Egyptian Cabinet
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met Minister of State for Information Diaa Rashwan on Sunday to discuss mechanisms for implementing President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s media directives.
Since June 30, however, the state has achieved significant progress in reducing air pollution, the infographics highlighted. An integrated system was implemented to combat acute air pollution episodes - known as the "black cloud" - which helped prevent approximately 43,600 tons of emissions. Additionally, 97 industrial facilities were connected to the national network for monitoring industrial emissions.
The measure comes amid significant pressure on global energy supplies linked to the escalation in the Middle East, disrupting markets and driving up energy prices worldwide.
The Lakes and Fish Resources Protection and Development Agency in a statement said the claims are completely “unfounded” and lacked any technical or regulatory evidence.
Egypt says international companies have committed more than $19 billion in upcoming petroleum sector investments over the next three years.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly approved the new guidelines, which restrict the use of advertising illumination during daylight and overnight hours, while allowing limited lighting during peak evening hours.
In a statement on its official platforms, the center described the circulating statements as “false, misleading, and inaccurate.”
The measure comes amid pressure on global energy supplies linked to the ongoing war in Iran, which has disrupted markets and driven up energy prices worldwide.
At exactly 12:00 midnight on Friday, the time will advance by 60 minutes, shifting immediately to 1:00 AM.
The decision applies to employees in ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, public business sector companies, and private sector companies, the Cabinet said on Wednesday.
The government said the move comes in line with directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to expedite the submission of family law bills for both Christians and Muslims, as well as a family support fund bill, to parliament.
Eid Al-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Dhu Al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar and will fall in the last week of May this year.
The decision applies to workers in ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, and public sector and public business sector companies.
The measures aim to reduce energy consumption, Madbouly said, amid the ongoing military escalation in the region.
These priorities include safeguarding national security and advancing Egypt’s foreign policy, alongside driving economic development, boosting production, energy, and food security, and investing in human development.
The reshuffle saw the restoration of the Ministry of Information to the government’s lineup.
Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based company Polar Hydro to implement a large-scale solid waste management and treatment project in Shabramant, Giza, at a total cost of $4.2 billion.
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved authorizing the Ministry of Education and Technical Education to contract with the Japanese company Sprix to implement the move.
The prime minister stressed the government’s focus on low-income groups through the provision of a range of social protection programs aimed at ensuring a decent standard of living.
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to Traffic Law No. 66 of 1973, toughening penalties for specific traffic offenses with deterrent prison sentences and heavy fines.
