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Latest in Interviews

COVID-19 has accelerated digital medical services expansion: Doctor-online Founder
We are targeting customer base of 100,000 by 2020 end, says Mahmoud Abdel Hakim

Egypt experiences remarkable progress in IT infrastructure development: Microsoft Official
Microsoft Customer Service centres in Egypt, established since 2011, serve customers across Europe, Middle East, and Africa, says Mirna Arif

Despite pandemic,Egypt’s fiscal outcome, primary surplus acceptable: IMF’s Azour
Drop in oil prices beneficial for Egypt, reducing import burden, says IMF’s MCD Region Director

International monitoring of parliament elections to give high credibility to process: Ayman Okeil
Using drugs, lack of experience are main reasons for high number of exclusions from upcoming elections

Azerbaijan would not start war without Turkish political, military support: Armenian Ambassador
Armenia has contacted several friendly countries, including Egypt, to unite efforts and stop senseless bloodshed from both sides, says Ambassador Karen Grigorian

Egypt’s media has potential to be region’s most powerful: Osama Heikal
Journalists not prevented from seeking information, except in matters of national security where some restrictions may apply, says Minister of State for Information

HSBC’ economists forecast 2.4% GDP growth in Egypt in 2020: Regional CEO Tricaud
GCC economies to shrink on average by 5.6% y-o-y in 2020, before they rebound to show growth of 3.9% y-o-y in 2021, HSBC predicts

CDC Egypt eyes further investments in Egypt as priority market
CDC invests in 29 companies that employ over 28,000 people, increasing its Egyptian portfolio to $146.6m as of Q1 2020 end

Operation Lotfi in 1973 War showed real strength of Egyptian soldier: Al-Manduh
Egyptian Armed Forces have been army of people for thousands of years, and their mission is to maintain homeland security

AHK conveys Egypt’s health investment opportunities to German businesses
German citizens are fond of Egyptian heritage, culture, welcoming attitude, and tourism spots, says CEO of AHK

Sarwa Capital bucks COVID-19 trends to go from strength-to-strength
Contact provides over EGP 20bn in consumer financing since inception, excluding real estate financing

Tatweer Misr boosts digital marketing spending by 70% to reach target audience
During pandemic, we had to find alternative methods to better reach potential clients, says Ahmed Shalaby

The Egyptian Arabesque artist of the Al-Aqsa Mosque
As the only Egyptian to participate in restoration work on the Al-Aqsa Mosque’s minbar, Magdy Al-Adawy gives further details on the work carried out

We recognise Egypt’s rights to protect its territories, national security: Russian Ambassador
Moscow has no military forces in Libya, we have no plans to establish military bases there, says Ambassador Georgiy Borisenko

Environment is the most artist that inspired me: Jewellery Designer Sarah Abdel Azim
Egyptian heritage is rich, renewable, but no one pays attention to it, says young jewellery designer

Nahdet Misr develops AI-powered ‘Al Adwaa’ educational app
Company sees 79% increase in website traffic over past academic year due to COVID-19

Ahl Masr Hospital for burns to open early 2021: Founder
About 250,000 Egyptians suffer severe burns every year nationwide, says Heba El-Sewedy

Marseilia Group keeps up with delivering schedule despite pandemic: Chairperson
Company is significantly contributing to development of Egypt’s Fourth Generation cities

Castle enacts innovative solutions for more enjoyable living experience amid COVID-19
We are constantly working to introduce plans that satisfy target customers, says Castle CEO

SODIC accelerates development of virtual platform to encourage sales amid COVID-19
‘We invest in our brand by focusing on safety, comfort of our customers, says Magued Sherif

Reviving WTO role as guarantor for stable international trade is my priority: Director General Candidate
US-China tensions are, to very large extent, result of malfunctioning WTO, says Abdel-Hamid Mamdouh

Softmills aims to invest in 3 startups as COVID-19 creates opportunities in tech: Founder
We are conducting financing round for TCB to attract $7m in financing, says Mohamed Shaheen

Egypt allocates EGP 900m to youth establishments in FY 2020/21: Minister Ashraf Sobhy
Three developers competed for Cairo Stadium development, Youth and Sports Ministry to decide best offer, says Sobhy

Beirut explosion represents Lebanon’s collapse at sectarian system hands: Lebanese Academic
Eradication of militant bourgeoisie is necessary for building of new Lebanese state

Mountain View records EGP 3.9bn in sales during H1 2020: Chairperson
Delivery at iCity New Cairo will begin as scheduled in Q3 of 2020, says Amr Soliman

Egypt-India trade reaches $4.53bn in FY20 despite COVID-19: Ambassador Kulshreshth
Indian investments in Egypt total over $3.3bn in broad range of sectors

Renewing religious discourse aims to improve image of Islam: Grand Mufti Adviser
Up to 2,000 hours of audio and video lectures produced to renew religious discourse

COVID-19 causes significant drop in Arab import bill: CAEU Secretary General
In response to rumours, Ambassador Mohamed Al-Rabei says he remains in his position until 2022

Egypt is Switzerland’s most important export market, fourth biggest trade partner in Africa: Ambassador
Trade between two countries for Q1 of 2020 records CHF 410 m, up from CHF 383 m in Q1 of 2019, remarkable increase considering difficult situation: Garnier

Egypt’s cement demand declines 6.5% in H1 of 2020: Lafarge Egypt CEO
Blessed with privileged geographical export location, Egypt is key country for Lafarge, says Aviles