During his remarks, he said the country’s economic reform program has only succeeded thanks to all Egyptian citizens. Egypt Today displays Sisi’s messages during the event:- The country’s economic reform program only succeeded thanks to all Egyptian citizens. - The country’s economic reform program has succeeded only thanks to all Egyptian citizens. Afterward, President Sisi witnessed the inauguration of a number of various residential housing projects in different areas nationwide, via video conference, from within Badr City. The first phase of the housing units in Badr City covers an area of 800 acres.

NORWICH (Reuters) -Liverpool eased into the new Premier League season as goals by Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah earned them a 3-0 victory at promoted Norwich City on Saturday. With defensive linchpin Virgil van Dijk back after nine months out with a serious knee injury, Liverpool enjoyed a relatively trouble-free evening at Carrow Road. Norwich had their chances but once Jota gave Liverpool the lead in the 26th minute the visitors were in command. The Egyptian striker has now scored on the opening weekend for the past five seasons -- a Premier League record. "It was a tough game for many reasons and 3-0 sounds comfortable," Van Dijk, who signed a new contract with the Anfield club this week, told Sky Sports.

(Reuters) - Everton boss Rafa Benitez said he had overcome the nerves that he would experience in the Goodison Park dugout as an opposition manager following Saturday's 3-1 victory over Southampton in their Premier League opener. Benitez said the positive mood in the stadium was down to the efforts of his players. After so many months, the players really appreciated the support and the fans appreciated the commitment of the players," Benitez told reporters, before vowing to win over his critics. I was nervous when I came as an opposition manager but not today. Benitez said he was pleased with Richarlison, who returned after helping Brazil win gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

U.S. Representative Andy Barr (KY-06) pictured above during the House of Representatives China Task Force final report press conference in September of 2020. - Andy Barr's websiteCAIRO – 14 August 2021: Congressman Andy Barr, representative for Kentucky's 6th congressional district, hailed the partnership between the Egypt and the US, saying it fosters regional peace and stability. “The United States and Egypt have a longstanding relationship going back over 40 years,” Barr said in a tweet. “Our partnership fosters peace and stability in the region, ranging from Red Sea to Suez Canal to Sinai security,” he added. “Since then, Egypt and the US have continued to work together towards peace and stability despite ever-evolving threats,” Zahran added.

CAIRO-14 August 2021: The Cairo giants, Al Ahly and Zamalek, are ready for another tough fixture in one of the fiercest Egyptian League title races ever. Zamalek are back to the driving wheel as they are leading the standings by two points, with five games remaining in the league campaign, including tonight’s matches. The White Knights have a golden chance to win the title for the first time since 2015 when they won their sole league title of the last decade. Al Ahly fans are waiting for a positive result for Ismaily, especially that Zamalek will miss their Moroccan winger, Achraf Bencharki for suspension. The fans of football in Egypt are waiting for tonight’s action with every side hoping to finish the day atop of the table.

Sisi said that subsidies to bread won’t continue as it is, and there is need to “rearrange and reshape” the support provided to people. According to official estimates, Egyptians consume daily between 250 million and 275 million subsidized loaves of local bread. “Continuing this situation is not possible in light of the noticeable increase in the population,” Sisi said. Not all Egyptian receive subsidized bread, it is provided for low-income families through a program associated with ration cards program. He pointed out that a loaf of bread had cost 18 piasters and was sold for two piasters, and now a bread loaf currently costs 65 piasters and is sold for five piasters.

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their first goal with Paul Pogba during their Premier League game against Leeds United at Old Trafford on Saturday, ReutersReuters: Bruno Fernandes fired in a hat-trick in front of a raucous Old Trafford today as Manchester United thrashed Leeds United 5-1 to get their Premier League season off to a flying start. "My objective every season is being better than the last," Fernandes told BT Sport. "My objective every season is being better than the last," Fernandes told BT Sport. But their top goalscorer from last season, Fernandes, came up with the goods once more to settle the nerves, collecting a perfect pass from Pogba before slotting under onrushing Leeds keeper Illan Meslier. Fernandes is the first United player to score a hat-trick on the opening day of a league season since Lou Macari against Birmingham City in 1977-78.

The President revealed that Egypt will offer the New administrative capital company on the stock exchange. Afterward, President Sisi witnessed the inauguration of a number of various residential housing projects in different areas nationwide, via video conference, from within Badr City. Badr City hosts the first housing project for the employees of the New Administrative Capital. The new housing units of Badr City would be handed over to the employees of the ministries that have been selected as a first stage to move to the New Administrative Capital. The first phase of the housing units in Badr City covers an area of 800 acres.

