Daily brief
Egypt has reiterated its support for Gulf security and proposed the formation of a joint Arab security force, with analysts noting the idea has been revived by regional tensions but faces doubts over its feasibility. The country's foreign minister condemned violations of Turkish sovereignty and airspace in a call with his counterpart, while Egypt also engaged in discussions with the UAE and Turkey regarding the regional military escalation.
A group of 38 South Koreans and one Korean American were evacuated from a conflict zone to Egypt aboard a government-chartered bus.
Local authorities in Cairo and Port Said inspected and implemented new public transport and taxi fares following a recent fuel price hike.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi ratified the reconstitution of Egypt's National Council for Human Rights.
An Egyptian doctor was struck off the medical register for endangering patients.