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
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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
Egypt condemns terrorist attack against Pakistan coal miners
Islamic State terrorist group claims its responsibility for attack
France’s 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 Year’s 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 general’s 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
Egypt’s 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 Sharqeya’s 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.