The Minister highlighted the importance of the fruitful partnership among all participants, stressing their shared commitment to tackling global health challenges and achieving tangible outcomes that strengthen public health worldwide. Abdel Ghaffar also took the opportunity to outline Egypt’s groundbreaking success in eliminating Hepatitis C. He detailed the country’s journey toward achieving international certification as Hepatitis C-free in 2022, noting that in 2015, Egypt had one of the highest Hepatitis C prevalence rates in the world. He explained that the National Initiative for Early Detection and Treatment of Hepatitis C successfully screened 63 million citizens and provided treatment to over 4 million patients. The Minister emphasized that Egypt’s success was not confined to treatment alone. Kramarz concluded: “Egypt has shown that eliminating a disease like Hepatitis C is not just a dream, but an achievable goal.

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Tuesday with the leaders of several prominent international industrial companies participating in the third edition of the annual International Industries Forum and Exhibition, held in Egypt from 25 to 27 November. The discussion brought together heads of companies across diverse sectors, including automotive manufacturing, feed industries, home appliances, engineering, wood and furniture industries, food industries, textiles, cosmetics, construction, and desalination plants. During the meeting, President Al-Sisi emphasized Egypt’s commitment to boosting its industrial sector. He reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting the industrial sector and fostering cooperation with the foreign private sector through joint projects that would transfer expertise to Egyptian workers. They discussed potential opportunities for cooperation and expressed their eagerness to strengthen collaboration with Egypt in ways that would benefit both sides.

CAIRO – 26 November 2024: The Israeli Cabinet has approved on Tuesday the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. Netanyahu said that there is a need to undermine the capabilities of the Lebanese Hezbollah, which have expanded over decades. - The official security and military forces in Lebanon will be the only armed groups authorized to carry weapons or operate forces in southern Lebanon. - A committee acceptable to Israel and Lebanon will be formed, and will monitor and help ensure the implementation of the agreement terms. - Lebanon will deploy its official security forces and military forces along all borders, crossings, and the line defining the southern zone as set out in the deployment plan.

CAIRO – 26 November 2024: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed with Congolese Foreign Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso means to boost bilateral ties between Egypt and DR Congo in the different domains and develop aspects of cooperation including the fields of agriculture, education and infrastructure. This came on the sidelines of the foreign minister's visit on Tuesday to Rome, Italy. Gakosso asserted that his country is looking forward to boosting relations and cooperation between Egypt and DR Congo, in addition to maintaining consultations between them in the issues related to Africa. Both ministers exchanged points of view on regional issues of mutual interest along with ways of achieving security and stability in the African continent.

CAIRO – 26 November 2024: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty underscored Monday the "unfairness" of leaving neighboring states bear the largest burden of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan as they received over three million displaced, who mostly headed to Egypt. The minister's statement was made during a meeting of the "Quartet on Sudan" comprising United States, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Egypt, and that was held on the sidelines of the G7 Ministerial Meetings in Italy. In the same context, the Egyptian minister stressed the importance of accomplishing stability in Sudan, preserving its state institutions, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The number of refugees and asylum seekers registered with UNHCR Egypt hit 818,376 by October 30, 2024, rising by around 45.4 percent as 371,838 have been registered this year only. The organization indicated that the figure, which is 1.2 million, is based on the data of the Egyptian government.

He described as "clear" and "respected" the Egyptian stance towards the continued support of their country. Hajjar, in statements to MENA, said that Egypt's support goes beyond mere statements, yet the country is continuously providing medical, food and humanitarian aid to Lebanon. Egypt had provided assistance in the wake of Beirut explosion and during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hajjar said, highlighting Egypt's commitment to Arab solidarity. Hajjar hailed the cooperation between the Lebanese and Egyptian ministries of Social Affairs as "historical", in light of the the deep-rooted ties between Egypt and Lebanon. The visits between Egyptian and Lebanese social affairs ministers are still ongoing, Hajjar said, pointing out to the latest visit of Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Affairs Badr Abdelatty to Lebanon that demonstrated Egypt's continued support to Lebanon.

Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, traveled to the Red Sea on Monday to oversee the situation following the grounding of a cargo ship in the city of Quseir. This led to a collision with coral reefs, causing significant damage to the ship’s hull. The ship was carrying 4,000 tonnes of bran, 70 tonnes of diesel, and 50 tonnes of solar, with 21 passengers on board. Upon receiving the report of the accident, the Minister was informed that diesel spots had appeared in the surrounding waters, and coral reefs in the area had been damaged. In response, Fouad instructed the formation of a committee from the Red Sea Reserves and the regional branch of the Environmental Affairs Agency to immediately address the incident.

Omida shared that Henfra plans to build five green ammonia plants to supply Eastern and Central Europe, with Egypt chosen as the location for one of these facilities. In addition to producing green ammonia, Henfra will transfer technical expertise to Egypt in areas such as green hydrogen production, renewable energy storage systems, water desalination, and advanced electrolysis technologies. The plant will generate green hydrogen through water electrolysis, which will then be combined with nitrogen at high temperatures to create green ammonia. The EU aims to import 6 million tonnes of green hydrogen and 4 million tonnes of green ammonia by 2030, positioning Egypt as a key player in the EU’s sustainable energy strategy. Heiba highlighted Egypt’s commitment to the green hydrogen and ammonia sectors, pointing to recent legislative incentives and the creation of the National Green Hydrogen Council.

