Financial gap for SDGs in MEASA widens to $5trn annually
The financial gap needed to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Middle East, Africa, and Southern Asia (MEASA) region by 2030 has expanded to nearly $5trn annually, according to the third annual report from the Transition
First Ministerial Conference of Russia-Africa Partnership Forum kick starts
Russia on Saturday opened the first Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in the city of Sochi, seeking to deepen ties with African nations and dispel the notion that it is isolated by Western sanctions. The conference is expected
CBE conducts training programme for calibres from Djibouti’s central bank
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) conducted a training programme for calibres from the Central Bank of Djibouti (CBD) covering the latest operational systems employed in key areas, including the International Transactions Reporting System (ITRS) in Egypt – a primary
Egypt launches new RoRo ferry service between Damietta, Trieste ports
Egypt launched a new Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ferry service connecting Damietta Port in Egypt to Trieste Port in Italy on November 29th, 2024. The service is expected to significantly boost trade and economic ties between the two countries, particularly in the
Egypt, Azerbaijan discuss enhancing cooperation in urban development
Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Sherif El-Sherbiny, met with the Chairperson of the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of Azerbaijan, Anar Guliyev, and his accompanying delegation on the sidelines of the 12th World Urban Forum.
Sochi to host Russia-Africa Partnership Forum 1st Ministerial Conference
The first Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum will be held in Sochi, Russia, from November 9 to 10, 2024, building on the success of the Second Russia-Africa Summit held in 2023. The event, organized by the Roscongress Foundation,
NARSS incubator-backed Vertechx wins 2nd place in Climate Launchpad competition
Vertechx, an incubator at the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS) and funded by the National Program for Technology Incubators (INTELAQ) at the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, won second place and a cash prize in
El-Khatib discusses Procter & Gamble’s projects, investment plans in Egypt
Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met on Tuesday with Karim Yassin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Procter & Gamble—Egypt. Both parties reviewed the company’s current projects and investment plans in the Egyptian market and discussed
INTRO Technology signs MoU with SWDC for Kemet Data Center in SCZONE
INTRO Technology, the technology arm of INTRO Holding and the parent company of Advansys and Forte Cloud, providing technological solutions and digital transformation, announced inking a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sterling and Wilson Data Center (SWDC), the global
Egypt looks forward to constructive discussions during IMF’s 4th review of reform programme: Kouchouk
Ahmed Kouchouk, Egypt’s Minister of Finance, expressed optimism for positive and constructive discussions during the upcoming visit of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, which aims to conduct the “fourth review” of Egypt’s economic reform programme. He emphasized the importance