electricity
Palestinian power struggle threatens further Gaza power cuts
Middle East
May 31, 2017
Palestinian power struggle threatens further Gaza power cuts
When Gaza’s 2 million residents break their dawn-to-dusk fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, much of the territory…
Europe’s first ‘eTree’ puts down roots in central France
Science
May 30, 2017
Europe’s first ‘eTree’ puts down roots in central France
A solar tree with giant square leaves that convert sunlight into electricity was unveiled in the central French town of…
14 Arab countries sign MoU on electricity connection
Middle East
April 7, 2017
14 Arab countries sign MoU on electricity connection
Fourteen Arab countries signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint Arab electricity market on the sidelines of the…
Cairo Metro at risk of power cuts due to LE300 million in unpaid bills
Egypt
March 14, 2017
Cairo Metro at risk of power cuts due to LE300 million in unpaid bills
Drinking water and electricity companies have threatened cut off services to the Cairo Metro due to the delayed payment of LE300…
Siemens announces world record by connecting 4.8 GW to Egypt’s national grid
Business
February 2, 2017
Siemens announces world record by connecting 4.8 GW to Egypt’s national grid
Siemens announced that it achieved a new world record for the execution of fast-track power projects in Egypt by connecting 4.8…
Egyptian oil company takes $200 million loan for electricity generation
Business
December 7, 2016
Egyptian oil company takes $200 million loan for electricity generation
Egypt's state oil company signed a $200 million loan agreement on Tuesday with the African Export-Import Bank to help expand…
OBG praises Egypt’s efforts in renewable energy
Egypt
December 1, 2016
OBG praises Egypt’s efforts in renewable energy
The Economic Research Foundation Oxford Business Group (OBG) commended Egypt's efforts to enhance its potential in the field of electricity…
Egypt jumps up 56 ranks in World Bank Electricity Production list
Business
October 27, 2016
Egypt jumps up 56 ranks in World Bank Electricity Production list
Egypt ranks 88 for electricity production in the World Bank's 2017 Doing Business report, progressing 56 places up the rankings…
Low-income worker faces LE51,500 electricity bill in Mansoura
Egypt
October 4, 2016
Low-income worker faces LE51,500 electricity bill in Mansoura
A worker living in an apartment, composed of two rooms and hall in Daqahliya governorate, has been landed with a…
Egypt inflation rate at 14.8% in July: CAPMAS
Business
August 10, 2016
Egypt inflation rate at 14.8% in July: CAPMAS
The government statistics agency has announced an official inflation rate of 14.8 percent in July, showing now increase on the…