CAIRO – 27 June 2024: The Municipal Authority of Giza announced shutting down Thursday six unlicensed Sudanese schools in Shabramant and arresting their directors for interrogation. Egypt will host a conference in late June 2024 to bring together all Sudanese civil political forces, with the participation of relevant regional and international partners. This is in light of the deep historical, social, fraternal and deep ties that bind the Egyptian and Sudanese peoples together. And based on Egypt's commitment to supporting all efforts to achieve peace and stability in Sudan. Egypt looks forward to the active participation of all Sudanese civil political forces and relevant regional and international partners, and to join hands to ensure the success of the conference in achieving the aspirations of the brotherly Sudanese people.
Source:Egypt Today
June 27, 2024 11:29 UTC
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly led a meeting on Wednesday to review the progress of the new urban development project on Warraq Island. The project, which has received continuous attention from the political leadership,aims to transform the island with a qualitative shift in services and infrastructure. Attendees included Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Assem El Gazzar, Giza Governor, Ahmed Rashed, and representatives from various ministries and authorities involved in the project. Giza Governor Ahmed Rashed and Giza Security Director Hisham Abu El Nasr addressed the ongoing efforts to remove building violations and evacuate lands and houses by agreement, respectively. Chairperson of the New Warraq City Development Authority, Osama Shawky, detailed the project’s executive status,including the evacuation of priority areas, disbursement of compensation, and the implementation of various development projects.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 27, 2024 10:03 UTC
Doctors told CNN they are being forced to turn away parents begging for baby milk, unable to even triage young patients with chronic illnesses compounded by severe hunger. Dozens of other Gazans crowd together to access water as aid workers nearby distribute thick, steaming red soup from large saucepans. It is God’s decision, but it is caused by people,” her father, Ahmed Maqat, told CNN, after she died on Saturday. But health workers told CNN there are few alternatives, with shortages of lactose free or soya milk for infants. Children line up for food aid in Jabalya refugee camp, the northern Gaza, on June 13.
Source:Egypt Independent
June 27, 2024 01:23 UTC
Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met with Ghada Waly, the Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Office in Vienna. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, stated that the Minister directed cooperation with the United Nations Office on Crime and Drugs. Additionally, the Minister emphasized the need to establish centres providing medical services and psychological support for displaced individuals from neighbouring countries. Ghada Waly confirmed that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is prioritizing the citizens’ right to voluntary treatment for addiction within the Opiate Alternatives Programme. The program aims to facilitate access to mental health services, ensuring society and families can effectively address drug-related issues.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 27, 2024 00:19 UTC
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Wednesday 26/6/2024 sent a cable of greetings to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on the occasion of the eleventh anniversary of the June 30 Revolution. In the cable, the prime minister asserted that June 30 Revolution will remain a milestone in the Egyptian history, as millions of Egyptians took to streets, demonstrating against plans to obliterate the identity of the country and prejudice its security and capabilities. He said the government will continue the process of work and construction, under the leadership of president Sisi, to achieve development goals and realize aspired progress, in a way that serves Egyptian people’s interests.
Source:Egypt Independent
June 26, 2024 22:41 UTC
CAIRO – 26 June 2024: Deputy Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Kamali, took charge of leading the meeting for the Technical Committee responsible for the preparation and oversight of Egypt's Integrated National Financing Strategy. In this role, Kamali underscored the significance of the strategy, which outlines Egypt's approach to financing sustainable development goals. During the meeting, Kamali emphasized the crucial role of financing in achieving sustainability, whether through the Sustainable Development Goals or Egypt Vision 2030. Kamali further discussed the necessity of moving beyond simple resource transfers and embracing sustainable financing, which necessitates reorganizing financial flows to accomplish shared objectives. It is anticipated that by the end of this year, the share of private sector investments will reach approximately 48 to 49 percent.
Source:Egypt Today
June 26, 2024 21:53 UTC
Egypt maintained its top position in the African tourism sector for the third consecutive year, while South Africa regained its leading position from Nigeria in Africa’s trade rankings, driven by a substantial increase in foreign direct investment (FDI), according to the latest research from Bloom Consulting. Senegal’s significant improvement was another key finding, with the nation jumping 11 spots to seventh place in the continental rankings. In the tourism sector, Morocco, Ethiopia, and Uganda were highlighted as countries experiencing the most significant positive changes, while South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria saw declines compared to other African nations. “South Africa reclaims its leading position from Nigeria in Africa’s trade rankings, primarily driven by a substantial increase in FDI,” the Bloom Consulting report stated. The research underscores the dynamic nature of Africa’s economic landscape, with countries experiencing shifts in both trade and tourism attractiveness.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 26, 2024 20:54 UTC
CAIRO – 26 June 2024: Minister of Transport Kamel al-Wazir stated in a press statement Wednesday that a new batch of Transmashholding railcars - consisting of 16 units - had arrived in the Port of Alexandria upping the total delivered to 946 out of 1,300. The shipment includes 16 air-conditioned third-class railcars in addition to four maintenance machines. A contract worth €1 billion was signed with Transmashholding to supply 1,300 railcars. Those include 500 dynamic-ventilation third-class units, 500 air-conditioned third-class units, 180 air-conditioned second-class units, 90 air-conditioned first-class units, and 30 air-conditioned cabooses. Also, 61 out of 400 designated train engines have been rehabilitated.
