6 h. ago As Trump threatens the Suez Canal again, how can Egypt respond?

As Trump threatens the Suez Canal again, how can Egypt respond?  Middle East Monitor

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9 h. ago Canada will ‘never’ yield to Trump’s threats as Prime Minister Carney declares election victory

CNN  —  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his county would “never” yield to the United States as he declared victory in federal elections early Tuesday, following a campaign overshadowed by relentless provocations and steep trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The Liberal Party leader issued a stunning rebuke to Trump as he … The post Canada will ‘never’ yield to Trump’s threats as Prime Minister Carney declares election victory appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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32 h. ago Netanyahu says Biden admin threatened to cut off weapons support if Israel entered Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed on Sunday that Israel had been subject to various pressures from the former US administration not to enter the Gaza Strip. “The administration of former US President Joe Biden threatened Israel with cutting off its weapons if it entered Gaza,” he explained in a speech. “I told Biden that … The post Netanyahu says Biden admin threatened to cut off weapons support if Israel entered Gaza appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Uganda eyes greater economic cooperation with Egypt – Museveni

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Egypt is ready to cooperate with its Nile Basin partners to develop their capabilities, and share relevant expertise in various sectors, including the agriculture, irrigation, health, energy, and mining industries. Madbouly was speaking during a meeting with President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni on the margins of his participation in the … The post Uganda eyes greater economic cooperation with Egypt – Museveni appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago PM underlines importance of forging ahead with efforts to develop Egypt’s textile industry

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly highlighted the significant role of Egypt’s textile industry in supporting economic growth, noting that a national strategy is in place for its development, with regular follow-up to ensure implementation of this strategic project. This came during a meeting on Tuesday with Minister of Public Business Sector Mohamed Shimi to review the … The post PM underlines importance of forging ahead with efforts to develop Egypt’s textile industry appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago PM affirms presidential directives to boost education quality

CAIRO, April 20 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi directed the government to continue raising the quality of education to prepare qualified generations and support national development. Madbouly noted the government is increasing public investments in the education sector, focusing on classroom expansion, school upgrades, and digital integration. Special attention … The post PM affirms presidential directives to boost education quality appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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9 d. ago Following presidential orders, Egypt’s Health Ministry investigates B.Laban chain

The top health and food safety officials in Egypt held a meeting on Saturday to discuss the controversy surrounding the popular B.Laban chain, following presidential orders to ensure public safety. Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, met with the head of the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), Tarek al-Houby, … The post Following presidential orders, Egypt’s Health Ministry investigates B.Laban chain appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago PM: Egypt seeks in coordination with regional, int’l partners to maintain security, stability in region

ISMAILIA, Egypt, April 16 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Egypt has shown understanding of the political and economic repercussions of the escalating geopolitical situation in the Red Sea region which posed a major threat to international navigation and affected the Suez Canal revenues. Egypt has not taken any measures contradicting its regional role, … The post PM: Egypt seeks in coordination with regional, int’l partners to maintain security, stability in region appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago PM urges relying on local components in all wind energy projects

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly called for relying on local components in all wind energy projects across the country and reducing the import of foreign components. Madbouly’s call came while he was inspecting the 650-megawatt wind farm in the Red Sea city of Ras Ghareb on Tuesday. The prime minister was accompanied by Minister of Electricity … The post PM urges relying on local components in all wind energy projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago PM says gov’t ready for supporting ‘purposeful’ media, drama

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly asserted the government is ready for offering all required support for “purposeful” drama works that achieve social and national goals. Madbouly had recently announced the formation of a specialized task force committee dedicated to crafting a clear vision for Egyptian drama and media. This initiative aims to enhance content quality, uphold … The post PM says gov’t ready for supporting ‘purposeful’ media, drama appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago PM: Sisi puts Upper Egyptian governorates on top of agenda of national action

ASSIUT, Upper Egypt, April 10 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly asserted that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi puts the Upper Egyptian governorates on top of the agenda of the national action in this stage which witnesses the reconstruction of the modern Egyptian state to implement several developmental and service projects for those governorates. This came … The post PM: Sisi puts Upper Egyptian governorates on top of agenda of national action appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago PM says govt exerts relentless efforts to localize pharmaceutical industry

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday the government is continuing tireless efforts to localize the pharmaceutical industry, especially advanced drugs like oncology drugs and insulin in a bid to achieve self-sufficiency. The government is also cooperating with the private sector and international partners to transfer advanced technology and develop skilled cadres capable of innovation, … The post PM says govt exerts relentless efforts to localize pharmaceutical industry appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago Trump embraces ‘tailored’ tariff deals as foreign leaders look to sweeten their offers

CNN  —  Delegations from Japan and South Korea are en route. Italy’s prime minister will be in Washington next week. And Israel’s “proactive approach” to seeking out new US trade agreements could serve as a model for everyone, according to the White House. A day before President Donald Trump’s new worldwide tariffs are set to … The post Trump embraces ‘tailored’ tariff deals as foreign leaders look to sweeten their offers appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago Prime minister says no return to load shedding next summer in Egypt

Prime minister says no return to load shedding next summer in Egypt  Egypt Today

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3 w. ago Egypt Prime Minister Reviews Renewable Energy Plans to Power Agricultural Expansion

Egypt Prime Minister Reviews Renewable Energy Plans to Power Agricultural Expansion  SolarQuarter

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3 w. ago Netanyahu says Israel is now dividing up Gaza. What does that mean on the ground?

CNN  —  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s military is “switching gears” in Gaza, dividing and seizing more parts of the strip, a move observers say could mean Israel establishing deeper, more long-term control over the territory. Israel says it will escalate its campaign against Hamas in Gaza until it agrees to revised ceasefire … The post Netanyahu says Israel is now dividing up Gaza. What does that mean on the ground? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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