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EBRD to approve €20m for Amethis MENA Fund II in February 2021
The project’s total cost stands at €150m, with the EBRD’s participation in the Fund set to enable it to achieve a first closing.
687 hotels across Egypt receive health and safety certificates
They are awarded to hotels following the verification by inspection teams that they meet all safety regulations set by the Ministry of Health.
COVID-19 accelerates reforms to build back better through inclusivity: Egypt’s Al-Mashat
Current development financing portfolio has 13 projects amounts to $82m exclusively targeting Gender Equality, says Minister Al-Mashat
Newly reconstituted Egypt Senate bylaws approved, submitted to president for ratification
Debate arose during discussions over ‘Islamic Sharia’ in Article 46 of bylaws
Public sector Co. to launch iron ore producer with EGP 500m licensed capital
The approval was given at the board’s meeting, on Sunday, with the new company set up for the purpose of extracting and trading iron ore and other minerals.
Peace process at forefront of Egypt-Palestine presidential summit in Cairo
Two leaders agreed to maintain intensive bilateral coordination on numerous matters
Egypt’s Transportation Minister says US investments stand at $21.8bn
Egypt removes obstacles, changes regulations to facilitate investments, says Minister Kamel El-Wazir
Parliament approves amendments to law establishing medical emergency fund
House of Representatives gives Prime Minister authority to change fund’s headquarters from Cairo
Grand Egyptian Museum obtains ISO certification for environment, quality management
Atef Miftah, the general supervisor for the project and the surrounding area, said that the first certificate is for the environmental management system, ISO 14001: 2015, and the second is for the quality management system, ISO 9001: 2015.
Italy’s Regeni murder investigation closed, perpetrators remain unknown
The exact identity of the perpetrator of the Italian graduate student Regeni death remains unknown. The case was referred to an Italian court
Japan, Egypt sign agreement for North Cairo electricity distribution management, advanced meters
Japanese Government responded to Egyptian request, by agreeing in 2016 to provide a loan of ¥25bn ($240m) to improve electricity distribution systems
LMD, Marriott International agree to open W branded residences in New Cairo
LMD is investing $2bn in the development of One Ninety
Egypt, Jordan leaders discuss issues of regional, international importance
Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas set to meet with Egyptian President Al-Sisi in Cairo on Monday
Egypt participates in ministerial meeting of EU and Southern Neighbourhood
In his speech, Abdel-Aty pointed to the meeting’s great importance, which takes place at a time when Mediterranean region countries are looking to reformulate their cooperation relations into a real partnership.
Egypt’s manufacturing, extractive index sees 1.6% rise in September 2020
The agency is continuing to use the updated index methodology, using the base year 2012/2013 and the level of main industrial activity divisions according to the Manual on Industrial Activity (ISIC Rev.4). The methodology also took into account the monthly figure for producer prices based on 2012/2013 data.
Swiss Embassy in Egypt, Cairo Runners collaborate on virtual run
Sport is considered a great vehicle for spreading positive human values, such as solidarity, social inclusion, and a healthy lifestyle, especially in times when healthcare is of paramount importance.
Egypt’s Cultural Development Fund honours special needs people with ‘Golden Talents’
Awards were presented to the winners of the solo singing, solo playing, and group singing categories.
Egypt’s electricity authority invests EGP 33bn during FY 2019/20
Desouky’s comments came during the company’s Ordinary General Assembly and Extraordinary General Assembly meetings, headed by Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker.
Analysis: What if Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri really died?
Leader’s death will have serious implications for Al-Qaeda, as he was bridge leader after bin Laden and allowed entity to remain cohesive, says senior research fellow at The Soufan Center
Afghan airstrikes kill 3 Taliban fighters, foil design to attack checkpoints
Taliban militants were gathered in Salar area of Sayed Abad district on Sunday night to storm security checkpoints, airstrikes targeted them pre-emptively
