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Emissions caused 55 cases of suffocation in surrounding region to factory
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CIT to meet local technology service providers over sector’s developments
According to a press release issued Tuesday by the CIT, the meeting will be held on 27 November.
Al-Sisi inaugurates several national projects in Suez Canal
During a speech, Al-Sisi affirmed that the state is currently focusing on the health and education sectors, adding that the state facilitated 300,000 operations under the initiative to end the waiting lists in one year, at a cost of more than EGP 2bn.
5th Law Talks conference to start 29 November
This year’s conference will discuss several key issues, including protecting intellectual property rights, combating money laundering, arbitration, and cybercrime.
Crédit Agricole Egypt and PAS sign a credit facility agreement for an aircraft purchase
According to the signed agreement, Crédit Agricole Egypt will provide a medium-term loan to be repaid over five and a half years, which shall cover 80% of the helicopter’s total value. The cooperation between the bank and PAS, which began in 1983, represents a major step in the long-term fruitful partnership aiming for the company’s expansion into air transport services inside and outside Egypt.
Lebanese protesters clash with Hezbollah supporters in central Beirut
Blocking a main bridge, the Lebanese protesters were attacked by supporters of Hezbollah and Amal groups. The supporters clashed with protesters using clubs and metal rods, chanting pro-Hezbollah slogans, while protesters on the other side chanted “Hezbollah is terrorist.”
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence kicks off
The campaign starts every 25 November which marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, dubbed Orange Day, and runs until 10 December, the Human Rights Day.
EDF Renewables invests in Egypt’s KarmSolar, becomes shareholder
In a Monday press statement, EDF Renewables will make a capital investment to become a strategic shareholder in the solar company, with which it has also agreed on a strategic partnership in the development of solar energy in Egypt.
DP plans to invest 520m for expanding Ain Sokhna Port
$1.6bn investments of the company in Egypt, says Al Banna
Al-Sisi directs further development in Sinai
President held a meeting with top state officials to discuss development projects in the peninsula
Fitch maintains Egypt’s long-term credit rating at ‘B+’ with stable outlook
Real GDP growth to remain robust at 5.5%, budget deficit to narrow at 7.6% of GDP in FY20
Sesame Street launches Arabic show dedicated to refugee children in Middle East
The show is planned to be screened in 2020, under the name of Ahlan Simsim (Welcome Sesame). The planned input is to tackle the main issues facing displaced children in their daily life, as well as educational content.
Sherif Arafa: I present films to the public first before sending to festivals
“Don’t believe the director who says that success is in festivals and that receiving awards is more important than the box office’s success.”
Egypt is a strategic partner to the US: Cohen
US commits $430m in insurance to a natural gas project in Egypt, says American ambassador
Tens of thousands of Algerian protesters demand elections to be cancelled
Five presidential candidates running for elections scheduled for 12 December; some of whom were senior officials under former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika
An attack against pregnant woman in Australia sheds light on hostility towards Muslims
Of the 113 female victims, 96% were wearing headscarves, study showed
Facebook to train Arab journalists on how to sort fact from fiction on social media
Facebook Journalism Project trains Arab journalists to sort fact from fiction
Elon Musk’s net worth drops $768m in one day after Cybertruck’s failed stunt
The revolutionary design looks different from any pickup truck ever released. Cybertruck’s exterior is made from stainless steel alloy, similar to what SpaceX rockets are made with. Musk states that the alloy is bulletproof and can withstand nine-millimetre handgun bullets.
US imposes sanctions Iranian information minister over internet blackout
Pompeo urged Iranians on Thursday to send photos and other information documenting repression amid ongoing protests
EGL completes Cairo West Power Station Project
Additionally, the company revealed that they have completed the delivery of accessories and containers to the same site, including the arrangement of all types of clearance formalities and getting approvals from the relevant authorities to clear containers in the port
Egypt, Noble Energy sign two $430m deals
Deals include natural gas transmission through EMG pipeline, petroleum products manufacturing
Fawry Dahab to provide e-payment solutions for Cairo’s public utilities
The signing ceremony was attended by Cairo Governor Khaled Abd El-Aal and CEO of Fawry Ashraf Sabry, as well as several governorate officials.
Two Egyptian start-ups Won $215,000 out of Africa Netpreneur Initiative’s $1 Million Cash Prize
Egyptian Startup Nawah Scientific won second place in the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI).
Parliament’s current legislative term to end January 2021: Ali Abdel Aal
Parliament will halt for three weeks, but will hold some extraordinary meetings
RiseUp selects 15 regional startup finalists for “Pitch by the Pyramids”
4 Cairo finalists selected, joining a regional cohort of 11 startups
Al-Sisi urges doubling of German investments in Egypt
President highlighted Egypt’s economic reforms and recovering investment climate
Johnson & Johnson invests EGP 2.3bn in Egypt
The minister elaborated that the ministry is keen to promote the pharmaceutical industry as one of the strategic industries in the national economy to meet the needs of local market, and also export to regional and global markets.
17.2%, hike in Egypt’s exports to COMESA in 2018
The report showed out that the highest exports were concentrated in five African countries, including Libya, Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda, respectively, accounting for85.5% of Egypt’s total exports to COMESA countries.
LNA destroyed 19 Turkish armoured vehicles in Misrata
LNA warns Turkey to stop ‘its military support to terrorist militias’
Fouad address environmental issues during E-Mobility, Urban Planning conference
Environment Ministry to tackle pollution problem in Greater Cairo area