EGYPT: The Ministry of Civil Aviation plans to boost the total passenger capacity at Egyptian airports to 72.2 million by the end of 2025, while also enhancing service quality as part of the government's strategy to draw in 30 million tourists each year. Al-Sisi asked the government to build strategic partnerships that will attract [...]

EGYPT: Egypt is hosting an important international peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, a resort city by the Red Sea. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump are co-chairing this event, which is seen as a key step towards ending the two-year war in Gaza and starting a new chapter of peace [...]

EGYPT: The main committee of the Egyptian Cabinet that focuses on legalizing churches and their service buildings approved 160 churches and service buildings during its meeting. This decision increases the total number of legalized churches and related buildings to 3,621 since the committee started working in January 2017. The meeting also reviewed the progress [...]

EGYPT: Egypt’s Health Ministry reported that a passenger train derailed in Matrouh governorate, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuring 94 others. The ministry explained that the train was on its way from Alexandria to Matrouh when it overturned, leading to the deployment of 30 ambulances to the scene. The injured passengers were [...]

EGYPT: The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed that Cairo is very worried about the Israeli government's decision to continue with a large military operation in the Gaza Strip. Egypt firmly criticized Israel for increasing its actions and occupation in both the West Bank and Gaza. It accused Israel of committing ongoing crimes against civilians [...]

EGYPT: Egypt's Minister of Environment, Manal Awad, highlighted the need for a worldwide agreement to tackle plastic pollution, which seriously threatens both the environment and public health. She pointed out that plastic waste disrupts nature and endangers life on our planet. Awad emphasized the importance of coming together to create a clear plan that addresses [...]

EGYPT: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi urged the creation of a detailed plan to improve the country’s media sector. He instructed officials to make sure that the media can access data and information, especially during crises. Al-Sisi emphasized that experts should help create this plan so that national media can keep up with fast changes [...]

EGYPT: On Wednesday, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized Egypt's strong dedication to fighting human trafficking. He described this battle as a “moral and humanitarian duty.” Madbouly explained that tackling this crime, which disrespects human dignity and endangers community safety, is not only a legal responsibility but also a commitment rooted in the values that [...]

EGYPT: The ERC and NACDW initiated their first aid convoy to Gaza following months of blockade. This convoy, called Zad Al-Ezza: From Egypt to Gaza, included more than 100 trucks loaded with 1,200 tons of food supplies, which featured around 840 tons of flour and 450 tons of food baskets. The second convoy, organized by [...]