President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inaugurated Egypt's first National Youth Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh on Tuesday morning, launching a three-day event that aims to improve relations between the state and Egypt's younger generations. Sisi will participate in a marathon in Sharm el-Sheikh, joining many young people in an event billed as a message of peace to the world from Egypt's youth. Also on the agenda over the three days is the participation of young people in Egypt's parliament, along with the relationship between public freedoms and political participation. Separate presentations and discussions will be held on information security and privacy, and the role of information technology in fighting corruption. Sharm el-Sheikh has been in a state of high security ahead of the event, with police patrols at night and helicopters hovering over the city.

Source: Egypt Independent October 25, 2016 11:03 UTC