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FM holds talks with Comoran, Zambian, Angolan counterparts in Accra

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 - 09:14 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Atty held talks on Sunday with his Comoran and Zambian counterparts during separate meetings on the margins of the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU), held in Accra, the capital of Ghana.

Egypt ready to help deepen economic integration among African countries: PM

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 - 09:00 GMT

This came in a speech the Egyptian premier gave during his participation, on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, in the 6th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting which is being held in Accra, Ghana, in light of Egypt’s current presidency of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).

Biden decides to withdraw from 2024 presidential race

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 - 08:40 GMT

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” the Democrat wrote in a letter addressed to the American people.

Environment min., UAE’s BEEAH Group mull means to boost coop.

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 - 05:03 GMT

The delegation members voiced their keenness to boost cooperation ties with Egypt and have further investments in different promising fields.

PM inspects Azbakeya Historical Garden regeneration project in Old Cairo

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 - 02:00 GMT

Occupying an area of 9.8 feddans, the project aims to restore the garden's heritage elements by safeguarding its ancient trees and Al-Tabba Area, renovating the 'Crown Summit' pergola, the historical fountain, Souk Al Silah Club, and restoring the garden lake, wooden bridge, the garden wall, and historical pergolas, Project Consultant Maher Stino told the prime minister during his tour.

Biden, Trump trade barbs over economic situation, wars in Ukraine & Gaza

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 - 10:53 GMT

Biden and Trump sparred over whose administration was to blame for the high inflation the US economy is experiencing and when it started

Prolonged Gaza war delays dreams of high school students: NYT report

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 - 08:27 GMT

Karim al-Masri was supposed to start his final exams on Saturday morning, just a few weeks shy of graduating. Instead, he spent his morning filling bags of water to freeze into ice, which he sold to support his family.

No decision adopted to raise electricity prices: Cabinet spox

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 - 11:06 GMT

Speaking to Sada El Balad satellite TV channel on Sunday evening, Homsani said Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli and the minister of electricity reviewed today the efforts afoot to improve national power grids and scale up their efficiency.

Al-Azhar condemns barbaric Israeli attacks on refugee camp in Rafah

Mon, 27 May 2024 - 08:47 GMT

In a statement, Al-Azhar lamented that the Israeli occupation army committed its “heinous crime while the whole world is watching.”

WHO: Egypt managed to eliminate diseases, viruses through '100 Million Healthy Lives' campaign

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 06:11 GMT

Speaking at a press conference held by the WHO's regional bureau on Monday on the occasion marking World Immunization Week, Hajjeh added that Egypt has become the first country globally to receive a certificate from the WHO in recognition of its success in eliminating Hepatitis C.

Egypt offers condolences to Kenya over victims of dam collapse

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 06:06 GMT

On his ''X'' account, the spokesman affirmed Egypt's support to efforts exerted by the Kenyan government for containing the effects of floods and heavy rains, which have been hitting the country over the past period.

Sisi lays wreath at tomb of unknown soldier

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 12:29 GMT

As Egypt marks the 42nd anniversary of the Sinai Liberation Day, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi Tuesday laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier.

Mashat urges WB to focus on sectors supporting sustainable growth

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 - 10:29 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation Rania el Mashat called on the World Bank Group (WB) to assume its role as a knowledge bank to enhance cooperation and coordination with different countries to focus on the sectors supporting inclusive and sustainable growth.

Tourism ministry sponsors 12th El Gouna squash tournament

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 - 09:31 GMT

The 2024 edition of the El Gouna International gets underway Friday with the world’s best players looking to score the latest PSA World Tour Platinum event title.

German keinemusik stages concert at Giza Plateau

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 - 09:02 GMT

The German Keinemusik band held their concert Friday at the Giza Pyramids Plateau.

Israel requests emergency UN Security Council meeting on Iran

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 - 10:14 GMT

"The Iranian attack is a serious threat to global peace and security, and I expect the Council to use every means to take concrete action against Iran,

Jordan reopens airspace after security risks are over

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 - 10:11 GMT

The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) has declared the reopening of the Kingdom's airspace at 8:15 am.

US forces intercepted dozens of missiles en route to Israel: Pentagon

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 - 10:09 GMT

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed over phone the Iranian attacks.

Lebanese Civil Aviation: Rafik Hariri International Airport reopens before all arrival, departure flights

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 - 10:08 GMT

Lebanese General Directorate of Civil Aviation reopened Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport at seven o’clock this morning

Seven integrated logistics corridors to be established across nation - minister

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 08:02 GMT

In a statement, the minister said the corridors will link ports of the Red Sea with their Mediterranean counterparts and will serve new urban communities through a railway and road network.

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