Al-Azhar condemns violence against Muslims in Myanmar
Egypt
August 28, 2017
Al-Azhar condemns violence against Muslims in Myanmar
Al-Azhar strongly condemned the brutal and inhumane acts committed against the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, violating the teachings of all…
US worries about Egyptian relations with North Korea: US Department of State spokesperson
Egypt
August 27, 2017
US worries about Egyptian relations with North Korea: US Department of State spokesperson
In the ongoing discussion on Egyptian-American relations, media reports mentioned the recent cut in US aid to Egypt could be…
Egypt’s Administrative Control Authority arrests deputy Governor of Alexandria for bribery
Egypt
August 27, 2017
Egypt’s Administrative Control Authority arrests deputy Governor of Alexandria for bribery
Deputy Governor of Alexandria, Soad al Kholy, was arrested Sunday morning by the Administrative Control Authority ‘ACA’ on charges of…
Egyptian Pope Tawadros inaugurates first Coptic Church in Japan
Egypt
August 27, 2017
Egyptian Pope Tawadros inaugurates first Coptic Church in Japan
In a first-of-its-kind visit, Pope Tawadros II, of the Coptic Church in Alexandria, inaugurating the first Coptic Church in Japan.…
After aid crisis, Trump calms atmosphere with telephone call to Sisi
Egypt
August 26, 2017
After aid crisis, Trump calms atmosphere with telephone call to Sisi
Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, received a phone call from US counterpart Donald Trump, on Thursday evening, during which Trump…
Trump’s advisor meets with Sisi, following reports on tense relations
Egypt
August 24, 2017
Trump’s advisor meets with Sisi, following reports on tense relations
Contradictory reports have circulated concerning the suspended meeting between US presidential advisor, Jared Kushner, and the Egyptian government. Some news…
National Security Committee prepares petition to urge Sisi to run for 2nd term
Egypt
August 24, 2017
National Security Committee prepares petition to urge Sisi to run for 2nd term
The National Defense and Security Committee of the Egyptian parliament is preparing a support petition to urge President Abdel Fattah…
Second Filed Army kills 8 IS militants in North Sinai
Egypt
August 24, 2017
Second Filed Army kills 8 IS militants in North Sinai
The Second Filed Army, assigned to secure North Sinai, killed eight militants believed to be members of IS affiliated group…
Cairo Airport foils attempt to smuggle Khedival-era antiquities to Saudi Arabia
Egypt
August 24, 2017
Cairo Airport foils attempt to smuggle Khedival-era antiquities to Saudi Arabia
The Cairo International Airport antiques’ unit blocked an attempt by an Egyptian passenger to smuggle a collection of Khedival-era coins,…
Egypt Central Bank, no intention to pass digital currency trading legislation
Economy
August 23, 2017
Egypt Central Bank, no intention to pass digital currency trading legislation
Egypt’s central bank said it has no intention of issuing legislation or passing a special law that allows the trading…