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No intention to repeat 1973 oil embargo: Saudi energy minister
“For decades we used our oil policy as responsible economic tool, isolated it from politics,” says Al-Falih
EGP 800m investment plan of north Cairo electricity distribution company: chairperson
Completion of installing 649,000 pre-paid, code electricity metres, connecting 128 solar energy stations
e-Legend Concept presented at 2018 Paris Motor Show
Moreover, Peugeot calmly approaches that of the energy transition with the conviction that technology is always at the service of automotive pleasure.
Court orders Gamal, Alaa Mubarak’s release, pending investigations
Earlier in day, court accepted duo’s appeal to change bench
Al-Sisi discusses implementation of national medical insurance project with Madbouly, Zayed
President orders officials to provide modern medical technology for blood transfusions, to disseminate idea of blood donation
New UK ambassador returns to Cairo after 17 years
Adams previously served in Egypt from 1998 to 2001 as deputy head of Mission in Cairo, while he joined Her Majesty’s Diplomatic Service in 1979.
Ministry of finance to operate bill to change machines in Metro stations
Mint authority is studying introducing new EGP 2 coin
(FAO), officially handed over a solar powered sun-dried tomato processing unit to the Marketing Cooperative for Fruits and Vegetables
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), officially handed over a solar powered sun-dried tomato processing unit to the Marketing Cooperative for Fruits and Vegetables in Bangar EL Sokar, Nubaria. This activity is in the context of the project “Food Loss and Waste Reduction and Value Chain Development for Food Security in …
Israel closes pedestrian crossing with Gaza after deadly clashes
No statements have been issued on how long closure will last
Death toll due to floods in Kerala reaches 324
The death toll resulted from floods and torrential rains in Kerala state in south-western India rose to 324. The flooding further resulted in damaging dams and roads, and the demolition of houses. The state government chief Pinaray Vijayan, said that “324 lives have been lost” in 10 days of floods in the state, particularly in a touristic …
Al-Sisi inaugurates new Assiut barrage
Assiut hydroelectric weirs produce 32 MW, save EGP 130m worth of fuel
Shoukry to meet Pompeo in Washington, discuss US aid to Egypt
Visit came two weeks after US decided to restore $195m in military aid to Egypt
60% increase in Egypt’s exports to China in 2017: Nassar
Egypt to be guest of honour at China International Import Expo, says trade minister
Telecom Egypt, Etisalat Misr sign two agreements for national roaming, mobile interconnection
Telecom Egypt and Etisalat Misr announced the signing of an amendment of the national roaming agreement sealed in June 2017. The amendment provides better financial and service quality terms availing improved commercial conditions for Telecom Egypt. The latter is a result of the development of the volume of Telecom Egypt’s data traffic. The new agreement …
South, North Korean leaders meet in bid to save Kim-Trump summit
Trump changes tune, says summit may take place on same date or after
TE board of directors approves MENA Submarine Cable Systems acquisition
The board of directors of Telecom Egypt (TE) approved the acquisition of MENA Submarine Cable Systems, in line with the company’s strategy to expand in the field of submarine cables. MENA Submarine Cable Systems will be a part of TE’s network, which will connect a large swathe of the world from the east to the …
Eight Iranians dead hours after Trump’s dramatic withdrawal from nuclear deal
Alleged Israeli airstrike reportedly kills Iranian fighters near Damascus
New banking law presented to CBE board of directors: Amer
Kuwait agrees preliminary to renew $4bn deposits to Egypt, says CBE governor
Prince William, Duchess Kate’s third child arrives
Third royal child is fifth in line for throne, pushing his uncle, Harry, to sixth in line
Al-Sisi to inaugurate Siemens power plants at full capacity next month
12,800 MW added to grid, commercial operation begins in May
Turkish, Russian, Iranian leaders stress no military solution to Syrian crisis
Putin declares defeat of IS in Syria
Houthis hit Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea
Saudi Arabia claims Yemen’s Houthi rebels caused damage to Saudi oil tanker in international waters
The economy tiring us, Episode 71: Journey to Miami and the world of blockchain
It is no wonder that a number of countries, corporations, and major banks have begun to consider the adoption of dealing with blockchain and the related cryptocurrencies as means of payment. Some European countries, such as Germany, have announced the adoption of encrypted currencies as a means of payment. Venezuela created a new currency linked …
11th Cairo International Women’s Film Festival’s kicks off
The 11th edition of the Cairo International Women’s Film Festival kicked off on Saturday with screenings extending until 9 March. The festival will screen 54 films from 34 different countries including feature, documentary, and animated films. On Saturday, the festival opened with the Algerian film Until the End of Time, with the attendance of its …
EGP 3.027tn total deposit balances in 2016/2017
Total deposit balances increased in 2016/2017 to reach EGP 3.027tn, an increase of 43.1%, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). The CAPMAS attributed this increase to shares of the household sector and private business sector, as well as to the contribution of the economic measures adopted since January 2016, which …
Shoukry reviews Egypt’s experience in countering terrorism in Munich
FM stressed importance of accountability for countries that fund, host terror groups
Eastern Company targets 132% increase in profits to EGP 3.25bn in FY 2018/2019
Cigarette maker aims to pay EGP 57.5bn in taxes, compared to EGP 49.7bn in FY 2017/2018
El Nasr plans to establish onion dehydration plant worth EGP 20m
We study entry to US market through QIZs, says Mekkawy
Egyptian volleyball team led by Italian manager in 2018 FIVB World Championship
The Egyptian Federation of Volleyball, headed by Khaled Nassif Salim, decided to appoint an Italian manager to lead the national team in the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship. The federation board will also choose between three coaches to start the preparation period of the volleyball team for the world championship, scheduled to be held …