Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi offers Condolences to King of Jordan on Passing of Princess Rajwa's Father

President El-Sisi has expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy for the family and the people of Jordan

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has offered his condolences to His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein of Jordan and his Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, on the passing of Mr. Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saif, the father of Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II

President El-Sisi and H.M. King Abdullah II discussed efforts underway toward restoring calm in the Gaza Strip and ensuring access for urgent humanitarian aid and relief to the people of the sector

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke over the phone with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. The two leaders discussed the tense situation in the region, notably in the Gaza Strip. President El-Sisi renewed Egypt’s condemnation of the terrorist attack, which…

Source: International Trade Centre |

Workshop advances textile circular economy and legislative reforms

The workshop aimed to raise awareness among academic institutions regarding their role in the textile and apparel ecosystem

Textile and apparel enterprises from Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia converged in Casablanca for a workshop on textile circularity. They looked at upcoming legislative reforms in the global textile and apparel trade, as they work towards fostering sustainable business opportunities. The workshop, organized by the International Trade Centre (ITC) under…

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Winners in the 2024 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards Announced

Fifth Annual Awards Sponsored by RAK Chamber of Commerce & Industry Recognize Innovation in 18 MENA Nations

Winners in the fifth annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards (https://StevieAwards.com/MENA), the only awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout 18 nations in the Middle East and North Africa, have been announced. The awards are sponsored by the RAK Chamber of Commerce & Industry (https://www.RAKChamber.ae). The list of…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Heads to Al-ʿAqabah, Jordan, for an Egyptian-Jordanian-Palestinian Summit

The three leaders are gathering for consultations on the Israeli military escalation in the Gaza Strip and endeavors to push and exert robust efforts toward stopping the escalation and salvaging the people of Gaza

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads to Al-ʿAqabah, Jordan, to participate in an Egyptian-Jordanian-Palestinian summit, with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, H.M. King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, and Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas. The three leaders are gathering for consultations on the Israeli military escalation in the Gaza…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Meets Jordan's King Abdullah II

Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the pace of coordination and consultation between the two countries, which reflects the great importance of relations between the two peoples and the two leaderships

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, at Cairo International Airport. The President later accompanied King Abdullah II to Ittihadia Palace. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the two leaders held discussions. Both leaders…

Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

President of Human Rights Council appoints members of new investigative mechanism on Sudan

The President of the Human Rights Council sought recommendations from various stakeholders and expressions of interest to find highly qualified and impartial candidates to fill these positions

 The President of the Human Rights Council, Václav Bálek (Czech Republic), has announced the appointment of Mohamed Chande Othman of Tanzania, Joy Ezeilo of Nigeria and Mona Rishmawi of Jordan/Switzerland to serve as the three independent members of the new Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan. Mr. Othman will…

Source: European Investment Bank (EIB) |

Blue Mediterranean Partnership steps up support for sustainable blue economy

EIB, EBRD, UfM, EC, AFD, CDP, KfW, donors and beneficiary countries sign cooperation agreement at COP28

Blue Mediterranean Partnership to support transition to a sustainable blue economy in the Mediterranean region; Partnership to start operating in early 2024; Partners aim to mobilise at least €1 billion in investments. At COP28 (www.COP28.com), partners and donors involved in the Blue Mediterranean Partnership reinforced their support for developing the sustainable…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Riyadh

The two leaders exchanged views with regard to the military escalation in the Gaza Strip and the subsequent deterioration in the security and humanitarian situations

Today , President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, on the sidelines of the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the two leaders exchanged views with…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Japan-Egypt-Jordan Trilateral Ministerial Consultations on the Middle East

The Japanese delegation was led by Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan

On September 5, from 8:15 p.m. local time (on September 6, from 2:15 JST), the Japan-Egypt-Jordan Trilateral Ministerial Consultations on the Middle East was held for the first time in Cairo, Egypt. The overview is as follows (Joint Statement of the Japan-Egypt-Jordan Trilateral Ministerial Consultations on the Middle East (PDF):…