Egyptian presidency

Egypt's 2024 Presidential Elections: Haven't voted yet? Here is what you need to know

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 - 02:20 GMT

Voting in the 2024 Presidential Elections kicked off on Sunday at 9 AM with thousands of polling stations spread nationwide opening their doors to around 67 million voters until Tuesday 9 PM.

Egypt looks forward to Riyadh-Tehran ties resumption having positive impact on Iran’s foreign policies: Presidency

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 - 12:15 GMT

Egypt looks forward to the resumption of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Tehran having a positive impact on Iran’s international and regional policies, Spokesman of the Egyptian Presidency Ahmed Fahmy said in a statement on Saturday.

159th session of Arab League Council kicks off under Egypt's presidency

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 - 09:15 GMT

The proceedings of the 159th session of the Arab League Council at the level of permanent representatives kicked off Monday at the league headquarters in Cairo under Egypt's presidency.

Africa counting on Egypt’s COP27 presidency to advance continent’s climate interests: AU commissioner

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 02:28 GMT

Sacko’s remarks came in a meeting with Ambassador Mohamed Gad, Egypt’s ambassador to Addis Ababa and permanent representative to the AU, a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said.

Queen Elizabeth II was model of dedication to serve her country, people: Presidency's Spokesperson

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 - 04:42 GMT

The Egyptian Presidency on Thursday mourned with deep grief and sorrow the death of Queen Elizabeth II,

Egypt screens over 1.4 million women under initiative to detect diseases transmitted to fetus

Fri, 06 May 2022 - 01:21 GMT

Egypt’s Health Ministry said it has detected 1,454,000 women as part of the presidential initiative for the early detection of and free treatment for diseases transmitted from mothers to fetus since the initiative was launched in March 2020.

Incentives to encourage farmers to supply local wheat will be of at least LE 60/ardeb: Presidency

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 - 10:02 GMT

Egypt has already raised the price of ardeb from LE 710 to nearly LE 810 last year to encourage farmers to supply local wheat.

CBE allocates LE 61 million to pay off debts of female debtors as per presidential initiative

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 - 01:35 GMT

Minister of Justice Omar Marwan has communicated with Governor of the CBE Tarek Amer on the issue, according to an official statement.

Egypt may record no coronavirus related deaths soon: presidential advisor

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 - 01:22 GMT

Awad expected that coronavirus vaccines will be produced through October or November.

Egyptian president urges quick implementation of smart transportation system

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 - 05:26 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Monday urged officials to start the establishment of a smart transportation system, with the aim of enhancing security and safety of citizens in transportation networks nationwide.

Egypt joins African Union anti-corruption treaty as per presidential decree

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 - 11:02 GMT

Egypt’s official Gazette on Sunday published a presidential decree to approve joining the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC).

Judge Abdullah Omar sworn in as head of Egypt’s Cassation Court

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 - 05:02 GMT

Judge Abdullah Omar was sworn in as new head of Egypt’s Court of Cassation on Wednesday, in the presence of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the Presidency said in a statement.

Egyptian Parliament approves extending state of emergency, deducting 1% of salaries in face of coronavirus

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 - 12:49 GMT

Two thirds of members of the Egyptian Parliament, in a plenary session on Monday, approved a presidential decree to extend the state of emergency for three months, starting July 27.

Egyptian presidential initiative to test women for breast cancer resumes: Health Ministry

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 - 11:22 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health announced the resumption of a presidential initiative launched last year to test women for breast cancer, which is the second leading cause of death among Egyptian women, according to the minister.

Presidency announces comprehensive strategy to curb coronavirus spread

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 12:04 GMT

The Egyptian state institutions and ministries are acting within the framework of a comprehensive strategy to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus nationwide, Presidential spokesman Bassam Radi told FM 95 on Monday.

Egypt, UAE establish investment platform worth $20 billion

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 - 10:27 GMT

The Egyptian Presidency on Thursday announced the establishment of a new joint strategic platform with the United Arab Emirates, with a value of $20 billion, through the Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company and Egypt’s Sovereign Wealth Fund.

Egyptian presidency agrees to turn GEFAU into syndicate

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 - 09:13 GMT

The Egyptian presidency has approved the General Egyptian Flight Attendant Union’s (GEFAU) request to turn the union into a syndicate.

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