Latest in Tag: Egypt Highlight
Latest in Tag: Egypt

Egypt’s GDP growth projected to climb to 5.4% in 2021: UN economic report
Egypt remains foremost African recipient of Foreign Direct Investment in 2020, says UNCTAD

Egypt-Sudan promotion programme for youth projects detailed
It includes entrepreneurship programmes to familiarise young people with know-how to establish SMEs, prepare feasibility studies

Egypt will not compromise on its water rights: Foreign Minister
Protecting Egypt’s historical rights in River Nile is top priority for Egyptian Foreign Ministry

Egypt condemns Yemen’s Houthis attacks on Saudi capital
Saudi-led coalition announced interception of Houthi missile on Saturday, while Yemeni movement denies responsibility

Ethiopia is intransigent in Blue Nile dam talks: Egypt’s Irrigation Minister
Egypt conducts EGP 10bn worth projects since 2016 to counteract dangers of flooding

25 January Revolution: A decade of upheaval, setbacks, challenges, and successes
On the 10th anniversary of the 25 January Revolution, Daily News Egypt looks at the defining moments of the movement.

Medical teams at Ismailia hospital first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Egypt
Egypt begins vaccination campaign against COVID-19, using vaccine produced by Chinese company Sinopharma on Sunday

Egypt extends state of emergency for further 3 months
Egypt has extended a nationwide state of emergency for a further three months, effective as of Sunday, according to a presidential decree by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The three-month-long nationwide extension was approved by the House of Representatives, headed by its Speaker Hanafi Gebali, last Thursday, to take effect as of 24 January. Under the …

Planning Minister approves allocations of EGP 450m for transport development in 2020/21
Egypt leapfrogged from 118th in 2014 to 28th globally in 2019 in terms of road, infrastructure quality

Egypt, Sudan agree to utilise mineral resources for industrial purposes
They discuss removing obstacles that hinder flow of goods between two countries such as customs, taxes

Social Solidarity Ministry, EU, UNDP sign €6m Agreement supporting Egypt’s social protection strategies
Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine El-Kabbaj witnessed the signing of an agreement relating to the ‘Support to COVID-19 Response’ project, which will provide Egypt with €6m over three years.

Egyptian Trade Minister, Sudanese ministers discuss boosting bilateral trade
Talks covered developments in establishing Egyptian industrial zone in Sudan, re-operating Egyptian Commercial Center in Khartoum

Planning Ministry reviews international reports on economic situation in Egypt, Arab region
International institutions praise economic performance of Egypt, predict improvement in economic indicators during coming period: Hala El-Said

2021 World Men’s Handball Championship: What’s in it for Egypt?
Proving ability to coexist with coronavirus, revitalising tourism, and developing infrastructure are most prominent gains from international tournament

Egypt supports AfCFTA to achieve economic integration in Africa: Shoukry
AfCFTA Secretary-General visits Egypt, as one of his first destinations after agreement’s launch on 1 January

Egypt’s economic reforms contribute in handling COVID-19 crisis flexibly: Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi expresses Egypt’s deep appreciation for OECD’s role in formulating economic policies that contribute to achieving international development

Egypt, Qatar agree to resume diplomatic relations after 3-year rift
Egypt aims to build on this step to strengthen Arab actions, and support relations between region’s countries

Egypt, Spain agree to update 2001 cooperation agreement in tourism
Spanish Prime Minister confirms his country’s willingness to strengthen cooperation with Egypt in tourism

Opinion| Egypt seeks no halt to Ethiopian prosperity and development
Ethiopia may be one of the examples that require the use of Egypt’s military force to deter this system

Hurghada hosts Libyan meeting to discuss constitutional arrangements for elections
Two delegations from the Libyan House of Representatives, High Council of State tackle constitutional path of coming period

Egypt organises training workshop on South Sudan investment
Workshop was organised by Egypt’s GAFI and Foreign Ministry, and South Sudan’s Investment Ministry

Egypt’s Al-Sisi asserts aspiration to strengthen cooperation with Jordan
Egyptian President meets Jordanian Prime Minister to discuss promoting economic cooperation

Egyptian Defence Minister, Greek Chief of Staff discuss military relations
The Egyptian Defence Minister praised the strategic partnership relations between the Egyptian and Greek armed forces in various fields

Inflation in Egypt decreases to 5.7%, lowest in 14 years: Prime Minister
Government investments amounted to EGP 324bn over past two years, Madbouly told parliament

EgyptAir makes 1st flight to Doha following restoration of ties
Egypt officially reopens its airspace to Qatari aircraft last Tuesday

Egypt, Belarus discuss enhancing cooperation in communications, IT sectors
Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat met with Belarus’ Ambassador in Cairo, Sergei Terentiev, to discuss strengthening joint cooperation in the fields of communication and information technology. The cooperation between the two countries will include efforts in capacity building, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. Talaat stated that his Ministry gives great attention to …

Egypt’s permanent representative to UNESCO presents credentials
Ambassador Alaa Youssef, Egypt’s new permanent representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has presented his credentials to the organisation’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, in the French capital, Paris. The ceremony for presenting the credentials was held last week, and was followed by a meeting with Azoulay, during which means of strengthening …

World Bank awards Egypt $200m loan for air quality monitoring projects
Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad reviews environmental updates with Parliament’s Energy Committee

Google, American Research Center join forces to preserve Egypt’s layered history
In a celebration of Egyptian Archaeologists Day, Google Arts and Culture and the American Research Centre in Egypt (ARCE) announced, last Thursday, the online project entitled “Preserving Egypt’s Layered History” to showcase the depth and diversity of Egypt’s cultural heritage.

Nigeria Minister of Communications visits Egypt Post in Smart Village
Sherif Farouk, Chairperson of Egypt Post, received Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Issa Ali Pantami, at the authority’s headquarters in the Smart Village.