CAIRO - 16 July 2021: Saad Al-Hariri, the former prime minister-designate and current head of Lebanon’s Future Movement party, said his visit to Cairo included a discussion on importing natural gas from Egypt through Jordan to supply energy by 50-60 % in Lebanon. Hariri said President Michel Aoun had not accepted his latest Cabinet lineup less than 24 hours after the three-time prime minister submitted the proposal. Hariri said his meeting with Sisi did not tackle his plans to step down as prime minister and refrain from forming a new government. Hariri expressed Lebanon’s appreciation of the firm historic relations linking the two countries, which are based on solidarity and brotherhood. Hariri on Wednesday also met with Foreign Minister Shoukry, who reiterated Egypt’s support to Lebanon so that it can overcome the current situation.

CAIRO - 17 July 2020: The Health Ministry said Friday night that 77 new coronavirus cases were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak in the country began to 283,567. In a statement, Spokesman for the Health Ministry Khaled Megahed said six patients have died from the virus over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 16,431. As many as 799 patients were discharged from isolation hospitals after receiving necessary medical care, taking the number of recovered cases to 222,315 so far, the spokesman said. Egypt successfully is past a third wave of the pandemic, reporting daily coronavirus counts that are less than 100 for the first time since October last year. Egypt has produced a million Sinovac vaccine doses locally and has imported millions of jabs to vaccinate 40 percent of its 100 million population by the end of the year, a step that the World Health Organization has hailed.

FILE: A member of the medical staff shows a used sample container at a test center for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Berlin, Germany, April 6, 2020. - ReutersCAIRO – 21 July 2021: Egypt's Health Ministry announced that 51 new coronavirus cases were detected on Tuesday, upping the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak of the pandemic in the country to 283,813. In a statement, Spokesman for the Health Ministry Dr Khaled Megahed said five patients have died from the virus over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 16,457. As many as 769 patients were discharged from isolation hospitals after receiving necessary medical care, taking the number of recovered cases to 225,068 so far, the spokesman said. Egypt successfully is past a third wave of the pandemic, reporting daily coronavirus counts that are less than 100 for the first time since October last year.

FILE: A member of the medical staff shows a used sample container at a test center for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Berlin, Germany, April 6, 2020. - ReutersCAIRO - 16 July 2020: The Health Ministry said 81 new coronavirus cases were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak in the country began to 283,490. In a statement, Spokesman for the Health Ministry Khaled Megahed said seven patients have died from the virus over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 16,425. As many as 986 patients were discharged from isolation hospitals after receiving necessary medical care, taking the number of recovered cases to 221,516 so far, the spokesman said. Egypt successfully is past a third wave of the pandemic, reporting daily coronavirus counts that are less than 100 for the first time since October last year.

CAIRO- 15 July 2021: Member of Parliament Gehad Amer announced, Thursday during the first conference of Haya Karima national project the inauguration of the new republic youth federation. She noted that registration for the new republic youth federation is available through the official website www.nregypt.com. Under the auspices of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the Cairo International Stadium host, the launch of the first conference for the national project “Haya Karima” (Decent Life) for the development of the Egyptian countryside’s villages. During the conference Sisi, signed Haya Karima National Project for the countryside Development Document. “Haya Karima” is a national project to develop the Egyptian countryside.

(Reuters) - Moderna Inc will join the S&P 500 index as of the start of trading on July 21, replacing Alexion Pharmaceuticals, S&P Dow Jones Indices said in a statement on Thursday. Moderna shares rose 6% in extended trade after the announcement. The COVID-19 vaccine maker's stock has surged over 150% this year, elevating its market capitalization to about $100 billion. Britain's AstraZeneca said last December it would acquire U.S. biotech Alexion in a $39 billion deal.

CAIRO- 15 July 2021: Executive Director for Egypt, in the International Monetary Fund [IMF] Mahmoud Mohi al dien said that the United Nations considers Haya Karima National Project as the best application for SDGs around the world the world. During his participation at Haya Karima first conference, he explained that having a fixed timetable and being able to provide hundreds of job opportunities are among several advantages the initiative provides. Under the auspices of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the Cairo International Stadium host, the launch of the first conference for the national project “Haya Karima” (Decent Life) for the development of the Egyptian countryside’s villages. During the conference Sisi, signed Haya Karima National Project for the countryside Development Document. “Haya Karima” is a national project to develop the Egyptian countryside.

CAIRO – 15 July 2021: Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr Mohamed Shaker said Thursday that the project to establish the Dabaa nuclear plant is witnessing positive dynamic developments, adding that the approach toward the Egyptian nuclear dream is proceeding with the full support of the Egyptian political leadership and whatever challenges lie ahead the professional Egyptian-Russian team is able to address them effectively and successfully. This came during the minister's visit, accompanied by Alexei Likhachev, the Director General of the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom), and a high-level Egyptian and Russian delegation to the construction site of the Dabaa nuclear power plant, according to a statement by the Ministry of Electricity. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nuclear Power Plants Authority for Electricity Generation Dr Amgad el Wakeel said that the construction of the Dabaa nuclear plant gives an impetus to the country’s continued economic development and helps achieve the goals of the Sustainable Development Plan for Egypt 2030. It is an incentive to increase the industrial and tourism capabilities of Egypt in general and Matrouh Governorate in particular, he added. The delegation also inspected the construction site of the marine berth at the Dabaa site, which is under construction by the owner, which is to be used to transport heavy equipment for the station.

