Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Ex-SCAF member says forced retirements ‘a routine procedure’
Egypt

Ex-SCAF member says forced retirements ‘a routine procedure’

A former member of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces confirmed reports that Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sent…
Egypt urges tribes to help boost Sinai security
Egypt

Egypt urges tribes to help boost Sinai security

  The authorities in Egypt are urging tribal leaders to support a security campaign in the Sinai Peninsula where an…
Tuesday’s papers: Sisi in Sinai, Happy Birthday Mr. President
Egypt

Tuesday’s papers: Sisi in Sinai, Happy Birthday Mr. President

  Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's visit to Sinai overshadows Eid al-Fitr in Tuesday’s headlines. State-run daily Al-Ahram stated the…
Update: Defense Minister vows LE1 billion for Sinai development
Egypt

Update: Defense Minister vows LE1 billion for Sinai development

Egyptian Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed to dedicate LE1 billion for the development of the Sinai peninsula from the…
Egypt to send aircraft and tanks into Sinai
Egypt

Egypt to send aircraft and tanks into Sinai

  Egypt is preparing to use aircraft and tanks in Sinai for the first time since the 1973 war with…
Government earmarks LE1 bn for Sinai development
Egypt

Government earmarks LE1 bn for Sinai development

  The Cabinet has allocated an LE1 billion budget to the Sinai Development Authority (SDA), said authority head General Shawky…
New defense minister praises Tantawi
Egypt

New defense minister praises Tantawi

  In his first meeting with leaders of the Armed Forces on Thursday, newly appointed Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi…
US says new Egypt defense minister wants close ties
Egypt

US says new Egypt defense minister wants close ties

WASHINGTON — The new defense minister appointed by Egypt's Islamist president has pledged to uphold the strong military ties between…
Morsy asks Defense Minister to consider army pay raise
Egypt

Morsy asks Defense Minister to consider army pay raise

President Mohamed Morsy asked Defense Minister Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to explore raising the wages of armed forces personnel and officers,…
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi: New commander of the armed forces
Egypt

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi: New commander of the armed forces

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is the new head of the Egyptian military and 44th defense minister in the history of the…
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