Egyptian government is gearing up for participation in Dubai Expo 2020
The Dubai Expo 2020 has been delayed, due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and is now scheduled to be held for six months from October 2021.
Latest in Tag: 2020 Highlight
Latest in Tag: 2020
Egypt ranks 84th on Network Readiness Index 2020
Digital transformation remains unfinished business in most of MENA region, says report
16 international films confirmed for 2020 Gouna Film Festival
Benoît Delépine and Gustave Kervern’s Delete History tells story of 3 neighbours who come to terms with consequences of new world of social media
Minka Development to deliver New Cairo Kensington project in 2020
Built as a complex of stacked townhouses, the Kensington project offers five exclusive units, replicating the English living experience with private backyards and rooftops. The project is located in the West Gold Extension neighbourhood of New Cairo.
Cannes Film Festival announces 2020 Classics section
This year’s programme selection consists of 25 feature films and seven documentaries
Calgary Underground Film Festival announces 2020 online line-up
This year’s edition includes three world premieres, 22 feature films
Eastern Company among Forbes’ 100 strongest Middle East companies in 2020
Lower costs, higher selling prices, and improved sales mix supported company’s business results
Opinion | The United States Presidential Elections of 2020
The Trump administration proved efficient from the economic standpoint, bringing unemployment rates down to less than 2% in the United States
COVID-19 threatens Egypt’s 2020 GDP growth: EBRD
Economy will see rebound of 5.2% in 2021, following sharp decline in previous year due to virus
ITU Digital World 2020 postponed to September 2021
Conference is another postponed conference due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Egypt to achieve positive growth rates in 2020 despite COVID-19: Planning Minister
Coronavirus crisis erupted when Egyptian economy was at its best, says Al-Saeed
WBG, IMF 2020 Spring Meetings to kick off virtually
Middle East, Central Asia Department to hold briefing on 15 April
Egypt to participate in FIFA eWorld Cup 2020
The EFA will organise qualifiers to choose who will represent Egypt in the championship.
Despite COVID-19 fears, India by the Nile 2020 expands its performing, visual arts
The day will include exclusive performances and workshops of yoga as well as music and dance shows, engaging families with a carefully curated programme appealing across different age groups.
2020 IMF-WBG Spring Meetings in virtual format amid COVID-19 outbreak
Similar extraordinary steps were taken in the wake of 11 September attacks
Parasite makes history at 2020 Oscars
Bong Joon Ho also accepted the award for Best Director.
CIB named constituent of 2020 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
The bank is the only Egyptian institution to be included among the 325 companies in Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index
UN says over 5 mln people in Somalia need assistance in 2020
The report urges donors to build on 2019 gains, sustain lifesaving response and support livelihoods early in 2020. ”
BBC names Egypt as best tourism destination for 2020
The mega museum is considered one of Egypt’s most instrumental players in luring tourism back and reviving the country’s main source of income. It will host the complete collection of Tutankhamen’s belongings for the first time in history since they’re discovery.
2020 macro environment marks a big shift from 2019 dynamics
Emerging Markets still have room to provide monetary stimulus
2020 vision: The Focal Point for Egypt
Inflation is likely to stay in single digits in 2020, so there is still scope for rates to fall further, possibly to 11.5% by 2020-end and 11% in early 2021.
What awaits Egyptian women in 2020?
The start of a new decade carries hope for further women’s empowerment. A new year has just started, bringing women in Egypt new hopes for ending violence against them, improving their conditions. Daily News Egypt dug into the major events that scheduled to take place in Egypt in 2020.
Egyptian sports in 2020: challenges and opportunities
Cairo to host CAF Awards ceremony, and Pharaohs get ready for 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo
South Africa to build on Egypt’s successful AU presidency in 2020: ambassador
Al-Sisi discussed GERD issue with his counterpart Ramaphosa during their recent meeting, says South Africa ambassador Mavimbela
Indian TCI Sanmar to invest additional $200m in Egypt in 2020
“Recent meeting with president Al-Sisi encourages us to invest more in the market,” says chairperson
Cabinet vows to empty Cairo from government buildings by 2020
In a statement released by Egypt’s cabinet, Madbouli asserted that there is a mandate from President Al-Sisi to develop Cairo through moving state administrative headquarters to the New Administrative Capital, turning Cairo into historical, cultural, tourist city.
Industry Ministry targets 8% industrial growth in 2020
The ministry aims to reduce the trade deficit by 40% in 2020, says Qabil
NBE targets EGP 65bn SMEs loans portfolio by end of 2020: Deputy Chairman
Bank invested $1.5bn to support importers, China Development Bank received entirety of $700m loan, says Montasser
Egypt targets 20 million tourists by 2020: Tourism Minister
Promotional campaign targets 27 touristic markets, 17 companies applied to implement it
Qatar: Perfecting the art of scoring own goals
By James M. Dorsey State-owned Qatari television network Al Jazeera prides itself on hard hitting, let-the chips-fall-where-they fall reporting. Yet, it has systematically avoided in recent days the one story that potentially could affect the very future, shape and security of the wealthy Gulf state: controversy over the timing of the 2022 World Cup and …