Egypt

Entlaq Company wraps up Dutch Startups Matchmaking Program in Egypt

Sun, 19 May 2024 - 11:36 GMT

Entlaq Company's CEO, Mohamed Ehab, stated that this program represents an investment opportunity for companies, workers, and investment institutions.

Egypt in talks with IMF to secure $1.2 Bln for environmental projects

Sat, 18 May 2024 - 05:52 GMT

The meeting has initiated discussions for Egypt to secure 1.2 billion in environmental funding through the IMF's special support packages and to explore avenues for future collaboration in bolstering environmental and climate policies, the Ministry added.

Egypt’s FM: State works on localization of various sectors

Sat, 18 May 2024 - 05:24 GMT

The Prime Minister added that Egypt’s economic reform is based on several sectors, the most important of which is industry. He noted that the government is working on the localization of various sectors like industry, agriculture, communication and Information Technology.

President Sisi greets Paraguay on Independence Day

Sat, 18 May 2024 - 12:59 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi sent on Saturday a cable of greetings to President of Paraguay Santiago Peña on the occasion of Independence Day.

Environment min., WB mission discuss developing environmental curricula in universities

Sat, 18 May 2024 - 12:48 GMT

This came within the framework of the meetings of the WB’s mission to review the project.

Egypt’s PM tours industrial, technological projects on Beni Suef

Sat, 18 May 2024 - 09:59 GMT

He began by visiting the latest factory of the El-Araby Washing Machine Manufacturing Company, on an area of 40,000 square metres. The factory produces 700,000 washing machines a year with a local component of 85%. It has 1200 workers.

Source: Egypt determined to take measures to condemn Israel's practices at ICJ

Sat, 18 May 2024 - 08:31 GMT

A high-level source stated that Egypt is determined to take the necessary measures before the International Court of Justice, to condemn Israeli practices.

Source: 'No truth to' Israeli media claims of Egypt's withdrawal from S. Africa's Gaza Genocide case

Sat, 18 May 2024 - 08:20 GMT

A high-level source said that there is no truth to what was published by the Israeli media regarding Egypt’s retreat from joining South Africa in its case filed against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Egypt’s FM Shoukry discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza with UN official Kach

Fri, 17 May 2024 - 07:14 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry discussed on Friday the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip with the UN Chief Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, Sigrid Kach.

Egypt welcomes Arab summit's endorsement of Enany for top UNESCO post

Thu, 16 May 2024 - 07:47 GMT

Egypt has welcomed the endorsement of the 33rd Arab Summit, hosted Thursday by Manama, Bahrain, of Egypt's candidate Dr. Khaled el Enany for the post of director-general of the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the term 2025-2029.

BMI Research forecasts Egypt’s growth in FY2023/2024 at 3.2%

Thu, 16 May 2024 - 04:28 GMT

BMI Research, a subsidiary of Fitch Solutions, revised its forecast for Egypt’s growth in the current and coming fiscal years, displaying cautious optimism as it expects stronger growth in investment spending for FY2024/2025

Al-Azhar Grand Imam accepts invitation to Azerbaijan’s COP29

Thu, 16 May 2024 - 03:16 GMT

Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayeb received an invitation from the president of Azerbaijan to visit the country and attend COP29.

Egypt’s Sisi at AL Summit in Manama: Israel maneuvers to avoid reaching Gaza ceasefire

Thu, 16 May 2024 - 03:06 GMT

The president said the Arab world and the whole region are facing a defining moment that requires all relevant parties to make a decisive choice between the path of peace, stability and hope; and that of chaos and destruction fueled by the persistent military escalation in the Gaza Strip.

EU amb. suggests EU observers, highlights ways Gaza aid can get through,

Thu, 16 May 2024 - 02:41 GMT

There are ways for aid into Gaza other than Rafah crossing from Cyprus, Jordan, and several Israeli crossings, including the Kerem Shalom, Christian Berger, head of the European Union delegation in Cairo on Wednesday.

EU amb. suggests EU observers, highlights ways Gaza aid can get through,

Thu, 16 May 2024 - 02:40 GMT

There are ways for aid into Gaza other than Rafah crossing from Cyprus, Jordan, and several Israeli crossings, including the Kerem Shalom, Christian Berger, head of the European Union delegation in Cairo on Wednesday.

Ministry of Transport reportedly in talks to launch state-owned ride-hailing app

Thu, 16 May 2024 - 02:08 GMT

The new app will prioritize safety, with possible security measures such as surveillance cameras inside and outside of the vehicle and GPS devices to monitor speed and location

EBRD forecast for Egypt's economic growth in 2024 slips by 0.6% in latest report

Thu, 16 May 2024 - 12:30 GMT

EBRD anticipates the economy to recover in 2025, expecting an uptick to 4.4 percent while forecasting a climb to 4 percent for the coming fiscal year

Arab Joint naval exercises ‘Red Waves-7’ end in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 16 May 2024 - 12:03 GMT

These exercises took place in the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of the joint training plan for the Egyptian Armed Forces with friendly nations.

Egypt joins top cancer research agency IARC

Thu, 16 May 2024 - 11:51 GMT

Egypt has joined the group of member states of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) after years of promoting cancer research and prevention efforts.

33rd session of Arab League Summit kicks off in Manama

Thu, 16 May 2024 - 10:54 GMT

The summit will thoroughly discuss the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and efforts to stop the bloodshed of the Palestinians and put an end to the humanitarian crisis they are facing.

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