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1.3 million encroachments on agricultural land
Egypt
June 28, 2015
1.3 million encroachments on agricultural land
A report issued by the Agriculture Ministry on Sunday recorded 1.3 million cases of encroachment on 60,000 acres of agricultural…
To curtail encroachments, Egypt seeks to build new Nile corniche
Environment
May 7, 2012
To curtail encroachments, Egypt seeks to build new Nile corniche
With the ruins of the burnt National Democratic Party headquarters in the background, Sayed Atef skillfully prepares cold drinks for…
Ministry to implement second phase of North Coast de-mining project
Egypt
September 17, 2011
Ministry to implement second phase of North Coast de-mining project
The Ministry of International Cooperation started preparing for a second phase of development and de-mining activities on the northwest coast…
Agriculture could be key to reviving Egypt’s economy, experts say
Business
July 27, 2011
Agriculture could be key to reviving Egypt’s economy, experts say
For decades Egypt’s economy was guided by political forces who wanted to enjoy the fruits of western capitalist democracy without sowing…
UN report: Egypt sustains severe land loss to desertification and development
Environment
June 17, 2011
UN report: Egypt sustains severe land loss to desertification and development
Egypt is losing land faster than any country in the world, according to UN estimates announced Friday on the World…