Egypt
Egypt’s parliament introduces new amendments to terrorism law
Egypt
January 28, 2020
Egypt’s parliament introduces new amendments to terrorism law
The Egyptian House of Representatives’ Legislative and Constitutional Affairs Committee on Monday approved an amendment to Law 8/2015 regulating designated…
Renewing religious discourse essential to saving Muslims: Sisi
Society
January 28, 2020
Renewing religious discourse essential to saving Muslims: Sisi
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday said that several years ago he had called on religious institutions, foremost among…
Police foil attempt to rob unlisted Saqqara antiquities store with 12 mummies
Archaeology
January 27, 2020
Police foil attempt to rob unlisted Saqqara antiquities store with 12 mummies
Egyptian Interior Ministry agencies foiled an attempt to rob an antiquities store in the Saqqara archaeological area, after investigations uncovered…
Egypt cancels Chinese flights amid coronavirus outbreak
Egypt
January 27, 2020
Egypt cancels Chinese flights amid coronavirus outbreak
An official statement published by the Association of Egyptian Travel Agencies announced that Egypt has suspended all flights from or…
Video: Egypt wins over Tunisia in AFCON Handball, qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
Egypt
January 27, 2020
Video: Egypt wins over Tunisia in AFCON Handball, qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
The Egyptian national handball team won 27-22 over Tunisia on Sunday in the final of the African Cup of Nations, qualifying…
Parliament committee agrees to increase Egypt’s share of IBRD capital stock
Business
January 27, 2020
Parliament committee agrees to increase Egypt’s share of IBRD capital stock
The Egyptian House of Representatives’ Economic Affairs Committee approved on Sunday a presidential decree for increasing Egypt’s authorized share of…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister arrives in Washington for GERD meetings
Egypt
January 27, 2020
Egypt’s Foreign Minister arrives in Washington for GERD meetings
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Sunday headed to Washington DC to participate in a ministerial meeting between Egypt, Sudan…
Israel approves travel to Saudi under limited circumstances
Middle East
January 26, 2020
Israel approves travel to Saudi under limited circumstances
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel on Sunday announced that it would permit Israeli citizens to travel to Saudi Arabia for the…
The 46th Egyptian Film Society Festival offers close glimpse into Egypt’s film industry
Culture
January 26, 2020
The 46th Egyptian Film Society Festival offers close glimpse into Egypt’s film industry
The 46th Edition of the Egyptian Film Society Festival for Egyptian Cinema was inaugurated on January 25 at the Creativity Center…
Egypt discusses listing Wadi al-Natrun monasteries on UNESCO World Heritage List
Archaeology
January 26, 2020
Egypt discusses listing Wadi al-Natrun monasteries on UNESCO World Heritage List
Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani discussed listing the Wadi al-Natrun monasteries as part of the UNESCO World Heritage…