President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi stressed the importance of communicating government activities to the public, emphasising that raising awareness shapes the collective conscience but must complement the legal framework underpinning a state governed by the rule of law.
During a panel discussion entitled “Religious Discourse and Its Impact on Societal Values”, held on the fourth day of the Egypt 2026 Forum, he highlighted the importance of establishing balanced religious foundations, particularly among children, to counter extremism, whether manifested in terrorism or an extreme shift towards atheism.
Egypt welcomes progress towards restoring NBI’s inclusivity
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty has reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, expanding co-operation across political, economic and developmental fields, and promoting an inclusive approach to water security within the Nile Basin.
Egypt delivers third shipment of dialysis equipment to Chad
Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare systems across Africa by providing the Republic of Chad with additional dialysis equipment and medical supplies, as part of ongoing efforts to expand bilateral co-operation and improve access to specialised healthcare services.
The third shipment of Egyptian-provided dialysis equipment was handed over during a ceremony in N’Djamena, the Chadian capital, under a joint initiative involving the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development and the Ministry of Health and Population.
PM: Egypt targets 6.8% economic growth by 2030
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly outlined on Thursday the main features of Egypt’s National Economic Transformation Programme for 2027–2030, announcing that the government would open the programme to public dialogue over the next two months before finalising its details by the end of December.
The remarks were delivered during a session on the programme’s framework on the fourth day of the Egypt Forum 2026, held in the New Administrative Capital from October 19 to 24 under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Iran threatens US data centres, AI sites if war resumes
Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned that US-linked data centres, artificial intelligence facilities and other technological infrastructure in the region could be targeted if Washington launched another attack against Iran.
Rare pink-coloured dolphins spotted off Oman
Dolphins with a pinkish appearance have reportedly been seen near Qantab Beach in Oman, drawing attention after videos of the animals circulated on social media.
Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes China’s Tibet
An earthquake of magnitude 7 struck China’s southwestern region of Tibet at around 10:33 p.m. (1433 GMT) on Thursday, the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC) said.
EU parliament urges terror listing for Houthis
The European Parliament on Thursday called on the European Union to list Yemen’s Houthi movement as a terrorist organisation, citing attacks on Saudi Arabia and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Egypt eyes up to $40 billion in annual tourism revenue by 2030/31
Egypt aims to attract 30 million tourists annually by 2030/31, generating up to $40 billion in yearly revenue, Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy said on Thursday.
