Latest in Tag: Egypt Highlight
Latest in Tag: Egypt

Egypt imposes COVID-19 related preventive measures on archaeological missions
Workers obliged to wear face masks and gloves, whilst ensuring regular disinfection of digging tools

Egypt, UK to sign free trade agreement after Brexit: Trade Minister
About EGP 3.1bn export subsidy arrear have been disbursed from Export Development Fund from January to May

Egypt’s daily COVID-19 cases may break 2,000 mark; pandemic peak undefined: official
Country’s total coronavirus infections reached 44,598 of whom 11,931 recovered

Egypt to resume commercial flights, tourism in July
Hotel rooms sterilised and left vacant for 12 hours after each check-out, hotel guests to have temperatures checked entering hotel premises

Egypt, AFD sign €50m agreement for Cairo Metro’s Line 1 renovation
Egypt and Germany’s cooperation portfolio has now reached about €1.7 bn, says Al-Mashat

Egypt, Belarus discuss resuming tourism by early July
Further tourism-related meetings between two countries anticipated in mid-June, including additional discussions on precautionary measures

Online game PUBG stirs religious controversy in Egypt
All video games that instil hatred, violence, murder, and suicide in minds of young people are haram, says Al-Azhar

Egypt cautiously optimistic as preparations begin for restricted inbound tourism: Stakeholders
Promotional message of Egypt as tourist destination needs to change to keep up with COVID-19 crisis, says El-Damery

Egypt allocates EGP 62m to establish youth centres in most needy villages
Total of 21 youth centres established as part of 2020/21 investment plan, says Ashraf Sobhy

Ethiopian obstinacy caused GERD negotiations failure: Irrigation Ministry Spokesperson
Ethiopian document is attempt to establish a fait accompli, says Sebaey

Ethiopia backtracks from previous understandings in 3rd meeting on GERD
Egypt and Sudan expressed their reservation to the Ethiopia proposals, stress need to refrain from unilateral actions

Egypt exempts inbound travellers to tourist destinations from visa fees
Decision aims to encourage gradual resumption of tourism activities

Egypt, Siemens discuss cooperation on industrial digitalisation
Gamea pointed out that the MoU aims to benefit from the company’s expertise in the fields of industrial zones development, automation, and digital operation in factories, education, training, energy conservation, industrial safety solutions, and environmental protection.

Egypt, AFESD sign $249m grant agreement for Bahr El-Baqar drainage system
Parliament ratifies €2.9m South Korean grant to develop EPO’s automated intellectual property system

Egypt’s GDP growth forecast at 3% in FY 2019/2020: World Bank
Real economic growth would hit 5% during Q3 of FY 2019/2020, says El-Said

Egypt reports 1,385 new COVID-19 cases, 35 deaths
Total recoveries reached 9,786, death toll stands at 1306

Egypt allocates EGP 8.5bn to establish 13 industrial parks for SMEs
Companies face decrease in labour-supply due to ongoing COVID-19 circumstances

Egypt launches second phase of EU-funded Community Development Program
Total of EGP 111m will be invested in 5 governorates under CDP

Egypt to rely on e-learning next academic year amid COVID-19 coexistence
Education Minister presents proposal for hybrid system integrating face-to-face teaching and distance learning

Egypt wins at EBRD’s 2020 Sustainability Awards
Awards were granted to Egypt in recognition of outstanding efforts in sustainable energy, gender, and inclusion

Egypt’s total COVID-19 cases increase to 34,079, with 8,961 recoveries
50% of infections are subject to self-isolation at their residences, says Assistant to HealthMinister

UNHCR gives Egypt 15,000 free N95 face masks
Total of $343m needed to fight the coronavirus across (MENA) region, reflecting size of crisis

Al-Sisi, Conte discuss latest updates in Libyan crisis
Discussions follow President Al-Sisi’s announcement of Cairo Declaration to end Libya conflict

Egypt’s confirms total COVID-19 cases up to 32612, with 1198 deaths
Virus fatalities among Egyptian doctors rises to 46, with over 400 infections

Egypt, IMF reach staff-level agreement on 12-Month $5.2bn stand-by arrangement
Financing from Egypt’s international partners will be critical for key reform objectives, ensure reform success

PAYFORT launches initiative supporting start-ups in UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia
Company joins forces with leading banks in region to promote campaign through targeted announcements

Egypt’s economy remains solid despite COVID-19: Planning Minister
Economic growth rate one of highest in world during time period covered, thanks to diverse economy

Egypt rejects attempts to use Yemen as threat to regional security
Saudi Arabia pledged $500m to Yemen humanitarian response plan

Egypt, EAEU discuss resumption of free trade agreement negotiations
Online expert level negotiations to begin soon via online channels, says Gamea

Sudan to hold bilateral meetings on GERD negotiations with Egypt, Ethiopia
Sudan’s Irrigation Minister spoke about Sudan’s GERD letter sent to Security Council