Egypt’s COVID-19 rates within expectations: President’s health adviser

Health Ministry reports daily record of 189 new COVID-19 cases

Sarah El-Sheikh

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.

Mohamed Adel

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.

Shaimaa Al-Aees

Telecommunications see significant usage increase in April: NTRA

State precautionary measures, working from home contribute to increased Internet, phone use

Mohamed Alaa El-Din

Military Production Ministry produces sterilisation booths to curb COVID-19 spread

Ministry delivers four booths, which can measure body temperature, to parliament

Daily News Egypt

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

Bassant Mohammed

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.

Daily News Egypt

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.

Daily News Egypt

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.

Daily News Egypt

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…

Mohamed Farag