Egypt’s Cabinet has declared Sunday, 8th June as a holiday for the public sector in celebration of the inaugural ceremony of President-elect Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The inaugural ceremony which will take place in the Qubba Palace, before moving to the Presidential Palace, will be broadcasted live and will include a speech by the High Constitutional Court. The celebration of President Sisi’s swear in will be accompanied by 22 world leaders and 70 international dignitaries, including Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Salman, the Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs and several other leaders and heads of numerous international institutions. The day will also witness a number of celebrations by several artists, politicians and public figures in appreciation of Interim President Adly Mansour’s efforts during his time in office. The government of Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb is said to submit its resignation on Monday following the swear in, which is expected to take place the day before. The decision was following the Presidential Elections Commission (PEC) announcement of the official election’s results in which Sisi one by a landslide of 96 percent of the vote. Countries Attending the Inaugural Ceremony: Interim President Adly Mansour’s…
