Latest news with #IhabAwad
Al-Ahram Weekly
22-05-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt dedicates entry lanes for African Union nationals at Cairo Int'l Airport - Tourism
Egypt has dedicated entry lanes for African Union (AU) nationals at Cairo International Airport to ease their entry and reinforce growing ties with Africa, according to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement on Thursday. The initiative was unveiled in a ceremony at the airport to mark Africa Day, which commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May 1963. Representatives from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and several African ambassadors to Egypt attended the event. Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs Ambassador Ihab Awad said the step is part of the government's efforts to respond to the increasing flow of African visitors to Egypt, facilitate their entry, and improve their reception at the country's main international gateway. "This is one of many steps currently being undertaken by state institutions to reinforce Egypt's African identity," Awad added. He noted that the move reflects Cairo's commitment to deepening relations with African partners and strengthening people-to-people ties. Ambassador Awad highlighted Egypt's growing outreach "through sectors such as medical and conference tourism, as well as expanding scholarships for African students in Egypt." 'These steps also contribute to supporting African cooperation in the face of common challenges,' he affirmed. Africa Day, formerly known as African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day, is celebrated annually on 25 May to commemorate the founding of the OAU, which was succeeded by the African Union in 2002. Despite institutional transition, the date continues to symbolize African unity and solidarity. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Egypt Today
22-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Cairo International Airport launches sustainable routes for African Union citizens
FILE— Cairo International Airport CAIRO – 22 May 2025: In celebration of Africa Day, observed annually on May 25 to mark the founding of the Organization of African Unity, Egypt's Cairo International Airport has launched sustainable travel routes for citizens of the African Union (AU) member states. The initiative aims to enhance travel facilitation and reflects Egypt's commitment to strengthening ties with its African neighbors. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdelatty delegated Ambassador Ihab Awad, assistant foreign minister for African affairs, to participate in the ceremony held May 22 at Cairo International Airport. The ceremony was attended by a number of African ambassadors accredited to Cairo, as well as officials from the ministries of civil aviation and interior. Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs Ihab Awad affirmed that this initiative comes within the framework of the Egyptian government's efforts to respond to the steady increase in African visitors to Egypt, facilitating their entry and providing them with a warm welcome at Cairo Airport. The dedicated sustainable routes come among a range of measures that are currently being implemented across state institutions to reinforce Egypt's African orientation and expand regional integration on the continent, Awad added.
Al-Ahram Weekly
22-05-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt launches fast-track lanes at Cairo Airport for African Union nationals
Egypt has launched fast-track entry lanes at Cairo International Airport exclusively dedicated to African Union nationals to ease their entry and reinforce growing ties with Africa, according to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement on Thursday. The initiative was unveiled in a ceremony at the airport to mark Africa Day, which commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May 1963. Representatives from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as several African ambassadors to Egypt, attended the event. Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs Ambassador Ihab Awad said the launch is part of the government's efforts to respond to the increasing flow of African visitors to Egypt, facilitate their entry, and improve their reception at the country's main international gateway. "This is one of many steps currently being undertaken by state institutions to reinforce Egypt's African identity," Awad added. He noted that the move reflects Cairo's commitment to deepening relations with African partners and strengthening people-to-people ties. Ambassador Awad highlighted Egypt's growing outreach "through sectors such as medical and conference tourism, as well as expanding scholarships for African students in Egypt." 'These steps also contribute to supporting African cooperation in the face of common challenges,' he affirmed. Africa Day, formerly known as African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day, is celebrated annually on 25 May to commemorate the founding of the OAU, which was succeeded by the African Union in 2002. Despite institutional transition, the date continues to symbolize African unity and solidarity. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Middle East
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
Egypt, Germany hold talks on African affairs in Cairo
CAIRO, Jan 27 (MENA) - Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for African Affairs Ambassador Ihab Awad and Director for Sub-Saharan Africa & the Sahel at Germany's Federal Foreign Office Christoph Retzlaff chaired a consultation session on Africa here on Monday. The two sides shared their views on the most prominent developments at the African level, especially in the situation in Sudan, the Horn of Africa, and the Sahel region. They also discussed counterterrorism efforts in Africa, as well as the Nile water dispute. The talks also covered prospects of mutual cooperation on some issues of common concern in Africa, including Egypt's peacebuilding efforts in Africa, whether the post-conflict reconstruction efforts led by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, or the efforts made by the Cairo International Centre for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (CCCPA). The Egyptian side also highlighted Egypt's development role in Africa. During the talks, the Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development (EAPD) briefed the German side on its ongoing and future development activities in Africa.
