Egypt keen on bolstering coop. with all African countries: Egypt's amb. to Sierra Leone

Soliman was speaking during a meeting on Monday with Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone Komba Kamanda, as part of a first-of-its-kind visit by a member of the Egyptian diplomatic mission in Sierra Leone, in preparation for the African …

Egypt to focus on mining, renewable energy projects in 2025

Egypt has drawn up plans to attract investment into new mining and renewable energy projects in 2025 within a strategy to tap its mineral wealth and lessen reliance on conventional electricity, the country's Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister has …

New Initiatives for Syrian Nationals in Egypt Amid Heightened Entry Restrictions

The Syrian Embassy in Cairo has announced new measures aimed at easing their return to Syria on Sunday 5 January.  Among these measures are free document certification, a one-time six-month extension for passports, and complimentary same-day return tickets …

US shifts $95 million in military aid from Egypt to Lebanon

A US State Department document has revealed that the Biden administration will divert $95 million in military aid allocated to Egypt to Lebanon. According to Reuters, a document submitted by the State Department to Congress regarding the “planned transfer” …

Travel: Golden beaches and crystal clear seas at Hurghada, ‘the Maldives of Egypt’

Hurghada, with its miles of sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters and several small islands, has been called the Maldives of Egypt and it’s easy to see why. During the brief ride from the airport to the hotel, it is clear this place is going to be …

Egypt launches e-voting and performance apps to streamline election processes

Egypt has introduced e-voting and government service monitoring apps that seek to streamline election processes, making them more accessible and transparent for citizens. This programme enables citizens to evaluate government services and lodge complaints …

Assad’s Fall Sparks Fear and Reflection in Egypt

In early December, Cairo’s bustling 6th of October and Obour neighborhoods, where the Syrian diaspora in Egypt is clustered, resounded with whistles and the honks of vehicles’ horns. Syrians gathered spontaneously to celebrate the news of the end of Bashar …

Central Bank of Egypt Approves Meeza Prepaid Cards From PayMint to Advance Financial Inclusion

Egyptian fintech PayMint has received final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to launch its first ‘Meeza’ prepaid cards in partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB). PayMint plans for the new Meeza prepaid cards to enable its customers to carry …

US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, document says: Reuters

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will divert $95 million in military aid allocated for Egypt to Lebanon, according to a document seen by Reuters on Monday. The State Department notification to Congress of the planned shift calls the Lebanese …

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