Latest in Tag: Upper Egypt Highlight
Latest in Tag: Upper Egypt

Upper Egypt records investments of EGP 63bn since 2014
The total cost of development projects that have been and are currently being implemented in Upper Egyptâs governorates since 2014 to the present date stands at EGP 63bn. The figure covers projects implemented by the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities in the time period since President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi took office in 2014 …

Public investments in Sohag, Qena rise 62% in FY 2020/21: Planning Minister
Latest data on Egyptâs income, spending affirms success of countryâs poverty reduction policies, says Hala El-Said

Upper Egypt accounts for 25% of public investments in FY 2020/21, up to EGP 47bn
In a ministerial statement on Thursday, she pointed out that the government allocated EGP 47bn in public investments to Upper Egypt in FY 2020/21, which constitutes 25% of the total government investments, with 50% increase over the 2019/20 plan.

2 new petrol, diesel complexes to serve Upper Egypt: El-Molla
The complex, worth investments of $450m, is a vital project in the ministryâs refining and industrialisation strategy as part of the sustainable development plan for Egyptâs Vision 2030. The strategy aims to secure fuel supplies both for the local market and development plans for Upper Egypt.

Planning Minister, WB discuss Upper Egypt development programme updates
Egypt prioritises support for employees who are at high risk due to COVID-19, says El-Said

German KfW offers âŹ15m to support nutrition, education in Upper Egypt
Financing comes as part of Egypt-Germany Debt Swap Programme 2020

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 Egyptâs 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 âLittle Hearts’ initiative in Upper Egyptâs 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 worldâs 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 Egyptâs 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 âdemon spiritsâ 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 cityâs modernism that demolished the inherited Egyptian identity, citizens of Upper Egypt still hold on to their eldersâ cultural rituals, which âEl-Mermahâ (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 regionâs south, …

Tahya Misr Fund enhances living conditions of Upper Egyptâs citizens
Away from the beauty of Nubia, where tourists always go and become fascinated by the quietness and peace that surrounds the housesâ 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 votingÂ
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: Stateâs plan to improve conditions of vulnerable citizensÂ
Project reflected previous pledges made by Al-Sisi to ensure rights of people who need supportÂ

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 chairpersonÂ

Egyptian-Chinese cooperation in electricity network construction in Upper EgyptÂ
An Egyptian private company, Giza Misr, in cooperation with Chinaâs 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 EgyptÂ
 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