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Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir continued to slam Egypt in the Mideast press on Tuesday, driven by his quest to retake Shalatin and Halayeb — Egyptian territory that is also claimed by Sudan. The venue this time: An interview with Qatari newspaper Al Sharq in which he is reported to have said that Egypt occupied […]
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Posted inDiplomacy + Foreign Trade
Bahraini investors eyeing SCZone opportunities, mn feddans project
The Bahraini government and private sector investors are considering opportunities in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and the 1.5 mn feddans project, Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa said, according to Ahram Gate.
Posted inDiplomacy + Foreign Trade
AFD provides EUR 100 mn for Alexandria tram project
Investment and International Minister Sahar Nasr signed a contract for EUR 100 mn loan from the French Development Agency (AFD) for the EUR 360 mn Alexandria tram project, the ministry said in a statement yesterday.
Posted inDiplomacy + Foreign Trade
Italian Deputy Prosecutor in Cairo to follow up on Regeni murder case
Italy’s Deputy General Prosecutor Sergio Colaiocco arrived in Cairo on Tuesday with a delegation for a two-day visit to follow-up on the latest in the investigation into the murder of Italian graduate student Giulio Regeni, AMAY reported.
Posted inDiplomacy + Foreign Trade
German central bank officials in town for talks
A delegation of German central bank officials lands in Cairo today, AMAY reports. The Germans will meet with Central Bank Governor Tarek Amer and Investment and International Cooperation Minister Sahar Nasr.
Posted inDiplomacy + Foreign Trade
House Speaker heads delegation to Tokyo
House of Representatives Speaker Ali Abdel Aal led a delegation to Tokyo on Tuesday night, Ahram Gate reports.
Posted inEnergy
Production from Nooros surpasses 1 bcf/d
Gas production from the Nooros field has exceeded 1 bcf/d, Reuters reports. Eni, which manages the field, has said last year it plans to raise production to more than 1 bcf/d in 1Q2017.
Posted inEnergy
Saudi Arabia set to trade electricity with Africa through Egypt by 2020
Saudi Arabia is planning to sell electricity with Africa by 2020 via Egypt, Gulf Business reports. In addition to linking up with Egypt, Saudi Arabia is also looking to connect its power grid to Europe through Turkey, Energy, Industry, and Natural Resources Minister Khalid Al Falih said.
Posted inBasic Materials + Commodities
GASC launches global wheat tender
The General Authority for Supply Commodities launched a global tender yesterday for an unspecified amount of wheat, to be delivered between 15 and 24 June, according to Reuters' Arabic service.
Posted inHealth + Education
State-funded universities to launch electronic aptitude testing system for new applicants next year
State-funded universities that require students to take aptitude tests during the application process will be implementing a new electronic testing system as of the upcoming school year in a bid to cut back on red tape and reduce bureaucratic procedures, Ahram Gate said on Tuesday.