One injured in 5.6-magnitude earthquake in Egypt: Ministry of Health
One person was injured following the 5.6-magnitude earthquake that struck the Suez area and was felt across nearby governorates, including Cairo, the Egyptian Ministry of Health announced in a statement. Health monitoring has recorded only one injury nationwide. The individual received the necessary medical treatment and was discharged after their condition improved, according to […]
Red Crescent reports Suez balcony collapse, Rod El-Farag building partial collapse following earthquake
The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) announced that it activated its emergency protocols following a 5.6-magnitude earthquake felt across several governorates early Monday morning. In its initial statement released at 3:20 AM, shortly after the tremor struck, the organization raised its readiness level, activated its operations center, and began coordinating with response teams and local authorities. […]
Egypt’s early-morning earthquake: What happened, how authorities responded, and what citizens need to know
Egypt on alert after early-morning earthquake felt across Cairo and several governorates Emergency rooms were linked nationwide, hospitals and ambulances were placed on alert, and officials reported no casualties or property damage in the first hours after a magnitude 5.5 to 5.6 tremor was felt across parts of Egypt. A few seconds that woke […]
President El-Sisi directs timely completion of national development projects
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met today in El-Alamein City with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Transport Lt. Gen. Eng. Kamel El-Wazir, and Presidential Advisor for Urban Planning Maj. Gen. Amir Sayed Ahmed. Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the meeting reviewed the implementation status of development projects at Greater […]
Egypt approves average 12% increase in household electricity tariffs
Egypt’s electricity pricing authorities have approved revised household tariffs as part of efforts to safeguard the stability of the national power supply and strengthen the financial sustainability of electricity generation, transmission and distribution. Under the new pricing structure, the tariff for the first residential consumption bracket will remain unchanged during the current phase. […]
Sisi, Macron stress need to resolve all conflicts through peaceful means
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a telephone call Saturday with French President Emmanuel Macron. Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, the official spokesperson for the Presidency, stated that during the call, President Sisi expressed Egypt’s full solidarity with the friendly French Republic following the wildfires that swept through some French regions recently. Sisi offered his condolences to […]
U.S. Senate panel may examine alleged Muslim Brotherhood operations as Washington widens scrutiny of Islamist networks
A potential U.S. Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing could examine alleged Muslim Brotherhood operations and financial networks in the United States, but the reported August 5 date has not yet been confirmed by the committee. Scrutiny intensifies in Washington A Senate Judiciary subcommittee may examine alleged Muslim Brotherhood activity and financial networks inside the United […]
GUPCO boosts crude production to 71,250 barrels per day
Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company has raised its crude oil production to 71,250 barrels per day, its highest level since July 2019. The increase reflects the impact of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ efforts to settle overdue payments to international partners and restore production levels. The measures are part of a broader strategy […]
Egypt begins drafting post-IMF national economic program
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting to outline an implementation plan for President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s directives to develop a national economic program for the period following the completion of Egypt’s reform program with the International Monetary Fund. Madbouly said the meeting was part of a series of discussions aimed at translating the […]
Alexandria Port, Montenegro sign port cooperation agreement
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Alexandria Port Authority and the Montenegro Ports Authority during the official visit of Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović to Egypt. The agreement, signed by Alexandria Port Authority Chairman Vice Admiral Ehab Salah and Montenegro Ports Authority Chairman Stanko Dretic, seeks to deepen […]