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UN: Child marriage dropped significantly in previous decade
World

UN: Child marriage dropped significantly in previous decade

The children’s agency UNICEF welcomed the new findings, but said “we’ve got a long way to go.” The new figures…
Egypt, Saudi sign $10 bn agreements to build new megacity in Sinai
Egypt

Egypt, Saudi sign $10 bn agreements to build new megacity in Sinai

Egypt and Saudi Arabia signed on Monday investment agreements worth $10 billion to develop 1,000 square km of land in…
Egypt unveils ‘Sheikh Zayed Youth Street’ food court project
Life & Style

Egypt unveils ‘Sheikh Zayed Youth Street’ food court project

In further attempts to develop Egypt’s new cities and support its struggling youth, the country’s Housing Ministry revealed its plans…
Ismailia to become first ‘electronic city’ in Egypt as gov. institutions go online
Egypt

Ismailia to become first ‘electronic city’ in Egypt as gov. institutions go online

Minister of Planning Hala al-Saeed made a visit to Ismailia on Thursday, leading a delegation of heads within the ministry…
$30 billion pledged in Kuwait at summit to rebuild Iraq
Middle East

$30 billion pledged in Kuwait at summit to rebuild Iraq

International donors pledged $30 billion to help rebuild Iraq after the war against the Islamic State group, Kuwait announced Wednesday,…
Oxfam promises reforms after Haiti sex scandal
World

Oxfam promises reforms after Haiti sex scandal

Oxfam’s head will meet with a British government official to discuss how to move forward following a sexual misconduct scandal.…
Sisi opens 3rd Africa Forum on Science, Technology, Innovation
Science News

Sisi opens 3rd Africa Forum on Science, Technology, Innovation

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi opened on Saturday the third Africa Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to be held…
AFDB approves third $500 mln tranche in support for Egypt’s reform program
Economy

AFDB approves third $500 mln tranche in support for Egypt’s reform program

In support of the country’s effort to improve Egyptians’ quality of life, the African Development Bank approved the disbursement of…
LE 1.1 bn allocated for solar energy irrigation of New Valley wells
Egypt

LE 1.1 bn allocated for solar energy irrigation of New Valley wells

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Irrigation, in the New Valley governorate, Magdy al-Shahat, announced on Wednesday that LE 1.1 billion…
External debt is $79 bn, says Finance Minister after financial outlook improves
Business

External debt is $79 bn, says Finance Minister after financial outlook improves

Minister of Finance Amr al-Jarhi stated on Tuesday that Egypt’s external debt stood at $79 billion at the end of…
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