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Egypt’s parliament approves cabinet reshuffle, with 13 new ministers
- Egypt's House of Representatives approved a cabinet reshuffle on February 10, 2026, bringing in 13 new ministers to address the country's struggling economy.
- Key positions like foreign affairs and defense remain unchanged, while Ahmed Rostom was named minister of planning and Mohamed Farid Saleh is now the minister of investment.
- The State Ministry of Information was reinstated, with Diaa Rashwan appointed as its minister, and two women were included in the cabinet: Randa Al-Menshawi in housing and Gihane Zaki in culture.
- The economy has been impacted by factors including austerity measures, the coronavirus pandemic, and recent conflicts, with annual inflation at 10.1%, according to Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics.
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Egypt’s parliament approves cabinet reshuffle
Egypt’s parliament on Tuesday approved by a majority a cabinet reshuffle as the country struggles with an ailing economy and mounting pressure from regional conflicts. The shake-up affected 13 portfolios, including housing, higher education, communications, youth and sports. However, key portfolios, most notably foreign affairs and defence, remain unchanged. Candidates were nominated by President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, who met with Prime Ministe…
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