Syria forms committee to probe human rights abuses in Syrian coast operations
Syria’s Defence Ministry has formed an emergency committee to investigate alleged violations by its forces during recent military and security operations in the coastal region, a ministry source told state news agency SANA on Saturday. Those found to have violated
Deputy PM discusses mechanisms, regulations for organizing industrial development
Kamel Al-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, convened a comprehensive meeting with Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, and a group of
Gold prices surge 1.8% over past week: Gold Bullion
Gold prices declined on Friday, yet the precious metal achieved gains over the past week due to safe-haven inflows and a US jobs report revealing lower-than-expected job growth in February. This suggests that the Federal Reserve may be on track
France condemns violence against civilians in Syria; 745 reported killed
France condemned violence in Syria on Saturday targeting “civilians because of their faith, and prisoners,” amid reports that hundreds of Alawites have been killed in recent days. The Alawites are a religious minority to which toppled president Bashar al-Assad belonged.
ECA hosts EU delegation to discuss national competition strategy
The Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA), led by Mahmoud Momtaz, recently welcomed a high-level delegation from the European Commission to discuss advancements in competition policies across various markets and economic sectors. The delegation, headed by Annika Eriksgaard, Head of the Directorate-General
CIB’s Hisham Ezz Al-Arab receives Global Finance Lifetime Achievement Award
Global Finance has awarded Hisham Ezz Al-Arab, Chairperson and CEO of Egypt’s Commercial International Bank (CIB), its Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is the publication’s highest individual honour. Joseph D. Giarraputo, Founder and Editorial Director of Global Finance, said Ezz
France, Germany, Italy, and UK back Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction plan
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the UK expressed their support on Saturday for the Egyptian plan on Gaza, which was endorsed at the emergency summit in Cairo earlier this week and formally adopted by the Organization of
Trevolution Group Sees Surge in Egypt Travel, Exceeding $1.2 Billion in 2024 Bookings
Egypt’s tourism industry is experiencing a boom like never before, with demand for travel to the country soaring in 2024. Trevolution Group, the travel division of Dyninno Group, has reported a remarkable surge in bookings, surpassing $1.2 billion in gross
The Volvo EX90 Will Get A Big Battery Upgrade
Volvo’s flagship electric SUV is stuck with a 400V battery while Hyundai and Kia charge ahead with 800V. That will change soon.
Egypt expresses concern over Syrian clashes, calls for for inclusive political process
Egypt has expressed its concern regarding the confrontations in Syrian Governorate of Latakia, which have resulted in a number of casualties and injuries, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed its