Latest in Tag: qena Highlight
Latest in Tag: qena

EGX launches 3rd Stock Exchange for Development conference in Qena, Luxor
The conference comes within the framework of the Egyptian Exchangeâs keenness to support the efforts of the Egyptian state to achieve the objectives of economic and social development plans by contributing to the settlement of comprehensive development by supporting many companies operating in Egyptâs governorates in various economic sectors and activities, by assisting these companies, especially small and medium ones, in accessing finance through organized public markets, which are capital markets known in the media as stock exchanges.

Egypt launches awareness campaigns in Qena and Luxor as part of Lifeboats Initiative
Minister of Expatriate Affairs Nabila Makram said that the initiative is targeting the governorates that have the highest rate of illegal immigration and is working to provide safe alternative opportunities for youths.

Dandara Festival for Music and Singing in Qena starts Thursday
Minister of Culture Ines Abdel-Dayem said that the PMâs sponsorship of cultural and artistic events reflects the stateâs interest and belief in the importance of the role of soft power in advancing society and reshaping its awareness.

Tahya Misr Fund provides food, blankets to 1,000 families in Qena
This comes in implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, according to the fundâs executive director.

World Bank finances development of 6 industrial zones in Qena, Sohag with $500m
Egypt to establish SMEs complex in Qena, says Trade and Industry Minister

Culture Ministry inaugurates Confrontation and Roaming Theatre shows in Qena
Abdel Dayem said that the theatre aims to spread awareness and enlightenment across the country, and address intolerance.

Government invests EGP 29.6bn in Qena, Sohag over 4 years: Planning Minister
El-Said said that the remarkable growth in the volume of investments directed to the governorates comes as part of the governmentâs keenness to reduce development gaps by focusing on the governorates most in need.

MSMEDA finances 55k projects in Qena with EGP 1.1bn
Agency and NGOs working in Qena partner up to provide EGP 11.45m finance to micro projects

Robbery attempt leads to discovery of Ptolemaic monuments in Qena
The arrests led to the discovering of monuments attributed to the reign of Ptolemy IV, the fourth King of Ptolemaic Egypt, who ruled from 221 to 204 BCE.

Misr Cement cuts debts by 20% in Q1 of 2020
Local market suffers from annual 30 million tonne production surplus of cementÂ

Government launches Upper Egyptâs first cultural festival
Hosted at Dendara Temple, the festival to kick off 27 February

Muntada Aid launches âLittle Hearts’ initiative in Upper Egyptâs Qena
Initiative targets conducting surgeries for 70-80 underprivileged children, training 100 doctors

MSMEDA pumped EGP 89.2m to finance 3,836 projects in Qena in 5 months
Governorate seeks to cooperate with agency to help young graduates implement projects, become entrepreneurs, said Al-Hagan

Egyptian police kill two criminal suspects in Qena shootout
Security forces killed on Tuesday two “extremely dangerous” criminal suspects in a shootout in Qena in Upper Egypt, Egyptâs Interior Ministry said on Tuesday. Police received information that a suspect accused of murder and drug-related charges was hiding along with four others in the Hosaynat village in the governorate of Qena, according to ministryâs statement. …

Moderate voter turnout in Dakahlia, Qena in first day of referendum
Women, seniors in excess, rallies in Mansoura calling for voters

Electricity Ministry negotiates with four banks to finance PSH studies in Luxor, Qena
List includes AFD, KfW, EBRD EIB

Swiss embassy, Egyptâs Ministry of Housing launch urban development project in Qena
The Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt and the Egyptian Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities launched the âHayennaâ (Our District) project, which aims to help local governments in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Qena to improve management of their land and new urban development initiatives and boost related local revenues. The Embassy of Switzerland …

Officer, three suspects killed in exchange of fire in Qena
Motive of raid and clashes is still unknown

Al-Sisi urges police and military to end illegal land acquisitionÂ
The president criticised performance of government, urging it to improve and forcefully settle the legal status of land taken by force from the state

Government decides to establish independent economic body for Golden Triangle Project end of May
Project aims to exploit mineral wealth, stimulate agriculture and tourism investments

Investment ministryâs role is to remove obstacles for investors: Nasr
Opening a complex to serve investment in Qena within 10 months to facilitate investorsâ work

$4.3bn net FDI during the first half of 2016/2017: Nasr
New branch to serve investment in Qena, reaching 1,881 companies, says Sahar NasrÂ

World Bank allocates $500m for development of Sohag and Qena
Minister of International Cooperation Sahar Nasr inspected the Red Monastery development project in Sohag, which was funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with EGP 20m. The project aims to restore and develop the archeological aspects of the monastery, being an important touristic attraction and providing employment for local residents and limited-skill …

Diplomatic convoyâs safe passage across Upper Egypt is clear sign of stability: German ambassador
Germany is providing âpolitical supportâ to Egypt as it carries out its economic reform programme, says ambassador Julius Georg Luy

German development programme in Egypt targets marginalised provinces: German ambassador
Through the âGerman Week in Upper Egyptâ, the Qena governor aims to establish a German school in his province

âGerman Week in Upper Egyptâ kicks off in Luxor
German ambassador will meet several governors to discuss cooperation

Every year the state allocates money to flood relief, but where does it go?
Although the heavy rainfall shouldnât come as a surprise, the government is always late in its efforts to counter the impact of floods, says MP

Different sectors cooperate to contain crisis caused by heavy rainfall
The parliament, the armed forces, the ministries of housing and water resources are working in parallel to overcome the aftermath of the flooding

35 water stations halted after floods leave Nile with high levels of turbidity
Expert opinions divided regarding reasons for murky water, as officials deny that it has any effect on drinking and tap water

Armed Forces work to lessen impact of floods in Red Sea governorate
Forces provided Ras Gharib residents with 100,000 meals, says army spokesperson