Egypt's private sector attracts $6.9bln investments from 1,600 German companies: Al-Mashat

Arab Finance: Around 1,600 German companies operating in Egypt have injected a total investment worth over €6 billion into the country's private sector, mainly the energy, green transition, and industrial development sectors, Minister of Planning,...

Egypt: ‘Volatile Borders’ Continue to Pose Terror Threats

A preemptive security operation recently carried out by Egypt’s Interior Ministry has highlighted growing concerns over the country’s volatile borders, which security sources say are being exploited by armed groups to stage attempted “hostile...

Egypt: Petroleum Ministry, IFC explore financing opportunities in mining projects

Egypt and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are mulling over cooperation opportunities to finance energy and mining projects in the country, according to a statement. During his meeting with the IFC's Regional Director for North Africa...

Egypt: EGX ends Sunday’s session in green zone

Arab Finance: The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) closed Sunday’s trading session with a positive performance, with the EGX30 rising by 0.74% to 34,071 points. The Sharia-compliant index, EGX33 Shariah index, went up by 0.92% to 3,524.34 points. Both the...

From ancient Egypt to military time: A simple guide to understanding 12-hour vs 24-hour clocks

Different time formats might seem baffling at first, but the 12-hour and 24-hour clocks each tell fascinating stories about how we've measured our days throughout history. The familiar 12-hour system, splitting each day into AM and PM periods,...

President Ilham Aliyev congratulates his Egyptian counterpart

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Azernews reports. "Dear Mr. President, On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, I...

Egypt provides free train rides for Sudanese refugees returning home

Dynamic development of relations between Azerbaijan, Egypt is source of great satisfaction - President Ilham Aliyev

The dynamic development of relations between Azerbaijan and Egypt is a source of great satisfaction, said President Ilham Aliyev in a congratulatory letter to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Azernews reports....

Vodacom's first-quarter service revenue rises 11.4% on Egypt growth

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's biggest mobile operator Vodacom Group reported a rise of 11.4% in first-quarter service revenue on Wednesday compared to the same period last year, supported by growth in Egypt and group financial services. Vodacom,...

Egypt’s Environment Minister steps down to start new UN lead role

(MENAFN) Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad has officially stepped down from her position in order to begin her new role as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), according to announcements...

Egypt’s Strategic Diplomacy: Rejecting US Proposals on Gaza and Ethiopia’s Dam

Egypt’s recent rejection of the United States’ proposed quid pro quo regarding the crises in Gaza and the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) signifies a significant shift in international diplomatic relations. Questions have...

Egypt Expresses Optimism for Gaza Ceasefire

(MENAFN) Egypt expressed its hope on Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached "soon" while reaffirming its strong stance against any efforts to forcibly displace Palestinians, calling such actions a "red line." This statement came during a...

Egypt Security Forces Kill Two Suspected Militants in Shootout

Egyptian security forces killed two suspected Islamist militants in a shootout in a Greater Cairo neighborhood, authorities said. A bystander also died in the confrontation at a hideout in Giza, the Interior Ministry said Sunday. The militants...

Emirates Rulers congratulate Egyptian Pres. on July 23 Revolution

The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and...

Egypt Sudan Return

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Egypt’s Environment Minister Steps Down to Head UN Desertification Effort

(MENAFN) Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad has stepped down to assume her new position as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), the Egyptian cabinet confirmed Sunday. Prime Minister...

KUFPEC announces final investment decision with Shell Egypt to develop gas exploration at Mina West field

CAIRO: A subsidiary of Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) announced on Tuesday a final investment decision with Shell Egypt to develop gas exploration at Egypt's Mina West field, Kuwaiti state news agency reported. The field is...

Egypt: Major tier completed at El-Dabaa nuclear energy plant

The last segment of the third circular tier of the inner containment (IC) has been installed in the design position at the second unit of El-Dabaa NPP in Egypt. The IC is a cylindrical structure that will house the nuclear reactor and the...

Egypt Welcomes Upgraded U.S. and U.K. Travel Advisories

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has welcomed the recent decision on Saturday, 19 July, by the United States and the United Kingdom to upgrade their travel advisories for Egypt to Level II: Exercise Increased Caution. This classification places Egypt...

Egypt: CMA CGM ZEPHYR transits through Suez Canal following incentives, flexible marketing policies

Arab Finance: The container ship CMA CGM ZEPHYR has transited through the Suez Canal as part of the southern convoy transiting through the new canal on its voyage from Singapore to the Alexandria Port, according to a press release. This voyage...