Banks’ SMEs funding amounts to EGP 146bn, targeting EGP 200bn by year-end: El-Etreby
The CBE has instructed banks working in the local market to allocate 20% of their loan portfolios to finance SMEs. El-Etreby pointed out that NGOs were also included within this…
CBE prioritises financial inclusion in line with Egypt’s strategy for sustainable development 2030: Helal
Activities of Arab Financial Inclusion Day resulted in opening of 1m accounts in Egyptian banking sector within 4 years
Al-Assad declares ‘general amnesty,’ downgrading punishments in Syria
In a statement, the presidency said that the decree applies to crimes committed before 14 September, downgrading the death penalty to a life sentence of hard labour, and reducing life…
Algeria calls presidential elections for December
Election to replace ousted Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika scheduled for December 12
Aramco’s oil facilities still within range of our attacks “could be targeted at any moment”: Houthis
Movement said Saudi Arabia should stop its "aggression, blockade on Yemen"
Two political outsiders appear to claim the lead in Tunisia’s 1st vote round
Turnout was 45% compared to 63% in 2014’s presidential election
Egyptian, US special forces carry out training on fighting terrorism
Training, which took place in Egypt, included exercises on ways to deal with explosive devices
Egypt’s new prosecutor general Hamada El-Sawy sworn into office by Al-Sisi
Moreover, Mohamed Hossam El Din was also sworn in before Al-Sisi as head of the Council of State.