CAIRO – 15 July 2021: Minister of International Cooperation Rania el Mashat said that the government is keen on improving the entrepreneurship and innovation environment in Egypt, with a view to creating new jobs that cope with the Fourth Industrial Revolution. She added that her ministry provides full support for start-ups, through Misr Company for Entrepreneurship and Investment that was established in 2017, with a capital of EGP 451 million to achieve Egypt's Vision 2030. On this occasion, the minister pointed out that some start-ups received funding from Misr Company for Entrepreneurship and Investment, which is the first venture capital company seeking to enhance the environment of entrepreneurship and innovation, along with empowering young people to implement their innovative ideas. Since its establishment in 2017, Misr Company for Entrepreneurship and Investment has injected investments worth EGP 275 million into 174 companies, according to a report by her ministry. ​Those investments encouraged the private sector and foreign investors to invest more than EGP one billion in such start-ups, it added.

CAIRO - 15 July 2021: ZURICH CAPITAL FUNDS HOLDING (ZCFH) announced entering into investment with Mobile banking company REZQ-Baraka (REZQ) to increase the platform's presence. REZQ is mobile Shariah Compliant &Digital Bank in the World, and raises $20 million for expansion in the Gulf, Africa, Asia, Europe and CIS countries. Michael Fridman – CEO REZQ Bank, has announced that “the state-of-the-art application offers customers a full suite of digital banking services including digital onboarding. It is also a major shareholder of Credit Rezq, Rezq pay, Rezq exchange, Rezq Hub, and GCC-dex. Al Merhebi, Chairman of ZCFH, said, "We have been heavily focused on creating a meaningful digital banking experience for our clients in the world.

With regards to sustainability, Vodafone Egypt is a key player and has a major role in creating a change with several environmental initiatives. Constantly working on raising awareness and addressing challenges, Vodafone Egypt has made fruitful partnerships with public and private sectors to launch multiple initiatives that can overcome the environmental challenges facing the Egyptian community. Successfully presenting innovative ideas and technologies, and turning them into pioneering projects, Vodafone Egypt focuses on sustainability and encourages an environmentally conscious workplace. Worth mentioning, Vodafone Egypt has 3 buildings powered by solar energy, including the company's headquarters buildings in the Smart Village and the Data Center building in Beni Sueif. With reputable technical expertise in the telecommunication industry, Vodafone Egypt is assigned as the technical arm for the Ministry to oversee the implementation of the electronic application.

CAIRO – 15 July 2021: Experts at the International Monetary Fund stressed that the diversity and strength of the Egyptian economy supported it in facing crises, including the Coronavirus pandemic. “Like most emerging markets, the COVID-19 pandemic has been an enormous shock for the Egyptian economy. As a consequence of the government’s timely and prudent policy response, coupled with IMF support, the economy has exhibited resilience, with growth expected at 2.8 percent for FY 2020/21. “Going forward, continuing to preserve economic stability and reduce public debt will be important. The IMF will continue to support Egypt’s reform efforts as specific policy measures to support these objectives are defined and implemented.

Minister of Defense and Military Production Mohamed Zaki attending presentation within the Mobilization of Commanding Centers Project dubbed "Taymour 14" in July 2021. CAIRO – 15 July 2021: Minister of Defense and Military Production Mohamed Zaki, general commander of the Egyptian Armed Forces, attended Thursday the main stage of the Mobilization of Commanding Centers Project dubbed "Taymour 14." Taymour 14 is carried out by the Third Field Army – whose missions is to secure the eastern section of the country - within the annual training plan of the Egyptian Armed Forces, and lasting for several days. General Zaki pointed out that "Egypt is able to handle all local, regional, and international issues pertinent to the security and stability of the homeland." Similarly, Chief of Staff Mohamed Farid had attended one of the project's stages, which included displaying the missions assumed by each formation, coordination and organization measures, and the line-up of commanding centers.

CAIRO – 15 July 2021: The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) decided that starting from Monday 19th of July till Saturday 24th of July will be a holiday at EGX for the celebration of Eid al-Adha Al Mubarak & 23rd of July. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God's command. On Wednesday, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) decided to suspend the work of all banks operating in Egypt, starting from Monday, July 19, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) ended Thursday’s session on mixed note, adding around LE 1.65 billion to market capitalization, amid Arab and foreign purchases. The benchmark EGX30 decreased 0.39 percent, while EGX 50 hiked 0.77 percent, EGX 70 climbed 2.18 percent, and EGX 100 jumped 1.46 percent.

CAIRO – 15 July 2021: The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) released Thursday the annual report on foreigners working in the private sector in Egypt for the year 2020. The number of foreigners who began working in Egypt for the first time is 4,202 being 36.8% of expats working in Egypt's private sector. Non-Arab Asians are the largest group with 42.2%, majorly from Bangladesh (26.1% of that group), and India (24.8%). As for Arab countries, the figure is 22.5 percent with Syrians and Palestinians being 22.5% and 15.6%, respectively. The sectors they work in are manufacturing (33.3%), creative economy (16.1%), petroleum and mining (11.9%), and education (11.4%).