CAIRO - 14 August 2020: Libya's 5+5 commission, formally named the 5+5 Libyan Joint Military Commission, started its 7th meeting in Sirte on Saturday. Meanwhile, patrols of the General Department for the Protection of Diplomatic Missions have been escorting members of the UN Support Mission for Libya (UNSMIL) and commission members during their visit to Sirte, which they embarked on yesterday. Dabiba-Menfi list received the necessary votes in the ballot held by the UN-fostered Libyan National Dialogue Forum on February 6. The dismantled interim non-elected GNA used to control western Libya and was using militias and mercenaries to hold territories. Unlike the GNA, which was based in Tripoli in the west, the GNU is based in Sirte located in central Libya.

CAIRO - 14 August 2020: The Health Ministry said that 97 new coronavirus cases were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak of the pandemic in the country to 285,158. In a statement on Friday, Spokesman for the Health Ministry Khaled Megahed said five patients have died from the virus over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 16,609. Egypt received on Friday 1,766,400 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine “AstraZeneca” through COVAX, the AstraZeneca company said in a statement. "I was delighted to see the arrival of further doses of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca to Cairo. This milestone further demonstrates the value of governments, industry and others working together to fight against the pandemic,” said Hatem Werdany, Country President for Egypt, AstraZeneca.

The military spokesperson for the Egyptian armed forces, Gharib Abdel-Hafez, announced Thursday evening that 13 takfiri militants had been eliminated as part of the state’s ongoing fight against terrorism in central and North Sinai. As a result of the operations, nine armed forces personnel were killed and injured. The armed forces have taken all legal measures in this regard and presented them to the competent investigation authorities. The armed forces affirmed that they will continue their efforts to pursue terrorists so that the people of Egypt can enjoy security and safety. Egypt has been battling a wave of terrorism which has killed hundreds of security forces and personnel since the army toppled late President Mohamed Morsi in 2013, in response to mass protests against his one-year rule.

CAIRO – 14 August 2021: A campaign by the Health Ministry will kick off Sunday and last until Aug. 26 in 10 out of Egypt’s 27 governorates to provide family planning services. The campaign is dubbed “your right to plan,” and is part of the ministry’s periodical health and family campaigns to achieve Egypt’s 2030 vision, according to a Saturday statement by the ministry. Free contraception will be available in fixed and mobile health units, government-owned hospitals, and maternal and childcare centers. The campaign will also organize exhibition for women’s handcraft projects to give them more experience and economically empower them. The campaign will be conducted in cooperation with the European Union and the United Nations Population Fund.

Aug 14 (Reuters) - Manchester United have completed the signing of centre back Raphael Varane from Real Madrid on a four-year contract, the Premier League club said on Saturday. The two clubs had reached an agreement for the transfer last month, with British media reporting United would pay an initial 34 million pounds ($47 million) for Varane. “The chance to come here and play in the Premier League is something I couldn’t turn down,” said Varane, who has 79 caps for France and was part of their World Cup-winning side in 2018. “I will give everything to become part of this club’s illustrious history.”Varane walked out on the pitch ahead of United’s Premier League opener against Leeds United at Old Trafford on Saturday. Varane is United’s third signing of the summer as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to build a squad with the aim of improving on last season’s second-placed finished in the Premier League.

Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait announced Friday that his ministry is ready to meet all additional appropriations for the health sector during the implementation of the 2021/2022 state budget, to help in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He added that his ministry will also provide the necessary funding to continue the purchase of vaccines through an open budget for the health sector. The Health Ministry is currently working to vaccinate medical staff first, and has opened registration for Egyptians and non-Egyptian adults on its website. The country aims to vaccinate 40 percent of its citizens by the end of 2021. Ministry workers have visited public markets, public transportation, places of worship, salons, cafes, shops, gathering spaces, and villages to educate the public on the vaccine and encourage them to sign up for the jab.

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Friday reported 97 new coronavirus cases, five deaths, and 43 recoveries. A total of 285,158 cases have been reported in Egypt, alongside 16,609 deaths and 233,772 recoveries. The committee, headed by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, agreed that restaurants, cafes, shops, and malls may return to summer working hours. Egypt is also preparing for the imminent arrival of the delta variant, which has been sweeping through neighboring countries. The Health Ministry is currently working to issue QR-coded vaccination certificates for Egyptians and foreigners that receive their doses in the country.