Latest in Tag: Egypt Highlight
Latest in Tag: Egypt

Cairo Airport requires COVID-19 PCR tests for foreigners entering Egypt
Test must be conducted maximum of 72 hours before arrival in Egypt, to prove COVID-19 free status

Egypt appreciates Sherry Carlinâs contributions as USAID Mission Director
Carlin describes Ministry of International Cooperationâs role in transforming Egypt’s development as visionary and results oriented

Egypt allocates EGP 12.7bn to digital transformation in 2020/21
Digital transformation contributes to strengthening governance, good management of state resources, accuracy of data, procedures, says Maait

Egypt builds of 281,000 housing units in 2018/2019: CAPMAS
The latest figures reflect a 13.8% decline in terms of unit construction and 11.5% decline in investments on the previous year, with 326,300 units built in 2017/2018 at an investment of EGP 106.9bn.

Recent increase in Egypt COVID-19 cases anticipated, no new waves: Health OfficialÂ
Egypt is negotiating to secure a share of US COVID-19 vaccine by PfizerÂ

Vote counting starts as Egypt concludes first Senate electionsÂ
Higher turnout recorded in several areas nationwide during second day of voting, compared to first day

Egypt allocates EGP 3.7bn for hosting World Handball Cup: Sports Minister
Championship to be held in January 2021 with participation of 32 teams

Egypt MCIT, Purdue University to launch dual degree programmes
EUI will be the first university in Middle East and Africa region to specialise in information and communications technology

Egypt condemns Turkish strike on Iraqâs Kurdish region killing three
Iraqi officials labelled the strike as âblatant Turkish drone attackâ

Egypt’s Intelligence Head meets South Sudan’s Salva Kiir in Juba
President Al-Sisi stresses strength of Egypt-South Sudan relations during meeting

Egypt Tourism Minister, investors explore promoting travel destinations abroad
Meeting discusses possibility of seeking assistance from experts to develop long-term tourism marketing plan

DNE Buzz list of top 6 natural wonders in Egypt
With global travel still affected by pandemic, these natural wonders are an ideal getaway for staycationers looking for a unique experience

Egypt makes great strides in implementing AI national strategy: CIT Minister
Talaat pointed out that an ambitious programme for capacity-building has been launched with the aim of providing knowledge of artificial intelligence to all segments of society. As part of this, a comprehensive programme will be launched to educate all government employees on the uses of AI, to make government operations more efficient and transparent.

Egypt reopens 21 COVID-19 isolation hospitals as infections increase
Health Ministry reports 168 new cases, bringing countryâs total number of infections to 95,834

Shoukry meets Lebanon politicians, stresses Egypt support to Beirut reconstruction
Security officials warned last month of potentially explosive material at Beirut port, says Lebanonâs State Security Directorate

Environment Minister reviews safe handling of ammonium nitrate in Egypt
Ammonium nitrate is important substance in agricultural fertiliser manufacturing

GAFI, Souq.com discuss Amazonâs future plans in Egypt
Amazon expresses desire to continue expanding in Egyptian market, particularly in electronic payment services

Libya Parliament Speaker, US Ambassador discuss Cairo Declaration-based solutions
Libyan Parliament reached agreement to continue cease-fire, reopen talks

Egypt to extend natural gas networks to East Port Said Industrial Zone
Expanding natural gas delivery to contribute to stateâs development of Sinai Peninsula, says El-Molla

Egypt begins manufacturing Favipiravir to treat COVID-19
The applications will allow the companies to start taking special administrative and technical procedures toward completing Favipiravirâs registration.

BLOM Bank to conduct due diligence on selling Egypt unit
Several banks have shown interest in buying BLOM Bank â Egypt, but Emirates NBD is making most moves to seal acquisition deal

Egypt-India trade reaches $4.53bn in FY20 despite COVID-19: Ambassador Kulshreshth
Indian investments in Egypt total over $3.3bn in broad range of sectors

Egyptâs President Al-Sisi casts vote in Senate elections on Tuesday
Polling stations will remain open between 9:00 and 21:00 local time on both days, Senate elections result to be announced on Wednesday 19 August

Slight increase in Egyptâs COVID-19 cases does not mean new wave: Health officialÂ
Surge Minor rise in infections attributed to citizensâ non-commitment to precautionary measuresÂ

Egypt sterilises polling stations ahead of Senate elections
Polling stations nationwide started preparations for elections, as expatriate voters cast votes via email

Egypt ready to resume GERD talks based on 21 July, 3 August meetingsâ results
GERD talks have been postponed for 7 days upon Sudanâs requestÂ

Egypt-Indonesia trade exchange records $1.5bn in 5 years: Indonesian Ambassador
This high level of trade exchange means Egypt is one of Indonesiaâs main commercial partners, Fawzy said. He added that Egypt acts as a pivotal gateway for Indonesian products moving into Africa.

Egypt aims to double medical exports over 3 years
Medical industries sector records $540m in exports last year

Egypt continues sending relief supplies to LebanonÂ
The third aid batch compromises 14 tonnes of medical supplies, and foodstuff including flour to maintain bread production in the city and to compensate the damage occurred to the country’s strategic reserve of wheat, the Egyptian Embassy to Beirut revealed.Â

Egypt uses AI to improve water-efficient irrigation
The protocol was signed via video conference by Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and ElSayed ElKosayer, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.