Al-Sisi Meets South Sudan's Presidential Advisor In Cairo - Dailynewsegypt
Gatluak handed the president a letter from his South Sudanese counterpart, Salva Kiir, on ways to strengthen the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries. This is in addition to reviewing developments in Sudan and consulting on efforts to resolve the crisis in order to safeguard the safety and security of the fraternal Sudanese people, according to the spokesperson of the Egyptian Presidency. During the meeting, the grave challenges facing Sudan at the humanitarian, security and political levels have been tackled. The meeting also addressed the importance of encouraging Sudanese parties to maintain the truce and move towards a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire to allow for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and relief. They also affirmed the necessity of a constructive dialogue to resolve differences and settle the crisis, thus completing the transitional path and political process in a way that preserves the unity and cohesion of the state, fulfils the aspirations of the Sudanese people and safeguards their supreme interests.
Source:Daily News Egypt
May 10, 2023 22:20 UTC
NTRA supports exporting information energy: CEO
Hossam El-Gamal, CEO of the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), said that providing energy sources is one of the most important challenges in the data center industry at the present time. During his speech at the Future Data Centers Conference (FDC), he added that Egypt has many advantages in this field, including energy resources. El-Gamal explained that electrical energy can be converted into information energy by providing energy to data centres and exporting it abroad in the form of information energy, after it is reinforced with a set of added values. These values tend to have a great impact on reshaping economic and operational concepts to maximize digital exports and reduce the need for digital imports for the Egyptian market. Global reports indicate that by the end of 2023, spending on data center systems is expected to reach $222bn, while data center market revenues will reach $342bn.
Source:Daily News Egypt
May 10, 2023 20:46 UTC
Egypt, Portugal sign protocol to enhance capacities of health, pharmaceutical sectors
Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and his Portuguese counterpart Manuel Pizarro signed on Tuesday evening a cooperation protocol to enhance the capacities of the health and pharmaceutical sectors. The minister referred to the Egyptian state’s keenness to exchange experiences and cooperate with advanced health care systems in Portugal, which contributes to strengthening health care systems and improving services provided to citizens of the two countries, pointing to the Ministry of Health and Population’s aspiration to explore new areas of cooperation and partnership between Egypt and Portugal. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, stated that the protocol includes cooperation between Egypt and Portugal in the areas of developing health care systems, using modern technologies in this field, developing systems for planning, implementing and following up health care services in general. It also includes exchanging experts and qualifying medical personnel in various medical specialities and medical assistance on the latest scientific protocols and modern technologies. Abdel Ghaffar added that, according to the protocol, the health sectors of the two countries cooperate in exchanging information and experiences in the field of information systems and digitizing the health care sector at all levels, as well as exchanging experiences in scientific research, in addition to exchanging experiences and qualifying cadres to support and develop the pharmaceutical industry, preparations and medical supplies.
Source:Daily News Egypt
May 10, 2023 19:59 UTC
Egypt’s external debt increases $7.9bln to $162.9bln in 2Q 2022/23: CBE
The Central Bank of Egypt has revealed that the North African nation’s external debt increased by $7.94bn, to record $162.927bn in December 2022, (second quarter of fiscal year 2022/23) compared to $154.980bn in September 2022. The report added that long-term debts amounted to $132.681bn, while short-term debts amounted to $30.246bn. The government’s foreign debt recorded $82.696bb in December 2022, compared to $80.340bn in September 2022. Last December, government foreign debts were distributed at $82.696bn in the category of long-term debts, while no debts owed by the government appeared in the short term. With regard to indebtedness balances with the Central Bank, they recorded $42.299bn in December 2022, compared to $41.145bn in September 2022.
