Latest in Tag: Egypt Highlight
Latest in Tag: Egypt

Egypt is hub for international energy interconnections, corridors: Electricity Minister
Egypt’s first nuclear reactor is expected to be connected to national grid by 2026 end or early 2027, says Minister Mohamed Shaker

Egypt, Italy to launch 4th phase of Debt Swap Program for Development
The review came as Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat and Italy’s Ambassador to Egypt Giampaolo Cantini chaired a meeting of the Committee for the Management of the Debt Swap Program for Development.

Egypt, China discuss cooperation in clinical trials for potential COVID-19 vaccine
Egypt is expected to establish itself as regional centre for Chinese-manufactured COVID-19 vaccinesÂ

Egypt, Italy sign 2 agreements to support SMEs, Robiki Leather City
Ongoing Egyptian-Italian cooperation portfolio amounts to about €73.6m distributed across many vital sectors

Egypt, China discuss cooperation on sand-to-cell manufacturing
During the meeting, Morsi reviewed the latest negotiations with a number of Chinese companies to establish an industrial complex for the production of solar panels. He also noted the Egyptian government’s interest in generating electric power from natural resources.

Egypt affirms keenness to interact effectively with peace, security challenges in Africa
Egypt concludes its presidency of African Union’s Peace and Security Council

Egypt, Iraq Prime Ministers meet to address bilateral cooperationÂ
Madbouly and Al-Kadhimi presided over Egyptian-Iraqi Joint Higher Committee meeting in BaghdadÂ

Amlak Finance acquires 16.5% of mortgage finance market in Egypt
The latest figures compared to the total funds granted in 2019, amounting to EGP 291m, reflecting a growth rate of 152% with a full quarter remaining this year.

Egypt extends sincere condolences to Turkey, Greece after destructive earthquakeÂ
Powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake kills at least 26 people, leaves hundreds injured in Turkey and GreeceÂ

Al-Mashat affirms Egypt-Iraq collaboration on strategic integration in various fields
The closing meeting of the Egyptian-Iraqi Joint Higher Committee, on 31 October, was headed by Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Iraqi counterpart Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. The meeting will look to implement the outcomes of the tripartite summit held last August between Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan.

Egypt should have 125 higher-educational institutions by 2030: Al-Sisi
During King Salman University opening, Al-Sisi says Egypt now has 72 universities, although it requires 100 commensurate with current population of 100 million

Egypt surges 34 places in Government AI Readiness Index
Country ranks 7th out of 17 Arab countries, and 8th out of 18 countries in MENA region

Egypt to sign partnership agreement with UNIDO soon: Industry Minister
According to Gamea, the partnership programme with UNIDO will focus on certain industrial sectors, especially those in which Egypt enjoys highly competitive advantages, such as textile, food, leather, furniture, chemicals, electronics, and creative industries.

Egypt, Russia discuss resumption of charter flights to Red Sea resortsÂ
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry meets Russian Minister of Industry and Commerce Denis Manturov in Moscow

Egypt targets EGP 136.4bn investments in urban development during 2020/21
A ministerial report clarified that the urban development sector’s share in Egypt’s gross domestic product (GDP) at constant prices is expected to reach about EGP 706bn during 2020/21, with a growth rate of 4.7% over the previous year.

Egypt, Ukraine discuss boosting economic, commercial cooperation
Abdel Aaty presented to the delegation, headed by the Deputy Director of the Ukrainian President’s Office for International Relations Ihor Zhovkva, the favourable investment climate in Egypt.

Egypt, Japan discuss procedures to implement Cairo Metro Line 4
The Cairo Metro Line 4 will run from Giza’s 6th of October district to the Fustat district in Old Cairo.

Egypt, Ukraine outline 2021/22 entrepreneurship, investment cooperation path
Eighth session of Egyptian-Ukrainian Joint Committee for Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation will be held in Cairo during 1Q 2021

Egypt experiences remarkable progress in IT infrastructure development: Microsoft Official
Microsoft Customer Service centres in Egypt, established since 2011, serve customers across Europe, Middle East, and Africa, says Mirna Arif

Egypt successfully handles COVID-19 repercussions thanks to economic reforms: Maait
Government is continuing with structural reforms to attract more investments, says Finance Minister

Egypt leads region in SDG assessment: Al-Mashat
Egypt implements 50% of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals: ESCWA report

Egypt’s car market once again threatened by second COVID-19 wave
Auto sector will not be affected, unless world car factories are completely shut down

Egypt, South Sudan discuss boosting cooperation on water issues
President Al-Sisi always directs for supporting students in Egypt from brotherly countries, says MadboulyÂ

Egypt government aims to increase VAT on snacks, sweets to 14%
Naeem Research sees that the amendments, if approved, would affect snacks and sweet manufacturers badly, while they have already been negatively impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Egypt continues electronic systems development to boost financial performance
Abu Eish’s remarks came during a workshop reviewing updates to the GFMIS, during which he said that the digital transformation contributes to strengthening the governance of expenditures and revenue in administrative agencies.

COVID-19 healthcare response to remain Egypt’s priority for 18-24 months: Official
Presidential Adviser for Health Affairs outlines Egypt’s strategy in handling pandemic during AmCham Special Briefing and Discussion

African Union calls for resumption of GERD talks on Tuesday
Meeting comes after several weeks of suspended talks between three countries

Egypt, Sudan sign cooperation agreement on cross-border railway connection
During a virtual meeting between the two sides, El-Wazir discussed ways of enhancing the joint cooperation in various transportation fields. The Egyptian minister handed the signed agreement to Sudan’s Ambassador in Cairo, Mohamed Al-Yas, in order for the agreement to be signed by Ibn Auf.

Egypt to hold 29th Arab Music Festival in November
The 10-day festival is scheduled to include 28 concerts at open-air theatres of Cairo, Alexandria, and Damanhour Opera Houses

Expolink, ABCC to maximise growth opportunities for Egypt-Brazil trade
The MoU’s signing took place on the final day of the virtual Economic Forum of Brazil and Arab Countries, which took place from 19 to 22 October. It was organised by the ABCC in partnership with the Arab League and the Union of Arab Chambers.