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Latest in Tag: aid
Al-Sisi, US Congressmen discuss aid
Meeting’s agenda included Libya and international war on terrorism
Egypt yet to receive Arab deposits: CBE governor
Hisham Ramezâs comments to Reuters come in wake of reports alleging receipt of Kuwait’s $2bn in deposits
Arab Fund loans Egypt $216m for power station
Egyptian minister of international cooperation held meetings in Kuwait, in framework of the annual meetings held by Arab financial institutions
Defence minister leaves for Russia
The visit aims at fostering military cooperation
Egypt seeks to ‘diversify’ weapon providers: Experts
Former military general cites “US pressure” as primary reason behind Egyptâs potential weapons deals with other countries
Mehleb travels to Kuwait with delegation of ministers
Visit is expected to discuss potential collaboration between the two countries
No written initiatives for a political solution to Syrian crisis: Opposition official
President of Syrian Coalition discussed upcoming dialogue and Syrian refugees during Cairo visit
Egyptâs miltary confirms 10 Apaches delivered by US
Military expert says Egypt’s pursuing ‘multiple alternative sources for military cooperation’
International cooperation ministry denies receiving $1bn from Kuwait
Last aid to Egypt was $350m Saudi loan for electricity projects and promoting Saudi exports to Egypt, says ministry spokesperson
Egypt expects to issue $1-$1.5bn international bonds in Q1 2015: Finance minister
Hani Kadry Dimian neither confirmed nor denied news that Egypt received $1bn in aid from Kuwait
Will Gaza receive pledged donations?
Hamas remain sceptical about aid pledges
Shoukry meets Ashton and successor
Egyptian foreign minister discussed regional issues with Italian counterpart who is set to replace Ashton as EU High Representative in weeks
$5.4bn pledged for Gaza reconstruction
International community stresses prevention of further conflict between Israel and Gaza
Egypt provides relief aid to Sudan flood victims
Aid affirms commitment between the two countries
US to send 10 Apache helicopters to Egypt
Kerry describes Egypt as âstrategic partnerâ on regional issues in phone call with Egyptian counterpart
Saudi and Egypt âat the coreâ of Arab nation: Egypt Ambassador to KSA
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi conducted a one-day visit to close regional ally Saudi Arabia on Sunday, during which Egyptâs ambassador to Riyadh said the two countries would aim to address numerous shared challenges âfacing the Arab and Muslim worldâ, according to state-owned Al-Ahram. Egyptian Ambassador Afifi Abdel Wahab said the relationship between Saudi Arabia and …
Al-Sisi visits strong backer Saudi Arabia
The two had previously held talks inside a Saudi royal plane carrying the king, when it made a short stop in Cairo in June
Shoukry discusses Egyptians in Libya with Tunisian PM
The visit comes amid intensified Egyptian efforts to evacuate nationals residing in restive neighbour Libya
Aid convoy to Gaza forced to turn back
Convoy prepared by group of political movements stopped at the border for security reasons
Al-Sisi âillegitimate tyrantâ: Erdogan
Turkish prime minister criticises Egyptian president over Gaza
Political movements call for opening Rafah border crossing âindefinitelyâ
Movements collect donations for Gazans; plan aid envoy scheduled to take off to the strip next week
US Senate proposes bill to cut aid to Egypt by $300m
Bill still subject to democratic and human rights conditions
US soldier released by Taliban in prisoner swap
The five Guantanamo Bay detainees were in turn transferred to Qatar, where their movements and activities will be restricted, a US official said.
British PM appalled by âbarbaricâ Sudanese death sentence
The Christian Sudanese woman, who was sentenced to hang, was incarcerated with her 20-month-old toddler according to rights activists, and gave birth this week to another baby in jail.
UAE sends military vehicles to help secure presidential elections
Gulf countryâs move shows continued support for Egyptian roadmap
Al-Sisi targeting 7% GDP growth, 8% unemployment by 2017/2018
Discussing the changes in fiscal policies, Al-Sisiâs economic platform stated that budget deficit and public debt should return to âsafe levelsâ.
Mehleb arrives in the Emirates, discusses ties
Mehleb was received in the Gulf country, which has been one of Egyptâs largest financial backers since July power shift
US government and Egyptâs civil society promote consumer rights
Over 300 Egyptians generated recommendations to strengthen the consumer protection law in Egypt at an event in Alexandria sponsored by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Organised in coordination with the Egyptian Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) and three civil society groups, this event increased public awareness regarding consumer rights and regulations. âUSAID has been …
US to deliver Apache helicopters to Egypt, relaxing hold on aid
The decision will help Egypt’s counter-terrorism operations in the Sinai Peninsula, the Pentagon said.
Gulf support should not substitute for long-term economic reform: IMF official
Egypt must address âimbalances in the budgetâ, generate jobs, and improve living standards, says Massod Ahmed, IMFâs Middle East director