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OPEN// PM: Awqaf Ministry's new digital platform seeks to renew foundations of religious discourse
CAIRO, June 18 (MENA) - The Awqaf Ministry's new digital platform, a purely national project, aims to contribute to renewing the foundations and pillars of religious discourse in a modern interactive manner that keeps pace with contemporary digital technologies, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said. The project is part of the state's digital transformation strategy, Madbouli added during a news briefing held in the presence of the Awqaf minister, who announced the official launch of the new platform, following the Cabinet weekly meeting on Wednesday. The premier described the new digital platform as a significant shift in improving the ministry's performance and enhancing its services, highlighting the diversity of topics and richness of services on the ministry's platform, which would contribute to advancing human building efforts in the new republic at the intellectual and spiritual levels. Meanwhile, Awqaf Minister Osama el Azhari said the launch of the digital platform coincides with the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, observed annually on June 18. The platform is based on the ministry's four-part strategy, which focuses on confronting religious and irreligious extremism and contributing to character building and civilizational revival, the minister pointed out. The new platform features three main phases, the first of which was launched today, with an unlimited room for scale-up. The world's largest religious platform is meant to achieve all its milestones up to sustainability by mid-2027, the minister said. The first phase includes 60,000 pages, making it the biggest religious platform in the world. By the end of all milestones, the platform is meant to hit a staggering count of several million pages. The platform approaches religious issues from various angles, including legal, linguistic, philosophical, sociological, medical, historical, and other perspectives. It adopts a moderate line of thought that seeks to promote the true, great values of Islam. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and chatbot features are to be expected as part of the operational and interactive functions of phase three of the platform. The platform also includes a special section for an initiative dubbed "Correct Your Concepts," a strategic scientific project for reshaping consciousness, reviving right concepts, and dispelling misconceptions, to build a free, believing, rational human being who can contribute to civilization-building, the minister said. This initiative will be launched next week under the auspices of the prime minister, Azhari noted. (MENA) M A A/S R E
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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
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OPEN// PM: Sisi warned early of regional war risk
CAIRO, June 18 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said President Abdel Fattah El Sisi warned early that the conflict in the region could escalate into a wider war involving multiple parties. In press statements after the weekly cabinet meeting, Madbouli stated that the current regional escalation and the war in Gaza pose serious threats to regional and global stability. Without a just and lasting resolution, specifically a two-state solution recognizing Palestinian rights, the risk of dangerous consequences would grow, he warned. Once the war erupted, Egypt responded immediately by holding an emergency meeting to secure national needs and later formed a crisis committee chaired by the Prime Minister. The committee continues to monitor developments and plans for potential scenarios. Madbouli confirmed Egypt has a strategic reserve of essential goods, including wheat, covering more than six months. He said the government now focuses on securing the needs of the domestic market and protecting the economy from the effects of prolonged conflict. (MORE) H A T/S R E
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OPEN// Madbouli: Egypt possesses stocks of strategic goods meeting consumption needs
CAIRO, June 18 (MENA) - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli affirmed that Egypt possesses strategic reserves of essential commodities sufficient to meet domestic consumption needs. Madbouli 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 Madbouli'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. Madbouli 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, Madbouli 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. Madbouli 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. (MENA) M O H/R G E
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OPEN// PM hails Egypt-Serbia deal as turning point in bilateral relations
CAIRO, June 17 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said that Egypt's free trade agreement with Serbia, which was signed in July 2024 and is set to take effect soon, will significantly expand trade volume, investment flows, and sectoral cooperation between the two countries. Madbouli made the remarks during a meeting with Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut, at the New Administrative Capital. The session marked Macut's first official foreign visit since taking office and focused on strengthening bilateral relations and regional partnerships. Both sides discussed expanding cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, tourism, and labor. Madbouli welcomed Serbia's plans to open a trade representation office at its embassy in Cairo. He invited Serbian companies to participate in infrastructure and construction projects in Egypt, citing the experience of Egyptian firms across regional markets. The PM called for expanding trade in agricultural commodities, particularly Serbian wheat, corn, and sunflower oil. He discussed opportunities for cooperation in natural gas, noting Egypt's LNG capabilities and Serbia's recent completion of a pipeline connection with Bulgaria. Madbouli also supported the resumption of direct Air Serbia flights to Cairo and proposed simplifying visa procedures for tourists, workers, and business professionals to improve travel and investment flow between the two countries. The premier confirmed that preparations are ongoing for the 19th session of the Egypt-Serbia Joint Economic Committee in the second half of 2025. Additionally, he expressed appreciation for Serbia's support of Egypt's nominee for the post of director-general of UNESCO and its vote in favor of Palestine's full membership at the United Nations. Madbouli warned of the impact of growing tensions between Iran and Israel and stressed the need for a ceasefire to prevent further instability in the region. (MENA) H A T/R E E
