Cairo Film Connection reveals film project selection for 2020 edition

The Cairo Film Connection's selection committee, comprised of key industry professionals, have whittled down an initial long-list of 105 project submissions, to come up with the short list of 15…

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Egypt, WFP expand partnership to support 1 million farmers by 2023

WFP projects empower women entrepreneurs in Luxor and promote smart farming techniques, says Minister Rania Al-Mashat

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Up to 90% customs duty cuts on industrial inputs to boost local manufacturing: Finance Minister

Customs amendments cover some industrial components, mass transit vehicles, and renewable energy, says Mohamed Maait

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Egyptian film selected for CIFF international competition

Premiere of Amir Ramses’ The Curfew represents success for Egypt’s film industry in light of pandemic, says Mohamed Hefzy

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Egypt condemns Houthi attacks on civilians in Saudi Arabia’s southern Jazan

Five reported injured in drone attack on area close to Yemen-Saudi Arabia border

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Egypt, USAID inaugurate Luxor wastewater treatment plant expansions

New developments will serve 332,000 residents until 2037

Nehal Samir

US actress Uma Thurman to join SundanceTV MENA competition jury

Thurman will join Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir, and Qatari-American writer and filmmaker Sophia Al-Maria on the competition’s jury. Other juror names and competition prizes are due to be announced shortly.

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STARZPLAY reports 141% growth in users during COVID-19

Comedy one of most watched segments during pandemic, as people tend to escape during difficult times, says study

Bassant Mohammed

Libya’s Haftar announces resumption of oil production, export 

GNA Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeg says joint technical committee will supervise oil revenues and ensure fair oil distribution

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TE, Vodafone submit financial offers for new frequencies

Orange and Etisalat have refrained from the bidding process

Mohamed Alaa El-Din