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Egypt allocates EGP 47bn to Upper Egypt development in FY 2020/21
The total constitutes 25% of the total distributed government investments, and reflects a 50% increase over the previous plan for 2019/20.
Government to finance EGP 37m worth development projects in Upper Egypt
Social Solidarity Ministry is moving from social protection to development and economic empowerment, says El-Kabbaj
Government investments worth EGP 47bn allocated to Upper Egypt in FY2021
Local development programme in Upper Egypt is important for achieving sustainable development goals, says Minister Al-Mashat
Government launches Upper Egypt’s first cultural festival
Hosted at Dendara Temple, the festival to kick off 27 February
Mabany Edris considers launching project in Upper Egypt
Edris said that the company took a step to implement an integrated urban project in New Assiut city after conducting extensive studies which proved the existence of real demand and great purchasing power in the city.
Muntada Aid launches ‘Little Hearts’ initiative in Upper Egypt’s Qena
Initiative targets conducting surgeries for 70-80 underprivileged children, training 100 doctors
Upper Egypt pipelines receive 7.5m tonnes of fuel annually: PPC
Upper Egypt receives about 7.5m tonnes of crude oil, butane, and petroleum products through pipelines annually, the Chairperson of Petroleum Pipeline Company (PPC), Abdel- Moneim Hafez, said He pointed out that investments worth EGP 3.6bn were injected into Upper Egypt, including a project to increase the capacity of butane to Lower Egypt governorates from a …
Phillip Morris partners with Injaz Misr to support entrepreneurs in Upper Egypt
Philip Morris partnered with Injaz Misr, as the world’s largest tobacco firm exerts more effort in supporting local communities in the countries it works in de-stereotyping the image of tobacco companies and the industry. Injaz Misr, a non-profit organisation and Philip Morris Egypt launched their first initiative, “San3ety” (my craftsmanship) Ganoub Al-Wadi, which focuses on …
Harvesting dates springs in Upper Egypt
Children aged 10 take part in harvesting
Commemorating life of Upper Egypt’s sultan
Al-Farghal Mouled is celebrated each year for two weeks in July
Study reveals zar rituals still heavily performed in Upper Egypt
Cultural performance attendees seek to rid ‘demon spirits’ invading their souls
Government continues preparations for unstable weather, highways in Upper Egypt reopened
The government began preparations for unstable weather expected to occur in the south and west of Egypt during the coming days, in order to reduce risks of floods and rains that will last until Thursday. A wave of adverse weather conditions is expected to occur on Tuesday after meteorological warnings of the possibility of rain …
Upper Egyptian identity revived in spearing competition
Far away from the city’s modernism that demolished the inherited Egyptian identity, citizens of Upper Egypt still hold on to their elders’ cultural rituals, which “El-Mermah” (Spearing) is one of. El-Mermah is the oldest fencing competition in the history of Egypt. On their horses, young men of Upper Egypt, especially in the region’s south, …
Tahya Misr Fund enhances living conditions of Upper Egypt’s citizens
Away from the beauty of Nubia, where tourists always go and become fascinated by the quietness and peace that surrounds the houses’ bright colours, and its kind people, lie thousands of unseen Nubians that suffer from severe poverty and inhumane living conditions, where they do not have access to drinkable water or functioning sewage systems. …
Limited to moderate turnout in Lower, Upper Egypt on second day of voting
Elders, women dominate voters, two brides in Qena cast their ballots
Real estate developers eager to invest in Upper Egypt; challenges remain
Upper Egypt needs more development by government, developers say
Takaful and Karama: State’s plan to improve conditions of vulnerable citizens
Project reflected previous pledges made by Al-Sisi to ensure rights of people who need support
Upper Egypt is source of 80% of internal immigration: new minister of local development
Development of Sinai, Suez Canal governorates of great importance
EFG Hermes, SFSD join forces to launch an integrated sustainable development project in Upper Egypt
Project targets improving lives of 60,000 underprivileged citizens, says EFG Hermes CEO
Real estate exhibitions contributed 75% of OUD sales: chairperson
Company aims to acquire plots of land in New Administrative Capital, El Mostakbal City, Upper Egypt, Delta, says Khamis
TREEX organises 3 real estate exhibitions in Upper Egypt
Real estate exhibitions are limited to the governorates of Cairo and Alexandria, says TREEX chairperson
Egyptian-Chinese cooperation in electricity network construction in Upper Egypt
An Egyptian private company, Giza Misr, in cooperation with China’s Sino-Hydro Company, agreed to build a power line, Safaga, with a length of 105 kilometers and 220kV. Chairperson of Giza Misr Rabab Fayed said that the company decided to invest EGP 450m in the construction of 220kV in West Sharouk transformations and in the connecting …
Industry ministry allocates free industrial zones in Upper Egypt
The ministry is to provide more industrial zones in eight governorates in Upper Egypt
EGBank lends UEEPC EGP 2bn to finance maintenance
The first portion, worth $50m, was provided this week, says El Shahat
A book reveals women’s hushed torments in Upper Egypt
Women in Upper Egypt are very creative, strong, and socially aware. Yet, they lack support, education, and medical awareness, says writer
Electricity Ministry agrees with Elsewedy Electric, NCC to reduce contractual value of Upper Egypt lines
Al-Sisi demands Shaker to reduce the cost of the ministry: Sources
National Youth Conference starts on Friday in Aswan
The conference will focus on conditions in Upper Egypt governorates
Banque Du Caire participates in new initiative to support small and micro enterprises in Upper Egypt
The bank granted over 1.5m loans to owners of micro enterprises with a total value of about EGP 11bn, says El-Zahid
Prime Minister defines conditions for granting free industrial lands in Upper Egypt
Decision prioritises labour-intensive and exporting projects that rely on local components
Elsewedy Electric, NCC win Upper Egypt electricity tender
Elsewedy Electric and the National Contracting Company (NCC) won a tender to implement three electricity lines in Upper Egypt extending from Samalout to Naga Hammadi at a cost of EGP 4.187bn. A source at the Ministry of Electricity told Daily News Egypt that the companies presented the best financial bids. Elsewedy Electric is set to …