Jean Ogassapian

HRH Crown Prince congratulates Canada’s governor

Manama - Emirates Voice

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations to Julie Payette on her inauguration as Canada’s Governor-General. HRH the Crown Prince wished Canada’s governor-general every success in achieving the aspirations of the friendly Canadian people for more progress and prosperity. Source: Fana NewsRead more

Egypt's FM praises strong relations between Egypt, US

Cairo _ Arab Today

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that Egypt has a strong relation with the United States and he looks forward to boost cooperation between the two countries in terms of regional and international issues. This came in response to a question by the Middle East News Agency (MENA), asking about the bilateral relations between Egypt and the US underRead more

Al Quds Grand Mufti warns Trump of 'grave consequences'

Ramallah - Arab Today

Grand Mufti of Al Quds Sheikh Mohammed Hussein on Saturday warned against the grave consequences of US President-elect Donald Trump's decision to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The remarks came during the Friday prayers sermon that took place at al Aqsa Mosque. He said the move would be a tantamount to a “declaration of war” urgingRead more

King Salman congratulates newly-inaugurated Trump

Riyadh - Arab Today

Saudi King Salman on Friday has sent a cable of congratulations to U.S. President Donald Trump after he was sworn in as the 45th President of the U.S. The Monarch expressed congratulations and wishes for abundant health and happiness to the president and steady progress and prosperity for the friendly people of the US, Saudi media reported Friday. He laudedRead more

Gambia leader accuses West African bloc of declaring war

Banjul - Arab Today

Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh accused West African regional body ECOWAS of declaring war, after it said it was putting forces on alert in case he refused to step down at the end of his mandate this month. Jammeh, who has vowed to stay in power despite losing a Dec. 1 election to rival Adama Barrow, also promised to defend GambiaRead more

Inauguration of Nasser Social Bank renovation project delayed

Cairo - MENA

Social Solidarity Minister Ghada Wali on Sunday said the inauguration of Giza's Nasser Social Bank (NSB) renovation project has been postponed. No reason for the delay was given. The branch, which was scheduled to be opened on Sunday, is one of the bank's most active branches that offers a wide-range of financial services including pension transfer, grants, subsidies, zakat andRead more

Sisi, Hollande witness inauguration of Egyptian-French Economic Forum

Cairo - MENA

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and his French counterpart Francois Hollande on Monday witnessed the inauguration of the Egyptian-French Economic Summit. As many as 60 French companies along with the ministers of industry, investment, international cooperation, transport and electricity are taking part in the forum.Read more

New Egyptian hospital opened in Zambia

Cairo - MENA

Egypt opened Thursday a new hospital - Forest Park Hospital - in the Zambian capital, the Egyptian envoy to Zambia said. Ragaei Nasr hailed the Egyptian-Zambian ties during the hospital's inauguration ceremony. A large number of diplomats and Zambian officials attended the ceremony along with representatives from health organizations. The Zambian health minister hailed the new hospital as it isRead more

Sisi receives invitation to attend Niger president's inauguration

Cairo - Arab Today

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received here on Thursday Nigerien Foreign Minister Aisha Bolama, who delivered a message from the president of Niger inviting the Egyptian leader to his inauguration ceremony on Saturday. The ambassador of Niger in Cairo was present at the meeting. The minister asserted keenness of the Nigerien president on dispatching her to hand over the messageRead more