Africa Egypt The new phase of the '100 million trees' campaign across Egypt has been launched by several ministries in response to climate challenges and population growth, as part of a national strategy to increase green space per capita
Africa Egypt NBA Africa and New Era Education will launch and operate the first NBA Basketball School in Africa, which will open in January 2025 at the Uppingham School Cairo in Egypt and will offer a basketball programme for 5-18 year olds
Africa Egypt The heat wave recorded in recent days is once again putting the national power grid in trouble, as extreme heat is forcing residents to use more air conditioners and electrical appliances amidst a severe energy crisis, leading to scheduled power cuts
Africa Egypt Car sales in Egypt increased by around 18,4% year-on-year in the first four months of 2024, reaching almost 23.500 purchased vehicles, according to a report by the Automotive Market Information Council
Africa Egypt A series of major development projects in the South Valley region, including mega water lift stations and extensive road networks, were inaugurated by President al-Sisi
Africa Egypt The country rejected an Israeli proposal to coordinate the two countries to reopen the Rafah crossing point between Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip and to manage its future operation, according to two Egyptian security sources
Africa Egypt Hala Consulting and Tourism Services, a company owned by prominent Egyptian businessman ally of President, is allegedly collecting around $2 million per day from Palestinians fleeing the Gaza Strip, demanding a minimum of $5.000 per person
Africa Egypt Egypt and Italy will collaborate to establish a centre for artificial intelligence in Cairo, with the aim of promoting the development and use of Ai throughout Africa; the agreement was signed in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital
Africa Egypt The Egyptian cabinet has approved the creation of a special free zone for the production, maintenance and export of marine yachts that meets standards equal to those of Europe and other international counterparts
Africa Egypt The grace period granted to foreigners illegally residing in Egypt to legitimize their residency has been extended by six months and the new deadline is now 15 September 2024
Africa Egypt Respect for human rights must be at the center of discussions and the bilateral agreement between the European Union and Egypt, which Brussels is preparing to sign, demanded the International Federation for Human Rights and other NGOs
Africa Egypt The country will export locally produced insulin injections to Cuba for the first time through the United Company for Pharmaceuticals, an affiliate of the Acdima Group
Africa Egypt Egyptian mezzo-soprano Farrah el-Dibany received the 'Arab Woman of the Year' award for 2024 from the London Arabia Organisation for her work in cultural exchange