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Egypt reiterates support for unity, stability of Lebanon
Date: 2018-01-16 15:35:58 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:25 - ID:7194474
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has reiterated Egypt's support for the unity and stability of Lebanon, at regional and international gatherings. Shoukry's statements came during a meeting with former Lebanese President Amin Gemayel on Tuesday, who ....
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Sisi: We support OIC in facing challenges
Date: 2018-01-16 14:26:18 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:24 - ID:7194412
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi underlined on Tuesday, Egypt's keenness on supporting the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and enhancing its role in the face of current challenges to the Islamic world, said Presidential Spokesman Bassam ....
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Chief prosecutor remands governor for 4 days over bribery
Date: 2018-01-16 13:32:44 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:23 - ID:7194238
Prosecutor General Nabil Ahmed Sadek ordered on Tuesday, the remand of the Governor of Monofiya Hisham Abdel Baset for four days over bribery charges. The Supreme State Security Prosecution undertook a probe with the governor and two other ....
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Shoukry: Al Quds remains top priority of Egypt's foreign policy
Date: 2018-01-16 12:59:13 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:22 - ID:7194183
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry asserted on Tuesday that Al Quds (East Jerusalem) and the protection of sacred places in the holy city will remain one of the top priorities of Egypt's foreign policy. Shoukry's statements came at a meeting with ....
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Petroleum min. urges upgrading refining labs to meet local market needs
Date: 2018-01-16 12:58:46 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:21 - ID:7194145
Petroleum Minister Tareq el Mulla underlined on Tuesday the importance of developing Egyptian refining labs to secure local market needs and curb imports. During the general assemblies of Petroleum Cooperative Society Company (COOP), Misr ....
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Planning minister says growth rate in 2017-2018 could reach 5.5%
Date: 2018-01-16 12:58:37 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:20 - ID:7194124
Planning Minister Hala el Saeid says that the anticipated growth rate of the fiscal year 2017-2018 has risen from 4.8 percent to somewhere between 5.3 and 5.5 percent. Speaking during the second annual conference on the transformation to ....
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AL chief receives Kuwaiti Speaker
Date: 2018-01-16 12:58:27 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:19 - ID:7194031
Arab League (AL) Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit on Tuesday received Speaker of the Kuwaiti Parliament Marzouk el Ghanem to discuss means of promoting ties among Arab parliaments in an effort to upgrade Arab joint action. The two sides also ....
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EFSA: Shares issued in 2017 worth EGP 151bn
Date: 2018-01-16 12:02:14 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:18 - ID:7193916
Chairman of the Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority (EFSA) Mohamed Omran said Tuesday that shares issued in 2017 reached 151 billion pounds; 62 percent higher than 2016. The capital market does reflect the economic landscape in Egypt, Omran ....
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Egypt takes part in 83rd edition of IGW in Berlin
Date: 2018-01-16 12:02:07 GMT - Germany - Egypt - SN:17 - ID:7193987
Egypt will take part in the 83rd International Green Week Exhibition (IGW), due to be held in Berlin on January 18 through 25. A high-level delegation led by Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Abdel Moniem el Bana will be representing ....
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Insurance investments hit EGP 8bn in 2017 -- Omran
Date: 2018-01-16 10:35:48 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:16 - ID:7193731
Head of the Financial Supervisory Authority Dr. Mohamed Omran on Tuesday said that the net investments of public insurance companies on the Egyptian market increased to 86 billion pounds in 2017. This constitutes a 41 percent rise compared to ....