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Sima Foods Industries aims to expand in India, Pakistan, Russia
Sima Foods Industries aims to increase exports by 35%, up from a growth rate of 25% in 2016, in a bid to offset the rise in production costs. Chairman of the company Ahmed Fendi said that the company aims to boost its production capacity through developing some production lines and acquiring new ones to come …
Russia to deliver 50 MiG-29 fighter jets to Egypt no later than 2020: Sputnik
Delivery of MiG-29 fighter jets to Egypt is according to contract signed during Putin visit to Egypt in 2014, says FSMTC deputy director
Shaker will present to Al-Sisi results of Dabaa nuclear plant negotiations with Russia
Fuel supply and treatment is under negotiations as well as provision of expertise and technical support during operation
Russian flights to resume to Egypt on 23 February: Sputnik
Egypt is gearing to receive the first touristic Russian delegation on 23 February, following the expected resumption of flights between Russian and Egypt on the same date, after a year and four months of suspension on the back of the downing of a Russian aeroplane in the Sinai Peninsula in October 2015, a Russian state-run …
Russian tourists return to boost Egypt’s tourism
Russian flights to Egypt resume in hopes of reviving Egyptian tourism and economy
Electricity ministry to hold popular conference announcing details of Dabaa nuclear plant
The Ministry of Electricity is preparing to hold a public rally to announce the details of the establishment of Dabaa nuclear power plant in cooperation with Russia. A source at the Ministry of Electricity said that Minister Mohamed Shaker will review the latest developments in the negotiations with Russia on the Dabaa nuclear power plant, …
Russian trips to Egypt will reactivate the tourism sector: El Zayat
There should be a study for supply and demand, lands should be offered according to this mechanism, sector needs should be determined
Flights between Egypt and Russia may resume in February: Russian Izvestia newspaper
Russian transportation ministry did not confirm what foreign policy sources told Izvestia
Russia claims resumption to flights to Cairo on the horizon
Previous statements by Russian officials have claimed flights would resume soon; however, no time frame has been forthcoming
Russia plans to sign agreement with Egypt regarding Cairo Airport security
Russian security delegations started their inspection at Cairo airport following the Russian aeroplane crash in October 2015
In final press call, Obama says Israel-Palestine status quo ‘unsustainable’
US president Barack Obama gave his final press conference, making comments on Israel and Palestine. He also reviewed press freedom and his last decisions taken in office
Russia finalises inspection of Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh airports
Russian transport ministry announced that a group of experts are currently drafting a report following the conclusion of their inspection of Cairo airport
Qatari backtracking on labour rights and cooperation with Russia reflects new world order
A Qatari decision to backtrack on minimal improvements of the terms of employment of migrant workers, who account for a majority of the Gulf state’s population, and a Qatari investment in Russian oil company Rosneft PJSC, symbolise the emergence of a new global power structure with the rise of populists in the United States and …
Egypt, Russia agree on bank guarantees and credit packages for Dabaa nuclear power plant
Negotiations continue on fuel saving, technical support, and operation guarantee, says source
Russian experts draft report on security in Egyptian airports
The experts visited Egypt last month to inspect the airports to resume direct flights from Moscow to Cairo
Russia begins military drawdown in Syria
The Kremlin first deployed its troops to Syria in September 2015, and had begun a withdrawal in March 2016
Trump and Putin – the overture
The United States and Russia have had diplomatic relations for 25 years. Though they are rather frosty at the moment, President-elect Donald Trump wants to thaw them.
Egypt, Russia overcame negative consequences of Russia Metrojet aeroplane crash: Abou Zaid
The spokesperson said that the ties between the two countries have been fostered over the past two years
Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh airports apply biometric ID system for employees
A Russian delegation is set to arrive in Cairo to inspect security measures at airports
Towards a new world order in Eurasia? The role of Russia and China
A new Russian-led, China-backed Eurasia-centred world order may be in the making against the backdrop of alleged Russian cyberwarfare against the United States and Europe. Analysts see a pattern in Russian moves that could serve China’s interests should US president-elect Donald Trump adopt a more confrontational approach towards Beijing. Suggestions that Russian president Vladimir Putin …
Government reviews 3 scenarios to sign Dabaa nuclear plant contract
Partial signing at end of the year, postponement to March, or cancellation of project
In Cartoon: Christmas gifts for Russia
Al-Sisi offers condolences to Putin over slain ambassador in Turkey
The Egyptian president also discussed terrorism with several country leaders this week
UN to set up war crimes panel for Syria investigations
The UN has approved a resolution to set up a panel to gather evidence of possible war crimes in Syria. Syria’s UN ambassador Bashar Ja’afari said the resolution was illegal and a threat to a solution to the conflict.
Egypt condemns deadly attacks in Turkey, Germany
Three terrorist attacks took place on Monday, leaving the Russian ambassador to Turkey dead, at least 12 killed in Germany, and three injured in Switzerland
Russian ambassador to Ankara seriously wounded in gun attack
Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov has been shot at an art gallery in the Turkish capital Ankara
Russia vetoes Egypt’s resolution on Syria, describes it as “counterproductive”
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it was rushed to a vote before finalising the discussion on the draft resolution
Sharm Dreams forecasted to see 60% decline in revenues by year’s end: Abo El Enein
The company is determined to finish the development of two hotels in Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada in 2018 with investment of EGP 370m
Egyptian airports register 29% decrease in passengers during first 10 months of 2016
Sharm El-Sheikh International airport witnessed the largest decline, as 2015 Russian aeroplane crash continues to keep visitors at bay
Russia acknowledges progress in security measures at Egypt airports
Russian transport minister had previously said that direct flights may resume if Egypt fulfilled required security measures=