Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has underscored the strategic importance of the energy sector as a cornerstone of Egypt’s comprehensive development, stressing that the progress achieved over the past years reflects a national journey in which challenges have been transformed into stability and preparedness for the future, under the direct and continuous guidance of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
24.6m citizens screened under presidential health initiative
The Ministry of Health and Population has announced that 24,660,107 citizens nationwide have benefited from screening services under the presidential initiative for chronic diseases and the early detection of related health conditions since its launch in September 2021.
Health Ministry Spokesman Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar stated that the initiative is being implemented through 3,601 primary healthcare units across all governorates, targeting citizens aged 40 and above, as well as individuals aged 18 and older who are identified as being at risk or requiring medical assessment, to facilitate early diagnosis and timely intervention.
State seeks innovative financing to support infrastructure projects
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said on Thursday that Egypt looks forward to leveraging Swedfund’s extensive expertise to support the Infrastructure Financing Guarantee Facility (IFGF) and mobilise additional funding for the private sector, contributing to the country’s sustainable development objectives.
Infantino apologises to Fifa Council
President Gianni Infantino has apologised to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan – but has been told he is not fit to lead unless he releases all of the documents and answers key questions.
Iran says oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Oman
Iran’s military on Thursday said an oil tanker had caught fire in the Gulf of Oman as it was attempting to pass through an area deemed prohibited, according to state television.
S. Arabia: Houthis gained advanced technology with regional help
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement has obtained advanced technology with assistance from regional parties, the spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition fighting the group said Thursday, without identifying those parties or specifying the technology.
Major General Turki al-Malki said the Houthis had built weapons storage facilities in mountainous areas of Sana’a, Saada and Amran provinces, which were used as launch bases.
The group also used tunnels and natural cavities in mountains to fire missiles, he said, according to Al Arabiya English.
Kartal stuns Paolini to reach Wuhan quarter-finals
Britain’s Sonay Kartal continued her impressive comeback from long-term injury with a comfortable win over former Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini to reach the Wuhan Open quarter-finals.
Kartal, 24, missed more than six months with a stress fracture in her back, but has won five of her seven matches since returning to action.
