Egypt Monitors Oil Production, Moves Against Train Attackers; Parliament Passes Future Egypt Law Amendment

Egypt's prime minister has followed up on oil and gas production plans, while the transport ministry has taken action against those targeting an Aswan train.

• Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi to follow up on plans to increase oil and gas production and drill 101 new wells.
• The Transport Ministry announced it was moving to apprehend those involved in throwing stones at an Aswan-bound train, condemning the act.
• The House of Representatives approved an amendment to the law regulating the Future Egypt for Sustainable Development Authority after parliamentary objections.
• The Armed Forces appointed Colonel Ahmed Atman as the new official military spokesperson, effective Monday.