The Cabinet under Sherif Ismail held on Wednesday its weekly meeting to discuss a number of political, economic and social issues.

The meeting began with observing one minute of silence in mourning of the victims of el Arish terrorist attack. Two judges, 5 policemen and one civilian were killed when terrorists attacked a hotel in el Arish on Tuesday.

The cabinet will discuss providing basic commodities at affordable price, preparations for expected floods in some governorates and compensations for those harmed by the latest wave of bad weather.

The meeting will also tackle regional and international developments in light of the fierce terrorist attacks targeting a number of world countries.

Participants will review a number of reports on services offered to the public, ways of luring more investments within the coming period and pushing forward the Egyptian economy.

Sources: MENA