Source:Daily News Egypt
May 10, 2023 19:43 UTC
FY 2023/24 investment plan focuses on human development, private sector: Planning Ministry
Ahmed Kamali, Egypt’s Deputy Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has reviewed the investment plan proposal for fiscal year (FY) 2023/24, which focuses on two main elements: human development and stimulating the private sector. This review came during the meeting of the financial, economic, and investment affairs committee in the Senate, with the participation of Hani Sarie El-Din, Chairperson of the Committee. Kamali also added that the ministry worked through the system to build a correct database and benefit from the huge data available. He added that the Ministry’s employees developed the system which reflects the keenness of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development to continuously develop. He explained that the Ministry of Planning considered the state ownership document when preparing the plan for the next fiscal year.
Source:Daily News Egypt
May 10, 2023 10:15 UTC
Egyptian expat doctors to provide services to villages
The Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expats Affairs on Monday signed a joint cooperation protocol with the “Egypt Without Disease” health care institution, aiming to integrate the skills of Egyptian doctors abroad in supporting the state’s efforts to provide health care services to citizens. This protocol includes the provision of health services in the governorates and villages most in need, within the framework of the Lifeboats and Decent Life presidential initiatives. Minister of Immigration and Egyptian Expats Affairs, Suha Gendi, said that the Egypt Without Disease Foundation is one of the most important institutions that work on the ground to integrate Egyptian doctors abroad in Egypt’s charitable work. And the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Egypt Without Disease Lamia Kamal said that through this protocol the foundation aims to provide free medical support through dispatching medical convoys and mobile clinics with the approval of the ministry, alongside medical staff. This will also include preparing free medical awareness programs for villages and governorates to improve the medical services provided to citizens, as well as the necessary medicines without charge for those unable to pay.
Source:Egypt Independent
May 10, 2023 10:02 UTC
Government Allocates EGP 127Bn To Agriculture, Industry, Tourism Support: Finance Minister - Dailynewsegypt
We aim for the highest primary surplus of 2.5% of GDP to deal strongly and quickly with global challenges. He also pointed out that allocations for support and social protection have been increased to ease the burdens on citizens. EGP 127.7bn have been allocated to support food commodities, EGP 14.1bn for health insurance, medicines and treatment for individuals who are financially unable to pay for medical services, EGP 10.2bn to support social housing, EGP 28bn to support development, and EGP 202bn public treasury contributions to pension funds at an annual growth rate of 6%. Maait said that the public treasury bears EGP 127bn interest rate difference for the initiative to provide financing to support agricultural, industrial, and tourist activities. He also explained that EGP 470bn were allocated for wages to improve the conditions of state employees.
Source:Daily News Egypt
May 10, 2023 09:26 UTC
FY 2023/24 investment plan focuses on human development, private sector: Egypt
Ahmed Kamali, Egypt’s Deputy Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has reviewed the investment plan proposal for fiscal year (FY) 2023/24, which focuses on two main elements: human development and stimulating the private sector. Kamali also added that the ministry worked through the system to build a correct database and benefit from the huge data available. He added that the Ministry’s employees developed the system which reflects the keenness of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development to continuously develop. He explained that the Ministry of Planning considered the state ownership document when preparing the plan for the next fiscal year. He referred to the improvement in education and health indicators, stressing that Egypt is progressing in implementing sustainable development goals.
Source:Daily News Egypt
May 10, 2023 07:38 UTC
FY 2023/24 Investment Plan Focuses On Human Development, Private Sector: Planning Ministry - Dailynewsegypt
Kamali also added that the ministry worked through the system to build a correct database and benefit from the huge data available. He added that the Ministry's employees developed the system which reflects the keenness of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development to continuously develop. He explained that the Ministry of Planning considered the state ownership document when preparing the plan for the next fiscal year. Kamali stressed that human development is the main engine of growth because the greatest development experience in the world is to invest in people, this is consistent with Egypt's Vision 2030 and the UN's sustainable development goals. He referred to the improvement in education and health indicators, stressing that Egypt is progressing in implementing sustainable development goals.
Source:Daily News Egypt
May 10, 2023 05:47 UTC
BRICS Countries Have Potential To Increase Travelers To Africa - Dailynewsegypt
Countries like China, India and Brazil have a massive emerging middle class ready to explore South Africa and the continent. BRICS is the acronym for an emerging-market bloc that groups Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. She stated that BRICS is growing and have the potential to increase trade with African countries. “The BRICS countries constitute the largest trading partners of Africa and the most significant new investors. This year, the BRICS countries overtook the G7 countries as the most significant combined economy.
