COVID-19 environmentally damaging, despite CO2 emission drop: OBG
Environmental impacts especially pertinent for emerging markets under significant economic strain, says OBG report
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Egypt, Canada sign 2 CA$14m grant agreements for health, socio-economic support, women empowerment
The grants were signed by Minister Al-Mashat and the Canadian Ambassador to Egypt, Jess Dutton, under a bilateral development assistance programme.
Women’s rights activists say silence of sexual assault victims remains main challenge
Why sexually assaulted women take so long to speak out?
Healthcare professionals conduct 80% of FGM in Egypt: UNFPA
COVID-19 has had no direct impact on child marriage or FGM rates
Egypt’s exports rise 2% in H1 2020, against global declines of 20%-30%
China accounts for over 20% of trade, 16% of FDI in Africa, says Union of African Chambers
Egypt’s non-oil private sector sees in June slowest contraction under COVID-19
PMI reading for June increased 9.5% to record 44.6 points, up from 40.7 points in May
Increasing numbers of Ukrainians want to visit Egypt: tour operators
Tourists talking of personal experiences in Egypt once they return home attracts more visitors, says Tourism Ministry official
NCW files complaint with Public Prosecutor over harassment, rape allegations circulated online
The accusations, which surfaced on the social networking site last week, have been made by multiple girls and young women against a young Egyptian man. They were posted on an account that was set up to highlight the issue, and outline the accusations being made against the young man.
Challenges and prospects for Egypt-US economic ties amid coronavirus
On America’s Independence Day, how far will Cairo-Washington trade grow under pandemic effects?
NCW calls for investigating harassment and rape allegations discussed on social media
A group of girls created an Instagram account, collecting evidence against a young man that includes testimonies on numerous rape incidents committed by him
Egypt receives 2 Ukrainian flights as international aviation resumes
Red Sea tourist resorts will receive tourists from Ukraine, Switzerland, and Belarus, in next few days
Red Sea, South Sinai tourism businesses granted health and safety certificates
8 diving centres, 6 yachts, 2 marine activities centres receive health safety certificate to reopen
EU grants €24.8m for EBRD’s Green Energy Financing Facility in Egypt
Facility focuses on renewable energy investments through private sector loans from local financial institutions
Egypt reports $2.36bn trade deficit in April: CAPMAS
Decline attributed to decreased value of some commodities, including fertilisers, petroleum products, and assorted edibles
Government discusses Egyptalum expansion, state-owned companies restructure
Structural, governance reforms of public enterprise sector companies also discussed at the meeting
144 tourist restaurants, cafeterias granted health and safety certificate: Tourism Ministry
Inspection committees continue visits to restaurants and cafeterias that have submitted requests to reopen, Al-Assi
Inclusive workforce correlated to higher productivity, sustainable economic growth: Al-Mashat
Post-COVID-19 recovery is unique opportunity to further promote role of women, says Al-Mashat
Saudi Grant Committee provides EGP 200m to 5 projects in Egypt
Minister Al-Mashat said that three of the five new projects have Agricultural Bank of Egypt (ABE) backing, while the other two projects are in the health care sector and value chain support.
Yasmin Yousri: The cancer-beating fashion stylist that never lost hope
Social media can help people find out more about themselves and discover new talents they never knew existed, says Yousri
1,000% increase in women’s complaints during COVID-19 crisis: NCW
95% of complaints related to social and economic needs, Aml Abd El Moneim
IMF approves immediate disbursement of $2bn under Egypt’s $5.2bn SBA loan
Remainder of SBA loan will be phased over two reviews
IMF approves 12-month $5.2bn Stand-By Arrangement for Egypt
New IMF arrangement aims to help Egypt cope with the challenges posed by the novel coronavirus
Egypt’s tourism companies welcome Hajj cancelling for visitors, raise financial concerns
Saudi decision will cost Egypt’s tourism, aviation companies about EGP 2.5bn, says Yasser Sultan
35 hotels in 7 governorates receive health, safety certificate to reopen: Tourism Ministry
The certificates were awarded following the verification that they have followed the health guidelines outlined by the Egyptian government and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Egyptian-Swiss cooperation portfolio amounts to €48m
Egypt obtains grants estimated at FR 86m under 2017-2020 cooperation strategy between two sides
UNICEF grants $17m for Egyptian government’s COVID-19 fight
UN organisation has granted Egypt about $100m in grants over two years for social, health protection for children and women
Jaz Hotel Group to add 4 Red Sea resorts to portfolio by end-November
Acquisition of hotels will increase group’s management portfolio to 52 across Egypt, says Group’s CEO
Egypt awarded WTTC Safe Travels stamp
Decision reflects country’s commitment to resuming safe inbound tourism with comprehensive hygiene safety measures starting by early July, says El-Anany
Alexandria, North Coast hotels anticipate 100% occupancy in July, August: ETAA
Many EU countries have expressed keenness to allow their citizens’ return to Egypt, says El-Manasterly
Parliament approves $50m EBRD agreement for energy efficiency improvement
Agreement supports Egypt’s transformation into regional energy hub, says Minister Al-Mashat