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Middle East
5 days ago
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// Deputy FM calls on Egyptian expats to participate in upcoming elections
CAIRO, July 13 (MENA) – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Expatriates Nabil Habashi called on Egyptians abroad to vote in the upcoming elections, describing it as a constitutional responsibility. During a virtual meeting with Egyptian communities in Chicago and Houston, he stressed the importance of unity during regional challenges and underscored the positive role Egyptians abroad play in supporting the country. He said that preparations are under way for the sixth Egyptians Abroad Conference, scheduled for August 3–4, 2025. Habashi outlined efforts to improve services for Egyptians abroad, including easier money transfers, banking access, housing opportunities, and university placement support. For his part, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs Tamer el Meligy said that consular services are being upgraded and ID procedures simplified. Also, he called on Egyptians in the US to follow local laws to avoid legal issues. Egypt is gearing up for its 2025 parliamentary cycle, which begins with Senate elections firmly scheduled for August 1–5, 2025, with Egyptians abroad voting on August 1 and 2, followed by domestic voting on August 4 and 5. (MENA) H A T/R E E
Egypt Independent
24-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Egypt & Germany launch new phase of migration, employment coop.
Deputy Foreign Minister for Migration and Egyptians Abroad Nabil Habashi announced the start of a new phase in Egypt's cooperation with Germany to support youth employment and safe labor mobility. This comes after the first steering committee meeting for phase two of the Egyptian–German Center for Jobs, Migration, and Reintegration, held in Cairo. The meeting was co-chaired by Habashi and Holger Illge from the German Embassy, with participation from the EU Delegation and GIZ. The new phase will expand job placement and training programs for Egyptians seeking work in Germany. Discussions included setting a broader action plan, improving access to the center's services nationwide, and increasing cooperation with German institutions in need of skilled workers. The center, established under Presidential Decree No. 51 of 2020, will continue to offer job matching, training, and preparation for Egyptian workers in both Egypt and Germany. The project aims to support safe migration and provide practical pathways to employment. (MENA)
Middle East
22-05-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// Egypt & Germany launch new phase of migration, employment coop.
CAIRO, May 22 (MENA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for Migration and Egyptians Abroad Nabil Habashi announced the start of a new phase in Egypt's cooperation with Germany to support youth employment and safe labor mobility. This comes after the first steering committee meeting for phase two of the Egyptian–German Center for Jobs, Migration, and Reintegration, held in Cairo. The meeting was co-chaired by Habashi and Holger Illge from the German Embassy, with participation from the EU Delegation and GIZ. The new phase will expand job placement and training programs for Egyptians seeking work in Germany. Discussions included setting a broader action plan, improving access to the center's services nationwide, and increasing cooperation with German institutions in need of skilled workers. The center, established under Presidential Decree No. 51 of 2020, will continue to offer job matching, training, and preparation for Egyptian workers in both Egypt and Germany. The project aims to support safe migration and provide practical pathways to employment. (MENA) H A T/R E E
