Legislation

Most important laws, amendments passed in House of Representatives’ 3rd legislative session

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 - 07:45 GMT

The third legislative session of the House of Representatives wrapped up Monday after nine months of passing important laws and amendments.

Discussed: How Egyptian Parliament supported youths by laws

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 - 02:05 GMT

The Egyptian state, after the June 30 revolution, witnessed a great movement in political life, and young people became a major and effective participant in parliament and executive positions in the state.

What challenges are identified in Egypt's National Strategy for Human Rights

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 - 04:12 GMT

The strategy consists of four sections that encompass multiple areas of concern.

Cairo invites Libyan parliamentarians to meet in Egypt’s House of Representatives

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 - 11:21 GMT

The invitation includes all MPs of the Libyan Parliament to meet in Cairo under the dome of the Egyptian Parliament on Tuesday.

Parties await Senate elections as pillar for democracy, legislation

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 - 11:36 GMT

Revived by a public referendum in April this year, the senate is believed to be of great importance to the political life in Egypt.

World Bank report highlights outcomes of economic reforms

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 - 03:46 GMT

The World Bank issued on Tuesday a report titled “The Egyptian Economy Observatory” in a press conference in Cairo.

Government to finalize drafting e-commerce regulation bill

Wed, 15 May 2019 - 10:01 GMT

The government is expected to submit to the House of Representatives a draft law that regulates e-commerce in Egypt.

7 decisions issued by President sisi in Egyptian Women Day ceremony

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 - 11:36 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi announced seven decisions on women empowerment in his speech delivered in the Egyptian Women Day ceremony whereas he had also honored a number of women and ideal mothers.

10 draft laws expected to pass during Parliament’s 4th session

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 - 02:28 GMT

Among the laws: local administration, reconciliation procedure in case of building violations, water resources and irrigation, traffic, Criminal Procedure and Unified Building.

10 draft laws expected to pass during Parliament’s 4th session

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 - 02:12 GMT

Among the laws: local administration, reconciliation procedure in case of building violations, water resources and irrigation, traffic, Criminal Procedure and Unified Building.

Controversy over historical figures draft law

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 - 08:01 GMT

A billionaire and a scholar criticized the law.

Understanding policy cycles

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 - 10:09 GMT

A look into how policy-making works, as well as the ups and downs of understanding policy-making as a cycle.

Parl' passes anti-fake news law, countries wage war on false info

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 - 10:04 GMT

Social media accounts and blogs will be officially categorized as “media outlets”.

Cabinet approves law regulating unlicensed churches

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 - 07:39 GMT

The legislation is set to legalize 166 churches and buildings across the nation.

How can Egypt’s legislation solve unlicensed valets crisis?

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 - 10:19 GMT

A number of Egyptian lawmakers stressed the importance of organizing the work of unlicensed valets.

U.S. senators offer legislation covering military action against militants

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 - 12:00 GMT

U.S. senators announced long-awaited legislation on Monday to provide congressional authorization for campaigns against militant groups.

Facebook's Zuckerberg unscathed by congressional grilling, stock rises

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 - 07:53 GMT

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg fielded 10 hours of questions over two days from nearly 100 U.S. lawmakers.

Uber to suspend service in Greece after new legislation

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 - 08:41 GMT

Ride-hailing service Uber said it would suspend its service in Greece after the approval of local legislation which imposes stricter regulation on the sector.

Parliaments should adopt laws that actually protect women

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Ending violence against women requires systematic and sustained action by strong national bodies and all community segments.

U.S. House panel advances bill aimed at limiting NSA spying program

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 - 11:10 GMT

A U.S. House panel on Wednesday passed legislation seeking to overhaul some aspects of the National Security Agency's internet surveillance program.

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