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The Future of Autonomous and Urban Mobility project seeks to advance leading-edge thinking and drive adoption of innovative solutions based on autonomous vehicles and their impact on urban mobility.
IQOS to be launched in Egypt following regulatory approvals, PMM targets all segments of Egyptian smokers, says Abdelnoor
‘China will never yield to US pressure, will not compromise on matters of principle,’ says People’s Daily
The countries of the eastern Mediterranean are on course for some choppy waters. Following Turkey’s announcement on May 6, that its ships would continue to explore for oil and gas in an area of the sea that Cyprus considers to be part of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The move was denounced by the Cypriot …
Likelihood of renewed social instability, reform reversal is low given improved economic prospects
Planned increase in stock exchange duty cancelled, stamp duty stays at EGP 1.5
Oil prices slumped, on Monday, with Brent crude futures recording $69.78 per barrel, down $1.07, following the United States President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would sharply raise tariffs on Chinese goods this week, risking the derailment of trade talks between the two largest economies. On Sunday, Trump wrote on Twitter account that, “For 10 …
Egypt warned against intentions of Turkey to begin drilling activities in a maritime area west of Cyprus, according to a Saturday statement issued by Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement added that Egypt is following the development, warning against the effects of any unilateral actions on security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region. …
Malpass welcomes Al-Sisi’s implementation of reforms, recognises need for further progress on subsidies, governance, debt transparency, state-owned enterprises
NBE ranked 13th with $85.18bn assets, Banque Misr 25th with $49.44bn
Huawei Technologies Company is to launch first 5G network services trial in Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium during the period of hosting the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Amr Talaat, said on Sunday. This came on the sidelines of a meeting between Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, Huawei’s …
Above average turnout across the country, while Al-Sisi, ministers, Azhar Grand Imam cast their votes
Egypt’s fiscal policy aims to raise the GDP growth rate to 6% in the next fiscal year (FY) 2019/20, after the recent increase of 5.5%, Minister of Finance Mohamed Moeit said on Saturday. Moiet explained that the economic reforms implemented since 2016 allowed the country to overcome various economic difficulties, and set the national economy …
New partnership will offer long-term, competitive mortgages, increasing affordability to better serve Egypt’s growing population of homebuyers
Egypt’s Finance Ministry has imposed, on Monday, a temporary import tariff of 15% on iron billets and 25% on steel rebar, set for 180 days. The ministry announced that the tariff aims to protect Egypt’s domestic iron and steel industry against dumping, and unfair competition. Local steel manufacturers have been calling on the government to …
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with the Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, where he asserted Egypt’s support for Libya’s ongoing onslaught in Tripoli. Forces affiliated with Haftar have engaged in violent clashes with militants in the outskirts of Tripoli since last week. According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, the …
The international arbitration case between Egypt and Israel over natural gas trading could be resolved in the upcoming months, Israel’s Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said on Sunday. Steinitz told Reuters that a final understanding is already established, and what’s left is the approval of the Israeli electric authority and maybe also of someone on the …
Furthermore, all ministers have been acquitted, cabinet, and local states’ governments have been resolved. Additionally, he announced a one-month curfew and a three-month state of emergency
Perception of insecurity remains concern in region
Minimum wage adjustments in private sector to follow, increase likely to support private consumption, erode competitiveness
New draft budget sets price of Brent crude at $70 per barrel, up from $67 per barrel in current FY
Guterres calls for stepping up support for Arab States to fight terrorism
Egypt, EU, Arab League strongly condemn Trump’s violation of international law, UN resolution
NMEG to increase production to 28,000 in 2019, aims to reach more than 20% market share
Brent crude oil prices stand at $66.37 per barrel in Monday trading driven by OPEC supply cuts
Canon Inc, the Japanese multinational, is considered to be one of the industry leaders in the manufacture of imaging and optical products, including cameras, photocopiers, printers, and recently, medical equipment. Daily News Egypt interviewed Yuichi Ishizuka, the president and CEO of Canon Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), during his visit to Egypt, to find …
E-commerce to change real estate, most companies are turning away from above-the-line marketing, says Amin
Cash comes at high cost of 1-1.5% of GDP, so going cashless drives real growth, says Mastercard MENA president
Company says guarantees offered are not sufficient
GDP growth to reach 5.5% in 2019, 5.8% in 2020, while high interest rates, inflation could hinder growth