Pence still planning a visit to Egypt and Israel in January? US Vice President Mike Pence’s office said yesterday that the official was still planning on visiting Israel and stopping in Egypt in January, The Associated Press reports. Pence was expected to fly into the region last month, but his visit was delayed amidst the “region-wide uproar over President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.” Israel’s Foreign Ministry told the newswire yesterday, however, that the visit was not on its January agenda.

The Trade and Industry Ministry announced plans to launch an SME development program during 1Q2018. The strategy will aim to increase the sector’s contribution to national GDP and support the creation of youth employment opportunities.

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