Egypt ranks second-highest in Middle East on budget transparency index: Finance Minister
Results illustrate Finance Ministry’s efforts to provide information to citizens, says Maait
Mastercard Study shows MEA region consumers moving to contactless payments
Change seen in way consumers pay for products, seeking touch-free payment experiences
Experts predict worldwide recession of 1.9% in 2020: German ifo Institute
Economic output in US is expected to fall 4.6%. GDP would decrease by 4.2% in Brazil, 3.4% in Russia and South Africa. Japan would experience 3.3% recession
Environment Minister represents Egypt at Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Meeting, which is taking place online, addressed environmental, social and economic impacts of coronavirus
First COVID-19 case confirmed in North Sinai
Following positive diagnosis, patient was placed in quarantine to receive medical treatment
Construction on new phosphoric acid project to start in June
Launch of project is good news for Abu Qir Fertilizers
Shezlong reports 31% increase in online mental health sessions
Increased awareness of help for those suffering due to the coronavirus has helped surge in interest in the site
Lecico Egypt reopens factory, closes another due to confirmed COVID-19 cases
The factory, which produces 35% of the group’s sanitary wares products, was forced to close in mid-April due to some of its workers testing positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Hesham Mekawi retires as BP North Africa Regional President
He will continue in his current role until 1 July 2020, and will then spend six months as a senior advisor to ensure the smooth transition of leadership.