Police Day
“On the Police Day, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for the brave policemen, Egypt's shield and its guardians. Your sacrifices stand as a beacon of security and stability. May you always remain a source of honor and pride for the nation,” the First Lady said on her official Facebook page.
“Their noble blood is a testament to their courage and valor in confronting the enemies and terrorists, the enemies of our nation and the faith,” the president stressed.
“This year's celebration comes at a time when the world, and our region in particular, is grappling with unprecedented conflicts and challenges that devastate nations and undermine the potential of their peoples,” Sisi stated.
Sisi highlighted the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza as a testament to Egypt's diligent efforts alongside its partners to renounce violence and pursue peace.
Police Day commemorates resistance by Egyptian police to British occupation forces in Ismailia in 1952, which resulted in the death of dozens of police officers.
The defense minister praised the heroic battle of Ismailia in 1952, as it reflected cooperation and solidarity of the Egyptian people with the police in their fight against terrorism and crime plots.
“On the occasion of celebrating the Police Day, I would like to greet the Egyptian people. This day is a reminder of the glory and heroism of its men,” the First Lady said.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said that the Egypt is intensifying its efforts to achieve ceasefire in Gaza Strip, release hostages, and begin the reconstruction.
The president said that there was a need for a “thorough national dialogue” on the Egyptian economy.
President Sisi highlighted that the complicated international and regional circumstances imposed major economic challenges to Egypt.
Last week, the Egyptian Official Gazette published Presidential Decree No. 1 of 2024, concerning the pardon of the remainder of the sentence for some convicts on the occasion of Police Day and the January 25 Revolution, which fell on January 25, 2024.
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli announced next Thursday a paid holiday for public and private sector employees to mark the anniversary of the 25 January, 2011 Revolution and Police Day.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi denied on Monday all rumors that claimed that the harsh economic conditions the country is facing is a result of miscalculation or wasting the state’s money in an uneeded projects.
January 26 will be off instead of January 25, which falls on Wednesday.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ordered pardoning a number of convicts on the occasion of the Police Day and the 25th of January Revolution.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa announced next Thursday, 26 January, a paid holiday for employees at the public and private sectors on the anniversary of Police Day and the 2011 Revolution anniversary.
Trading will be resumed on Sunday 30th of January 2022, according to the EGX.
In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on January 25.
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir currently displays the head of King Senusret III at the main entrance as the artifact of the month, to shed light on the legal system in ancient Egypt.
The project – worth LE500 million – covers 1,500 villages housing 50-55 million dwellers, who compose half of the Egyptian population.
