CAIRO – 7 August 2024: Egypt's Ministry of Health has announced the issuance of 1,822,077 free medical treatment decisions, totaling 10,165,940,000 Egyptian pounds, from January to June 2024. To streamline the process, 3,179 cases were reviewed via video conferencing, eliminating the need for patients to visit the specialized medical councils in person. In its commitment to caring for people with disabilities, the Ministry has medically examined 152,120 applicants for integrated services cards. The Ministry of Health reaffirms its dedication to enhancing and governing medical procedures to facilitate citizens' access to healthcare and provide comprehensive support. Citizens can now inquire about free treatment decisions using their national ID number on the Ministry's website.

CAIRO – 7 August 2024: Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed Egypt's strenuous efforts and intensive communication with involved parties to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, contain regional escalation, and prevent an all-out war. Iranian retaliation on horizonIsrael is on alert for potential retaliatory actions from Iran following the Israeli forces’ assassination of prominent Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. Both Hezbollah and Hamas have also pledged to avenge Haniyeh's killing, heightening fears of a potential regional conflict. Several major airlines, including United, Delta, and Lufthansa, have suspended flights to and from Israel due to concerns about the escalating security situation. The growing tensions across the region come while the Israeli war in Gaza has continued for 10 months.

CAIRO – 6 August 2024: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Tuesday discussed in a phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East region and preventing the expansion of the current conflict. During the phone conversation, Abdelatty briefed Wang on his contacts in the past few days with the foreign ministers of concerned and influential countries to contain the aggravating regional situation, said Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Abu Zeid. Abdelatty underlined that the Israeli policy of political assassinations and its violation of states' sovereignty have exacerbated the crisis and significantly raised regional tensions. The Egyptian foreign minister said he looks forward to visiting China in the coming period to hold a new round of strategic dialogue with his Chinese counterpart. Wang expressed hope for working with Abdelatty to advance Egyptian-Chinese relations to broader horizons, and to continue close coordination and consultation on the most prominent regional and international issues.

CAIRO – 6 August 2024: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said Tuesday Egypt rejects Israel’s assassination policy and violation of regional countries' sovereignty. The continuation of this bellicose Israeli attitude is exacerbating the situation and increasing tension, he warned during a phone call he received Tuesday from Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. Abdelatty stressed his aspiration to work on further strengthening relations between Egypt and Italy, which are already witnessing remarkable development in all aspects, especially after the visit of the Italian Prime Minister to Egypt in March, said spokesperson at the Ministry Ahmed Abu Zeid. Talks between the two ministers tackled the latest developments in the region and Egyptian efforts to contain the regional escalation, as the top Egyptian diplomat briefed his Italian counterpart on the contacts he had with the foreign ministers of several countries in the region, the United States, Russia and a number of European countries, over the past few days to work on containing the tension and de-escalating the crisis.

Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk emphasized that the government’s priority is to enhance services for citizens, highlighting that the ultimate owners of the budget are the Egyptian people. In his first press conference since taking office, Kouchouk announced the financial performance results for the fiscal year 2023/2024. Kouchouk pointed out the government’s continued efforts to encourage investment and support economic activities despite global, regional, and local challenges. According to Egypt’s Minister of Finance, 2527 investors benefited from the production sector support initiative with approximately EGP 80bn, with the treasury covering the interest rate differential. Egypt’s Minister of Finance highlighted the comprehensive digital transformation of tax administration, which has helped expand the tax base and incorporate new taxpayers.

CAIRO - 6 August 2024: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Tuesday a phone call from US President Joe Biden, during which they discussed regional developments and the tension in the Middle East. During the phone call, the two presidents reviewed the tension in the Middle East and the latest developments in the joint Egyptian-American-Qatari efforts to cease fire in the Gaza Strip, where they both stressed their determination to continue these efforts to de-escalate and restore regional peace and security. The official spokesman for the Presidency of the Republic explained that the call addressed current concerns regarding the expansion of the circle of conflict in the region, as President Sisi affirmed the Egyptian vision regarding the seriousness of the repercussions resulting from the continuation of the war in the Gaza Strip and its negative impact on the stability of the region, taking into account that "reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza is the main nucleus for restoring calm and stability in the region." At the end of the call, the two presidents agreed to continue intensive joint work to achieve a ceasefire and efforts to implement the two-state solution, as the main guarantor of stability and security for all peoples of the region.

© AFP/File | Somaliland broke away from Somalia in 1991CAIRO – 6 August 2024: Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Malim Fiqi Ahmed, expressed his sincere thanks to the Arab Republic of Egypt for its unwavering support and longstanding position on Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. This statement was issued by the Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Tuesday. In a recent press conference with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, reaffirmed Egypt's firm stance on the necessity of maintaining the unity of the Somali state. He also rejected the memorandum of understanding signed between the separatist region of Somaliland and Ethiopia in January 2024.

