Latest in Tag: africa Highlight
Latest in Tag: africa
Egyptian diplomats continue charm tour in Africa
Diplomats are touring the continent in an effort to explain Egyptâs political situation
Re-investment in Africa a âhigh priorityâ: Housing Ministry
Malhab said he would work hard to support and encourage the opening up of African markets to Egyptian contracting companies, whether public or private, in particular the Arab Contractors company.
Obama the Africapitalist: Creating a private sector development model for the world to follow
By Tony O. Elumelu Last week was the first time, in my memory, that a US president came to Africa with investment at the top of his agenda and prioritised meeting with the continent’s business leaders, who are the true drivers of development. President Obama should be congratulated for his vision, and for providing the …
Egypt summons Turkish Ambassador
Foreign ministry expresses âwonderâ at official statements from Tunisia
Egypt top destination for Africa and ME travelers in 2013
Visaâs latest study reveals that 17% of travelers from the Middle East & Africa (MEA) choose Egypt as their top travel destination
Popular figures offer solutions to Ethiopian dam
The Popular Diplomatic Committee will form an NGO to thoroughly tackle the issue; invites experts to join
Egypt Africaâs second most attractive country for FDI
A report by Ernest & Young states Egypt receives about 10.5% of Africaâs foreign investment
Egypt leads North Africa in achieving Millennium Development Goals
Despite leading in several key indicators, Egypt falls behind in terms of gender equality and female representation in parliament
Morsi meets with Nile Basin counterparts
President Mohamed Morsi meets with the heads of state of Sudan, South Sudan, and Kenya in Addis Ababa
African states urge Egypt to join cluster-bomb ban
36 signatories push African states to ban cluster bombs at UNDP seminar
BlackBerry launches Jam Sessions for developers in MENA
Best app will win $10,000
Egypt ready to provide support to rebuild Mali
Foreign Minister says Egypt can draw on experience to help reconstruction and development efforts in Mali
Kamel Amr addresses UN General Assembly
Foreign minister calls for increased African representation in UN Security Council
Nokia releases new Asha 210 model
Phone targets lower income users in developing markets such as the Middle East and Africa
Egypt âtoo big to failâ: Director of Actis in Egypt
Actis is an emerging markets investor with US$5.2 billion funds under management. Through the expertise of over 120 investment professionals on the ground in twelve countries, Actis identifies investment opportunities in three areas: private equity, infrastructure and real estate. Daily News spoke to Actisâs Director in Egypt about the current business environment in Egypt, the challenges as well as the solutions to reposition Egypt as an attractive investment destination.
Foreign Minister meets French President
Mohamed Kamel Amr talks to French President Françoise Hollande about the upcoming French African summit
Global mobile subscriptions to reach 8.9 billion by 2017
More mobile connections than people in the world in 2014, says Strategy Analytics report
Takaful summit: Africa has huge potential, but also challenges
A lack of public awareness of the industry and available financial infrastructure are the largest obstacles for takaful on the continent, say panel members.
Mali: a serving of âFreedom Friesâ
French intervention in Mali is motivated by economic rather than democratic concerns In 2003, the Bush administration justified the invasion of Iraq on the grounds that Saddam Hussein had ties with Al-Qaeda and possessed weapons of mass destruction. Bush named the invasion âOperation Iraqi Freedomâ, claiming that he wanted democracy for Iraq. The French administration …
African Development Bank: Employment is an exigency for Africa
AfDB report highlights Africa’s strengths and challenges
Egypt hosts African Union conference
Transforming African peace and security
African Development Bank: One billion opportunities for Africa
Africa will not reach the majority of the millennium development goals set for 2015
Exporta conference: growth in Africa, decline in Europe
The fifth annual âEgypt, Trade and Export Finance” conference was held yesterday in Cairo. Trade experts, bankers and businessmen convened to discuss export and trade opportunities for Egypt, in the context of the ongoing dialogue on the country’s economy. Optimism was driven by positive factors favouring the Egyptian economy which make it able to regain …
Sudan, South Sudan edge towards deal
The final result of the negotiations is expected to be made public by a press conference
Ethiopiaâs new leader takes office
Hailemariam Dessalegn assumes role as Ethiopian leader
Mali and Guinea Bissau discussed at West Africa economic summit
Economic Community of West African States seeking UN approval for intervention
Are Egyptians Africans or Arabs?
Shahira Amin discusses egyptian identity and how egyptians perceive themselves
PM Qandil visits Ethiopia for Zenawi Funeral
Egyptian government offers condolences for deceased Ethiopian PM
Unprecedented numbers of African refugees flee to Yemen
UNHCR expresses concern over abuse by smugglers
Beltone Financial forms joint-venture with Altree Capital
By Islam Serour Beltone Financial, a leading assets management company in Egypt, has formed a joint-venture company with the African asset management house Altree Capital, dubbed Altree Beltone Capital Ltd. Beltone Financial Holding, which reportedly ranked as the principal asset manager during the first half of 2012, is seeking to empower its position in the …