Egypt’s NTRA, mobile phone operators promote online transactions amid virus outbreak
Egypt
March 20, 2020
Egypt’s NTRA, mobile phone operators promote online transactions amid virus outbreak
The National Telecom Regulatory Authority has agreed with mobile phone operators in Egypt to promote the buying and selling of…
Egypt’s Culture Ministry to broadcast concerts, ballets, plays for free online
Culture
March 20, 2020
Egypt’s Culture Ministry to broadcast concerts, ballets, plays for free online
Egypt’s Culture Ministry announced in a statement on Friday that it would broadcast concerts, ballets, plays, and short films from…
MP suggests imposing curfew in Egypt to curb spread of coronavirus
Egypt
March 20, 2020
MP suggests imposing curfew in Egypt to curb spread of coronavirus
MP Mohamed Fouad submitted a memorandum to the House of Representatives that suggested imposing a curfew in Egypt to curb…
Egypt denies rumored shortage of vital medicines, infant formula amid virus outbreak
Egypt
March 20, 2020
Egypt denies rumored shortage of vital medicines, infant formula amid virus outbreak
Egypt’s Cabinet Media Center denied on Friday various reports on social media about a shortage in vital medicines and infant…
Ibuprofen safe to treat symptoms of coronavirus: Egyptian Drug Authority
Science
March 20, 2020
Ibuprofen safe to treat symptoms of coronavirus: Egyptian Drug Authority
The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) announced in a statement on Thursday that it was safe to use the painkiller Ibuprofen…
Egypt confirms 46 new coronavirus cases and one additional death, total cases at 256
Egypt
March 20, 2020
Egypt confirms 46 new coronavirus cases and one additional death, total cases at 256
Egypt announced on Thursday evening 46 new cases of coronavirus, including four foreigners from different nationalities and 42 Egyptians, raising…
Recent wave of heavy rain in Egypt led to decrease in air pollution: Minister
Environment
March 19, 2020
Recent wave of heavy rain in Egypt led to decrease in air pollution: Minister
Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad has announced a recent improvement in air quality and a decrease in pollution rates monitored…
Egypt closes restaurants, cafes, commercial shops overnight until March 31
Egypt
March 19, 2020
Egypt closes restaurants, cafes, commercial shops overnight until March 31
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly moved on Thursday to close all restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, casinos, nightclubs, bars, malls, shops and…
CBE to cancel LE10 bn worth of debt owed by 940,000 customers
Business
March 19, 2020
CBE to cancel LE10 bn worth of debt owed by 940,000 customers
The Central Bank of Egypt will cancel around LE 10 billion in debt owed to banks by 940,000 customers, as…
Video: Egyptian Armed Forces lead fight against coronavirus
Egypt
March 19, 2020
Video: Egyptian Armed Forces lead fight against coronavirus
Egypt’s Armed Forces have assigned the Chemical Warfare Department to sanitize state institutions and locations for large public gatherings in…