Latest in Tag: Switzerland Highlight
Latest in Tag: Switzerland
Best countries to start business in: US, Switzerland, Japan on list
Connectedness to rest of world, availability of a skilled, educated workforce, developed infrastructure, a well-developed legal framework, easy access to capital are all important factors in country to start a business in
Switzerland defends top slot as world’s most innovative economy
A fresh study looking at the innovativeness of 126 different countries sees Switzerland coming out on top again. Out of the top-25 creative pioneers, Israel, China and Iceland have the biggest upward momentum.In its annual global ranking of countries’ innovation levels, the 2018 Global Innovation Index (GII) has once again given its top slot to …
Colombia challenges England, Sweden faces Switzerland in special European encounter in 2018 World Cup’s round of 16
The line-up of the 2018 World Cup’s quarter-finals will be completed on Tuesday when England meets Colombia and Sweden faces Switzerland, in the round of 16 of the tournament in Russia. Tuesday’s first clash will be a special European encounter between the Blue-Yellow Swedish and Switzerland at Krestovsky Stadium, both looking for a place in …
IFC, Switzerland sign agreement to expand financing women across MENA
Women own over 300,000 SMEs in MENA, which is about a third of SMEs of the region, says IFC
Cooperation between Egypt and Switzerland to end the tragedy of Al-Nassereyaâs peopleÂ
The projectsâ funds amount to CHF 5m from the Swiss government and EGP 4m from the Egyptian government
Cyprus peace talks open in Swiss resort
Rival leaders from divided Cyprus are meeting for UN-backed peace talks in Switzerland.
Switzerland funds programme to improve solid waste management in 4 Egyptian governorates
The âNational Solid Waste Management Programmeâ will be implemented across four Egyptian governorates in the Upper Egypt and Delta regions
Non-alliance policy key to Switzerlandâs economic standing: Swiss ambassador
The Swiss Embassy in Egypt held an event on 28 September to celebrate Swiss National Day. Along with the media, several foreign ambassadors to Egypt attended, including Hungarian ambassador PĂ©ter Kveck and German ambassador Julius Georg Luy. The holiday celebrates the foundation of the Swiss Confederation, which dates back to early August 1291, when the three …
Coptic teenagers accused of insulting Islam flee to Switzerland
The teenagersâ departure from Egypt is legal because the prosecution did not issue a travel ban, says lawyer
Switzerland to resume investigating organised crime case against Mubarak, allies
General prosecution sent requests to judicial authorities in three countries to unfreeze Salemâs assets
Champions League: Gladbach face early season-defining clash in Bern
Ninety-four days after their last competitive fixture, Mönchengladbach are set for one of the biggest of the new season. Swiss side Young Boys stand between them and a spot in the Champions League group stage.
Getting ‘bang for the buck’ in digital innovation
In a fresh report, World Economic Forum researchers have identified a group of seven nations, which are the most efficient globally in unleashing the power of digital innovation. Germany is not among them.
French and Swiss jets deployed to escort El Al flight following bomb threat
A bomb threat on board an El Al flight from New York to Tel Aviv prompted France and Switzerland to deploy military jets as escorts. The plane, however, continued on its scheduled journey.
50th Montreux Jazz Festival celebrates freedom
Major rock, pop and jazz musicians bump shoulders in Montreux from July 1-16. It is no longer a purely jazz festival, emphasizing instead creativity. Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, PJ Harvey and ZZ Top will be there.
Slovakia defeats Russia, France beats Albania, Romania and Switzerland match ends in draw
The EURO 2016 celebrated three football matches on 15 June
Criminal case opened against Switzerland’s BSI bank over Malaysian fund
Switzerland has opened criminal proceedings against the BSI bank, linked to the ongoing case involving Malaysia’s troubled state investment fund. Singapore’s central bank has also shut down BSI’s operations.
22 countries and cultures come together at fourth Drums Festival
All the shows will be held between 19 and 25 April. India was chosen to be the honorary guest at the festival
Credit Suisse to cut further 2,000 jobs
Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse is ramping up its restructuring program in a bid to cut an extra $1 billion in costs. A further 2,000 jobs are now set to go, on top of the 4,000 job cuts announced last month.
Switzerland, Egyptian ministry of telecommunications sign E-waste recycling agreement
The Swiss-Egyptian agreementâentitled the âSustainable Recycling Industries in Egyptâ agreementâis valued at CHF 1.17m and is expected to contribute to the Green Information and Communication Technology national strategy of Egypt
ABB promises to add 10 GW to national power grid
The Swiss company aims to double investment in Egypt, upgrading infrastructure
Federer maintains Basel title in Switzerland
Swiss tennis player and world number two, Roger Federer, won the title of the 2015 Swiss Indoor (Basel) tournament for the second year in a row. It was the 46th edition of the event. He defeated the Spanish Rafael Nadal, who ranked number six globally in the final match which brought them together, with scores …
Abu Soma expected to inject EGP 2bn-3bn in Egypt, next 5 years: CEO
The company behind its namesake peninsula is planning to open three new hotels in the next three years
Swiss Federal Councilor to attend Suez Canal opening
Economics minister and vice-president of the Federal Council will also be holding bilateral talks with heads of state and government whilst in Egypt
Egypt’s debts to Paris Club decrease 18%
Egypt repaid $670m to Paris Club in July, another payment of same amount is expected to follow in January
Egypt, Switzerland trade volume CHF 1bn in 2014: Swiss Ambassador
We have invested some CHF 25m that covers our framework agreement with Egyptian government, says Leitner
Al-Sisi visits Switzerland to attend World Economic Forum
President set to deliver speech in special session on Thursday
Omar Samra announces latest challenge
Omar Samra will attempt âAdventurers Grand Slamâ, a challenge involving climbing seven summits and skiing the North and South Poles
NGO to move international programmes abroad due to âwar on civil societyâ
Award-winning, Cairo-based CIHRS says human rights organisations face ongoing threats
Egypt joins international âGroup of Friendsâ against torture
The group seeks to facilitate the implementation of the international convention against torture
Swiss Embassy launches permanent graffiti exhibition on its walls
Exhibition features paintings about identity from various perspectives