Egypt, USAID discuss 5 future projects with $105m investments
Two sides also discuss new cooperation strategy for next five years
FEB refutes rumors of Egyptian banks funding GERD
Mohamed El-Etreby, FEB Chairperson stressed that there are no Egyptian banks, or banks operating in Egypt that purchased Ethiopian government bonds
Government discusses increasing efficiency of health facilities
The discussions were held as Egypt continues its fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
2 cloth masks to be provided on each ration card
The minister added that supplying the face masks will be phased in according to the rate of supply from factories to stores. He noted that a total of 250,000 masks…
ITFC injects $9.6bn into Egypt over 12 years: Planning Minister
The minister praised the ITFC’s remarkable activities in development, and the notable rate of progress in implementing its Egypt funding programme for 2020
Energean negotiates a new price for Edison asset deal at $284m
Energean will gain operations in Egypt, Italy, UK, Croatia and Malta , while Edison will keep its assets in Algeria and Norway
Smokers not more susceptible to COVID-19 infection: Researchers
Giving smokers alternative nicotine delivery means they might prefer these products over cigarettes, and produce better outcomes, says Polosa
Younger employees most affected by pandemic-caused income declines, job losses
One in four Egyptians have altered food habits due to ongoing crisis, says CAPMAS
Tougher penalties needed to put brakes on youngsters behind the wheel
Culpable drivers only face an EGP 500 fine and no harsh penalties, such as licence suspension or revocation, says Al-Shahid
COVID-19 in Egypt: people feel economic bite and government responds
Overall, 73.5% of Egyptians say that they have experienced an evident reduction in household income caused by the pandemic.