Latest in Interviews Highlight
Latest in Interviews
Faster Implementation of reforms is key to unleashing private sector investments, boosting sustainable growth and jobs: IFC’s Walid Labadi
State should encourage public-private partnerships in desalination, wastewater removal, renewable energy, says IFC Country Manager in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen
No elections without Jerusalem: Fatah official
Trump’s “deal of the century” is just a 21st century Balfour Declaration
The Kanjo Sisters: Chic, charismatic and bold in design and character
Kanjo designs are known for being eco-friendly, as both Dayana and Nourhan made raising the people’s awareness of the environment protection as one of their life goals.
DSOA explores investment opportunities in Egypt’s smart cities, mainly NAC
Dubai Digital Park was established with $408m investments
ICSB aims to create 600m job opportunities over next 10 years
About 80% of entrepreneurs fail, that is why business incubators are very important
International Co-operative Alliance to decide on Egypt’s membership early 2020
ICA has signed a protocol with ILO to commit UN member countries to provide decent jobs for marginalised people, says Ariel Guarco
South Africa to build on Egypt’s successful AU presidency in 2020: ambassador
Al-Sisi discussed GERD issue with his counterpart Ramaphosa during their recent meeting, says Mavimbela
Euronet Worldwide contracts with banks to provide services in Egypt’s tourism sector
Company plans to increase its remittance transactions to Egypt, says its vice president for Middle East, Africa and Pakistan region.
Technical education and vocational training reform are an imperative necessity to produce cadres fully aware of the market’s needs: director
The cost of training a single worker is 50,000
MENA has one of highest YouTube watch times globally: regional partnerships head
“We have seen a meteoric rise of female creators in the Arab world,” says Diana Baddar
Date palm’s journey to join UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
The large number of Arab countries participating in the bid was an obstacle, yet the step shows the importance of date palm to the Arab’s heritage, says Al Kaabi
AUC’s Ricciardone ,“Our first role is to serve the Egyptian people and society”
We aim to collect $100m (EGP 1.6bn) and $85m of them were collected this year.
Unilever Mashreq to invest over €60m in Egypt within three years
The government’s economic reforms were the right thing to do for the country, but it is certainly affecting our competitive position in Egypt, CSCO
Signify’s global investments €7.5bn, sales in Egypt reach €26m: Devan Pillay
Egypt and East Africa account for 40% of Signify’s trade in the continent
We aim to bring the Premium International’s turnover to EGP 3.8bn in 5 years: chairperson
The company aims to launch two new products in 2020 and provide premium services to individuals
Spotify succeeds to concert Arab culture globally, with more plans for the region: managing director
Last week, a Swedish rapper, Imenella did a cover for Amr Diab’s 1996 hit Habibi Ya Nour El Ein as part of Spotify Singles initiative, says Boller
ACUD to complete lands sales in NAC’s first phase by July 2020
Shoura council building is being designed to be ready after elections, says ACUD chairperson
Follow your maddest dreams, don’t forget your roots, upgrade your skills and always be connected to the rest of the world: Frédéric Mané
“Alone, I am just an artist, with my team I can create more than a drawing!”
500 Startups company invested in 37 Egyptian startups, making 30% of its MENA portfolio: venture partner
We typically invest an average of $100,000 as an initial investment, and can follow on in the top 20-30% of our investments, up to $500,000, says Haider.
Energy prices, bank interests are the industry’s biggest obstacles in Egypt: Mohamed Hanafy
We can compete abroad only by reducing the cost price, says director of the Metallurgical Industries Chamber at FEI
US EXIM Bank likely to triple future funds to Egypt reaching $6bn
Aviation, agriculture, ICT, infrastructure, agribusiness, women are the main focus of future cooperation, says member board
EIB invests €9.2bn in more than 100 projects in Egypt
A total of 27 contracts were signed for a total value €4bn from 2015 to 2019, with average amount per year was hence €800m, says Scannapieco
Cement crisis: Egypt stocked up with enough reserves for 20 years
Cement workers in Egypt complained a lot about the industry situation and are waiting for real solutions, says Medhat Stefanos
Green municipalities, renewable energy, IPOs, PPPs to lead EBRD’s work in Egypt: Chakrabarti
EBRD to have four offices in Egypt by 2020, says bank’s president
EHA to add 8,000 hotel rooms across Egypt early 2020 with $800m investments
30% hike in the winter season’s reservations compared last year’s winter season, according to the EHA’s chairperson
I aim to preserve the artistic sense of jewellery, whether made of fancy or simple materials: Basant Nashaat
The jeweller has to be bold, and not be afraid of criticism, says the designer
Despite protests, Catalans oppose independence from Spain: Spanish ambassador in Egypt
“The majority of Catalonia residents support the central government of Spain,” he asserted.
Egypt’s energy capabilities exceed its needs: Vice President of World Energy Council
Our main objective is to provide energy for everyone at reasonable prices, says Elham Ibrahim
EBRD ready to support Egypt’s plans for opening up SOEs, MOCs
Bank aims at speeding up implementation of joint infrastructure projects in Egypt, says Rigterink
Baramoda: startup recycles agricultural waste to produce fertilizers
Baramoda aims to own 5% market share in Egypt by 2025, says CEO