Cairo: The Ministry of Interior raised the level of maximum readiness to secure citizens' celebrations of Christmas and the New Year's Eve, in implementation of directives of Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfiq. A high-level security source at the ministry told MENA on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, that the key features of the ministry's security plan aimed at safeguarding celebrations, providing a safe environment for citizens and confronting any actions that may disrupt public order.According to State Information Service Egypt, the source explained that the plan includes intensifying security presence around important and vital facilities, places of worship, and tourist destinations, in addition to deploying continuous security patrols in the vicinity of these locations around the clock to counter any threats to public security.The plan also involves securing major roads, axes and public squares through the deployment of traffic services and mobile patrols, supported by modern police vehicles and equipment .Meanwhile, Tawfiq held a meeting yesterday with several of his assistants and a number of security leaders at their respective locations via video conference to discuss the current security strategy and review the main pillars of security plans, coinciding with the start of the celebrations of Christmas and New Year's Eve.During the meeting, the minister lauded the exceptional efforts exerted by police personnel, which have resulted in numerous achievements across various security fields. MENA