages, spreading peace, love and mercy, and ruling with justice among all.

Egypt promotes maritime collaboration with Saudi Arabia: SCA

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 01:38 GMT

Rabie confirmed that Egypt is implementing an integrated strategy to encourage yacht tourism in the Suez Canal.

Egyptian, US forces conduct inaugural joint naval exercise 'Eagle Defender' in Red Sea

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 01:37 GMT

This training, held for the first time, involves elements from the Egyptian and US naval forces, aiming to familiarize them with the latest advanced armament systems

Egyptian president meets with Kuwaiti foreign minister in Cairo

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 11:59 GMT

The meeting tackled steps taken to bolster bilateral cooperation.

Egyptian imports of passenger cars decline by $22.9M in June 2024

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 11:24 GMT

Overall imports dropped by 3.3 percent in June 2024 to $6.0 billion, down from $6.21 billion in the same month the previous year.

Eight years after the release of the first part of "Hepta”, filming began for the second part of the film

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 10:41 GMT

Eight years after the release of the first part of "Hepta”, filming began for the second part of the film.

President Sisi extends Mawlid greetings to Egyptians abroad

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 10:20 GMT

“My brothers and sons, Egyptian Muslims abroad, it gives me great pleasure to extend to you my sincerest congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the birth anniversary of our noble Prophet, Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him"

“Ocean's 14” Sequel is Reportedly in Early Development at Warner Bros & Smokehouse

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 08:22 GMT

“Ocean's 14” Sequel is Reportedly in Early Development at Warner Bros and Smokehouse.

Senior Egyptian official: Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha offer hope for crisis resolution

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 08:09 GMT

Hamas delegation met with Abbas Kamel, Head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service (GIS), and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Doha

Karim Mahmoud Abdelaziz, Dina Elsherbiny, Yasmine Raies, And Hatem Salah Team Up in ‘El Hana Elly Ana Feh’

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 - 09:20 GMT

Karim Mahmoud Abdelaziz, Dina Elsherbiny, Yasmine Raies and Hatem Salah will team up in "El Hana Elly Ana Feh" movie.

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