Latest in Tag: alexandria Highlight
Latest in Tag: alexandria

15 projects worth $10m to be implemented with Chinese investments
Agreement includes five projects in electricity sector, six transportation projects and four Chinese direct investments projects

Egypt, France 2014 trade exchange valued at $2.6m
Volume of France’s investments in Egypt stands at approximately €7bn

Alexandria’s first international squash tournament for women opened
The opening ceremony was attended by dignitaries of Alexandria and the Egyptian and global squash scene, including Governor Hany El-Messiry and the number-one ranked female squash player in the world, Nicol David from Malaysia.

NGOs condemn El-Raml police station verdict
Joint statement by NGOs comes a week after Mahienour Al-Massry was ordered back into prison
REACAP sells 13,452 sqm land for EGP 332m
EGP 120m of Alexandria land sale went to REACAP

Politically involved students ‘forcibly’ disappeared
Ministry of Interior spokesperson denies the arrests

Government to establish tourist, commercial, and logistics centre in Alexandria Port
The logistics centre will operate rapid transport lines and deliver Egyptian agricultural products to European markets in three-four days, says cabinet spokesperson

Activist El-Massry imprisoned over Muslim Brotherhood-era case
The lawyer was handed one year and three months in prison

Fighting centralism, Alexandria initiatives promote cultural knowledge
Believing that Alexandria must remain Egypt’s cultural capital, a number of young people who are interested in developing and promoting the artistic and cultural industries dedicated their time and effort to launching various initiatives and projects aiming to enhance and reinforce the cultural scene in the coastal city.

Alexandria military court hands sentences to 147 defendants, including minors
EFACC says it is ready to oppose the military sentencing of children

‘Heritage Taskforce’ takes antiquities ministry to court over Hellenistic site demolition
An apartment block is set to be built on the 323 BCE site

Returning defendants to detention is merely political resolution: Mahienour’s lawyer
Mahienour El-Massry’s and Yousef Sha’ban’s detention location remained unknown for hours after judge’s decision

Investment opportunities to be presented at Dubai’s AHIC: EGOTH Chairman
EGOTH recorded profits worth EGP 111m between July 2014 and March 2015, says Samir Hassan
Stolen antiquities from Alexandria found
The storage was located in the Moustafa Kamel area of Alexandria, and contains very rare and very old relics.
Alexandria hosts regional LACTIMED Project conference
LACTIMED is promoting various dairy industry sectors across Europe and the Mediterranean

Auto Jameel opens latest Ford integrated services centre in Alexandria
The new centre is built on 2,100 metres, and is equipped with advanced technology devices and tools, contributing to increasing service quality and decreasing the time needed for maintenance.

Hotel occupancy rates rose prior to Easter holiday: Tourism workers
Hotel occupancies rose in Alexandria by 60%, Ain Sokhna by 80%, Sharm El-Sheikh by 70% and Hurghada by 75%

Google celebrates memory of painter Seif Wanly
Google celebrated Tuesday the birth of the Egyptian painter Seif Wanly, who would have been 109 years old on 31 March.
Bomb injures 2 policemen in Alexandria
Explosion happened during attempt to defuse the explosive device
Numerous cases on Turkey, 6 April, Anti-Coup Alliance referred to prosecutor general
Pro-government lawyer claims to have proof that revolutionary 6 April movement is collaborating with foreign intelligence

Crackdown on Socialist Popular Alliance Party continues
Killing of Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh prompts series of crackdowns on party members

Students protest ‘unjust executions’: SAC
Protests continue across different university campuses on Wednesday
Alexandria public beaches up for auction
19 beaches and casinos offered for investment for three years

None of $142.2bn summit investments go to Suez Canal Axis
The housing, transportation, petroleum, tourism, and investments sectors won the largest of this amount, but no statement has been made regarding Suez Canal Axis investments.

Foreign ministry defends execution of man over killing minor
Video evidence, confession and transparent legal procedure prove justice, the ministry said

2 bombs explode in Alexandria
The explosions targeted a telecommunications branch and a bank

Explosion in Alexandria: 1 dead, 5 injured
New bomb follows Friday’s Mahalla explosion, which claimed a third dead

Meeting Egypt’s impressive women
By Caroline Alcock, British Consul General in Alexandria International Women’s Day on 8 March is a good opportunity to reflect on the inspirational women I have met during my 18 months in Alexandria, and the important role they play in this in this wonderful city. I have been privileged throughout my time in Alexandria to …

‘Morsi supporter’ executed for killing child in Alexandria
An appeal against the verdict by the defendant, who was sentenced to death, was sent to prosecutor and president

50 refugees on hunger strike in Alexandria
73 Syrian and Palestinian refugees detained in Karmooz police station