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Ora Developers to begin Silversands project’s construction in 1Q 2022 with EGP 45bn cost
The project will comprise a variety of units such as villas, twin houses, and chalets. Most of the units will have a sea view.

EFG Hermes expects Banque du Caire to be listed on EGX in 2022
Saudi, Emirati sovereign funds are interested in health, pharmaceutical sectors in Egypt, says Mostafa Gad

2022 will be full of surprises: Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Minister
Major tourist event is underway in St. Catherine aiming to make it a destination, a natural reserve, and world heritage site, says Khaled El-Anany

Conflict is the main factor behind spread of hunger in NENA region: FAO
Region has lowest annual per capita share of drinking water, global warming will exacerbate this risk, says AbdulHakim Elwaer

Egypt’s trade ministry will organise 25 trade exhibitions outside Egypt in 1H 2022
Ministry of Trade and Industry is considering the land allocation system to determine the extent of the seriousness of investors, says Gamea

Committee for Promotion of Cultural Tourism in Luxor coordinates with some countries to hold B2B tourism exchange: Mohamed Osman
Committee will hold by the end of March the first festival for ancient Egyptian fashion and its evolution through time, says committee head

‘Egypt Alive’ is marrow of ETBP’s tourism promotion plan in 2022: CEO
2021 tourist turnout, revenues were very satisfactory, we have optimistic expectations for 2022, says Amr Al-Kady

Urgent climate action, digitalisation are key themes in Egypt during 2022: Al-Mashat
Egypt secures $10.27bn in development financing across various sectors in 2021

Housing and Development Bank prioritises digital transformation: Chairperson
Bank to launch instant money transfer service, digitise other banking services this year: Hassan Ghanem

2022 – A year of challenge for capital market: CIB Egypt Chairperson
Global economic conditions affect local situation, so monetary and financial policy makers act carefully: Sherif Sami

Corporate Social Responsibility programmes in Banking sector reached EGP 4.608bn in 2021: CBE Governor’s Advisor
CSR contributes to the value creation of banking sectors and increase advancement in baking ranking.

Visa oriented towards providing innovative financial solutions to underserved, unbanked populations: Country Manager
Visa contributed more than $23.5m to charities around world, while Visa Foundation funded $22.7m in grants during FY 2020: Malak El Baba

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has ambitious plan for growth in Egypt: ElSewerky
Bank supports national projects, finances customers in all sectors

HSBC committed to supporting Egypt’s sustainable development: CEO
HSBC supports Ministry of Finance’s issuance of first sovereign green bond in region for $750m

Suez Canal Bank adopts effective CSR programmes to serve community: Chairperson
Bank targets to expand its banking, non-banking financial services, accelerate digital transformation process: Hussein Rifai

saib’s CSR strategy aims to support state efforts towards achieving comprehensive development plans in Egypt: Tarek El-Khouly
Bank prepares balanced business plan that combines geographical expansion and the promotion of electronic services

ADIB – Egypt wins 15 global awards in 2021
ADIB Egypt receives recognition for remarkable performance in Sharia compliant banking, customer service last year

Entrepreneurs need to be agile, anticipate any changes to come: Ali Shaaban
Digital guru Shaaban founded ‘Icon Creations’, first digital marketing agency in Egypt

Egypt-Ukraine trade exchange forecasted to exceed $2bn in 2021: Chargé d’affaires
Ukraine considers Egypt key country in maintaining peace, stability in Africa, Middle East

MeetingPoint Hotels Egypt focuses on ensuring safety of guests, delivering the best service: Cluster General Manager
Daily News Egypt sat down with Ben Aissa to learn more about the company’s plan to revive and stimulate Egyptian tourism in the Red Sea region.

Libya needs long-term commitment from development actors to rebuild health, water, and power systems: ICRC Libya Chief
‘We are working on master plan to repair sewage system in Benghazi to be announced by 2022-end,’ says Marti

Ericsson survey says ICT helps 83% of people cope with pandemic
5G is, without a doubt, the future, says Andren

Egypt is Canada’s top trading partner in Africa: Ambassador Louis Dumas
Dumas who is big fan of Umm Kulthum says Egypt-Canada annual trade exchange amounts to $2bn

Meet the mind behind Creative Industry Summit
C-S 2021 heightens the dynamic creative scene through strategic partnerships with some of the most innovative and leading companies in the sphere today, namely Heartwork by Mountain view, which brings happiness to the workplace. Additionally, C-S partners with Balaconah, the incredible creative platform all the way from Saudi Arabia from the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce to bring some of the most creative minds from KSA to the heart of Cairo. Other incredible entities who lend their expertise through partnerships include FP7 McCann, Mount PR, Nojara, Isobar, Cairo Log, Cinematech, and so much more! The event also includes collaborations with Giftopia, Cairo-based investment firm Gemini Africa which connects the world of entrepreneurship and tech with the cinema industry, Let’s go Big, Content Con, Egyptian Fashion Council, Tayarah, Peace cake and many more.

Egypt-Mexico trade exchange projected to exceed $200m by 2021-end: Mexican Ambassador
Business mission from US, Mexico will visit Egypt in February 2022 to explore investment opportunities in 3 sectors, says Jose Octavio Tripp

Mrsool aims to land new funding during 1H 2022: CEO Al-Sanad
Company considers sports investment debut in Egypt

Egypt is a very dynamic market with great potential: HSBC Egypt Chairperson
Egypt is one of main arteries for flow of global trade, which makes it an attractive destination for international investors

Egyptian economy poised to become one of region’s most attractive economies: South Korea Ambassador
Egypt plays pivotal role not only in guaranteeing peace and stability in the MENA region but also in supporting constructive peace process on Korean peninsula, says Ambassador Hong

Egypt accelerating efforts to achieve digital transformation, become digital innovation hub: CEO Siemens Middle East
Siemens actively involved in helping Egypt’s industrial workers acquire new skills through training programmes about digitalisation, automation solutions, smart city technologies, says Von Struve

3 factors determine how NGOs can obtain foreign funding: Talaat Abdel Kawy
Egypt has about 52,000 NGOs, only between 5 -10% receive foreign funding, says President of the General Federation of NGOs