Latest in Tag: COVID-19 Highlight
Latest in Tag: COVID-19

People to share their âCOVID-19 dreamsâ at Museum of London
The lives of Londonâs inhabitants have changed “not just in the day-to-day” because of the pandemic, but also “in relation to how we sleep and dream”, the museum said.

South Korea praises Egyptâs economic performance amid COVID-19
Egyptâs Finance Minister emphasises improvement in Egypt-Korea economic relations over past 3 years

COVID-19 crisis accelerates implementation of digital development plan: Crédit Agricole
Bankâs management has future of Egyptian banking sector in mind in line with stateâs plan to digitise financial services: Country Managing Director

Egyptâs non-oil sector slows as worries grow over second COVID-19 wave
IHS Markitâs PMI for Egypt recorded 50.9, down from 51.4 in October but still above 50.0 threshold that separates growth from contraction

Egyptâs ICT sector demonstrates resilient performance despite COVID-19
Proven resilience, readiness enhances Egyptâs position as IT services hub, and drives demand for technology services providers, says ITIDA Â Â

COVID-19 imposes new pattern stimulating digital services: Egyptâs IT agency
Mahfouz said that the exceptional circumstances of COVID-19 have created right environment for the adoption of digital services and transactions

Oxford Business Group evaluates Africaâs private equity, VC industry amid COVID-19
Private equity and venture capital drive growth opportunities in Africa, says global research company

COVID-19 accelerates reforms to build back better through inclusivity: Egyptâs Al-Mashat
Current development financing portfolio has 13 projects amounts to $82m exclusively targeting Gender Equality, says Minister Al-Mashat

Kuwaiti bank believes COVID-19 impacts on Egypt economy faded away
In a report, the bank said that despite the pandemic, preliminary figures revealed that Egyptâs real GDP grew by 3.6% in fiscal year (FY) 2019/20, compared to 5.6% in FY 2018/19.

Orange Egypt announces its CSR Role during COVID-19 at Cairo ICT 2020
Orange supported public hospitals in all governorates by offering medical and preventive supplies and respirators

Palestinian peopleâs suffering doubled in 2020 amid COVID-19: Arab League
Speaking on Sunday, Aboul Gheit said that the Palestinians have remained captive between the hammer of the occupationâs brutality and its violations and racist practices, and the anvil of the pandemic.

Egyptâs banking authorities move to protect sector from 2nd COVID-19 wave
Bank extends exemptions for attending banksâ board meetings until 2021 end

Cairo, Alexandria, Gharbeya, Luxor see high COVID-19 infections: Health Minister
Egypt is among “100 safe destinations” around the world, says Hala Zayed

Opinion| Trump, Biden, and COVID-19
And yet, the company, itself, announced several weeks ago, in an explicit challenge to outgoing US President Donald Trump, that it would not produce any vaccine against the virus before the middle of 2021.

President Al-Sisi warns of increasing COVID-19 infections in Egypt
Country will provide newly developed vaccine against coronavirus to all citizens, says Egyptian President

COVID-19 helps health systems build resilience to face future challenges: ZayedÂ
Egyptâs Health Minister addresses impacts of global health crisis during international meetingÂ

Japan hands over medical equipment for COVID-19 battle at Ain Shams University
Japanese Ambassador to Cairo visits Ain Shams University Department of Japanese Language

Madbouly directs for enhancing hospital preparedness for COVID-19 nationwide
Egyptian government has received over 2 million reconciliation requests for building violations so far, says Prime MinisterÂ

Egyptâs Education Minister denies catching COVID-19
Total of 300 infections reported in schools out of 23 million students, says Minister Shawky

Despite COVID-19, governments uphold support for womenâs health and rights
A year ago, at the landmark Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, the world came together to commit to ending preventable maternal death, the unmet need for contraception, and gender-based violence and harmful practices like child marriage and female genital mutilation, by 2030. At that Summit, more than 8,000 delegates from 170 countries made 1,250 financial and other commitments in support of sexual and reproductive health and rights.

MENA region performed well in managing COVID-19 crisis:Â Jihad Azour
COVID-19 crisis is about disruption and acceleration, says IMF regional director

Madbouly stresses necessity of adhering to COVID-19 precautionary measures
Death rate of COVID-19 among males is higher than females: Health Minister Â

COVID-19 helps growth of jewellery sales online: Jeweller Heba Makled
Egyptian designer receives patent for designing jewellery piece that includes mummified crocodileâs head

Global economy is facing deep recession due to COVID-19: IMF
The IMF said that these ongoing global forces and the current crisis can offer opportunities to build a better future for everyone

Egypt, Australia discuss COVID-19 impact on global gas market
The meeting, held via video conference on Tuesday, also discussed the mining sector developments in Egypt and the latest activities by the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), according to a ministerial statement.

UN adopts Egypt-drafted resolution to protect womenâs rights from COVID-19 impacts
The voting took place during a meeting of the UN General Assembly Third Committee relating to a range of social, humanitarian affairs and human rights issues.

Planning Minister showcases Egypt’s experience in handling economic COVID-19 impacts
Egypt has diverse range of historical, cultural, medical, and religious tourist destinations, says Hala El-Said

Egypt to see unprecedented tourism demand after COVID-19: Pundits
Abu Sidira said that Egypt has also participated in a number of important meetings that were held with the aim of identifying the latest developments in the global tourism movement. They also looked into studying the best means of dealing with the current global crisis.

Egypt reserves enough of Pfizerâs COVID-19 vaccine for 20% of needs: Zayed
US pharmaceutical company announced that its candidate vaccine is more than 90% effective

EBRD grants âŹ2bn to banks in Egypt for on-lending to SMEs during COVID-19
World faces at least three immediate challenges, namely supporting economic recovery, building back better, and combating climate change, says EBRD