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Egyptian expats’ voting goes smoothly on 2nd day of Senate election: NEA

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 - 08:43 GMT

Judge Ahmed Bandari praised the strong turnout of Egyptians abroad in the elections, describing it as a reflection of growing political awareness and a deep commitment to national duty. “It’s a commendable scene,” he said. “I extend my thanks to all the voters who went to the polling stations.”

FM: State keen on strengthening communication bridges with Egyptian expats

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 - 11:59 GMT

He said that preparations are underway for the sixth edition of the Egyptians Abroad Conference, scheduled to take place on August 3–4.

Egyptian amb. to France hails growing momentum in bilateral relations

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 - 05:54 GMT

Egypt's Ambassador in Paris and permanent representative at UNESCO Alaa Youssef applauded the growing momentum in Egyptian-French relations

“Your Home in Egypt” receives strong interest within 48 hours of launching, secures $2.5M

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 - 03:53 GMT

The Ministry of Housing has announced a strong reception for the "Your Home in Egypt" initiative, with $2.5 million in reservation deposits received just 48 hours after online bookings opened for its first phase.

Egypt ready to transfer to Iraq experience on providing care to migrants, maintaining ties with expats

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 - 03:06 GMT

Minister Gabro expressed appreciation to Egypt for facilitating the voluntary return of Iraqi refugees to Iraq, and for the speed of issuing all types of visas to Iraqis wanting to visit Egypt.

FM discusses procedures of new work visas for Egyptians in Qatar

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 08:07 GMT

Abdelatty reviewed a number of consular topics, most notably the issue of providing new work visas for Egyptians in Qatar in six sectors including petroleum, tourism, information technology, transportation, health and education, in addition to launching a number of initiatives to serve Egyptians abroad, including the car initiative and the initiative to settle the military status and other initiatives that aim to provide tangible services.

Remittances of Egyptians Abroad increase to $15.5 Billion in 7 Months: CBE

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 - 10:37 GMT

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that the remittances of Egyptians working abroad increased during July 2024 - for the fifth consecutive month - by 86.8 percent.

FM stresses keenness on giving care, support to Egyptian expats

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 - 11:54 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdel Aty inaugurated Sunday the fifth edition of the "Egyptian Expats Conference."

$2bln total value of payment orders of beneficiaries of cars for Egyptian abroad initiative: Emigration min.

Sat, 04 May 2024 - 11:51 GMT

State Minister of Emigration Soha Gendy said that the total value of payment orders of those benefiting from the initiative of cars for Egyptian expats reached 2 billion dollars.

5th Egyptian expats conf. to be held on Aug 4-5: Emigration min.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 12:10 GMT

Emigration Minister Soha Gendi announced holding the fifth conference of Egyptian expats on August 4-5.

Egypt aims to increase number of expats in EU, U.S. by 1M

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 03:38 GMT

The endeavor capitalizes on the shortage in workers amounting to 100 million in the European Union and the United States.

President Sisi wishes Egyptian Copts abroad Merry Christmas

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 02:36 GMT

In a cable of greetings posted by all Egyptian embassies on social media platforms, President also wished that Egypt would realize more progress and prosperity.

4th edition of Egyptian Expats Conference kicks off with big agenda, largest participants number

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 - 11:11 GMT

The Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expats Affairs launched Monday the fourth edition of the Egyptian Expats Conference, which hosts 1,000 individuals dwelling 56 countries.

President Sisi wishes Egyptian expats a blessed Eid Adha

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 - 06:19 GMT

Eid Al-Adha is the most significant feast for Muslims worldwide, as it marks the end of the Hajj (pilgrimage) to the holy city of Mecca.

Egypt’s National Dialogue to receive proposals of expats online

Wed, 10 May 2023 - 09:05 GMT

The National Dialogue said it would start to receive proposals of the Egyptian expats online on the website of the National Youth Conference.

Egyptian expats transfer $713M for car imports through initiative

Mon, 08 May 2023 - 04:19 GMT

The release of 110 imported cars for beneficiaries has been completed so far.

Egypt attracted $500 million from expat customs-free car import initiative: Minister

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 - 12:58 GMT

The Egyptian government has attracted $500 million from expatriates as part of an initiative allowing them to import cars for personal use free of customs duties and taxes in exchange for a deposit in foreign currency.

Finance minister says 42,000 expats apply to import cars for personal use

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 - 05:57 GMT

Expats will be required to invest the value of saved customs duties and taxes in foreign currency in an interest-free five-year certificate of deposit (CD), recovering the deposit in Egyptian pounds at the end of the period.

Due to Turkey's earthquake: government takes measures for Egyptian students to continue their studies back home

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 - 11:59 GMT

The Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expats indicated in a statement Thursday that there would be coordination with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Group of Egyptian youth expats visit command of Egyptian Thunderbolt Forces

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 - 10:41 GMT

The Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expats organized the trip.

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