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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.

Finance min. says social protection budget increased to EGP 635.9 bn in FY 2024/25

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 07:59 GMT

The move reflects the State's commitment to supporting low-and middle-income families, especially in light of the ongoing economic reforms made by the State, Maait added in a statement released on Thursday.

Egyptian footballer Refaat discharged from hospital

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 07:23 GMT

Modern Future’s forward Ahmed Refaat has been discharged from hospital after receiving necessary treatment and undergoing all required medical tests, the Egyptian club said.

'Samsimiya' file to be assessed by UNESCO in June: culture ministry's official

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 07:17 GMT

This came as part of the State's keenness on preserving intangible heritage and registering it on the UNESCO's lists.

UN chief urges Israel to change military strategy in Gaza

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 - 10:27 GMT

UN Secretary General António Guterres has called on Israel to change its military strategy and procedures being used in Gaza that led to so many aid workers being killed.

UN rights council calls for halt to arms sales to Israel

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 - 10:22 GMT

The UN's top human rights body called on countries to stop selling or shipping weapons to Israel in a resolution passed Friday that aims to help prevent rights violations against Palestinians amid the Israeli blistering military campaign in Gaza.

Sisi named 2024 "Champion of Peace"

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 08:20 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has been named the 2024 "Champion of Peace" by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM).

WCK devastated after 7 team member killed by Israeli strike in Gaza

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 08:18 GMT

World Central Kitchen (WCK) is devastated to confirm seven members of our team have been killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza.

Egypt included on list of 25 Countries with Most Beautiful Sunset of Yahoo Finance

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 01:05 GMT

Egypt was included on a list of the 25 Countries with the Most Beautiful Sunset that was published by Yahoo Finance.

Ahly back home from Tanzania after win over Simba in CAF Champions League

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 12:14 GMT

Al-Ahly football team returned home from Tanzania after a 1-0 win over Simba in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarterfinals.

UN chief meets with Sudanese Refugees in Cairo

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 - 08:14 GMT

During the iftar, Guterres emphasized the importance of peace and stability, particularly during the sacred month of Ramadan, urging all parties to the conflict in Sudan to observe a cessation of hostilities.

Egypt welcomes hosting Libyan parties meeting by AL

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 - 08:46 GMT

The meeting, held in Cairo, is meant to support a Libyan-led and owned political solution alongside reinforcing the role of Libyan institutions in ensuring the constitutional and legal framework for holding presidential and parliamentary elections shortly.

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