Latest in Tag: Sohag Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sohag
Diplomatic convoy’s safe passage across Upper Egypt is clear sign of stability: German ambassador
Germany is providing “political support” 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 “German Week in Upper Egypt”, the Qena governor aims to establish a German school in his province
‘German Week in Upper Egypt’ 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 shouldn’t 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
Despite state pledges, floods’ casualties continue
Deaths due to heavy rainfall and flooding have been a yearly phenomenon in Egypt, especially in areas with poor infrastructure
Natural Gas supply project will expand to reach 20 governorates: International Cooperation Minister
In 2014, the World Bank funded the original three-year project for the 11 governorates with $500m and AFD with €70m, and in 2015, the EU supplied a grant worth €68m
Kowla villagers’ lives deteriorate as government builds New Akhmim City
In a recent study, ECESR said about 1,000 people are directly affected by the development process
Upper Egypt will become poorer due to corruption: expert
Corruption creates poverty with Upper Egypt being the most affected
Prisoner allegedly tortured to death in Sohag
Thousands gather in front of Tahta public hospital, forensics team has done post-mortem examination
Housing Ministry, SFD sign protocol to develop 370 homes in Minya and Sohag
The overall objective of the project is to alleviate poverty by providing temporary jobs for youth in the target villages, says Soliman
More fires reported in Sohag amid series of fires reported over the past week
Al- Sisi orders for faster assessment of those affected by last week’s fire in Attaba
$500m for development of industrial zones in Sohag, Qena governorates
Programme aims to develop infrastructure in industrial areas in Qena and Sohag in collaboration with the World Bank
Computer and Software division launches training programme for start-ups
Head of the division, Khalil Hassan Khalil, said that the cost of the training amounts to EGP 1.4m. The workshops aim to train companies in various governorates to keep up with the present technological changes and increase their competitiveness.
Prison verdicts issued in mass trial for church arson attack
Almost 120 defendants charged with the burning of St Mary’s Church in Sohag
Police officer killed in Sohag
No militant group claim responsibility for the attack
3 arrested for Facebook posts under new terrorism law
Detainees may face minimum of five years imprisonment for online pro-ISIS activities
Upper Egypt Economic Summit under discussion
Number of investment opportunities in Upper Egypt will be presented at the summit, which will tackle one of the poorest zones in the country
16 dead, 7 injured in Sohag car crash
The collision involved vehicles of several sizes
16 dead, 7 injured in Sohag car crash
The collision involved vehicles of several sizes
Child marriage in Egypt: ‘I don’t know how old I am’
Egyptian law sets marriage age for women at 16, however constitution define children as under 18
Contesting traditions and poverty: Sohag women’s struggle
Health Ministry and UNFPA raise awareness on family planning in Sohag
Al-Sisi meets with 17 newly sworn-in governors
Replacements include security men, university professors and youth
UK lifts travel restriction in central Upper Egypt
British ambassador looks to provide support for Egyptians
UPDATE: Building collapse in Cairo kills 18 people
8 people injured in building collapse, prosecution says illegal addition of two storeys made building unstable
Building collapse in Cairo kills at least 15 people
Unstable housing structures remain a problem for Egypt
6 April calls on cabinet to resign
Government failed and is dragging Egypt to division and terrorism, say 6 April
Policeman killed during Sohag patrol
Ahmed Farooq Zeidan was shot and killed by gunmen during a security raid