World leaders react to US Capitol chaos, call it attack on democracy
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg expressed his shock saying “The outcome of this democratic election must be respected.”
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Trump calls on Capitol protesters to go home, Biden says “it’s chaos”
The entire D.C. National Guard has been activated following breach of the U.S. Capitol, according to Jonathan Hoffman, chief spokesman for the Pentagon.
Egypt looks forward to maximising US investment activities: Finance Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait has expressed the Egyptian government’s aspiration to maximise the investment activities of US companies in the country.
Planning Ministry follows up on 2020/21 development projects in Fayoum
A delegation from the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has visited Fayoum governorate, as part of its follow-up on governorate-wide development projects included in the fiscal year (FY) 2020/21 investment plan.
Egypt, South Korea discuss bilateral cooperation, COVID-19 response
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said received South Korea’s Ambassador to Egypt Hong Jin-wook to discuss several areas of mutual interest and concern.
Madbouly orders state authorities to support modern irrigation system
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly directed, on Wednesday, for all necessary support to be provided in applying the national plan to modernise the country’s irrigation system. The support will ensure that the technology and facilities are in place to support local production in meeting market needs. Madbouly’s directives came during his meeting with Minister of …
Mahmoud Momtaz appointed as Egyptian Competition Authority Chairperson
Egypt’s Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea has issued decision No 640 of 2020 appointing Mahmoud Momtaz as Chairperson of the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA). Prior to his appointment, Momtaz served as a Private Sector Development Specialist at the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington DC, a position he held since August 2018. During that …
President Al-Sisi meets General Intelligence Chief over national security, international updates
Kamel briefed Egyptian President on outcomes of General Intelligence’s latest actions, manoeuvres, visits
2 Alexandria power production units join emission monitoring network
Network includes 77 institutions nationwide, of which 17 are located in Alexandria
Looking for affordable cars to buy? DNE presents 6 cheapest vehicles in Egypt
With over-pricing an issue of debate in Egypt’s vehicle market, it can be difficult for potential customers looking to purchase new cars to decide what best option suits their needs. Daily News Egypt has identified the six lowest priced cars available in the domestic market, with prices ranging from EGP 125,000 to EGP 169,000.
Egypt holds first dialogue of 2021 on governance, sustainable development
Egypt’s National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (NIGSD) held, on Monday, its first dialogue of 2021, focusing on governance and sustainable development. The session included general introductions to governance, anti-corruption, and sustainable development. Hala El-Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and head of the NIGSD’s Board of Trustees, said the institute aims to …
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi receives Ghanaian president’s special envoy
Egypt’s President stressed the special status Ghana enjoys with the Egyptian people, pointing to Egypt’s keenness to strengthen Egyptian-Ghanaian relations
Global economy to expand by 4% in 2021: World Bank
“Top near-term policy priorities are controlling the spread of COVID-19, and ensuring rapid and widespread vaccine deployment,” said the World Bank
Planning Ministry delegation inspects South Sinai’s digital transformation projects
El-Said said that the online localities services portal, which comes as part of the state’s digital transformation projects aiming to save effort and time
Egypt allocates 500 hospitals for COVID-19 patients: Madbouly
Health Ministry forms central room to monitor daily supply of oxygen to patients in need
Egypt is 3rd largest beneficiary of IsDB funds, receiving $12.7bn: Hala El-Said
Egypt is the third largest beneficiary of the total appropriations from the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), amounting to $12.7bn, according to Hala El-Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development. El-Said, who is also Egypt’s Governor at IsDB, said that Egypt is one of the bank’s founding members, joining the bank’s membership in 1974. The …
Majid Al Futtaim, Via Drive-Thru launch dedicated ordering app in Egypt
Dubai-based shopping malls operator Majid Al Futtaim Group has signed a first of its kind agreement with Egypt’s drive through app, Via Drive-Thru, facilitating delivery of pre-ordered items anywhere inside the former’s malls.
Nurseries to continue operating at 50% capacity: Official
Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine El-Kabbaj has announced that nurseries will continue to operate, but at a reduced capacity of 50%. The decision comes as precautionary measures are tightened nationwide, to help curb the second wave of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In recent days, the pandemic has been intensifying with an increase in cases …
Upper Egypt records investments of EGP 63bn since 2014
The total cost of development projects that have been and are currently being implemented in Upper Egypt’s governorates since 2014 to the present date stands at EGP 63bn. The figure covers projects implemented by the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities in the time period since President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi took office in 2014 …
Egypt business conditions worsen in December amid second COVID-19 wave: IHS Markit
Rise in coronavirus cases sparks commensurate reduction in client demand
Inequality, economic decline fuel social polarisation, right-wing movements
Provision of social safety nets can prevent this slide into political unrest
Poverty increases vulnerability to mental health conditions: Study
Eastern Mediterranean countries are witnessing higher rates of mental health disorders than global averages
Sudan boycotts new round of Ethiopian Dam talks, calls for greater role to AU experts
Khartoum insists on its steadfast stance to give a greater role to the AU experts to facilitate GERD negotiations and bring views together
President Al-Sisi inaugurates Egypt’s 1st Go Green Exhibition
Go Green Exhibition aims to keep companies and the public informed on national programmes available to finance conversion of cars to run on natural gas
Egyptian biotechnology company to produce local COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-Vac1 has proven highly effective, more human vaccines will be produced, says Vaccine Valley CEO Mohsen Badawy
Senator submits request for briefing on ‘oxygen shortage’ at Egypt’s hospitals
Prosecution summons Al Husseiniya Hospital director, doctors over COVID-19 death in ICU
Housing Ministry receives land allocation requests totalling 5,500 feddan in 2020
NUCA issues 124 ministerial approvals for property projects, 7 masterplans for new cities
5 new COVID-19 deaths among Egyptian doctors, raising total to 276: Medical Syndicate
The Egyptian Medical Syndicate (EMS) announced, on Monday, that five new fatalities have been reported among doctors due to complications related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The doctors are: Yasser Ahmed Meera; Fathy Mohamed Ali; Hazem Al-Kashef; Amr Abdelghani; and Alaa Ahmed. The latest deaths brought the total number of medics in Egypt to have …
International Cooperation Minister shares message of cooperation in World Economic Report 2019-2020
Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat has shared a message of cooperation and public-private collaboration in the World Economic Forum’s 2019-2020 report.
Planning Minister, NI Capital CEO discuss company’s major activities in Q2 of 2020/21
Company introduces investment funds to attract local, foreign investors, says Minister Hala El-Said