29 August 2020
Cairo governor performs Friday prayers at Mohammad Ali Mosque
Cairo Governor Khaled Abdel Aal performed on August 28th Friday prayer at Mohammad Ali Mosque in Al-Qalaa area after it was suspended for several months due to the spreading of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Egypt's Cabinet approves in principle VAT incentive scheme
The Egyptian Cabinet approved in principle the proposed incentive scheme to maximize and control the collection of value-added tax "your tax", which includes individual incentives.
Read More27 August 2020
Education minister: Egypt to announce plan for new school year in September
Egypt will announce in detail next month its plan for the new academic year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More27 August 2020
Egypt’s Vacsera, Chinese company to sign anti-COVID-19 vaccine agreement in Sept.
Minister of Health Hala Zayed announced Wednesday during the Cabinet meeting that a cooperation agreement will be signed in September with one of the Chinese companies to manufacture the coronavirus vaccine.
Read More27 August 2020
Egypt to introduce for 1st time ever BRT buses in Greater Cairo's Ring Road
The Ministry of Transportation plans to introduce the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Greater Cairo's Ring Road. The buses will be either electric or powered by gas, and will be operated in a specific lane.
Read More26 August 2020
Trade ministry: "Torathna" a marketing window for distinguished products
Minister of Trade and Industry Nevin Gamea said Tuesday the Social Fund for Development cooperates with the various state bodies to coordinate efforts to upgrade heritage projects and offer all possible support to heritage handicrafts.
Read More26 August 2020
Egypt receives new batch of Russian railway vehicles
Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir announced Tuesday the arrival of a new batch of new railway passenger vehicles, totaling 13, to Alexandria Port, as part of a deal to manufacture and supply 1,300 new vehicles.
Read More26 August 2020
Environment Ministry readies for combating recurring ‘Black Clouds’ phenomenon
Ministry of Environment prepares to launch measures to confront the recurring annual phenomenon known as “Black Clouds,” resulting from the illegal burning of agricultural leftovers, especially rice straw.
Read More26 August 2020
Egypt extends banks working hours starting 1 Sept
Banks will resume normal working hours starting 1 September, nearly six months after the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) shortened working hours for the banking system amid strict preventive measures against the coronavirus pandemic.
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