The minister added that Egypt supports all international efforts aimed at achieving pacification southern Lebanon and implementing UNSC resolution no. Regarding the regional tensions, Minister Abdelatty encouraged all parties to exercise self-restraint and inhibit the outbreak of a big regional war. The Lebanese minister also asserted that the implementation of UNSC resolution no. The communication Egypt held with different parties with the aim of de-escalation over the past few weeks included three phone calls with the U.S. secretary of state, and others with acting Iranian foreign minister, Russian foreign minister, the Lebanese prime minister. In addition, there will be a phone call with the Chinese foreign minister later today, as stated by Minister Abdelatty.

Chinese researchers have developed a new algorithm to create more natural and detailed facial expressions in humanoid robots, potentially enhancing human-robot interaction. The research, led by Professor Liu Xiaofeng at Hohai University in Jiangsu province, aims to improve emotional engagement between humans and robots. The team’s algorithm is designed to give robots more lifelike facial expressions, which could expand their practical applications across various fields. By enhancing the emotional capabilities of humanoid robots, the researchers believe they can increase the robots’ value and effectiveness as tools to assist humans in a wide range of tasks. The research was reported by CGTN, a partner of TV BRICS.

A report by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation explained that the vision seeks to limit the negative effects of the depletion of traditional energy sources that are exhaustible by nature, and to increase reliance on renewable energy sources while achieving leadership in them. The updated vision proposes ways and policies to enhance sustainable energy systems and resources, including:- Creating an attractive climate for investment in the field of new and renewable energy. - Stimulating private sector participation in implementing renewable energy power generation projects by creating a competitive electricity market. - Following up on developments in electricity storage technologies related to renewable energy systems. - Increasing the capacity of the electricity grid to absorb electricity from renewable sources.

Abdelatty briefed Blinken on his discussions with foreign ministers from several countries in the region, including Iran and Lebanon, as well as European nations. The Egyptian Minister emphasized the importance of self-restraint from all parties to avoid further instability and harm to regional interests. He urged Secretary Blinken to pressure Israel to cease its brinkmanship and engage seriously in ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. Iran, Hezbollah and Iraqi Army vowed to revenge for those who killed by Israel. Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said that Israel whosoever stands with it should know that our response is inevitable and non-negotiable.

CAIRO – 5 August 2024: An Egyptian high-profile source negated Monday news circulated by Israeli media on the existence of active tunnels between Egypt and Gaza. “Israel’s failure to make any achievements in Gaza pushes it to propagate claims about the existence of tunnels to justify the continuation of its aggression against the Strip,” the source added to Extra News. The source further revealed that "Israel turns a blind eye to the arm trafficking from its lands to the West Bank to create a justification for annexing its territories and commit genocide against its residents." According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, the death toll from the Israeli aggression against Gaza has risen to 39,480 since October 7, in addition to 91,128 injured.

CAIRO – 5 August 2024: Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production Mohamed Salah El Din Mostafa said his ministry is keen to provide various ammunition, weapons, equipment and advanced electronic systems for the Armed Forces and the Interior Ministry, while seeking to benefit from surplus production capacities of its companies to manufacture civilian products with high quality and competitive prices, as well as to implement national and development projects in countries. Mostafa made the remarks during his meeting on Monday with journalists accredited to the Military Production Ministry in the New Administrative Capital (NAC). The minister added his ministry continues to play its role as a fundamental pillar of military manufacturing in Egypt, whether through localizing industries or producing new products or conducting important research to develop technologies used in producing standard military products and reviving the manufacture of products that had been suspended for some time. In this regard, the minister stated that a company affiliated to the Military Production Ministry signed an agreement with French Thales Group to cooperate in producing communication devices and signaling systems. He noted that the ministry has been working to develop production lines, raise the efficiency of several factories and offer new advanced machines to meet various production and development requirements.

CNN — on two school buildings in the north of Gaza City killed 17 Palestinians, most of them children, and left at least 63 injured according to Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal on Saturday. Israeli airstrikes on two school buildings in the north of Gaza City killed 17 Palestinians, most of them children, and left at least 63 injured according to Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal on Saturday. According to Gaza Civil Defense, the schools were being used as shelters for people displaced by violence. The Civil Defense in Gaza published a list of the names of the killed individuals, showing that at least three of the dead were female. At least 1,200 people were killed, and more than 250 others abducted in the Hamas-led assault, according to Israeli authorities.

CAIRO, 2024 August 5:The Egyptian Olympic team, led by Brazilian coach Rogerio Micale, is set to face the French team in a crucial semi-final match at 10 pm Cairo time today at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium as part of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Egyptian team aims for victory and a spot in the finals, with hopes of securing an Olympic medal for the first time in 60 years. Coach Micale has held multiple sessions with the players, urging them to move past previous matches, set aside celebrations, and focus on the formidable French team. The midfield will include Mohamed Elneny, Mohamed Shehata, and Kouka, while the attacking trio will consist of Mahmoud Saber, Ibrahim Adel, and Hossam Faisal. The Egyptian team reached the semi-finals by defeating Paraguay and surprising Spain with a 2-1 victory, thanks to Ibrahim Adel's two goals and Spanish striker Samuel Omorodion's last-minute goal.