Arab League chief welcomes entry into force of treaty banning nuclear weapons

Time has come to intensify international efforts to establish nuclear-weapon-free zone in Middle East, says Aboul Gheit

Sami Hegazi

National Bank of Egypt records EGP 1.8trn deposits, EGP 866bn loans in 2020

Bank’s customer base rises to 15.4 million, of whom 5.4 million subscribers to Al Ahly Net service, with EGP 417bn transaction volume

Hossam Mounir

WTTC, IOSH publish measures for integrating health, hygiene protocols into company culture

Sector needs further integration of health, hygiene standards through managerial engagement

Nehal Samir

HSBC launches Sustainable, Transition Finance Team in Middle East

Team will help institutions, corporates, and individuals’ transition to more sustainable economy

Daily News Egypt

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt achieves 14% net profit growth in 2020

Bank eyes continued expansion in Egyptian market, targeting 25% growth rate by 2021 end

Hossam Mounir

Hawai to launch Egypt’s first observational wheel ‘Cairo Eye’ with EGP 500m investment

Cairo Eye project to be halfly self-financed and constructed over two years

Nehal Samir

Mountain View reveals Lake Side Villas phase at Chillout Park

Company partnered with Egypt Learning Group to introduce HaileyBury School in iCity October with investments worth EGP 500m

Shaimaa Al-Aees

At least 32 killed, 110 injured in twin suicide bombings in Baghdad market

Most of the Baghdad twin attack wounded received treatment and left the hospitals, and only 36 remain for further treatment

Xinhua

Social Solidarity Ministry, EU, UNDP sign €6m Agreement supporting Egypt’s social protection strategies

Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine El-Kabbaj witnessed the signing of an agreement relating to the ‘Support to COVID-19 Response’ project, which will provide Egypt with €6m over three years.

Shaimaa Al-Aees

Libyan Constitutional Committee agrees to hold constitutional referendum

Participants also agree to resume discussions in Egyptian Red Sea town of Hurghada on 9-11 February

Daily News Egypt