infrastructure
Govt plans infrastructure investment fund: minister
Business
March 28, 2016
Govt plans infrastructure investment fund: minister
The government is in the process of establishing a specialized fund for infrastructure investments, Planning Minister Ashraf al-Araby said on…
‘Long Live Egypt’ fund now boasts LE4.7 bn to support economy: Sisi
Egypt
February 24, 2016
‘Long Live Egypt’ fund now boasts LE4.7 bn to support economy: Sisi
A fund opened by the Egyptian government to receive donations from businessmen to support the Egyptian economy has managed to…
Egypt signs up for Asian infrastructure investment bank
Business
June 29, 2015
Egypt signs up for Asian infrastructure investment bank
Egypt signed on Monday the founding agreement for the nascent Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Beijing. Egypt’s ambassador to China, Magdy…
Water reveals two sides of Myanmar’s economic boom
World
June 17, 2015
Water reveals two sides of Myanmar’s economic boom
Every morning on his way to work in Yangon, builder Zaw Min Tun takes a swig of water at a…
Business organizations say LE30 billion not enough to stimulate economy
Business
December 19, 2013
Business organizations say LE30 billion not enough to stimulate economy
Egyptian business experts, investors and organizations argue that the government must increase the proposed stimulus package for it to make…
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…
Salafis oppose Saudi infrastructure loan, claiming ‘usury’
Egypt
February 11, 2013
Salafis oppose Saudi infrastructure loan, claiming ‘usury’
Salafi lawmakers have again cast doubts over the religious legitimacy of a loan, this time from Saudi Arabia, saying that…
In meeting with World Bank, Qandil asks for railways, infrastructure help
Egypt
February 9, 2013
In meeting with World Bank, Qandil asks for railways, infrastructure help
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil met with senior World Bank manager Mirza Hassan Saturday, along with Finance Minister Morsy Hegazy and…
Number of poisoned climbs to 5,000, say Monufiya residents
Egypt
August 22, 2012
Number of poisoned climbs to 5,000, say Monufiya residents
Sansaft residents claimed that the number of those poisoned by polluted drinking water hit 5,000 on Wednesday. The number…