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Egyptian planning minister in talks over women empowerment

Planning and Economic Development Minister Rania al-Mashat discussed on Sunday with headperson of the National Council for Women Amal Amar joint efforts to put into effect the national strategy for women empowerment 2030. The minister congratulated Amar for assuming the post, saying the State attaches a special importance to empowering women through launching many initiatives …

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Egypt Independent January 12, 2025

Libyan ex-minister Mangoush defends secret meeting with Israeli counterpart

Libyan ex-minister Mangoush defends secret meeting with Israeli counterpart Najla al-Mangoush was suspended in 2023 following a meeting with then

Middle East Eye January 8, 2025

Egyptian housing minister discusses cooperation opportunities with real estate developers

Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif al-Sherbiny discussed Monday with a group of real estate developers challenges facing the real estate development sector and opportunities for joint cooperation during the coming period. Sherbiny stressed his Ministry’s continued support for efforts to advance projects and investment, overcome various obstacles and counter any existing challenges …

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Egypt Independent December 25, 2024

Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine’s energy sector, minister says

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Russia launched a widespread attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight, forcing the country to implement emergency power outages, Ukrainian authorities said on Friday. “The enemy continues its terror. Once again, the energy sector across Ukraine is under massive attack,” Ukrainian energy minister German Halushchenko said on his official Facebook page. The …

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Egypt Independent December 15, 2024

Lebanon has “strict instructions” to prevent illegal entry of Syrian nationals, minister says

Lebanese authorities are on alert to prevent Syrian nationals from crossing the border into Lebanon illegally. Authorities have “strict instructions” in place to “prevent the random entry of Syrians into Lebanon,” state media quoted Bassam Mawlawi, Lebanon’s interior minister, as saying. Though Mawlawi said there haven’t been “alarming movements” of Syrian migrants toward Lebanon, security …

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Egypt Independent December 12, 2024

Agriculture Min Asserts Egypt’s Readiness To present Support To IOFS

Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk asserted Egypt’s readiness to present all aspects of support to Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) to achieve its goals and contribute to presenting expertise and building the capabilities of its member states. During the Egyptian minister’s meeting with IOFS Director General Berik Aryn on Wednesday 27/11/2024 …

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Egypt Independent November 27, 2024

Israeli minister Ben Gvir visits far-right figurehead Meir Kahane’s grave

Israeli minister Ben Gvir visits far-right figurehead Meir Kahane’s grave The move was seen as indication of the increasing normalisation

Middle East Eye November 21, 2024

Egypt seeks to increase outsourcing exports to 9 billion dollars in 2026 – min.

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amr Talaat said on Sunday the ministry seeks to increasing exports of outsourcing industry, now estimated at 3.7 billion Dollars, to nine million dollars in 2026. He said there are 175 international companies so far establishing more than 195 outsourcing centers in Egypt and employing more than 145,000 specialists, he …

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Egypt Independent November 18, 2024

Before COP26 Water Issues Were Not Included In Agenda Of Climate Action: Irrigation Minister

Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Hany Sewilam asserted that before COP26 the water issues were not included in the agenda of climate action not only in Egypt but in the whole world. This came in Sewilam’s word in a session under the rubric “work for water and climate adaptation and flexibility” on Wednesday16/10/2024 as …

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Egypt Independent October 16, 2024

IOM’s survey enhances decision-making: Egyptian Minister

Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat said that the second edition of the National Survey of International Migration for families in Egypt enhances decision-making about the migration phenomenon, its causes and effects. This came during the minister’s participation – via video conference – in the signing ceremony of a cooperation protocol …

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Egypt Independent October 15, 2024