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Egypt inaugurates points on trail of Holy Family to boost spiritual tourism
Egypt has inaugurated the first points of the Holy Family trail, after the completion of EGP 7.5m development works in Samannoud city, Gharbeya governorate.
Egypt business conditions worsen in December amid second COVID-19 wave: IHS Markit
Rise in coronavirus cases sparks commensurate reduction in client demand
1,336 communications sector firms worth EGP 1.34bn established in FY 2019/20: EJB
A total of 1,336 communications sector companies, worth a combined EGP 1.34bn, were established in fiscal year (FY) 2019/20, according to Sherif Makhlouf, head of the Egyptian Junior Business Association’s (EJB) communication committee. According to the committee’s annual report for 2020, the number of mobile phone subscribers increased by 0.8% to 96 million in October …
Egypt’s central bank allocates EGP 15bn to finance dual-fuel vehicle conversions
According to the central bank imitative loan period ranges from seven to 10 years, with the repayment to be made in equal monthly instalments
Egypt’s intelligence chief Abbas Kamel met with Hamdok, Al-Burhan, Hamidati in Khartoum
GIS head Abbas Kamel congratulated Sudanese people on the occasion of their independence day, stressing Egypt’s support to Sudan across all fields.
Sudan boycotts new round of Ethiopian Dam talks, calls for greater role to AU expertsÂ
Khartoum insists on its steadfast stance to give a greater role to the AU experts to facilitate GERD negotiations and bring views together
President Al-Sisi inaugurates Egypt’s 1st Go Green Exhibition
Go Green Exhibition aims to keep companies and the public informed on national programmes available to finance conversion of cars to run on natural gas
Senator submits request for briefing on ‘oxygen shortage’ at Egypt’s hospitals
Prosecution summons Al Husseiniya Hospital director, doctors over COVID-19 death in ICU
Egypt condemns terrorist attack against Pakistan coal miners
Islamic State terrorist group claims its responsibility for attack
Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia agree to hold 1-week of GERD negotiations
They also agreed that the new round of GERD talks will be held in the presence of observers and experts appointed by the African Union Commission.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi directs for quarry system to be developed nationwide
Meeting reviewed development plan for Egypt’s quarry system to maximise state resources. A unified electronic geographical platform established for quarries
Egypt follows investigation into assault of national pharmacist in Saudi Arabia
Egypt’s Minister of Manpower Mohamed Saafan has followed the investigation into the assault of an Egyptian Pharmacist whilst at work in Saudi Arabia, according to a ministry statement on Saturday.
Egyptian president, Kuwaiti FM discuss reconciliation with Qatar
In 2017 Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism and interfering in their internal affairs.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi, Sudan’s Al-Burhan discuss regional developments
Al-Sisi congratulated Al-Burhan, Sudanese government and people on occasion of their independence day, stressing Egypt’s support to Sudan across all fields.
Evidence found in Italian student’s death case proves no police involvement: Law Professor
Egyptian prosecution investigated almost 120 witnesses in the case of of Italian student Giulio Regeni, says Professor Mohamed Bahaa Abo Shoqa
Egypt eyes EGP 647.5bn from T-bills, bonds issuances during 3Q 2020/21
Total of 52 T-bills bids worth EGP 463.5bn, 32 bids for bonds worth EGP 184bn to be issued during January-March period, says Finance Ministry
Mosques found violating anti-coronavirus measures will be closed
Those caught not wearing face masks in public areas to be fined EGP 50 starting Sunday in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus pandemic
Ethiopian dam talks expected to resume Sunday amid diplomatic tensions
Meeting over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will be first of 2021 after month-long suspension
Warm, foggy weather expected in Egypt over next 3 days
Upper Egypt to see hot weather during day, with cold expected nationwide at night
Tunisian authorities detain 2 Egyptian fishing boats
Two Egyptian fishing boats have been detained by Tunisia after entering the latter’s territorial waters, according to Ambassador Amr Mahmoud Abbas, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs and Egyptians Abroad.
Egypt postpones first semester exams until after winter break due to COVID-19
Egypt postponed, on Thursday, the first semester exams until after winter break due to COVID-19, with study in schools and universities continuing remotely until the end of the semester.
Egypt reviews international institutions’ positive evaluation of local economy amid COVID-19
The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development on Thursday issued a report that monitors international institutions’ positive evaluation of the performance of the Egyptian economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Defying COVID-19 ban, people took to Alexandria’s streets to celebrate NYE
Videos circulated on Social Media showing scores of people gathered on Alexandria’s iconic Stanley Bridge to mark the end of 2020 amid COVID-19
Egyptians celebrate New Year at home as coronavirus cases spike
Egypt has witnessed a sudden spike in virus infections in recent weeks. It reported 1,418 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, raising the total to 138,062
EIB, Banque Misr partner to speed up SMEs recovery from COVID-19 in Egypt
€425m to support Egyptian SMEs, mid-caps
Egypt says Ethiopian statements on its internal affairs unacceptable
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry Spokersperson Ahmed Hafez said statements made by Ethiopian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Egypt were “flagrant transgression.”
Egypt says good intentions only condition for reconciliation with Qatar
Good intentions are the only condition to achieve true reconciliation and restore relations between the Arab Quartet (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrian) and Qatar, according to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ahmed Hafez.
Egypt summons Ethiopia’s ChargĂ© d’Affairs in Cairo over external interference
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned, on Wednesday, the Ethiopian ChargĂ© d’Affairs in Cairo, to provide clarifications about recent statements by the Ethiopian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson regarding the Egyptian internal affairs.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry summons Ethiopia chargĂ© d’affaires in Cairo
Egypt Foreign Ministry summons, on Wednesday, Ethiopia chargĂ© d’affaires in Cairo over Addis Ababa’s recent remarks regarding Egyptian internal affairs
Ethiopian Dam negotiations to recommence next Sunday
Year 2020 witnessed GERD negotiations under supervision of US President Donald Trump and with World Bank participation