Egypt’s COVID-19 rates within expectations: President’s health adviser
Health Ministry reports daily record of 189 new COVID-19 cases
US oil plummets below zero for first time, Brent declines to $26 a barrel
Decline proves market is not convinced by OPEC cuts, says former petroleum minister, US oil May delivery cratered by as much as -$37 a barrel.
Parliament initially approves draft law on economic measures dealing with COVID-19 impact
The committee modified the second article on submitting tax returns so that it can apply to tax returns provided by ordinary citizens, whose deadline expired on 31 March.
Telecommunications see significant usage increase in April: NTRA
State precautionary measures, working from home contribute to increased Internet, phone use
Military Production Ministry produces sterilisation booths to curb COVID-19 spread
Ministry delivers four booths, which can measure body temperature, to parliament
Egypt starts clinical trials for COVID-19 treatment using blood plasma
Many countries have already started clinical trials using blood plasma including US, China, France, UAE, and India
EEHC subsidiaries hold general assembly meetings on 2020/21 budgets
In a statement, the EEHC said the meetings come as part of the continuous development of these subsidiary companies and their performance.
Kom Ombo solar plant begins operation
The projection is to raise this figure of renewable energy contributions to the national grid to 50% in the next 10 years.
Electricity Ministry to close Zafarana wind farm in 2021 as project life span ends
The Zafarana development is the second largest station in east Africa after the Gabal El Zeit farm that puts out 580MW.
International energy companies join fight against COVID-19
Despite the impact on global energy companies, many have stepped up to take part in efforts to combat the virus and contribute to initiatives. It has also seen the companies…