development
Salamlek Palace development project to be announced Tuesday
Egypt
December 17, 2015
Salamlek Palace development project to be announced Tuesday
An international conference will be held Tuesday at Salamlek Palace to announce the beginning of a restoration project for the…
CSOs urge World Bank to adopt people-centered approach
Egypt
July 29, 2015
CSOs urge World Bank to adopt people-centered approach
Egyptian civil society organizations have urged the World Bank to be more involved with the citizens in its development projects…
Shura Council approves Saudi loan, despite Salafi anger
Egypt
March 25, 2013
Shura Council approves Saudi loan, despite Salafi anger
Heated debate erupted again among the Shura Council's Islamist lawmakers on Monday over a loan from Saudi Arabia. Salafi legislators…
Shura Council MPs blame Qandil Cabinet for fuel shortage
Egypt
March 19, 2013
Shura Council MPs blame Qandil Cabinet for fuel shortage
Shura Council MPs slammed Prime Minister Hesham Qandil and his Cabinet over diesel fuel shortages and lackluster Sinai development during…
‘Enjoying poverty’ in Congo
Cinema/TV
March 11, 2013
‘Enjoying poverty’ in Congo
“I’ve been watching this film for three days and I haven’t been the same,” said Moukhtar Kocache. “Walking in the…
Housing minister unveils first phase of national development plan
Business
February 20, 2013
Housing minister unveils first phase of national development plan
Housing and Urban Development Minister Tareq Wafiq announced Wednesday that officials had completed the first phase of a national strategic…
LE400 million to be allocated for canal cities annually
Egypt
February 19, 2013
LE400 million to be allocated for canal cities annually
Suez Canal revenues worth LE400 million will be annually allocated to Port Said, Ismailia and Suez Governorates, the administration said in…
World Bank grants Egypt US$6.7 mn for water resources
Egypt
February 17, 2013
World Bank grants Egypt US$6.7 mn for water resources
The World Bank is granting Egypt US$6.7 million to improve its management of water resources, World Bank Senior Operations Officer Husam…
Moving ground: Sinai’s economic woes
Egypt
October 11, 2012
Moving ground: Sinai’s economic woes
ARISH — As President Mohamed Morsy met with community leaders in the capital of North Sinai, residents of the neighborhood…