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33 Indian textile companies participate at Intexpo Egypt
India is the second largest destination for Egyptian exports, with bilateral trade volume reaching $5bn, says Indian Ambassador to Egypt
Indian investors await Suez Canal master plan: Ambassador
The Indian Embassy held a celebration of Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation in Cairo
Algorithm to detect MS developed in India
Engineering students in India have developed an algorithm that can help detect multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease that affects the nervous system at an early stage
Indian FM meets Al-Sisi, Al-Araby in Cairo
Secretary General of the Arab League tells India not to forget about Palestine
Uber plans massive investment in India
Finally an identity for India-Bangladesh enclave denizens
Investors lose interest in Russia
Investors lose interest in Russia
Al-Sisi receives Indian Special Envoy
Indian representative invited President Al-Sisi to the ‘India-Africa Forum Summit’ in October
Egyptian Ambassador to China to attend AIIB agreement signing: Al-Ahwani
Egypt was confirmed to join the China-backed bank in April and became one of the 57 founding members
Egypt’s AIIB membership approved
Final decision for approving Egypt’s membership was in hands of bank’s approved members
‘India by the Nile’ festival held with great success
The Bollywood show was a sell-out, with security having a tough time managing the crowds, says Indian Ambassador
Empowering women benefits all, from the individual to the nation
By Dr. Bjørn Lomborg Even if we believe we have come a long way regarding gender equality, the fact is that up to today, women tend to hold lower-paying jobs, are under-represented in politics and the upper levels of business, and bear the brunt of domestic violence. In parts of the developing world, women have …
Cricket World Cup 2015
Fourteen teams are participating in the 11th Cricket World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand, which began on 14 February and will continue until 29 March. The teams will play a total of 49 matches in 14 different cities. Australian playing fields will host 26 matches in seven cities: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, …
Omar Samra reaches South Pole
Samra reaches South Pole bringing him one step closer to completing “Adventurers Grand Slam”
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