MP collects signatures of 200 members to omit religion from National ID Card
Move came 2 years after prior bill by MP Alaa Abdel Moneim was rejected by 63% of all members in 2016
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Parliament’s religious affairs committee approves in principle draft law to regulate ‘fatwa’
Egypt attempts to regulate issuance of fatwa as it lacked verification from concerned institutions
Egypt, Arab countries ready to end Gulf crisis if Qatari policies change: Shoukry
Minister will meet with Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi
Supreme Media Council addresses GAFI to suspend Mo4 over mocking Egyptian passport
El Fasla magazine mocked Egyptian passport saying: “with your Egyptian passport you can roam rural areas”
Egypt, Italy review updates of Regeni’s murder case amid escalation by Rome
Italian foreign ministry summons Egyptian ambassador in Rome; parliament suspends its relations with Egyptian counterpart
Al-Sisi, Bin Salman reaffirm stance against Iranian interference, review pending agreements
President asserts Egyptian commitment to ensure gulf security, Kingdom’s stability
Al-Sisi repeats call for renewal of religious discourse amid division of scholars
President called on clerics, intellectuals to work on spreading teachings of Prophet Muhammad, which will help combat extremism
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Madbouly decides to form governmental committee to amend NGOs Law
Committee should prepare report with suggested amendments within one month
Two police officers to serve 3 years in prison for storming police station
Police officers stormed police station in Sharqiya governorate, attacked security forces to demand more rights
Discourse on banning Niqab reappeared on scene over counter-terrorism rhetoric
MP Ghada Al-Agamy prepared bill to ban wearing of face-cover in public places
Amendments to NGOs law to be discussed, potentially approved
State-administered committee will be formed to conduct social dialogue regarding law
Hundreds of Copts mourn victims of Minya’s bus terrorist attack
Six of those killed are members of one family, says church
Egypt admires Germany’s achievement in support of refugees: Al-Sisi
Leaders discussed means of boosting bilateral cooperation between Cairo and Berlin
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Egypt handles potato shortage, absorbs public anger
Minister of Agriculture granted to potato traders respite of 45 days to release their products in the market
Parliament launches new Youtube channel to communicate with citizens
Channel will not air live session, posted on the official website of the Egyptian parliament
Egypt succeeded in scaling up family planning, can do it again: UNFPA representative
Awareness against FGM, family planning, early marriage should be included in Egypt’s educational systems
Madbouly issues decree to legalise conditions of 120 churches
In January 2017, cabinet formed committee for Church conciliation to work according to new law
Disappearance of Khashoggi threatens future of US-Saudi relations
Members of US Congress already demanding a firm stance against Saudi Arabia
Egypt, Arab countries support Saudi Arabia in Khashoggi case
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to meet with Saudi king
Several parliament sessions conducted to discuss old rent law
Current parliament is first to discuss law of old rents to regulate relationship between owners, tenants
US threatens to apply ‘severe punishment’ against Saudi Arabia over journalist’s alleged murder
Saudi delegation arrived in Ankara to investigate disappearance of the journalist with Turkish side
Court orders retrial of 5 Ultras Ahlawy members
Members accused of inciting violence during basketball match between Al-Ahly, Zamalek in December 2014
Roadmap of parliament’s special committees during 4th legislative round
Municipalities, criminal procedures, parties, insurance, pensions, unified construction, old rents, combating illiteracy, reducing population increase, top of parliament agenda
House of Representatives law to be amended during fourth legislative round
Legislative committee headed by Baha Abo Shoqa will be assigned to work on law
Melania Trump arrives to Cairo for brief visit
Visit comes as part of African tour
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Al-Sisi expresses objection regarding some articles of clinical trials’ draft law
President urged parliament to reconsider draft law
New heads elected for parliament’s special committees for 4th legislative round
Several members won seats uncontested
Parliament’s fourth legislative round kicks off with busy agenda
Parliamentary sessions will be aired during the fourth round, says spokesperson
Stories denote impact of bullying experiences on self-confidence
They made me feel incomplete because I was not married like them , says source
Criminal Court renews detention of 13 defendants in ‘Al-Wahat shootout’ case
Defendants caught during campaign in shootout area by security forces late October 2017