D-8 Represents $1.3 Trillion Economy: Malaysian Minister at Cairo Summit
The Developing Eight (D-8) member states represent 15% of the world’s population and possess a combined economy valued at $1.3 trillion, according to Malaysian Higher Education Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir, who spoke at the organisation’s 11th summit in Cairo on
Instagram Launches Festive Features for End-of-Year Celebrations
Instagram is launching a series of new, limited-time features to allow users to celebrate the end of 2024 and share their favourite memories with friends. The features, rolling out from today, include new options for Stories, DMs, and Notes. Instagram
Egypt secures $230m in Japanese funding for budget support
Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, and Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Fuji Hisayuki, signed agreements for development financing worth $234m. The agreements, encompassing both grants and concessional loans, aim to support the Egyptian
BYD Continues To Go After Europeans’ Hearts, & Enters Estonia
Earlier this year, I noted that BYD was really going after Europeans’ hearts by sponsoring the Euros, a massive football (soccer) tournament in Europe that is similar to the World Cup and goes well beyond the normal football fanbase. BYD
Egypt, Indonesia discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, regional conflicts
On Wednesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi welcomed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during his official visit to Egypt. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting followed by an expanded session attended by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Minister of
Beltone Leasing and Factoring, signed a Sale and Leaseback Agreement with SEKEM Group Worth EGP350 million
Beltone Leasing and Factoring, a subsidiary of Beltone Holding, announces the signing of an EGP350 million sale and leaseback agreement with SEKEM Group, a leading social enterprise focused on sustainable development and organic agriculture in Egypt. This partnership involves the
Health Ministry adds a new immunotherapy drug to treat liver cancer patients
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced the inclusion of a new immunotherapy drug to treat “liver cancer” patients, according to the latest international recommendations, as part of its keenness to alleviate the suffering of patients and their families.
California wins the first round against Trump as Tesla faces down a union coup
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, the Trump administration has lost its first battle against state’s rights in California while Tesla faces down (what it’s calling) a union coup in Germany. Meanwhile, SoCal Edison puts 280 Chevy
Israeli forces launch violent raids on Gaza as war enters 439th day
The Israeli military has launched violent raids on homes surrounding Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, as the conflict entered its 439th day. These raids are part of a series of escalations aimed at reaching
Suez Canal Bank provides Ashry Steel Group with EGP 2.35bn credit facility to support expansion
Suez Canal Bank has signed a cooperation protocol to provide Ashry Steel Group with credit facilities valued at EGP 2.35bn. The funding aims to support the group’s working capital needs, enabling its expansion and increasing its capacity to meet domestic