Magdy Abdel Ghaffar

Egypt raises security level to maximum alert in preparation for Coptic holidays

Sinai - Muslimchronicle

Egyptian authorities announced that they will raise security levels to maximum alert on Sunday in preparation for Coptic Christmas festivities and possible Sinai terrorist attacks. Following a meeting chaired by the Minister of Interior, Magdy Abdel Ghaffar, the ministry released a statement showcasing their plan to secure Christmas celebrations which begin later this month and will continue until January 7.Read more

Interior minister sends cable of greetings to Sisi on occasion of Israa, Miraj

Cairo - Arab Today

Minister of Interior Magdy Abdel Ghaffar sent a cable of greetings on Saturday to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on the occasion of Israa and Miraj anniversary. Israa and Miraj is observed on the 27th day of Rajab on the Islamic calendar and refers to the miraculous journey that Prophet Muhammad undertook from Mecca to Jerusalem in one night. ItRead more

Interior min. greets Tayyeb, Gomma, Allam on Israa and Miraj

Cairo - Arab Today

Minister of Interior Magdy Abdel Ghaffar sent a cable of greetings on Saturday to al Azhar Grand Imam Sheikh Ahmed El Tayyeb on the occasion of Israa and Miraj anniversary. In his cable, the minister wished Tayyeb good health and well being, expressing hope that al Azhar would remain a beacon of knowledge. Meanwhile, Abdel Ghaffar sent other cables toRead more

Interior min. greets PM on Israa and Miraj

Cairo - Arab Today

Minister of Interior Magdy Abdel Ghaffar sent a cable of greetings on Saturday to Prime Minister Sherif Ismail on the occasion of Israa and Miraj anniversary. Minister Abdel Ghaffar voiced hope that security would be maintained in Egypt and wished more prosperity for the Arab and Muslim countries. (MENA) Read more

Interior Ministry: prisoner Ahmed el Khatib receives adequate medical care

Cairo - Arab Today

The Interior Ministry said that prisoner Ahmed el Khatib, who is currently under medical supervision in Cairo's Abbassia Fever Hospital, is receiving all medical care. In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry added that Interior Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar agreed on his family's request to treat him at a private hospital at their own expense. Khatib was diagnosed with rareRead more

Interior min, FM, chief of staff attend annual ceremony

Cairo - Arab Today

Interior Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mahmoud Hegazy and Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry attended on Thursday the annual ceremony of African security cadres. During the ceremony held at the Egyptian Police Academy, Abdel Ghaffar said he is keen on developing education and training at the academy through using up-to-date technology. He went on to explain thatRead more

Panel formed in each security directorate to reduce traffic accidents

Cairo - Arab Today

Interior Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar formed a committee at each security directorate to reduce traffic accidents throughout Egypt. Each committee will hold a periodic meeting or upon the request of the panel's chief. Each committee will also work on finding effective solutions to prevent traffic problems. Source: MENARead more

300-meter safety zones to surround Alex. vital facilities

Cairo - Arab Today

Interior Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar issued directives on Sunday to establish a safety zone stretching over 300 meters around the surroundings of vital state facilities in Alexandria governorate. Under the directives, safety zones will surround presidential headquarters as well as headquarters of international organizations and diplomatic missions, government and military facilities. Security and petroleum facilities, headquarters of courts, hospitals, airports,Read more

20,849 court rulings put into effect over past 24 hours

Cairo - Arab Today

A wide-scale security campaign to bust fugitives over the past 24 hours ended up with putting into effect 20,849 court rulings. All needed measures were taken against those arrested, who included two sentenced to death. Under directives of Interior Ministry Magdy Abdel Ghaffar, intensive security measures are being conducted to realize security and stability. Source: MENARead more

Police are protecting internal front

Cairo - Arab Today

Mufti of the Republic Shawky Allam on Tuesday said that the police forces are undertaking the responsibility of fighting terrorist groups and protecting the internal front. In a released statement on the occasion marking the Police Day that falls on January 25, he added that the police forces are standing up to groups that are seeking to spread chaos andRead more