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Watani
a day ago
- Business
- Watani
Cabinet form Crisis Committee for Israel-Iran war
On 16 June, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, issued a decision to form a Crisis Committee, to monitor the repercussions of the Iranian-Israeli military operations, and prepare for any potential developments across various sectors, announced Mohamed al-Homsany, official spokesperson for the Cabinet. The Crisis Committee will be headed by the Premier, and will include the Governor of the Central Bank and the Ministers of Industry; Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation; Electricity and Renewable Energy; Finance; Supply and Internal Trade; and Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The Committee will also include representatives from the Ministries of Defence and Interior, the General Intelligence Service, and the Administrative Control Authority. The Prime Minister will meet regularly with the committee members, the official spokesperson for the Cabinet said, divulging that Dr Madbouly is currently in continuous meetings with various advisory committees to discuss the ramifications of the recent events, and their impact on various sectors in Egypt. Comments comments Tags: Egypt Crisis Committee for Israel Iran WarLillian Nabil
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Tense and worried': Australians in Israel urged to remain patient as embassy works diligently
Freelance Tour Guide Roley Horowitz discusses the Australian embassy's cooperation during the Iranian-Israeli conflict and the general emotional state of the people in Israel thus far. 'I must say that the Australian embassy here has also been very cooperative,' Ms Horowitz told Sky News host Chris Kenny. 'You need a lot of patience … it's a little difficult for people, and of course, they're tense and worried.'
Yemen Online
a day ago
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Putin makes Iran-Israeli mediation pitch in call with UAE president
The leaders of Russia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday warned of 'extremely negative consequences' from the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, as President Vladimir Putin pushed himself as a possible mediator. In a phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Putin 'confirmed Russia's readiness to provide mediation assistance to promote dialogue between the parties to the conflict,' the Kremlin said in a statement. The two leaders 'expressed deep concern over the continuing escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict, which could have extremely negative consequences for the entire region,' Moscow added. Israel launched a massive bombing campaign on Friday that prompted Iran to respond with its own missile and drone strikes. Russia is close to Iran, having boosted military ties amid its offensive on Ukraine. But Moscow also strives for good relations with Israel.
Egypt Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's PM says country not witnessing any power outages to reduce electricity loads
CAIRO – 18 June 2025: Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that the country will not be witnessing any power outages to reduce electricity loads, noting that the power outages that took place in some areas were temporary or caused by a technical failure. Madbouly emphasized that the Egyptian economy is resilient. He also added that Egypt possesses strategic reserves of essential commodities sufficient to meet domestic consumption needs. Madbouly reassured citizens about the availability of various goods in the markets. emphasizing that the government promptly took action to address the implications of the current crisis on multiple fronts, particularly regarding fuel supplies and the enhancement of the country's stockpile of all basic strategic goods. This came during Madbouly's chairing of the weekly Cabinet meeting Wednesday, to discuss a number of issues and files. At the beginning of the meeting, the Prime Minister addressed the worsening situation and growing tensions in the region over the past few days, reiterating Egypt's firm rejection of any expansion of the conflict in the region. He stressed the urgent need to stop Israeli military operations across various regional fronts, warning that continued escalation would have severe consequences for all the peoples of the region—without exception—as well as for the entire world. Madbouly noted that President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has, in his meetings and phone calls with various world leaders, stressed the importance of the international community playing a more active role in urging regional parties to act responsibly, affirming that peaceful solutions remain the only path to ensuring security and stability in the region. In this context, he referred to a decision he issued to form a "Crisis Committee" under his leadership, tasked with monitoring the repercussions of the Iranian-Israeli military operations, to help prepare for any developments across various sectors. Regarding the domestic impact of the conflict, the Prime Minister stated that he will meet regularly with the committee members. He added that its first meeting will be held today after the Cabinet session. He also pointed out that he is currently intensifying his meetings with various advisory committees to assess the consequences of the recent events and their effects on different sectors of the state. In this regard, Madbouly also urged citizens to be highly mindful of electricity consumption under these exceptional circumstances, stressing the government's commitment to supplying power plants with the necessary fuel to ensure their efficient operation. Madbouly reassured citizens that there is no cause for concern regarding the availability of any basic commodities, as Egypt has strategic reserves that meet domestic demand. He noted that the government continues to monitor developments at all levels and is preparing multiple scenarios to address potential changes, expressing hope that stability would return to the region as soon as possible.
Middle East
2 days ago
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// PM reassures citizens on commodity availability
CAIRO, June 18 (MENA) - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli reassured citizens on Wednesday of the availability of a safe and sufficient strategic stockpile of various essential goods. He noted, citing the minister of supply and internal trade, that the strategic reserves of key commodities are secure and reassuring. He also emphasized the government's ongoing efforts to ensure the availability of adequate petroleum products amid "escalating events" to guarantee the continued operation of power stations across the country. The premier's remarks came while chairing the first meeting of the Crisis Committee that was dedicated to monitoring the repercussions of the Iranian-Israeli military operations. The meeting was attended by several ministers and senior officials in the state. Madbouli underlined the continued importance of implementing power-saving measures, instructing all government bodies to strictly adhere to energy conservation protocols. Madbouli said the formation of this committee aims to monitor developments related to the Iranian-Israeli conflict and assess their impact on domestic affairs. He further announced that a meeting of the Committee for Market Regulation and Commodity Prices would be held soon to monitor commodity prices, work on market stabilization, and support ongoing efforts to reduce inflation rates. Cabinet Spokesperson Mohamed el Homsani stated that the meeting reviewed various potential scenarios related to the escalation of the Iranian-Israeli military conflict, including the possibility of rising global prices, especially of petroleum products. (MENA) Y R E/S R E
