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Indian Embassy in Egypt celebrates first Indian Yoga ministry
Indian government spends over $100m on ministry’s scientific research
Egypt strengthens relations with India and Greece
International cooperation minister looks to build on previous cooperation to increase economic and investment ties
A woman fights against oppression in India
By Dr Cesar Chelala One can fight oppression with violence or with education. Hema Konsotia, a 34-year-old Indian woman, has chosen the latter. She is helping to change a situation affecting an estimated 165 million Indian Dalits. Also known as the “untouchables”, Dalits are a mixed population of numerous caste groups found all over South Asia. …
Tourism ministry aims to attract 100,000 South African tourists in 2014-2015: TDA official
Authority also targeting increased visitors from India, China, Brazil, and Argentina
Euromoney Conference: Egypt eyes more southeast Asian, Gulf tourists
The Egyptian Tourist Authority (ETA) seeks to attract more tourists from Asian and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) as visitors from these countries have largely stayed away since the 25 January Revolution due to political unrest. The authority will focus on Chinese and Indian markets as they represent two of the world’s fastest growing economies. …
Stimulus programmes for charter flights reconsidered to encourage tourism: Minister of Tourism
Ministry will reconsider stimulus programmes for charter flights to encourage travel to Egypt through introducing new programmes to support airlines economically
Egyptian government presents trade, technology projects to India
Government conducts broad international talks to revive confidence in Egyptian economy threatened by political turmoil
Countries and international bodies offer congratulations to Al-Sisi on election victory
White House says it is looking forward to working with Egypt’s new president, but also shared concerns
Pakistan’s sorcerers promise the world, for a price
A cure-all to some and for others a scam that preys on people’s superstitions, the sorcerers continue to thrive despite the disapproval of some hardline schools of Islam.
Democratic progress still needed in Egypt: US
Fahmy calls on “friends” not to confuse fight against terror with human rights abuses during US visit
Tailang’s work draws parallels between Indian and Egyptian democracies
The political satire used by Tailang is very similar to the humour used by Egyptian cartoonist as well as the Egyptian people when criticising their government.
India by the Nile’s Food Fiesta brings its cuisine to life
The festival wants to showcase all aspects of India’s culture and it says a big part of that is its world famous cuisine
UAE’s Air Arabia bets on Ras Al Khaimah hub
The Sharjah-based budget carrier, which currently operates out of three hubs in the Gulf and North Africa region, signed an agreement with the RAK government in February declaring it the official carrier for the emirate and RAK airport as its new hub.
Saudi Arabia imposes fines, jail terms for visa lapses
Punishment ranging from fines and jail terms to confiscation of assets and deportation may be imposed, escalating a year-long crackdown on visa irregularities that have been overlooked for decades.
IMF, World Bank push for price on carbon
Warning that time was running out for the planet to avoid worst-case climate change
Bollywood Love Story brings magic of India to Egypt
Bollywood Love Story – A Musical is one of the most entertaining shows the Main Hall has seen in a long time
Indian artists put on a show at Cairo International Airport
The India by the Nile festival seeks to improve cultural understanding and encourage tourism between the two countries
Hunt is on for new emerging tigers: MINT, PPICS and CIVETS
AFP – For more than 10 years the rise of big emerging markets has re-shaped the global economy but these are now slowing with maturity, and the hunt is on to identify which upstarts will be tomorrow’s tigers. The big five, which recently helped the world through financial crisis but are now experiencing marked growing …
North America impairment pushes Abu Dhabi’s TAQA into 2013 loss
Reuters – Abu Dhabi National Energy Co (TAQA) posted a net loss of AED 2.52bn ($687m) for 2013 as it marked down the value of its oil and gas holdings in North America, the company said on Tuesday. The state-controlled energy investment giant swung from a profit after minority interests of AED 649m in 2012. …
India by the Nile: Egypt’s biggest foreign festival back for 2nd edition
This year the festival includes music, folk, exhibitions, discussion and a big musical show
Ministry of Tourism encourages Indian tourist visits
Ministry aims to receive 1 million Indian tourists by 2017
India regulator issues notice to UAE’s Etihad on Jet deal
Etihad has been asked to respond within 21 days declining to be named as the information is not public.
UAE-led group expects to sign $2bn India power deal soon
Reuters – Abu Dhabi National Energy Co (TAQA), leading a consortium that plans to invest around $2bn to acquire hydropower assets in India, expects to close the deal this quarter, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. TAQA, majority-owned by the Abu Dhabi government, is buying two hydropower plants owned by Jaiprakash Power Ventures …
Tribal elders in India order gang-rape of woman: police
A 20-year-old village woman was gang-raped on orders from tribal elders who objected to her relationship with a man
Winter Bites Back
Tourism in the News: One million Indian tourists to visit Egypt over coming three years
Egypt is working on attracting Indian tourists in cooperation with the Indian toursim sector
Egypt hopes to increase volume of Egyptian-Indian trade to $8bn
The volume of trade between Egypt and India registered $2.3bn in the first quarter of 2013
Fahmy departs for tour of Asia
Foreign minister to focus on Egypt’s economy on second visit to Asia
Fahmy goes on his first Asian tour
Fahmy to visit India on Wednesday, before visiting Conakry
Trade between Egypt and India reaches $5.5bn
The ambassador noted that Indian investments in Egypt recently reached nearly $2.5bn via more than 50 companies operating in major cities, namely Alexandria, Suez, Ain El-Sokhna, 6th of October and the 10th of Ramadan.