IFAD workshop to discuss food insecurity and political crises in the Arab region
Fund will hold workshop for Arab policymakers and development agencies for research collaboration on relationship between food insecurity and conflict
World Bank project in Egypt provides loans for micro and small businesses
While stimulating growth and generating employment opportunities, the project has also been successful in reaching people and communities that lack access to finance.
Egypt Year in Review 2013
The year was coloured by unrest, with widespread protests against President Mohammed Morsi followed by his removal and the installation of a new interim government, which subsequently saw additional demonstrations.
Cabinet increases social solidarity pensions by 50%
Pensions are directed to families with no source of income, says Ministry of Social Solidarity spokesman
Morocco ends gasoline, fuel oil subsidies
Morocco is the most advanced among North African countries in its reform of public subsidies and already started last year to partially index energy prices to international market levels.
Tourism arrivals down 52% in October: CAPMAS
Tourism rates decline year on year, but show noticeable improvement compared to preceding months
Israel changing Arab and Islamic identity of Jerusalem: Fahmy
Foreign minister calls for international resolutions on Jerusalem to be implemented
Egyptian governorates to be surveyed for investment opportunities to present at Jeddah
Investment opportunities in Egyptian governorates will increase Saudi investment and promote sustainable development, says President of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC).
Four killed during pro-Morsi demonstrations
Clashes erupt between security and Morsi supporters as the latter rally for the January uprising’s third anniversary
