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India, Egypt sign MoU to further defence cooperation

It was signed by the two Defence Ministers during Rajnath’s visit to Cairo.

The Hindu

Egypt's ancient 'Tree of the Virgin Mary' reopens to visitors

Visitors to Egypt can once again stop by the historic 'Tree of the Virgin Mary' in Cairo's Matariya district, a place where believers say the Holy Family passed during their journey through Egypt from Judea.

Reuters

India, Egypt to focus on defence coproduction, maintenance of equipment

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in Cairo

The Hindu

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Cairo, Washington Agree to Launch Initiative to Adapt to Clime Changes

Egypt and the United States agreed on the importance of adapting to climate changes, especially in developing countries and the African continent. This came during a meeting between US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad on the sidelines of the 18th session of…

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Egypt, Qatar Sign Agreements to Boost Cooperation During State Visit

Egypt and Qatar signed three memomoranda of understanding, including one between the two nations' sovereign wealth funds, the Egyptian presidency said on Wednesday during a two-day trip by Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to Doha. Sisi's trip to Qatar is his first since Cairo and Doha restored relations last year following a…

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U.S. to withhold $130 million military aid to Egypt over human rights -official

The Biden administration has decided to withhold $130 million of foreign military aid to Egypt over its failure to fulfill human rights conditions, U.S. officials said on Wednesday, but allowed some funds to go through due to its determination that Cairo has made progress on political detentions.

Reuters

Egypt’s el-Sisi arrives in Doha on first trip since GCC crisis

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has met Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha as the two countries aim to boost ties.

Al Jazeera

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Egypt’s Sisi Arrives in Doha on Rare Visit, Is Welcomed by Sheikh Tamim

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Qatar on Tuesday on a rare two-day official visit. He was welcomed at the airport by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. It is the first visit in nine years by an Egyptian president to Qatar. It is the first by Sisi…

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Sisi visits Qatar as Egypt seeks to bolster financial ties post-boycott

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi began a two-day visit to Qatar on Tuesday, his first since Cairo and Doha restored relations last year following a regional diplomatic rift.

Reuters

What to expect from the Egyptian president’s visit to Qatar?

Egyptian President el-Sisi is set for a Tuesday visit to Doha, Qatar, his first since 2017’s regional crisis.

Al Jazeera

Sisi Plans Qatar Trip to Boost Ties

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will visit Qatar on Tuesday for the first time since a four-year rift between Cairo and Doha. The Qatari palace said on Twitter that Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will meet with Sisi on Tuesday, during the visit described by official news…

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Saudi Arabia, Egypt to Inaugurate 'King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Chair for Islamic Studies'

Egypt and Saudi Arabia are preparing to inaugurate the "King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Chair for Islamic Studies," named after the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques at Cairo University. The project aims to establish bridges of communication between the two countries in scientific research and support issues of…

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African nations push for more climate finance ahead of COP

African ministers meeting in Cairo two months ahead of the COP27 climate summit called on Friday for a sharp expansion of climate financing for their continent while pushing back against an abrupt move away from fossil fuels.

Reuters

Arab League Appoints Saudi, Qatari Candidates as Assistants Sec-Gen

The Arab League at the level of Foreign Ministers approved the appointment of Saudi candidate Khalid bin Mohammed Manzlawi, as Assistant Secretary-General for a five-year term. The Council also approved the nomination of Qatar’s candidate, Ambassador Ali bin Ibrahim al-Malki, as Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Affairs, replacing Ambassador Mubarak al-Hajri.…

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Sisi Underscores to Abbas Importance of Maintaining Calm, Especially in Gaza

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas at al-Ittihadia Palace in Cairo on Tuesday. Discussions touched on the developments of the Palestinian cause and providing support to the Palestinian people. Presidential spokesman Bassam Rady said Sisi underlined the importance of joining efforts to support…

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Mangoush Not First Woman to Chair Arab League FMs Session

An ordinary session for Arab League foreign ministers kickstarted on Tuesday in Cairo with Libya heading the meeting after taking over from Lebanon to chair the talks. The session is being led by Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush, who indicated in a tweet that she is “the first woman to…

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Arab League Ends Controversy over Algeria Summit

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit announced on Tuesday that the upcoming League summit would be held in Algeria on November 1 and 2, ending the controversy about the meeting. He denied claims that the summit will be postponed or held in another country. He stressed that Arab foreign ministers,…

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Saudi, Moroccan FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita in Cairo on Tuesday. Their discussions focused on the bilateral relations between the kingdoms and ways to bolster them to meet their interests. The ministers were in Cairo to attend an Arab League…

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Egypt Exits Arab League Meeting, Opposing Libyan Minister

Egypt’s foreign minister withdrew Tuesday from an Arab League session chaired by the chief diplomat of one of Libya’s two rival governments. The move was an apparent protest against her representing Libya at the pan-Arab summit. Egypt supports her administration’s rival. The seats of the Egyptian delegation were seen empty…

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Cairo Hosts 18th Edition of Sharjah Narrative Forum

The Egyptian capital kicked off on Monday the 18th edition of the two-day Sharjah Narrative Forum. The event brings together around 60 Egyptian novelists, short story writers, and critics, as well five Arabic authors from Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Libya. Held under the patronage of Sharjah Ruler Sultan bin…

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Saudi Crown Prince Stresses Riyadh’s Keenness on Bolstering Arab Solidarity

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, stressed on Sunday Riyadh’s keenness on bolstering joint Arab work and solidarity “to meet the aspirations and hopes of Arab nations and their peoples towards achieving progress and development.” The oral message was addressed by the Crown…

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Nile islanders being evicted under Egypt's latest grand plan

CAIRO: Residents of a Nile island in greater Cairo woke up in recent weeks to find officials taking measurements of their houses -- a final step before enforcing demolition orders.

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UN Participates in Egypt’s International Cooperation Forum

The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, will attend the second edition of the Egypt International Cooperation Forum, which is scheduled to be held on September 6 at the New Administrative Capital. Amina will depart to Cairo on September 5 to attend the two-day event, which will be held as…

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Palestinian President to Hold Talks with Egypt’s Sisi on Israel Next Week

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will hold a summit with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo next week to discuss Palestine’s request to obtain full UN membership and its efforts to achieve calm in the Palestinian territories, specifically in the West Bank. They will also tackle the future of…

ABC News

Meet the woman who gave up her life in Australia to start a horse hospital in Egypt

Jill Barton's charity has helped thousands of horses and donkeys from her base in Cairo, including some that are likely descended from Australian horses from World War I.

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