Latest in Day: January 26, 2021 Highlight
Latest in Day: January 26, 2021

Egyptian diplomatic efforts ‘turning point’ for Libya crisis: Foreign Minister
Country supports every attempt to support Libya’s stability, says Minister Shoukry

Egypt celebrates National Environment Day on 27 January
‘Green Recovery’ chosen as theme for 2021 celebration

Egypt, UAE follow up on joint investment platform
Meeting reviews operational steps of ongoing joint projects in health, pharmaceuticals, real estate, logistics, and transportation sectors

TAQA Arabia’s IPO may stretch beyond Q1 of 2022
Company planning to add 40 CNG stations this year as part of expansion

Egypt’s GDP growth projected to climb to 5.4% in 2021: UN economic report
Egypt remains foremost African recipient of Foreign Direct Investment in 2020, says UNCTAD

Altus Strategies granted licence for gold exploration in Egypt’s Eastern Desert
Deal reflects company’s deep belief in investment opportunities available in Egypt: CEO Steven Poulton

Tourism Ministry, stakeholders discuss amendments to travel companies law
Amendments would help tourism firms improve their performance to keep pace with recent trends in industry

Egypt to host 31 countries at ISSF World Cup Shotgun in February
Egypt has become one of best attractions for international sporting events, says Sports Minister

Egyptian efforts to achieve gender equality unaffected by COVID-19: International Cooperation Minister
Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat has said that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has not impacted the country’s efforts in achieving gender equality. In a ministry statement on Tuesday, the minister also said that the pace of adopting policies supporting the empowerment of women was accelerated through 21 measures during the pandemic. This …

Egypt-Sudan promotion programme for youth projects detailed
It includes entrepreneurship programmes to familiarise young people with know-how to establish SMEs, prepare feasibility studies

Europe expected to help revival of Middle East peace process: Arab League
EU envoy in Middle East presents bloc’s policies towards Palestinian cause, plans for future action

Coptic Church announces masses to resume in Cairo, Alexandria from 31 January
Churches found violating precautionary measures will have prayers suspended for 15 days

EBRD shareholders agree to UAE membership
Inclusion of UAE as member will open new opportunities across EBRD regions

Opinion| Social media turns into source of conflict instead of communication
Social media, specifically Facebook and Twitter, have become, at present, sources of conflict, clash, and division after they deviated from their main function, which is to provide platforms for communication and exchange of information.

Opinion| What does Kamala Harris mean for feminists?
The recent inauguration of Kamala Harris as Vice President of the US, to be the first woman and the first black person to assume the post, is the true culmination of the struggle of black women over many decades to participate in American politics effectively. Despite the existence of feminist movements, the struggle of black women is …

Egypt will not compromise on its water rights: Foreign Minister
Protecting Egypt’s historical rights in River Nile is top priority for Egyptian Foreign Ministry

GLOBALink | Chinese vaccines help Middle East countries in fight against COVID-19
Egypt on Sunday started vaccinating medical staff with China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine

Egyptian startup ReNile provides technical solutions for Fayrouz aquaculture project
Fayrouz is the largest fish farming project in the Middle East

Egyptian Food Bank offers EGP 400m in financial aid to underprivileged during 2020
Egyptian Food Bank won Middle East Institute Visionary Award for work in combating effects of COVID-19 in Middle East

Cleopatra Hospitals targets revenue increase of 25%-30% from organic growth
During 2021, capex will be directed to electromechanical upgrades and renovations

Islamic preacher Abla Al-Kahlawi passes away from COVID-19
Egypt loses honourable model of woman faithful to her religion and homeland, says First Lady Entissar Al-Sisi

Sudanese Minister accuses Ethiopian army of fighting in border areas
Ethiopian forces open fire on Sudanese patrol on Sunday near border

Egyptian parliament prepares draft law toughening penalties for domestic violence
Draft law to increase penalty on abusive husbands with imprisonment for 3-5 years

Egypt is keen to combat climate change: Environment Ministry
Draft of €150m Transformative Climate Finance Systems project ready

CIB, City Edge sign cooperation protocol providing EGP 1bn for housing units
Bank to provide payment facilities to City Edge customers, mainly mortgage finance with 20-year repayment period within Central Bank’s initiative