The exclusion from the list, which will be discussed during the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in June, demonstrates Egypt's commitment to global labor standards, he added. During this period, the Conference Committee on the Application of Standards (CAS) will convene to discuss the 2024 Report of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations. The report addresses observations on the implementation of ratified Conventions by specific member states, covering topics such as freedom of association, forced labor, and child labor elimination. CAS will examine a list of 40 cases compiled by social partners to possibly provide recommendations for governments to address the identified issues. The proposed legislation aims to enhance job security for workers and foster investments, as stated by the Ministry of Labor.

Additionally, the government supports locally manufactured goods that can compete with foreign products in terms of quality and price. Chief among these challenges is the persistent scarcity of certain essential raw materials required for production in the market. Despite the availability of currency, importing raw materials still poses numerous obstacles due to the absence of the final product in the local market. Aboulmakarem advocates for streamlining the import process for raw materials and promoting the establishment of factories dedicated to producing these materials. Additionally, he stressed the urgency of expediting export support procedures and ensuring timely disbursement of support to exporters.

CAIRO – 19 May 2024: Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry will travel to Greece on Sunday to strengthen Egyptian-Greek relations and engage in discussions on regional and global matters, especially efforts to resolve the ongoing Gaza war. According to Ahmed Abu Zeid, the spokesperson for Egypt's Foreign Ministry, Shoukry's visit to Greece reaffirms the strategic ties between the two countries. It also underscores the mutual commitment of Egypt and Greece to further enhance their robust and growing relationship, he added. During his visit, Shoukry will hold extensive discussions with Georgios Gerapetritis, the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, to monitor the progress and bolster the bilateral cooperation program. The Copelouzos Group is responsible for constructing and operating the renewable energy sources in Egypt generating 9.5 GW of power.

This came within the framework of the meetings of the WB’s mission to review the project. Fouad said that the meeting tackled accrediting environment experts to link it with the system of accreditation and registration of the Ministry of Environment, adding that this comes within the framework of upgrading the system of qualification and appointment of individuals.

Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, underscored the state’s dedication to creating a comprehensive strategy for advancing the nursing sector. This commitment extends to supporting and training medical personnel, ensuring their seamless integration with the state’s healthcare efforts for citizens. During his speech at an event hosted by the Egyptian General Nursing Union to celebrate International Nurses Day, Minister Abdel Ghaffar highlighted the irreplaceable role of nurses. To sustain nursing services, the Ministry of Health and Population has devised equitable plans for distributing new appointments within nursing bodies. Minister Abdel Ghaffar emphasized integrated plans to enhance nursing efficiency and build the capabilities of nursing cadres.

The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), announced on Saturday that it successfully lured an Israeli force and detonated a bomb, resulting in the deaths of five soldiers and injuries to others. The incident occurred east of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Earlier on the same day, Al-Qassam confirmed that it had killed an additional 15 Israeli soldiers in an operation east of Rafah. They also targeted a tank in the Al-Tanour neighbourhood, located to the east of Rafah in the far south of the Gaza Strip. Abu Ubaida, the military spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, criticized the Israeli leadership, accusing them of recklessly endangering their soldiers.

Egypt has denied Israeli media reports that it has withdrawn from joining South Africa in a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The lawsuit seeks to address Israel’s alleged violations of its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip. The Ministry cited the “increasing severity and scope of Israeli attacks against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip” as the reason for its intervention. It further highlighted “systematic practices against the Palestinian people,” including the targeting of civilians, destruction of infrastructure, and forced displacement. The ministry cited the “increasing severity and scope of Israeli attacks against Palestinian civilians” as the impetus for its decision.

CAIRO – 17 May 2024: World Health Organization spokesperson said, Friday that the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, cannot be allowed to continue. He added that the health systems, infrastructure, and service facilities in the Gaza Strip must be supported, stressing the necessity of an immediate ceasefire, after the major crisis that Gaza witnessed over the past months, causing civilian suffering and the spread of many diseases. The quantities of fuel entering Gaza are not sufficient to operate the Strip’s hospitals, and some Gaza hospitals have been completely closed,” WHO spokesperson said. On the other side, the military wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement of Hamas (Al-Qassam Brigades) has attacked Israeli forces, injuring and killing a number of them. The Al-Qassam Brigades announced that their fighters targeted a special zionist force holed up in a building using a TBG shell east of the city of Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip, on Friday.

