CAIRO – 1 July 2022: The Egyptian Red Crescent Society announced sending urgent relief aid to Afghanistan after the recent earthquake that struck the country. A team from the Red Crescent will leave Cairo on Saturday, for Afghanistan to send the urgent aid and discuss ways of support and cooperation, the Society announced in a statement. Other relief aid was sent months ago, including relief materials, blankets, personal hygiene items, the statement said, adding that the new shipment of aid comes in light of cooperation with the Afghan Red Crescent Society. On June 22, 2022, Egypt has extended condolences to the Afghan state over the deadly earthquake Paktika and Khost provinces, which have killed and injured hundreds of people. The 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Khost province early on Wednesday in the southeastern part of Afghanistan.

Russian citizens will from Friday require a visa to enter Ukraine, as Kyiv scrapped a decade-long visa-free regime that facilitated travel across borders for citizens of both countries. The decision to end the visa-free regime was announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, following a petition from a Ukrainian citizen. Zelensky said that against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion, he supported the introduction of stricter controls for the entry of its citizens.

CAIRO – 1 July 2022: Participation in the national political dialogue is not limited to the invitees only, but Egyptians from different sectors can send their ideas and suggestions via e-mails, said General Coordinator of the National Dialogue Diaa Rashwan on Thursday. “All Egyptians are invited to participate in the national dialogue even if they did not receive a special invitation. The dialogue is open through the website of the National Training Academy. The national dialogue comes as part of Sisi's national human rights strategy, launched in September with vows to open the public space to be more and more inclusive. As such, hundreds of inmates, including dozens of human rights activists, have recently been released by the Presidential Pardon Committee.

CAIRO - 30 June 2022: Talaat Moustafa Group provided practical training for students of Mohamed Metwally Al-Shaarawy School of Applied Technology, through Al-Rehab and Madinaty projects. Training includes practicing various technical maintenance operations, such as maintenance of air conditioners, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and finishing works. At this point, Talaat Mostafa Group is the main industrial partner of the Metwally Al Shaarawy School, where the Group contributes to providing technical support at all levels to students. The Group provides the school with experts specialized in the field of architectural finishes to provide students with the necessary and essential experiences. Talaat Moustafa Group's support for the Metwally Al Shaarawy School of Applied Technology is part of its broad societal contributions.

CAIRO – 30 June 2022: Egyptian First Lady Entisar El-Sisi greeted the Egyptian people on the ninth anniversary of the June 30 Revolution that was staged by millions of people against the one-year ruling of the banned Muslim Brotherhood in 2013. The First Lady wished all the Egyptian people peace, safety and security. “On this anniversary of the June 30 Revolution, the Egyptian people still face challenges in all fields to create hope and a safe future for themselves and the coming generations. I wish Egypt and the Egyptians all the peace, safety and security,” she added. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said in a speech he gave on the occasion of the ninth anniversary of the revolution that he is fully confident that Egypt will overcome the impact of the current international crises.

ALGIERS, June 29 (MENA) – Algerian Prime Minister Aimene Benabderrahmane welcomed Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli’s current visit to Algeria, stressing keenness on furthering bilateral cooperation in various domains. Madbouli arrived in Algeria Wednesday evening on a two-day working visit during which meetings of the higher Egyptian-Algerian committee will take place. Benabderrahmane welcomed Madbouli upon arrival at the airport in the presence of members of the governments of both countries. During the two-day visit, several cooperation agreements and memorandums of understanding will be signed to promote bilateral cooperation. On Thursday, Madbouli and Benabderrahmane will open the Egyptian-Algerian business forum to explore available investment opportunities in the two countries.

Fifteen security missions from the Public Security Sector, the Giza Security Directorate, and some other security directorates participated in the pursuit of the fugitive judge, sources told Al-Masry Al-Youm. The sources added that the accused judge did not use any of the ports to escape outside the country. Then, on June 26, a person came forward before the Public Prosecution and confirmed his close relation with the victim’s husband. The Public Prosecution obtained permission from that judicial authorities to lift his immunity and to take legal measures against him. Accordingly the Public Prosecution ordered his arrest and traced his itinerary on the day Gamal disappeared.

