Following his speech marking Labour Day celebrations, held at the headquarters of the Egyptian National Railway Industries Company (NERIC) in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, east of Port Said, President Sisi paid an inspection tour of the facility, during which he reviewed a metro car assembled at the NERC factory.
Egypt expands job creation, prepares digital employment platform
Egypt’s Minister of Labour Hassan El-Raddad said on Thursday that preparations are underway to launch a digital labour platform aimed at regulating the labour market and directly connecting job seekers with employers in a fast and efficient manner, helping to improve employment rates and reduce the gap between supply and demand.
US sends 6,500 tons of arms to Israel in 24 hours
The Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that the US had shipped 6,500 tons of munitions and military equipment to Israel in a mere 24-hour period using a mix of two large sea vessels and multiple cargo aircraft, The Jerusalem Post reported.
UK vows action on antisemitism emergency after stabbings
The British government on Thursday said the country was facing an antisemitism “emergency” and pledged funding to increase security for Jewish communities after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing.
Iran warns US of painful response as oil prices seesaw
Iran said on Thursday that if Washington renewed attacks it would respond with “long and painful strikes” on U.S. positions, complicating U.S. plans for an international coalition to open the Strait of Hormuz.
