Shoukry, Lavrov discuss measures to address COVID-19 pandemic

During the discussions, which took place via telephone, the two foreign ministers talked on the measures taken by both countries to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Daily News Egypt

AATB Program offers support to member countries to cope with COVID-19: ITFC

The AATB has the mandate to drive economic integration between across the African and Arab regions. It is also looking to strengthening small- and medium-size enterprise (SME) export development across…

Hagar Omran

77% of freight forwarders operational despite COVID-19: EIFFA

The EIFFA recently conducted a survey of its members to monitor and analyse developments and potential repercussions of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Shaimaa Al-Aees

Cabinet launches ‘Ahalena’ platform to aid irregular workers

Initiative allows companies, individuals to donate to affected labourers

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Egypt’s tourism revenues could reach $16bn in FY 2020 without COVID-19: Planning Minister

Hermes downgrades revenue estimation to $10.5-11bn, economist expects 20-30% drop

Nehal Samir

EPS records EGP 49.5m business volume, EGP 12.6m profits in 6 months

Schedule to upgrade electricity networks in 75 Upper Egypt villages to be put in place

Daily News Egypt

HDB join efforts to support those affected by COVID-19

Bank is providing EGP 20m in aid to support 1,500 families

Hossam Mounir

Central banks are first line of defence against COVID-19: IMF

Banks reactivate programmes used during 2008 global financial crisis, says Adrian

Hagar Omran

German-made high speed S43 submarine joins Egypt’s navy 

S43 submarine is equipped with the latest combat, navigation, communications and electronic warfare systems

Daily News Egypt

Egypt will be MENA’s only country witnessing GDP growth: IMF

Global economy to contract 3% in 2020 due to COVID-19: WEO

Hagar Omran