Source:Daily News Egypt
May 10, 2023 03:29 UTC
Al-Sisi meets South Sudan’s presidential advisor in Cairo
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Tuesday with South Sudan’s Presidential Advisor on Security Affairs Tut Gatluak, in the presence of Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service, Abbas Kamel. Gatluak handed the president a letter from his South Sudanese counterpart, Salva Kiir, on ways to strengthen the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries. This is in addition to reviewing developments in Sudan and consulting on efforts to resolve the crisis in order to safeguard the safety and security of the fraternal Sudanese people, according to the spokesperson of the Egyptian Presidency. During the meeting, the grave challenges facing Sudan at the humanitarian, security and political levels have been tackled. The meeting also addressed the importance of encouraging Sudanese parties to maintain the truce and move towards a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire to allow for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and relief.
Source:Daily News Egypt
May 09, 2023 23:00 UTC
Sudanese army chief says open to initiative to alleviate citizens’ suffering
Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, chairperson of Sudan’s Sovereign Council and commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Army, said on Tuesday that the Sudanese government is open to any initiative that may help relieve the suffering of the Sudanese people. “Al-Burhan expressed the Sudanese government’s openness to any initiative that would help relieve the Sudanese people of the atrocities committed by the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF),” it said. Türkiye is “ready to host the talks if they decide to start comprehensive negotiations,” the statement quoted Erdogan as saying. Erdogan also discussed with Al-Burhan the evacuation and safety of Turkish citizens in Sudan, the statement said. So far, the deadly clashes have left at least 550 people dead and 4,926 others wounded, according to the Sudanese health ministry.
Source:Daily News Egypt
May 09, 2023 22:40 UTC
Egypt is lowering oil prices by 15%
Egypt intends to lower the oil price at $80 per barrel, decreasing by 15% in the 2023/2024 fiscal year’s budget, Asharq Business reported citing an official document. The document also stated that the country is expected to set the imported wheat price at $340 per ton for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, 20% down from $424 per ton in the current fiscal year’s budget. Earlier this year, Egypt’s oil and gas exports declined in the first 2 months of 2023, declining 28.1% to hit $1.97 billion, compared to $2.74 billion in January-February 2022, revealed the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). CAPMAS reported that crude oil exports fell by 58.8% to reach $243 billion, compared to $590 million during the same period in 2022.
Source:Egypt Today
May 09, 2023 21:11 UTC
Starting Wednesday, heatwave hits Egypt
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority anticipates a new rise in temperatures starting Wednesday across most parts of the country ranging from three to four degrees. The EMA published its forecasts for the weather in the country from Tuesday, May 9, until Sunday, May 14. The authority expects cold weather in the morning and hot weather during the daytime over Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt and northern Upper Egypt. Warmer weather is set for the northern coasts while hot in South Sinai and southern Upper Egypt. Temperatures will be cold at night in the north of the country, Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt, while moderately hot in southern Sinai and southern Upper Egypt.
Source:Egypt Independent
May 09, 2023 20:11 UTC
Sudan’s Burhan thanks President Sisi and all of Egypt for helping Sudan
The President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in Sudan General Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan thanked the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and all of Egypt for aiding the Sudanese people during their ordeal. During a telephone interview with the Egyptian satellite channel “AlQahera News,” Burhan said that “the Egyptian people are no strangers to the Sudanese, and their generosity and reception of the Sudanese is ancient. In every ordeal that befalls Sudan, they are closer to the Sudanese.”“We salute them and thank them, and the matter is not strange to them. “The brutal and oppressive Rapid Support Forces, takes refuge in citizens, their homes, in service centers, and in everything that can shelter and secures to citizens. They are present there for fear of attacks by the armed forces,” he explained.
Source:Egypt Independent
May 09, 2023 19:30 UTC