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
CBE eases bank account opening procedures for individuals, small enterprises
New rules allow banks to expand customer base, help them implement financial inclusion plan, and integrate informal economy into formal one, bankers say
HDB honours high-performing high school students for 6th consecutive year
The honoured students included those in the preparatory stage, as well as at high school, alongside visually impaired and technical diploma students.
Egypt, Russia conduct joint naval drills in Black Sea until 2020 end
Both countries to formulate ‘plan for exercises that will be held in Black Sea for first time,’ says Russian statement
Diesel tank explosion leaves 4 dead, dozens injured in Beirut
Fire took hold in an underground premise, reportedly a warehouse, where the fuel oil tank was also being stored
