2018 Sinai

6 suspects killed in fire exchange with security forces Upper Egypt

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 - 02:52 GMT

The suspects were killed before executing terror plots against the state, said the Ministry of Interior in a statement on Saturday.

Military spokesman refutes alleged attack in N. Sinai

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 - 09:00 GMT

Spokesman for the Armed Forces Tamer al-Rifai on Saturday dismissed reports alleging that an attack targeted a vehicle in North Sinai.

Police thwarts terrorist attempts ahead of celebrations, kills 40

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 - 08:29 GMT

The Interior Ministry announced in a Saturday statement that security forces killed 40 terrorists in fire exchange as part of a crackdown on terrorist hideouts in Giza and North Sinai governorates.

Police thwarts terrorist attempts ahead of celebrations, kills 40

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 - 08:29 GMT

The Interior Ministry announced in a Saturday statement that security forces killed 40 terrorists in fire exchange as part of a crackdown on terrorist hideouts in Giza and North Sinai governorates.

KFAED to begin 2nd stage of program on financing development projects in Sinai

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 - 11:37 GMT

The second stage of the program with the same amount of money will kick off soon, he noted.

S. Sinai governor forms committee to develop Naama Bay

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 - 09:25 GMT

A three-kilometer walk should be established as part of the project, as well as a bicycle track and parking lots.

Armed Forces at highest level of vigilance, readiness: minister

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 - 10:10 GMT

Zaki said Egypt’s Armed Forces are at the highest level of vigilance and readiness to maintain the country’s sovereignty, safeguard its borders.

Investment in Sinai to top agenda of Egyptian-Kuwaiti coop. forum: official

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 - 09:43 GMT

Head of the Kuwaiti side at the Egyptian-Kuwaiti cooperation council said investment in Sinai will be on top of the agenda of the two countries’ first cooperation forum.

Egyptian universities exempt martyrs’ sons from fees

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 - 12:01 GMT

Cairo University exempted students of martyrs’ sons of study and campus housing fees, said the Cairo University President Mohamed Othman el Khesht in a statement.

North Sinai’s residents: stability restored in north Sinai

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 - 02:05 GMT

Stability and security in North Sinai have been enhanced and restored, bringing some relief to the residents.

Life has become normal in North Sinai: Armed Forces spokesman

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 - 10:07 GMT

Life in North Sinai has become normal, according to Armed Forces spokesman Tamer al-Rifai on Tuesday.

450 terrorists killed since launch of 2018 Sinai Operation: Military Spox

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 - 05:44 GMT

More than 450 terrorists were killed in Sinai since the start of the comprehensive Sinai operation in 2018, Rifai said.

LE 1.3B compensations provided to families affected by buffer zone

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 - 11:49 GMT

Compensations of more than LE 1.3 billion were provided to the residents, who were living along the Gaza Strip Border Crossing with Egypt.

Security forces kill 15 terrorists in Arish

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 - 12:23 GMT

Fifteen terrorists were killed in a shootout with security forces in Arish, the Interior Ministry reported in a statement Wednesday.

Local development min. reviews Sinai development strategy

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 - 12:01 GMT

Shaarawy discussed the national strategy for the development of Sinai during a meeting with S. Sinai Governor and North Sinai Governor.

Defense minister follows up Sinai Operation for fighting terrorism

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 - 10:22 GMT

Minister of Defense Mohamed Zaki on Tuesday followed up the stages of Sinai 2018 Comprehensive Operation for fighting terrorism.

Al Azhar, Youth and Sports Min. launch daawa, relief convoy to Sinai Monday

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 - 02:22 GMT

Al-Azhar will launch a 7 days daawa(call), medical and relief convoy to North Sinai comprising several of Al-Azhar members.

Armed Forces issues 27th statement on operation ‘Sinai 2018’

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 - 02:13 GMT

General Command of the Egyptian Armed Forces issued the 27th statement on the Comprehensive Military Operation “Sinai 2018.”

Cabinet approves bill on strategy for developing Sinai peninsula

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 - 02:07 GMT

The prime minister pointed out to President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi's directives to develop Sinai after the launch of the Sinai 2018 operation.

5 terrorist elements killed in fire exchange with police on Assiut-Sohag road

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 - 02:58 GMT

While the security forces were carrying out sweep operations, the fugitive terrorist elements were found at a mountainous area on Assiut-Sohag road.

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