CBE issues standard criteria for accepting electronic payment using QR Code
Standard criteria is a new step towards digital economy and contributing to the faster and more secure provision of financial services to all citizens at a lower cost, says Helal
BWE21 will hold its 4th annual conference between 17 to 21 February
The aim of the conference is to demonstrate the success of women's leadership as a role model in promoting Egyptian economy in the Middle East, says chairperson of BWE21
Aman Microfinance aims to open 150 branches within five years
Aman Microfinance, which focuses on micro projects, has obtained the temporary license from the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to practice its activity in the Egyptian local market in accordance…
‘Fack Ju Göthe’ as trademark or insult?
The German film franchise "Fack Ju Göthe" wants to trademark their name – but European courts won't allow them, saying the phrase can be taken as an insult. DW asked…
Brexit Big Band: a musical dialogue on European tour
As negotiations continue, British musician Matthew Herbert and his Brexit Big Band seek their own ways to deal with Brexit. They literally are writing the soundtrack to the biggest political…
Facing public pressure, companies are ditching plastic
After the EU unveiled a high-profile push to rid the continent of plastic waste, now companies like McDonald's, Costa and Evian are announcing their own initiatives. Can this help solve…
GE reports huge loss amid regulators’ probe
GE's executives had already announced a major restructuring initiative in November of last year, followed up with 12,000 job cuts in the power unit in December.
Qualcomm hit with €1-billion EU antitrust fine
American smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm has been fined by the European Union for paying Apple to use its chips exclusively. The punishment represents nearly 5 percent of the company's 2017 turnover.US…
Shoukry participates in preparatory meetings of 30th AU Summit
Summit themed “Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa's Transformation”
Al-Sisi’s campaign presents his candidacy papers for presidential election
Karem selected as campaign general coordinator, Abu Shouka as spokesperson