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  • Lebanese security official announces release of Canadian citizen held in Syria

    Lebanese security official announces release of Canadian citizen held in Syria

    Date: 2019-08-09 16:48:47 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:6 - ID:8059133

    Lebanon's General security chief Abbas Ibrahim said that he, in cooperation with the Syrian authorities, managed to secure the release of Canadian citizen Kristian Lee Baxter that was held in Syria since last year. Speaking at a press release on ....

  • Govt denies using harmful chemical substances in storing potato seeds

    Govt denies using harmful chemical substances in storing potato seeds

    Date: 2019-08-09 15:16:57 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:5 - ID:8059009

    The cabinet information center on Friday denied reports about using harmful chemical substances in storing potato seeds. In a report, the center said that it contacted the Ministry of Agriculture, which fully refuted such claims. “This news ....

  • Sisi greets Egyptian expats on Eidul Adha

    Sisi greets Egyptian expats on Eidul Adha

    Date: 2019-08-09 14:40:33 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:4 - ID:8058972

    President Abdel Fattah El Sisi greeted on Friday members of the Egyptian community abroad on the approach of Eidul Adha, which falls on Sunday. In a cable of greetings sent to Egyptian expats via the country's embassies and consulates, the ....

  • Security agencies on full alert for Eidul Adha

    Security agencies on full alert for Eidul Adha

    Date: 2019-08-09 14:33:51 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:3 - ID:8058960

    All security directorates across the nation are on full alert to maintain law and order and counter all forms of crime during Eidul Adha holiday. The security measures in Eid days include setting up fixed and mobile security checkpoints and ....

  • Education Ministry opens vacancies in Egyptian-Japanese schools

    Education Ministry opens vacancies in Egyptian-Japanese schools

    Date: 2019-08-09 14:23:44 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:2 - ID:8058953

    The Ministry of Education has announced vacancies available in the Egyptian-Japanese school system in academic year 2019/2020. Applicants could apply through the link https://ejsadm.moe.gov.eg as of August 9 and for 15 days. The approved ....

  • Giza gov.: Some 528 spaces allocated for Eid prayers

    Giza gov.: Some 528 spaces allocated for Eid prayers

    Date: 2019-08-09 13:55:48 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:8058926

    Around 528 spaces in Giza have been allocated for performing Eidul Adha prayers, Governor Ahmed Rashed said on Friday. He added that security bodies are on full alert to secure those spaces, noting that the General Authority for Cleanliness and ....

  • Jordan's King Abdullah mulls bilateral ties with British PM

    Jordan's King Abdullah mulls bilateral ties with British PM

    Date: 2019-08-08 00:16:26 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:2 - ID:8056798

    King Abdullah II of Jordan and British Prime Minister Boris Jonson discussed on Wednesday the strategic ties between both countries. The top officials also reviewed the latest developments at the regional level, Jordan News Agency (Petra) ....

  • Attempt to smuggle ancient coins foiled at Cairo airport

    Attempt to smuggle ancient coins foiled at Cairo airport

    Date: 2019-08-08 00:15:41 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:8056797

    Customs authorities at Cairo International Airport foiled an attempt to smuggle a number of archaeological coins. A reliable source at the customs authority said in a statement that the officials suspected a parcel coming from Czech republic, ....

  • Pakistan downgrades diplomatic ties with India over Kashmir row

    Pakistan downgrades diplomatic ties with India over Kashmir row

    Date: 2019-08-07 18:35:48 GMT - Pakistan - International - SN:5 - ID:8056659

    The Pakistani National Security Committee (NSC) on Wednesday resolved to downgrade Pakistan's diplomatic relations with New Delhi and suspend all bilateral trade in light of India's recent actions in occupied Kashmir, local media reported. The ....

  • All EGX indexes up, benchmark rises 1.65 pct

    All EGX indexes up, benchmark rises 1.65 pct

    Date: 2019-08-07 17:21:45 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:4 - ID:8056594

    The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) indexes went up collectively at the close of Wednesday's trading, pushed by purchases of Arab and foreign institutions and investment funds. The market capital gained about EGP 13.2 billion, registering EGP 732.6 ....

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