Ismailia

Egypt police kill 14 terrorists in fire exchange

Cairo - Muslimchronicle

The Egyptian police killed 14 terrorists in a fire exchange in a desert area in the Suez Canal province of Ismailia, the Interior Ministry said in a statement on Saturday. The statement said that the gunmen were among the terrorist elements wanted over involvement in terror operations targeting policemen and soldiers in North Sinai province bordering Israel and the PalestinianRead more

ACA: Pharmacist arrested in Ismailia for embezzling drugs worth EGP2.7m

Cairo - Arab Today

The Administrative Control Authority (ACA) said a female pharmacist was arrested on Wednesday in Ismailia for embezzling drugs worth 2.7 million pounds. In a statement, the authority said the pharmacist was referred to the Public Prosecution that remanded her in custody for 15 days pending investigation. Source: MENARead more

Ismailia Museum celebrates 83rd anniversary; two monuments to be restored

Ismailia - Arab today

In an attempt to promote tourism, the Ministry of Antiquities celebrates today the 83rd anniversary of Ismailia Museum. The celebration was to be inaugurated noon by Minister of Antiquities Khaled El-Enany and Ismailia governor Major General Yassin Taher Elham Salah, head of the Museums Department at the ministry, told Ahram Online that the celebration would include a number of sportiveRead more

Ministry is liaison between government, parliament

Cairo - Wafa Lotfi

Egypt's Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Omar Marwan, stressed that his ministry will be the liaison between the government and parliament, in the light of the new terms of reference after separated it from the ministry of legal affairs and the assignment of legal affairs to the Ministry of Justice. "We will be the pulse of parliament in the government, andRead more

Egyptian MPs to visit Ismailia to help Christians fleeing North Sinai

Ismailia - Arab today

The parliament's human rights committee will send a delegation to meet with Christian families who say they have fled the North Sinai city of Arish due to militant attacks, an MP has said. Margaret Azer, herself a Christian, said in a statement on Saturday that the delegation will visit the cities of Ismailia and Port Said on Sunday, toRead more

Anglican Church in Ismailia receives 30 families escaping attacks on Christians in North Sinai

Cairo - Arab Today

The Anglican Church in Egypt's Ismailia has received almost 30 Christian families, including 150 people, who escaped North Sinai's Capital Arish after several terrorist attacks targeting Christians in the city, church official Nabil Shukrallah Basta told Ahram Arabic news website on Saturday. Basta said that the families have been housed in different areas of the city, including at aRead more

Sisi, Bashir inspect arms of 2nd Field Army

Cairo - Arab Today

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and his Sudanese counterpart Omar el Bashir on Wednesday went on an inspection tour of arms and equipment of the Second Field Army in Ismailia. The two presidents made the tour riding a convertible. The move comes within the framework of celebrations marking the October War victory. Source: MENARead more

Sisi greets national figures of distinguished impact

Ismailia - Arab Today

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Saturday toured New Ismailia City and listened to an explanation of the new construction and projects in the city. The tour comes as part of a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the nationalization of the Suez Canal and the first anniversary of the inauguration of the New Suez Canal. President Abdel Fattah ElRead more

Ismailia court to issue verdict against 105 Muslim Brotherhood elements including Badei

Cairo - Arab Today

Ismalia Criminal Court set May 30 to pronounce the verdict against 105 elements of the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood including the group guide Mohamed Badei. They face charges of involvement in acts of violence in Ismailia, killing three persons and plans to kill 16 others, following the June 30 Revolution. The incidents date back to July 2013, when supporters of deposedRead more

Police launch wide-scale crackdown in Ismailia

Cairo - Arab Today

The Public Security Sector at the Interior Ministry and security forces in Ismailia launched a wide-scale clampdown on Tuesday in two districts of the governorate. The campaign, which was carried out upon directives of Interior Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar, is aimed at combating all forms of crime and arresting outlaws and fugitives. The crackdown resulted in seizing six unlicensed firearms,Read more