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The impact on education of Egypt’s population boom may be one of the biggest factors at play when it comes to social stability, Juan Cole, a commenter on the Middle East and a historian at the University Michigan, says in an interview with KGOU’s World View program. The government has been strained to provide schooling […]
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Posted inEGYPT IN THE NEWS
Other coverage in the international media
Also worth noting in brief today: Frontera News has a four-part primer on the investment environment in Egypt and its relationship to monetary policy titled Egypt: Appetizing or Antagonizing? President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is capitalizing on the popularity of artists to promote policy and ideas following the footsteps of former President Gamal Abdel Nasser, […]
Posted inOn Deadline
Reducing subsidized bread rations would be catastrophic during tough economic times
The Supply Ministry’s suggestion of reducing daily allocations of subsidized bread wouldbe catastrophic if implemented in light of the current economic hardships, Hamdy Rizk writes in Al Masry Al Youm. Although the ministry's report on subsidized bread consumption shows that some citizens do not use up their daily bread rations, relying on the average figure […]
Posted inWorth watching
Season 2 trailer for Westworld is out
Westworld Season 2 was officially announced at Comic-Con earlier this week, and from the trailer (runtime: 1:49) we can barely keep it together. For those unacquainted with this Wild West sci-fi, we beg you to set aside your prejudices and catch season one (watch trailer, runtime: 2:10). It’s a deep journey into sentience by abused […]
Posted inDiplomacy + Foreign Trade
Italian trade delegation to explore potential investments in Egypt before year’s end
An Italian trade delegation will be visiting Egypt towards the end of the year to explore potential partnership and investment opportunities in fields such as leather, glass, plastic, marble, and printing, Al Borsa reported on Monday. An Egyptian business delegation will also be headed to Rome in November to meet with Italian investors.
Posted inDiplomacy + Foreign Trade
Egypt presses FIFA to pull World Cup from Qatar
The Arab Quartet added nine organizations and nine individuals to the terrorist watchlist they had handed Qatar. The Egyptian cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) also announced that Egypt has requested FIFA pull the World Cup 2022 event from Qatar, according to Al Mal.
Posted inBasic Materials + Commodities
Supply Ministry issues regulations to monitor rice storage
The Supply Ministry has issued new regulations requiring farmers and companies to store their rice stocks at public and registered private rice mills, government sources tell Al Borsa. The new regulations, which will come into effect at the start of the harvest season next month, aim to allow the ministry to keep tabs on where […]
Posted inBasic Materials + Commodities
4.02 mn feddans of rice, corn and other summer crops cultivated
4.02 mn feddans were used to cultivate summer crops including corn, rice, and nuts nationwide, according to an Agriculture Ministry report picked up by Ahram Gate. Yellow and white corn are the most widely grown crops, occupying around 2.18 mn feddans, followed by rice occupies some 1.22 mn feddans.
Posted inBasic Materials + Commodities
GASC issues global wheat tender
The General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) issued a global tender yesterday for an unspecified amount of soft and milling wheat to be delivered between 1 and 10 September, Reuters reports.
Posted inManufacturing
Lafarge looks to sell bag-maker subsidiary
Lafarge appears to be looking to offload one of its bag-making subsidiaries, sources tell Al Borsa. Lafarge owns majority stake in two bagging companies, EGY SAK and the National Bag Company, and has recently courted Mondi as a potential buyer for one of its bag units.Last week, Mondi made the news by bidding for Suez […]