March 04, 2023
Egypt: Environment Minister Probes Means to Back Tourist Activities in Fayoum's Nature Reserves
Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad and Fayoum governor Ahmed El Ansary had a videoconference meeting with an investor in a nature reserve in the governorate. Read more »
Egypt: Health Minister Inspects Abbasiya Mental Health Hospital
Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar on Saturday 04/03/2023 inspected Cairo's Abbasiya Mental Health Hospital to monitor services and an ongoing project to… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Egypt: U.S.$9.13 Million From Global Environment Facility to Support Clean Air Projects in Cairo #AfricaClimateCrisis
Environment Minister Yasmin Fouad has announced that a grant worth 9.13 million dollars will be provided by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to expand the range of a project… Read more »
Egypt: Mashat - Implementing Several Projects for Green Transition
International Cooperation Minister Rania Mashat has underlined continued efforts with multilateral and bilateral development partners for promoting transition to green economy and… Read more »
January 21, 2023
North Africa: Solidarity Minister Stresses Support for Arab Forum for Women's Health
Social Solidarity Minister Nivine Kabbag said her ministry can support the Arab Forum for Women's Health through spreading awareness about the importance of protecting women's… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Egypt: Electricity Minister Discusses Cooperation With British Ambassador
Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker, received, 19-12-2022, Gareth Bayley, British Ambassador to Cairo, Martin Cave, director of the British Gas and Electricity Markets Office, and… Read more »
Egypt: Sisi Urges Rolling Out Incentive Packages for Medical Teams
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has instructed the government to roll out incentive packages for medical teams at basic healthcare facilities. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Egypt: 98% of RSV-Infected People Have Cold-Like Symptoms - Health Ministry Spox
Spokesman for the Ministry of Health Hosam Abdel Ghaffar said 98% of people infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have cold-like symptoms. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Egypt: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development #AfricaClimateHope
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on Tuesday8/11/2022 providing a new tranche of financing worth US$ 5.5 million to TAQA PV for Solar Energy,… Read more »
October 16, 2022
Egypt: Sisi - Egypt Committed to Resolving GERD Issue to Serve Interests of All Parties
Egypt is committed to doing its utmost to resolve the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue in such a manner that serves the interests of all the parties involved, President… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Backs Dakar Declaration At 9th World Water Forum in March
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said Egypt supports the Dakar Declaration adopted at during the 9th World Water Forum, held in Dakar, Senegal, in March. Read more »
Egypt: COP27 to Feature Presidential Roundtable On Water Security - FM #AfricaClimateCrisis
As one of the top countries suffering from water scarcity, and one of the driest countries in the world, Egypt has dedicated its national efforts to attaining Sustainable… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Egypt: Shoukry Hopes COP27 Would Yield Results That Meet Peoples' Aspirations #AfricaClimateCrisis
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, the President Designate of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), expressed hope on Monday 3/10/2022 that the global… Read more »
Egypt: Govt Denies Shortage in Oncology Drugs in Governmental Hospitals
The cabinet media center on Monday3/10/2022 denied reports on the shortage of oncology drugs in governmental hospitals across the country. Read more »
July 06, 2022
Africa: Industry, Environment Ministers Review Preparations for COP27 #AfricaClimateCrisis
Trade and Industry Minister Nevine Gamea held an extensive discussion session with Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad to review the latest developments of UN Conference of… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Egypt: Presidential Delegation Briefs AU Official On Latest COP27 Preparations #AfricaClimateCrisis
A delegation from the Egyptian presidency for the COP27 held Thursday a meeting with Deputy Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Monique Nsanzabaganwa, where they… Read more »
June 23, 2022
Egypt: Maya Morsi Wins Membership of Cedaw
Maya Morsi, head of the National Council of Women (NCW), has won the membership of the The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) for the period of… Read more »
June 17, 2022
Egypt: President El-Sisi Speech in Major Economies Forum On Energy and Climate Change Summit #AfricaClimateCrisis
"In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful" Read more »
June 04, 2022
Egypt: Environment Minister Urges Intensifying Efforts Concerning Climate Change #AfricaClimateCrisis
Environment Minister Yasmin Fouad asserted on Saturday 04/06/2022 the importance of intensifying efforts concerning climate change. Read more »
Egypt: Egypt, UNEP Mull Boosting Cooperation
Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad met Saturday 04/06/2022 with Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Inger Andersen on the sidelines of their… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Egypt: PM Says Govt Working On New Plan of Contributions By Climate Change Council #AfricaClimateCrisis
The Egyptian government is working on a national contribution plan that the National Council for Climate Change is to adopt as Cairo launched The National Strategy for Climate… Read more »
April 19, 2022
Egypt: Environment Min. Urges World's Unity for Countering Climate Change #AfricaClimateCrisis
Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad said that countries all around the world have no choice but to unite for countering the effects of climate change, which underlines the critical… Read more »
Egypt: COP27 to Focus On Climate Adaptation, Mitigation, Financing - Minister #AfricaClimateCrisis
Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad said the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm El Sheikh in November, would focus on climate… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt, UAE Mull Prospects of Agricultural Investment
Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation El Sayed El Quseir and UAE's Ambassador in Cairo Maryam al-Kaabi reviewed on Monday prospects of agricultural investment cooperation… Read more »
April 14, 2022
Egypt: Egypt, Norway Discuss Enhancing Agricultural Sector's Ability to Face Climate Change
Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation El Sayed el-Quseir discussed with CEO of Norway's EAT Foundation Gunhild Stordalen enhancing the flexibility of the agricultural… Read more »