Japan to help improve Africa’s water resources management
JICA offers new training as a response to TICAD7’s outcomes, says Japanese ambassador
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Egypt sends aid shipment to Albania’s quake victims A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Albania and killed more than 51 people Egypt sent a shipment of pharmaceuticals to Albania on Wednesday, Egyptian embassy in Tirana announced. Dispatched through the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD), affiliated to the Foreign Ministry, the shipment was sent to help …
Egypt’s Planning Ministry launches Education is Life Fund’s NFO
El-Said said that the National Charitable Investment Fund for Education has been established with the aim of finding a mechanism to provide sustainable financing for educational projects.
King Salman denounces ‘heinous attack’ by a Saudi aviation student at US naval airbase
Mohammed Al-Shamrani was in the US for military training
MAAT celebrates its 20th anniversary with contemporary dance festival
For two weeks, and under the name “20 Years Maat”, the festival brings all sorts of dance art, including dance performances, special dance classes, live music events, screenings, and talks, to celebrate dance with as much passionate people as possible.
African economic integration requires financial inclusion: minister
Made in Africa workshop discusses the development of transport and communications infrastructure, says Nassar
Al-Sisi says he urged ex-interim president Adly Mansour to run for election
President said extremism and terrorism will never discourage Egyptians from moving towards a better future
Manufacturing of Sony’s Bravia TV commences in Egypt
As part of Sony’s strategic plans to broaden its presence and penetration in Egypt, it unveiled a wide range of televisions and Sony Home Audio Video products during the event.
SDF declares victory over IS in group’s last enclave in Syria
In 2014, IS seized control over more than 8 million people in 88,000 sq km region
Egypt stock market to keep rally alive as foreign investors likely to build new positions
EGX30 gains 0.7% in week to close at 13,367 points; target resistance at 13,775pts
Endowments Ministry to unify Adhan this month
Ministry also allocated EGP 100m for ‘Decent Life’ initiative
Russia, Turkey reach ‘understanding’ over cooperation in Syria
Senior officials of both countries agreed on “fighting terrorism, liberating Syria”
UAE to reopen its embassy in Syria for first time in 7 years
Embassy has been closed since Syrian uprising erupted in 2011
Spacetoon Group brings back Baby Shark to Middle East
After causing a huge phenomenon with millions of children followers worldwide, Spacetoon Group, the Leading Company in the field of edutainment in the MENA, has recently announced its partnership with Pinkfong, the children’s educational brand of SmartStudy, a South Korean educational entertainment company, to bring Baby Shark to the Middle East. Baby Shark is currently …
UAE’s investments in Egypt to increase: ambassador
Companies considering funnelling new money into local market
Shoukry heads to Serbia to discuss bilateral relations
Visit came during completion of over 110 years of diplomatic relations between two countries
Japanese Saraya to establish $10m worth cosmetics, pharmaceutical complex in Ain Sokhna
Egypt will be major manufacturing, marketing hub for his company’s products at regional, continental levels, says Saraya president
Turkey starts oil drilling in Eastern Mediterranean
“If harassment takes place, our naval forces will do what is necessary,” says Turkey
Nation-wide university student union elections to start
Winners should be announced on 11 November
Deadline for coded metres extended to end 2018
Distribution companies received letter from EEHC, will not receive new requests
No intention to repeat 1973 oil embargo: Saudi energy minister
“For decades we used our oil policy as responsible economic tool, isolated it from politics,” says Al-Falih
EGP 800m investment plan of north Cairo electricity distribution company: chairperson
Completion of installing 649,000 pre-paid, code electricity metres, connecting 128 solar energy stations
e-Legend Concept presented at 2018 Paris Motor Show
Moreover, Peugeot calmly approaches that of the energy transition with the conviction that technology is always at the service of automotive pleasure.
Court orders Gamal, Alaa Mubarak’s release, pending investigations
Earlier in day, court accepted duo’s appeal to change bench
Al-Sisi discusses implementation of national medical insurance project with Madbouly, Zayed
President orders officials to provide modern medical technology for blood transfusions, to disseminate idea of blood donation
New UK ambassador returns to Cairo after 17 years
Adams previously served in Egypt from 1998 to 2001 as deputy head of Mission in Cairo, while he joined Her Majesty’s Diplomatic Service in 1979.
Ministry of finance to operate bill to change machines in Metro stations
Mint authority is studying introducing new EGP 2 coin
(FAO), officially handed over a solar powered sun-dried tomato processing unit to the Marketing Cooperative for Fruits and Vegetables
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), officially handed over a solar powered sun-dried tomato processing unit to the Marketing Cooperative for Fruits and Vegetables in Bangar EL Sokar, Nubaria. This activity is in the context of the project “Food Loss and Waste Reduction and Value Chain Development for Food Security in …
Israel closes pedestrian crossing with Gaza after deadly clashes
No statements have been issued on how long closure will last
Death toll due to floods in Kerala reaches 324
The death toll resulted from floods and torrential rains in Kerala state in south-western India rose to 324. The flooding further resulted in damaging dams and roads, and the demolition of houses. The state government chief Pinaray Vijayan, said that “324 lives have been lost” in 10 days of floods in the state, particularly in a touristic …