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Artistic activities in Egypt suspended for 3 days over death of Kuwait’s Emir: Culture minister

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 - 06:42 GMT

Minister of Culture Nivine El-Kilany announced that all artistic activities and events across the country will be suspended for three days in mourning of the death of Kuwaiti Emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah.

Egypt mourns Kuwait Emir, declares 3 days of mourning nationwide

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 - 12:29 GMT

Egypt mourned Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the sisterly State of Kuwait, who passed away on Saturday.

United Media Services Mourns The Death Of Veteran Egyptian Actor Ashraf Abdel Ghafour

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 - 07:53 GMT

United Media Services Mourns The Death Of Veteran Egyptian Actor Ashraf Abdel Ghafour.

Egypt’s President Sisi mourns death of former Prime Minister Sherif Ismail

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 - 06:09 GMT

“The deceased was a truly great man, who took responsibility in the most difficult circumstances and the hardest times,” said President Sisi on Twitter.

Egypt’s Grand Imam of Al Azhar: Queen Elizabeth II was a unique head of state who dedicated her life to serving her nation

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 - 01:14 GMT

During her meeting with the Grand Imam, the Queen had indicated that the world strongly relies on religious leaders to enhance world peace and stability.

Egypt announces three days of mourning after UAE president’s death

Fri, 13 May 2022 - 02:33 GMT

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed died on Friday at the age of 73 after a long journey of illness. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi mourned the death of Sheikh Khalifa.

Sisi: UAE President Sheikh Khalifa sincerely loved Egypt and was a loyal friend

Fri, 13 May 2022 - 12:25 GMT

The UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs has mourned to the UAE people, Arab and Islamic nations and the world the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Cabinet mourns death of former housing minister Hasaballah El-Kafrawy

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 - 11:30 GMT

The Cabinet mourned with deep sorrow the death of former housing minister Hasaballah el Kafrawy, who passed away earlier in the day.

Egypt’s Sisi mourns death of old lady who donated her gold earring to ‘Long Live Fund’

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 - 12:37 GMT

President Sisi added that she was the best example for Egyptian women who sacrifice the most precious thing they have for the sake of their homeland.

3-day mourning in Egypt after passing of Kuwaiti Emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 - 04:26 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi announced public mourning in Egypt for three days after Kuwaiti Emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah passed away Tuesday.

Leaders worldwide mourn President Hosni Mubarak

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 - 06:31 GMT

International leaders mourned President Hosni Mubarak, notably mentioning his role in October war and its aftermath, as well his maintaining peace with Israel.

Three days of national mourning after Mubarak's passing

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 - 01:51 GMT

Egypt has declared three days of national mourning starting from Wednesday after President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak passed away Tuesday at the age of 91.

Sisi decrees 3-day mourning for Essebsi's death

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 - 09:01 GMT

Sisi on Thursday expressed his sincere condolences to the family of Essebsi.

Mourning ritual in Gaza for Al-Rawdah martyrs

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 - 08:01 GMT

The National Powers in the Gaza Strip held a mourning ritual on Sunday at the Unknown Soldier's Square, Gaza city.

Jordanian flag flies at half mast

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 - 12:58 GMT

The Jordanian flag was flown at half mast on Saturday on the death of dozens of Egyptian police personnel killed in an oasis in Western Desert on Friday.

Youngest survivors recall events of Minya terrorist attack

Sun, 28 May 2017 - 12:03 GMT

Grief has camped over a small village in Minya, as it mourned the loss of seven of its sons who were killed in a dreadful terrorist attack Friday.

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