Planning Minister, NI Capital CEO discuss companyâs major activities in Q2 of 2020/21
Company introduces investment funds to attract local, foreign investors, says Minister Hala El-Said
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Egypt condemns terrorist attack against Pakistan coal miners
Islamic State terrorist group claims its responsibility for attack
Franceâs giant curfew-busting rave ends after 2 days
A French prosecutor has said that police detained seven people including two alleged organisers, on Saturday, after an enormous New Yearâs Eve rave drew at least 2,500 people in the west of the country.
Berlinale World Cinema Fund announces 12 new funding recommendations
In the 33rd jury session of the Berlinale World Cinema Fund (WCF), the juries made 12 funding recommendations for a variety of international projects, the Berlin Film festival announced on Friday. The varied projects represent the countries of Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dominican Republic, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Mozambique, Senegal, and Turkey. The current …
US magazine Variety names CIFF President among influential business leaders shaping global media
The US magazine, Variety, has included President of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) Mohamed Hefzy on its Variety500 list for 2020.
US/Israel-Iran tensions rise on anniversary of top Iranian generalâs assassination
Washington blames Iran-backed militia for regular rocket attacks on US facilities in Iraq. However, no known Iran-backed groups have claimed responsibility.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi directs for quarry system to be developed nationwide
Meeting reviewed development plan for Egypt’s quarry system to maximise state resources. A unified electronic geographical platform established for quarries
Egyptian engineering exports grow 6% in 5M FY 2020/21
Egyptâs engineering exports increased by 6% to $1.11bn in the first five months (5M) of fiscal year (FY) 2020/21, compared to $1.05bn during the same period of FY 2019/20.
Update: Prosecution investigates into Sharqeyaâs COVID-19 deaths due to oxygen shortage
All hospitals have medical oxygen supplies they need, according to Health Minister Hala Zayed
Culture Minister announces winners of 13th National Theatre Festival
Egypt’s Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem concluded, on Saturday, the 13th edition of the National Theatre Festival, whilst announcing the winners of its competitions.
Egypt to start vaccination against COVID-19 soon, with 40m doses in stock
Elderly and those with chronic illnesses will be prioritised in vaccination programme
Beating pandemic boredom: Egyptian Opera House hosts 584 cultural events in 2020
Ministry of Culture launches initiative to broadcast concerts, salons, and creative activities via Internet
Egypt follows investigation into assault of national pharmacist in Saudi Arabia
Egypt’s Minister of Manpower Mohamed Saafan has followed the investigation into the assault of an Egyptian Pharmacist whilst at work in Saudi Arabia, according to a ministry statement on Saturday.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi, Sudan’s Al-Burhan discuss regional developments
Al-Sisi congratulated Al-Burhan, Sudanese government and people on occasion of their independence day, stressing Egypt’s support to Sudan across all fields.
Ethiopian dam talks expected to resume Sunday amid diplomatic tensions
Meeting over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will be first of 2021 after month-long suspension
UN eyes bringing in monitors to support fragile Libya ceasefire
The United Nations (UN) is looking to bring in monitors to oversee Libyaâs fragile ceasefire that was agreed between rival parties in October, and which has been widely flouted over recent weeks. In a letter to Security Council members, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the âsetting up of a monitoring group that would include …
Court affirms constitutionality of prison penalty for illegal construction perpetrators
Cabinet extends deadline for reconciliation over building violations until March
Egyptian pound appreciates 30 piasters against US dollar in 2020 despite COVID-19
Local currency is likely to see further gains against US dollar in 2021
Planning Ministry reviews âCitizen Investment Planâ in Matrouh for FY 2020/21
Public investments directed to Matrouh stands at EGP 13.3bn, an increase of 34%, says Hala El-Said
Warm, foggy weather expected in Egypt over next 3 days
Upper Egypt to see hot weather during day, with cold expected nationwide at night
Veteran Egyptian screenwriter Wahid Hamed passes away at 76
Two of Wahid Hamed films were selected for list of best 100 Egyptian films in 20th Century; âAl-Laab Maa al-Kobarâ (Playing with Giants, 1991) and âAl-Bareeâ (The Innocent, 1985)
Egypt postpones first semester exams until after winter break due to COVID-19
Egypt postponed, on Thursday, the first semester exams until after winter break due to COVID-19, with study in schools and universities continuing remotely until the end of the semester.
Egypt extends reconciliation over building violations until March 2021
Egyptâs Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has extended the period of receiving reconciliation requests over construction violations until March 2021. Once the period comes to an end, the Reconciliation Law on Building Violations will be implemented, and the immediate demolition of violations that have not been reconciled will begin. Madbouly added that the government has issued …
Egypt reviews international institutionsâ positive evaluation of local economy amid COVID-19
The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development on Thursday issued a report that monitors international institutions’ positive evaluation of the performance of the Egyptian economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Defying COVID-19 ban, people took to Alexandria’s streets to celebrate NYE
Videos circulated on Social Media showing scores of people gathered on Alexandriaâs iconic Stanley Bridge to mark the end of 2020 amid COVID-19
Saudi-led coalition strikes targets at Yemen capital after Aden attack blamed on Houthis
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck targets in Yemenâs Houthi-held capital Sanaa, on Thursday, in retaliation for an attack on the Aden Airport as the Riyadh-backed government arrived there.
EIB, Banque Misr partner to speed up SMEs recovery from COVID-19 in Egypt
âŹ425m to support Egyptian SMEs, mid-caps
Government directs EGP 90bn for local development since July 2018
The Ministry of Local Development has announced, in its annual report, that the government has directed EGP 90bn for development projects in different governorates, benefiting about 60 million citizens, during the period from July 2018 to December 2020.
$3.4bn project to meet fuel needs in Upper Egypt: Petroleum Minister
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, has asserted that the high-octane petrol and diesel production complex in Assiut governorate, with a total investment of about $3.4bn, will meet fuel needs of Upper Egypt in the coming period.
Government improves public workersâ wages in 2020 despite COVID-19: Finance Minister
Mohamed Maait, Minister of Finance, said that the government, despite the challenges imposed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, fulfilled its obligations to add the periodic bonus for public workers subject to the Civil Service Law.