South Korea Embassy in Egypt to mark International Day of Girl Child
The day aims to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights, through the Girls Take Over initiative.
30% drop in stationery, school supplies sales due to COVID-19
Egypt government held ‘Hello Schools’ exhibition in September to provide school supplies at reasonable prices with discounts up to 50%
Government allocates EGP7.1 bn to commodity, service agencies in September
The beneficiaries of the urgent finance include: the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC); the Holding Company for Spinning and Weaving; and the National Media Authority. It also financed subsidies…
25 candidates from 18 countries compete in AU Commission elections
Amani Abu Zeid is only Egyptian candidate in AU election race, says Ambassador Namira Negm
Eitesal launches innovation competition in memory of ex-Minister Tarek Kamel
The winner will take home a prize valued at EGP 100,000, with the contribution of more than 13 companies and several experts in the communications and information technology (CIT) sector.
Egypt’s NIGSD aids in preparation of National Governance Report on Kenya
The meeting was organised by the secretariat of the African Peer Review Mechanism to discuss Kenya's initiation of its national report on governance. It came in line with the recent…
Egypt, Spain carry out joint naval exercises in Mediterranean Sea
In a statement, Al-Refae said that Egypt’s frigate Toshka and the Spanish frigate Reina Sofia took part in the exercise, which included transportation drills, in the Egyptian Northern Fleet's zone.
DETGD to launch retail automation initiative in January 2021
The initiative’s first phase will take place in cooperation with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and a number of banks working in the local market.
EBRD increases annual funding for 2021-2025 economic recovery plan to €13bn
Bank’s new strategy will focus on accelerating post-COVID-19 recovery, strengthening private sector through increased share in investments
CBE establishes EgyCash for technological cash solutions
CBE contributes up to 35% of new company’s capital, while NBE, Banque Misr, and Banque du Caire own remaining share