CAIRO – 25 November 2024: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi met on Monday with Prime Minister, Moustafa Madbouly, and Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), Hassan Abdallah. The meeting reviewed the key macroeconomic indicators. The President was briefed on the positive indicators related to the banking sector, monetary policy, and the exchange rate, as well as the Central Bank's policies to combat inflation. The discussion also focused on the government's efforts to increase foreign currency reserves. President Sisi gave directives for the Central Bank and the banking system to continue providing the necessary requirements for production and industry in priority sectors, to contribute to promoting comprehensive economic growth in Egypt.

Recently, at the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that decisions regarding the use of nuclear weapons should rest with humans, not artificial intelligence. The leaders also stressed the importance of carefully assessing the risks tied to the development of military artificial intelligence technology, asserting that such advancements must be approached with “wisdom and responsibility.”This marks the first instance of a joint statement from the two nations addressing artificial intelligence and its military implications. How can such unregulated intelligence control not only the lives of billions of people and the Earth itself but also the entire solar system we inhabit? An open letter has recently been published by a group of 11 current and former employees of OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence company. The open letter is the latest to raise safety concerns regarding rapidly evolving generative artificial intelligence technology, advancing at an astonishing pace and a low cost.

CAIRO – 25 November 2024: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty delivered Monday a speech at the opening of the 10th session of Rome MED Dialogues highlighting that energy could be the main area of cooperation among Mediterranean countries, whether regular or new, as well as electricity linkage. The minister also stressed the importance of making available legal migration opportunities, as one of the means of combating illegal migration, whose causes pertinent to lack of developmental must be remedied. On the other hand, the Egyptian minister warned that the wars in Gaza Strip and Lebanon might compose a threat to the security and peace of the Mediterranean. In that framework, he urged a ceasefire, hostage-prisoner swap deal, immediate and sufficient delivery of aid, noting that Cairo would host a ministerial meeting on humanitarian response to Gaza on December 2. Equally, he shed light on the security threats in the Red Sea, and their impact on navigation, the Suez Canal, and by default, the Egyptian economy, stressing that the issue should be resolved in a comprehensive manner by ending the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

CAIRO – 25 November 2024: Egypt’s General Authority for Meteorology announced, that Monday’s weather conditions expected to be unstable, and to witness a decrease in temperatures, rain in the north of the country, active winds, and disruption of maritime navigation. The Authority explained the expected weather phenomena will include continued decrease in temperatures in most parts along with active winds in most parts, which increases the feeling of cold weather. It added further that their will be disturbance of maritime navigation in the Mediterranean Sea and that wind speed will be (70:50 km/h) and wave height (5:3 m). Moderate rain in areas of the northeastern coasts at intermittent intervals also will be seen according to the general Authority for Meteorology. The Meteorological Authority explained the expected maximum and minimum temperatures of Monday as follows:Greater Cairo: 19 - 14 °CAlexandria: 18 - 15 °CMarsa Matrouh: 19 - 15 °CSohag: 22 -14 °CQena: 22 15 °CAswan: 22 - 15 °C

Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), has highlighted the pivotal role of community dialogues in building robust partnerships with taxpayers and investors. She explained that the ETA conducted in-depth studies to pinpoint key issues affecting taxpayers, which informed the creation of the first tax relief package. Abdel Aal stressed the importance of public outreach to the success of these initiatives. These efforts are complemented by ongoing community dialogues to clarify procedures, address concerns, and build trust between the tax authority and taxpayers. This approach ensures that the ETA workforce is equipped to provide efficient and supportive services to taxpayers, fostering a positive and professional experience.

During the meeting, the President was briefed on initiatives to bolster local petroleum production. President Al-Sisi instructed the government to intensify its efforts in attracting investments to the energy sector, ensuring the sector achieves its goals and maximizes its role in national development. The President also called for accelerating the implementation of renewable energy projects, focusing on diversifying energy sources, expanding the electricity grid’s capacity, and leveraging advanced technologies for optimal energy absorption and transmission. This project, pivotal to Egypt’s comprehensive development plans, aligns with the state’s integrated and sustainable energy strategy, which seeks to diversify renewable and new energy sources while improving service quality for citizens. President Al-Sisi stressed the importance of expediting the implementation of energy projects as a cornerstone of Egypt’s development.

CAIRO – 24 November 2024: In his meeting with the Kuwaiti deputy prime minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty delivered Sunday a verbal message from President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi intended for Prince of Kuwait Mishal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The Egyptian minister began his visit to Kuwait Sunday by meeting Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah, stressing support to the security of the Gulf as it is an integral part of the Egyptian national security. Then, he met with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. The talks focused on attracting Kuwaiti investments, implementing infrastructure projects in Kuwait by Egyptian firms, supplying qualified and trained labor, security and military collaboration, especially those pertinent to cybersecurity.