The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has put out a consumer protection guidebook (pdf) for capital markets, insurance and other non-banking financial services, according to an FRA statement. Any organization offering a service regulated by the FRA will be required to post a copy of the document online and to present a print copy to any […]
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Australian citizen’s release tops coverage of Egypt in the foreign press
Topping coverage of Egypt in the foreign press is the release of Australian-Egyptian Hazem Hamouda after more than 400 days in Tora Prison. Hamouda was escorted to Cairo Airport by the Australian ambassador in Egypt. The Guardian, SBS News, and the Australian Associated Press all have the story. The state is pushing television producers to […]
El Sisi, UN chief talks top the front pages
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s talks with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres topped the front pages of all the three government dailies this morning (Al Ahram | Al Gomhuria | Al Akhbar). The two talked regional politics and terrorism, with the spotlight on Syria, Libya, and Yemen.
Joaquin Phoenix stars in “Joker”
And for your daily dose of creepiness so compelling you can’t look away, we bring you the trailer for Joaquin Phoenix’s “Joker,” which will be released in (some parts of the world) in October 2019 (watch, runtime 2:23). Gotham has never looked so eerie.
World Bank president-elect pledges support for Egypt
Trump’s nominee for World Bank’s next boss pledges support for Egypt: David Malpass, the US’ nominee to head the World Bank, said the group will increase its support for Egypt’s infrastructure, transportation and SME sectors after he officially takes office, according to an Investment Ministry statement. Malpass also reaffirmed the group’s commitment to backing Egypt’s […]
IOM to allocate USD 23 mn to fund employment projects in Egypt
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has allocated USD 23 mn to fund employment projects in Egypt, according to reports by the domestic press. IOM Egypt Chief of Mission Laurent De Boeck said that the figure might increase through projects executed in tandem with the private sector. The estimated number of migrants in Egypt in […]
Foreign minister meets Eritrean counterpart
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with his Eritrean counterpart Othman Saleh and his political advisor Yemane Gebreab Ab yesterday, according to a cabinet statement. The parties discussed potential for collaboration on projects in energy, fishing and infrastructure, as well as exploring a memorandum of understanding to eliminate visas for visitors of both countries.
Elsewedy Electric signs EGP 1.7 bn power transmission agreement with EETC
Elsewedy Electric has signed an EGP 1.7 bn agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to set up an electricity transmission line from the Benban solar power park, EETC head Sabah Mashaly told reporters. No further details were provided.