Temperatures in the shaded areas of Egypt will flirt with, record, or even surpass the 40-degree mark, at least until Thursday. In Greater Cairo, expect highs ranging from 37 to 39 degrees all week long, with lows hovering around 23-24 degrees. Moving to northern Upper Egypt, brace yourself for some truly scorching temperatures that may exceed 40 degrees, reaching a toasty 42 degrees on certain days. As for southern Upper Egypt, home to the captivating wonders of Luxor and Aswan, get ready for the hottest temperatures in all of Egypt. Highs will sizzle at 41-43 degrees, while lows will offer a bit of relief at 27-28 degrees.

The Israeli occupation forces committed four massacres, killing dozens of Palestinians, including 31 martyrs who were transported to hospitals and 90 injured within the last 24 hours. On the other side, the military wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement of Hamas (Al-Qassam Brigades) has attacked Israeli forces, injuring and killing a number of them. The Al-Qassam Brigades announced that their fighters targeted a special zionist force holed up in a building using a TBG shell east of the city of Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip, on Friday. Meanwhile, Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades stated on Friday that their fighters were able to bombard an Israeli vehicle position east of the central governorate with heavy caliber mortar shells. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades also targeted positions of Israeli soldiers and vehicles with standard mortar shells on the combat axis east of "George" Street in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.

CAIRO - 16 May 2024: The ancient Egyptian civilization was a pioneer in good water management and in harnessing the waters of the Nile River to build a great civilization. Over the past years, development has continued for all elements of the water system until the present day, as Egypt works to confront water challenges resulting from limited water resources and population increase. 2- Egypt’s water needs are about 114 billion cubic meters of water annually, while Egypt’s water resources are estimated at about 59.60 billion cubic meters annually. 3- We have 55.50 billion from the Nile River water, 1.30 billion from rainwater, 2.40 billion from non-renewable deep groundwater and 0.40 billion from seawater desalination. 4- A total of 20.90 billion cubic meters of water are reused annually, and agricultural crops are imported from abroad, corresponding to a water consumption estimated at about 33.50 billion cubic meters of water annually.

India and Iran are set to sign a 10-year agreement for India to manage the Chabahar port, marking a significant development in bilateral cooperation with potential geopolitical implications for the region. The Chabahar port is seen as a crucial link between India and Afghanistan, Central Asia, and the wider Eurasian region, ANI, a partner of TV BRICS reported. Future plans include connecting Chabahar with the North-South International Transport Corridor, which aims to create a trade route from India to Russia through Iran. The North-South International Transport Corridor is envisioned to transport goods from India and the Gulf States to Western and Northern Europe through Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia, integrating the railways of these countries. Experts view the Chabahar port agreement as a geopolitical milestone, facilitating trade and connectivity in the region.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian announced plans to deepen relations with India within the BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) frameworks. Amir-Abdollahian affirmed Iran’s commitment to strengthening ties with India on both bilateral and multilateral levels. The Iranian foreign minister highlighted the signing of an agreement with India on the development and operation of Iran’s Chabahar port. He hailed this as a significant opportunity to bolster trade cooperation between the two nations, pledging Iran’s full support to fulfil the terms of the agreement. This development marks a significant step in expanding collaboration between Iran and India, particularly within the BRICS and SCO frameworks.

CAIRO – 15 May 2024: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi arrived in Bahrain on Wednesday to attend the 33rd session of the Arab League Council. Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa received Sisi at the airport. Sisi’s participation in the Arab Summit in Manama reflects Egypt’s keenness to coordinate stances with Arab countries in this critical time and amid big challenges facing the Arab world. The Israeli aggression in Gaza tops the agenda of the Arab Summit, which will kick off here Thursday. President Sisi is expected to hold several bilateral meetings with Arab leaders, on the sidelines of the summit, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation and joint coordination mechanisms.

CAIRO – 15 May 2024: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) pulled EGP 1 trillion in liquidity from local banks, which is the largest such withdrawal in the bank's history. The interest rate offered during the CBE's weekly fixed-rate auction was set at 27.75 percent, as stated on the bank's official website. This liquidity withdrawal is part of the CBE's open market operations to effectively regulate the money supply within the Egyptian banking system. The purpose of these deposit auctions is to help curb the country's high inflation rate. The overall monthly inflation rate for April 2024 was 0.9 percent, compared to 1.0 percent in March 2024.