Egyptian Expats

Egypt allocates WhatsApp number, email for expats' queries regarding settling military status

Thu, 09 May 2024 - 05:37 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that Egyptian expats who are eligible for mandatory service in the Armed Forces can send their questions regarding the initiative to settle their outstanding military conscription status through an online application.

President Sisi greets Egyptian expats on New Year

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 - 08:36 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi greeted all Egyptian expats on the New Year 2024.

Egypt received 15% less remittances annually in 2023, World Bank

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 11:32 GMT

The WB’s report highlighted that the MENA region’s remittances are projected to fall by 5.3% to approximately $61 billion in 2023, following a 4.5% drop in 2022

Third day of voting in Egypt’s 2024 Presidential Elections kicks off in New Zealand

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 - 08:31 GMT

Meanwhile, the second day of voting in the presidential elections abroad continues in many countries until 9 PM according to each country’s local time.

Foreign Ministry follows up on conditions of Egyptians in Libya in wake of deadly Storm Daniel

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 07:53 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry has said that it is following up the effects of Mediterranean Storm Daniel, which hit some Libyan cities and regions, leaving thousands dead or missing, including a number of Egyptian expats.

Egypt announces phone number, email to receive expats’ inquiries on conscription position settlement

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 - 11:51 GMT

Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a phone number and an email to receive the inquiries of citizens living abroad about a new initiative to settle their conscription positions.

Egypt calls for its citizens in Sudan to stay indoors amid Khartoum clashes

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 - 03:10 GMT

Egypt’s Embassy in Khartoum asked Egyptian expats in Sudan on Saturday to exercise maximum caution, stay away from areas of tension, reduce unnecessary movements, and stay at home until the situation stabilizes, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

President Sisi ratifies law allowing Egyptian expats to import customs-free vehicles

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 - 12:51 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ratified a law exempting Egyptian expats from paying customs duties and taxes when importing personal-use cars in exchange for deposit.

President Sisi extends greeting to Egyptian expats on Eid Al-Fitr

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 - 04:32 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has extended greetings to Egyptians abroad on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, which starts this year early in May, the country’s Middle East News Agency (MENA) reported.

Egypt has changed into a new and modern state in Sisi’s era: Emigration Min.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 - 11:20 GMT

She underlined the excellent progress achieved by Egypt on the political, diplomatic, security, economic, social, educational and health fronts.

Immigration Ministry: Video showing Kuwaitis beating Egyptian expat ‘taken out of content’

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 - 01:46 GMT

The video “does not include all the details of the incident during which physical clashes took place between the parties to the incident,” the ministry said in a statement on Sunday, adding that the incident ended with an "apology to the Egyptian citizen."

Egyptian Embassy in Algeria receives expats’ poll cards in Senate election

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 - 11:25 GMT

The Egyptian Embassy in Algeria on Sunday received expats’ ballots by email in Senate elections, which kicked off on Sunday 9:00 am local time for Expats and is set to last until Monday.

Immigration Minister urges Egyptian expats to cast ballots on 1st day of Senate race

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 - 09:33 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Immigration called on all Egyptians abroad to cast their ballots on the first day of the Senate elections, which kicked off on Sunday 9:00 am local time for Expats and is set to last until Monday.

Kuwaiti citizen arrested after slapping Egyptian expat’s face 3 times: Consul

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 - 02:47 GMT

The video has angered social media users as well as the head of the Sabah Al-Ahmad cooperative supermarket who announced resigning as an objection to abuses against expats’ rights.

Egyptian president, intelligence chief discuss Libyan crisis

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 - 02:23 GMT

Sisi and Kamel reviewed efforts exerted by the state institutions, including ending the crisis of the Egyptian citizens who had been held in Libya and securing their return to Egypt.

Pics: 23 Egyptians held by militias in Libya return home

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 - 11:54 GMT

The video showed the group of Egyptians while standing with their hands raised, as a form of punishment and humiliation, and forced to chant against President Sisi. Egyptian Parliament and Immigration Ministry have promised a strong response.

Egyptian returnees from Kuwait to be quarantined in Cairo Uni. dormitories

Sun, 10 May 2020 - 03:43 GMT

It is scheduled that more Egyptian expats will be quarantined in the on-campus houses in the coming two days, for the total number of quarantined returnees to reach 1,500 expats.

Imprisonment for two Kuwaitis for using Egyptians to work without residency

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 - 02:06 GMT

The Kuwaiti Public Prosecution accused the Kuwaiti citizens with human trafficking and facilitating obtaining the Kuwaiti residency for foreigners in exchange for money.

Egypt’s FM follows up on death of 3 Egyptians in Jordan

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 - 09:43 GMT

In a Tuesday statement, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the embassy contacted the local authorities in Irbid.

Sisi greets Egyptian expats on Christmas

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 - 01:12 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi extended his greetings to the Egyptian Christian expats on Coptic Christmas.

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