The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Egypt for its efforts in the refugee crisis plaguing the region, citing the Holy Quran at this point, saying: "The Quran called for providing the protection of refugees, whether they were believers or non-believers.
It came during Guterres' visit to the Cairo University on Wednesday, where he delivered a speech in presence ofRead more
Cairo will do all it can to preserve crucial ties with Saudi Arabia, experts say, after an Egyptian court ruled against government plans to transfer control of two islands to Riyadh.
Strains between the two Sunni Arab allies have grown in recent months, in particular over Cairo's less-than-enthusiastic support for Saudi efforts in Syria and Yemen.
Monday's ruling -- whichRead more
Cairo University decided to send a medical convoy to residents people affected by recent floods in Ras Gharib in Red Sea governorate.
The university donated with 20 million pounds to restore the houses damaged by the floods, according to a statement issued by the Red Sea governorate on Wednesday.
Red Sea Governor Ahmed Abdullah probed with Cairo University President GaberRead more
A man who lived as a goat in the Swiss Alps and a scientist who studied how pants affect the sex drive of rodents are among the winners of this year's spoof Nobel prizes.
The 26th edition of the annual Ig Nobel Prizes, which celebrate the silly side of science, were handed out Thursday at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Read more
Cairo University finalized on Monday its arrangements for a ceremony to bestow the honorary doctorate degree on Saudi King Salman Bin Abdal Aziz Al Saud.
The ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Sherif Ismail and a host of ministers , the Giza governor, universities' presidents, Cairo university professors and staff and members of the diplomatic crops accredited to Egypt.Read more
Visiting Saudi King Salman bin Abdel Aziz Al Saud voiced thanks and appreciation over granting him an honorary doctorate from Cairo University.
Addressing a ceremony held on Monday at Cairo University Campus, King Salman said Cairo University has contributed to enriching the scientific movement not only in Egypt, but in the whole Arab world as it introduced several Arab intellectualsRead more
Saudi King Salman Bin Abdel Aziz Al Saud arrived on Monday at Cairo University premises to receive the honorary doctorate degree.
The king was received by Cairo University President Gaber Nassar, who accompanied him to the main hall to attend the award ceremony.
The award ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Sherif Ismail and a host of ministers, theRead more
Cairo University finalized on Monday its arrangements for a ceremony to bestow the honorary doctorate degree on Saudi King Salman Bin Abdal Aziz Al Saud.
The ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Sherif Ismail and a host of ministers , the Giza governor, universities' presidents, Cairo university professors and staff and members of the diplomatic crops accredited to Egypt.Read more
The ceremony of granting honorary doctorate to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz by the Cairo University will kick off at 11:00 am on Monday morning.
The invited ministers as well as Prime Minister Sherif Ismail are planned to arrive at the university at 11:00 am, while King Salman is expected to arrive at 11:30 am.
Cairo University President Gaber NassarRead more
The Cairo University Council unanimously decided to grant honorary doctorate to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz given his profound and remarkable influence at the Arab and international levels.
The decision also came in appreciation of the monarch's crucial role in serving Islam and Muslims and his support to Egypt and its people.
The Saudi king also has a prominent roleRead more