The glass walkway in front of the famous Queen Cleopatra bath in the west of Matruh city is frequented by more than three million visitors during the summer. The Cleopatra Bath, one of the most important tourist attractions in Marsa Matruh, is a huge rock in which sea water passes through carved tunnels, then pours into the sea again. The rock is large and the water enters the rock and flows from its openings in a wonderful form. In the roof of the rock are openings that allow sunlight to enter, which heats the water inside the rock. Visitors frequent the famous bath through the Pharaonic gate located at the beginning of the beach and is adorned with a statue of Queen Cleopatra.

The World Bank has approved US$500 million in development financing to enhance Egypt’s efforts to achieve food security, and strengthen the economy’s resilience against current global crises. According to the Ministry of International Cooperation in Egypt, the emergency response project between Egypt and the World Bank Group is scheduled to contribute to supporting food security and resilience efforts, alleviating the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on food security. This is especially vital as Russia and Ukraine are among the largest wheat exporters in the world. Egypt has begun implementing a plan to expand wheat storage silos that rely on the latest technologies to preserve wheat. The package will enable the government to move forward with its plan to increase wheat storage capacities in preparation for future shocks.

CAIRO – 29 June 2022: The Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources removed on Monday and Tuesday 15 floating houses that were located on the Nile River at Agouza and Kitkat, and four others will be dismantled on July 4. Head of the Central Department for Nile River Protection at Greater Cairo Ayman Anwar told press Saturday that a decree has been issued to ban floating houses for they constitute a source of pollution, only allowing floating restaurants and clubs. That is why the annual licenses of those units, whose total number is 32, did not get renewed this year, and residents were given a notice to evacuate. The official further pointed out that floating houses have been there for over 60 years, which means that their lifespan ended years ago. The official's statements were a comment on voices opposing the move, as floating houses have always been a distinct feature of Greater Cairo with their unique designs, and used to belong to the elite since the country was a monarchy.

Angola’s secretary of State for International Cooperation and Communities, Domingos Custódio Vieira Lopes, said that the Angolan government plans to boost cooperation with Egypt in the commercial and industrial fields. Domingos Lopes encouraged Egyptian businesspeople and investors to look at the investment opportunities that Angola offers, so that the two countries become increasingly closer, on the road to prosperity. Angola’s ambassador to Egypt, Nelson Manuel Cosme, reaffirmed that the country would remain open to foreign investment initiatives. Also in this area, Angola is an oil and gas-producing country and is currently seeking to strengthen international partnerships. “Angola is seeking international partnerships to address the need for economic and social stability.

Ebtikar for Investment Finance decided to postpone its planned IPO until market conditions improve, sources close to the matter revealed to Daily News Egypt. The IPO was expected to take place during the first half (1H) of this year. The sources added that the unfavourable market conditions are the main reason for the postponement of the offering process, especially in light of the decline in liquidity levels and foreign sales. They also said that the company would monitor market conditions and resume the offering plan again as soon as the conditions of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) improve. Last year, the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding requiring Vodafone Egypt to acquire a 20% stake.

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi and Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa in Manama on June 29, 2022. Press PhotoCAIRO – 29 June 2022: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi met Wednesday with Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa in Manama ahead of his meeting with King Hamad Bin Eissa Al Khalifa. The press photo released by the Egyptian Presidency showed a portrait of President Sisi hanging on the wall behind him and the crown prince. Coming from Oman, the president had been received Tuesday evening by Bahraini King Hamad bin Eissa Al Khalifa at the Bahrain International Airport. On his side, the president lauded the level of Egyptian-Omani coordination and similarity in visions on issues of mutual interest.

CAIRO - 28 June 2022: Minister of Defense and Military Production Mohamad Zaki sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on the occasion of the June 30 Revolution. In the cable, the defense minister said the army stood by the will of the Egyptian people to rebuild the future of the country and restore its pride. Army Chief of Staff Osama Askar sent a cable to the president on the same occasion. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli also greeted President Abdel Fattah, the government members and the Egyptian people on the ninth anniversary of the June 30 Revolution, which, he said, will remain a milestone in Egypt's history.

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