Source:Egypt Today
June 26, 2024 18:22 UTC
The lead would have meant France topped the group regardless of the result of a see-saw game between Netherlands and Austria. With Austria then grabbing a later winner against the Dutch, the draw means France finish second in Group D behind Austria and will face whoever comes second in Group E, where Romania, Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine are all on three points. It is the first time France have failed to finish top of their group at a major tournament in 12 years under manager Didier Deschamps. It was another uninspired performance by France, who lacked imagination from top to bottom. They dominated possession but were denied by Poland's excellent goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski who made a string of decent saves to deny Mbappe, Theo Hernandez, Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola´s close-range efforts.
Source:Egypt Today
June 26, 2024 13:40 UTC
CAIRO – 26 June 2024: Chairwoman of the Social Housing and Real Estate Financing Fund Mai Abdel Hamid stated Wednesday that one million residential units were being built for low-income citizens in addition to 28,000 units allocated to middle-income citizens. Further, there are 55,500 units that are being built within the green housing initiative at the cities of New Obour, 10th of Ramadan, Capital Gardens, New Aswan, New October, Badr and 15th of May. The total number of applicants on units offered by the fund is 1.6 million, while the total size of funding provided amounted to LE70 billion. With regard to the demographics of funding recipients, 76 percent males; 24 percent females; 48 percent work for the private sector; 29 percent work for the public sector; 22 percent are self-employed; one percent are pensioners; 56 percent are married with kids; 16 percent are married; 22 percent are single; four percent are divorced; and, two percent are widowed.
Source:Egypt Today
June 26, 2024 13:09 UTC
The ambassador thanked the Egyptian government for its continued humanitarian stances, especially during the recent conflicts in Sudan and Gaza. He stressed that Egypt helped the Philippines evacuate Filipinos from Sudan and Gaza to safe places, and also continues to provide assistance and hospitality to everyone. The Ambassador invited everyone to visit the Philippines to experience its natural wonders, stunning landscapes, and kind people. The ceremony was attended by Ambassador Ahmed Shaheen, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Asian Affairs, Ambassador Nabil Habashi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Protocol Affairs, and Mohamed Nawar, Head of Egyptian Radio. Embassy of Malaysia, Chargé d'Affairs of Embassy of Tajikistan, Chargé d'Affaires of Embassy of Thailand, and Deputy Ambassador of Chile.
Source:Egypt Today
June 26, 2024 09:30 UTC
Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir recently met with Frank Hartmann, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cairo. During their discussion, Minister El-Wazir highlighted the excellent cooperation between Egypt and Germany in implementing significant transport projects. Additionally, Minister El-Wazir mentioned ongoing collaboration on the Tahya Misr container terminal project at Damietta Port. Furthermore, cooperation with the German company Herrenknecht involves supplying tunneling machines for Egypt’s fourth metro line. The German side remains committed to expanding mutual cooperation, particularly in the rapidly developing transport sector.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 26, 2024 09:08 UTC
The Prime Minister emphasized the government’s ambitious plan to increase exports, aiming to reach $100bn annually by 2030. He highlighted the ongoing efforts to develop Egyptian products, offer investment incentives, and deepen industrialization. The Minister of Trade and Industry, Ahmed Samir, provided an overview of the measures taken to launch several export support initiatives between 2019 and 2023. The meeting delved into the methodology for evaluating the current export support system and its effectiveness in achieving targets for each activity and export market. He also underscored the need to expedite the automation of the export support system.
Source:Daily News Egypt
June 26, 2024 09:05 UTC
Preparations are being made for Modi’s visit to Moscow and dates will be announced soon, Kremlin spokesperson Yuri Ushakov said, according to Russia’s state-owned TASS news agency. “I can confirm that we are preparing a visit by the Prime Minister of India,” he said, according to TASS. India’s ties with Russia date back decades to the Cold War and have remained strong despite repeated sanctions on Moscow from Western governments. At the same time, India’s ties with the United States have grown stronger, amid shared concerns over China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. Modi met with US President Joe Biden during a state visit to Washington last June, in a trip further cementing their defense, trade and technology partnership.
Source:Egypt Independent
June 26, 2024 06:55 UTC
CAIRO - 25 June 2024: The UN Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, confirmed that the Israeli Finance Minister’s announcement of obstructing funding for the Palestinian Authority threatens to destabilize the financial system in the West Bank. The UN Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process announced, during his speech at the UN Security Council session that settlement in the West Bank undermines the peace process, according to Al-Qahera News TV Channel. He added that the Israeli Finance Minister's announcement of his intention to formalize settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories is a source of great concern. The UN Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process pointed out that Israel's use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas in the Gaza Strip is horrific. He stated that it is "unacceptable to attack aid convoys and the facilities of international organizations."
Source:Egypt Today
June 26, 2024 03:01 UTC