Latest in Tag: Egypt Highlight
Latest in Tag: Egypt
Egypt, World Bank discuss cooperation on water projects
Country’s Irrigation Minister briefed World Bank delegation on state’s 2050 strategy for managing water resources
Egypt, IMF reach staff-level agreement on 1st review of 12-month SBA
The meeting was held to discuss recent economic developments and policy priorities of the first review for Egypt’s economic program supported by the IMF’s 12-month SBA.
Egypt launches world’s largest humanitarian convoy targeting 1 million families
The convoy aims to provide a decent standard of living for the most vulnerable families across Egypt, whilst combating the negative effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Egypt asserts importance of resuming GERD crisis negotiations
The meeting was chaired by South Africa’s Ministry of Foreign, as the country is the current president of the African Union (AU).
Egypt condemns French statement attempting to influence EIPR law suit
The French statement came in response to the 15 November arrest of Mohamed Bashir, Executive Director of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR).
Egypt, UK assert importance of intensifying coordination, combating terrorism
During the meeting, which took place via telephone on Thursday, both ministers discussed methods of enhancing the prospects for bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on political consultations.
Egypt hands over 100 smuggled antique coins to China, India, and Saudi Arabia
Egypt seeks to preserve heritage of whole world: Al-Anani
Egypt seeks to improve living standards of children: Human Rights Committee
Health care programmes examine 11.5 million students in 22,000 schools
Egypt, Eritrea Foreign Ministers discuss Horn of Africa developments
Both Ministers tackle bilateral cooperation, GERD dispute. Shoukry stressed Egypt’s support to peace and security in the Horn of Africa
Egypt seeks to augment economic cooperation with African countries: Gamea
MSMEDA Deputy Executive Director Tarek Shash said, on behalf of Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea, that MSMEDA’s contribution into the launch of this Platform comes in tandem with Egypt’s orientations to reinforce economic cooperation and increase trade exchange with African countries
Egypt celebrates 118th anniversary of Egyptian Museum in Tahrir
Khaled Al-Anani, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, and ambassadors from the United States, Saudi Arabia, and China, as well as representative of the Indian Embassy were present in the event.
Egypt, France carry out joint naval drills in Mediterranean Sea
It’s second naval exercise between Egyptian, French forces within a month, says Egypt’s army spokesperson
Egypt witnesses 17% increase in mobile wallets since March 2020: NTRA
The volume of electronic transactions through mobile wallets increased to 9.9m transactions in October, compared to 3.9m transactions in March
Opinion| Ethiopia will not listen to the voice of reason
Reports from Ethiopia show that Addis Ababa aims to use the negotiations as a tactical manoeuvre to avoid signing a legally binding agreement that may restrict its ambitions to build more dams on its transboundary rivers, whether the Blue Nile, the Atbara, or the Sobat.
Egypt, Hungary converse about cooperation in artificial intelligence field
During the meeting, Talat reviewed the most important projects implemented by the Ministry in cooperation with state agencies and institutions for building “Digital Egypt” and providing distinguished government services via digital channels.
Egypt, US officials inspect USAID-funded wastewater treatment plant in Rod El-Farag
Since 1986, US has invested $243m to expand Central Cairo Water System, says Ambassador Cohen
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.
Egypt, World Bank discuss cooperation in environment issues
Egypt is keen to integrate environmental aspects in state’s development plans
Women hold 45% of government jobs in Egypt, above global average of 32%: El-Said
7.1% of executive positions in Egypt are held by women, which is higher than 5.4% average in MENA region, says Planning Minister
Egypt, South Korea discuss boosting bilateral cooperation in oil, gas sector
They also discussed ways to develop cooperation between the two countries in the oil and petrochemicals sectors.
Egypt, BiH discuss strengthening cooperation in tourism, antiquities sector
During the meeting, they agreed to exchange experiences in the field of antiquities restoration and museums, especially as BiH has wide experience in restoring Islamic antiquities.
Egypt condemns terrorist attack on military patrol in Burkina Faso
Islamic State terrorist group claims responsibility for Burkina Faso attack
EU supports Egypt-Ethiopia talks to resolve GERD dispute
EU to announce new finance package to support Egypt’s COVID-19 fight soon
Egypt condemns Israel’s construction of new settlement units in East Jerusalem
Ahmed Hafez, the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson, expressed deep concern over what these policies will lead to in terms of undermining the opportunities to achieve the two-state solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict.
German institutions offer €132.8m to finance 11 projects in Egypt
The targeted projects are in different fields, including technical and vocational education, employment promotion, supporting the private sector, credit guarantee system, solid waste management, and effective use of water, according to a Monday statement by the Ministry.
Egypt calls on sides of Guerguerat dispute in Western Sahara to exercise restraint
Renewed clashes between Morocco, Polisario Front threaten to unravel decades-long ceasefire in Western Sahara
Egypt to launch 4th ‘Start Your Dream’ theatre workshop on Sunday
Workshop aims to help talented young people fulfill their aspirations in performing arts
Egypt discovers scores of ancient coffins, funerary statues in Saqqara
The discovery also included several gold artefacts, wooden statues, and coloured and gilded masks.
Egypt closely follows updates of Guerguerat dispute in Western Sahara
Polisario Front declares three-decade ceasefire in disputed Western Sahara is over after Morocco launches military operation to reopen road to neighbouring Mauritania
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.