Month: March 2021

6% drop in Brent crude prices seen as good news for Egypt policy makers

Oil prices have been hit by concerns over demand as Europe goes…

Daily News Egypt

Egypt’s Financial Regulator, Central Bank to establish fund to finance brokerage firms

There is increasing interest in stock market’s role in supporting Egyptian government’s…

Daily News Egypt

Central Bank of Egypt directs for simplified bank account opening procedures

Facilities will be provided for small companies to open accounts

Hossam Mounir

Egypt’s Parliament preliminarily approves draft law toughening FGM penalties

New law stipulates that medical institution where FGM takes place will be…

Daily News Egypt

Egypt to hold 2 trial Thanaweyya Amma exams in April, May: Education Minister

Thanaweya Amma exams will be held online in July or August for…

Bassant Mohammed

Egypt sees 50% increase in Mother’s Day gifts sales in 2021

Last year's event coincided with spread of COVID-19, but this year is…

Daily News Egypt

Arab-UN workshop calls on least developed Arab countries to adopt Trade Facilitation Annex

Workshop recommends establishing national committee to facilitate trade, consisting of all concerned…

Sami Hegazi

River Nile is a ‘matter of existence’ to Egyptians: Al-Sisi

Al-Sisi stresses Egypt’s keenness to develop, deepen all existing forms of cooperation…

Daily News Egypt

Egypt, Tunisia, Libya initiative on recovering looted funds approved by UNHRC

Resolution calls upon states that have safe havens for looted funds to…

Sami Hegazi

Egypt shows flexibility in GERD talks, while Ethiopia manoeuvres: Egyptian official

Committee formed in Egypt to raise awareness on water issues

Daily News Egypt