Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Ex-SCAF member says forced retirements ‘a routine procedure’
Egypt
September 3, 2012
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
August 21, 2012
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
August 21, 2012
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
August 20, 2012
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
August 20, 2012
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
August 16, 2012
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
August 16, 2012
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
August 15, 2012
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
August 14, 2012
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
August 12, 2012
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…