New study shows increase in youth suicide attempts
Researchers identified 115,856 incidents of suicide ideation, attempts
Vietnam’s quiet coffee revolution
An indigenous community is trying to improve Vietnam's coffee reputation by growing better-quality, organic beans. There's more to the world's second-biggest producer than just instant coffee, they say.Rolan Co Lieng…
Earliest evidence of use of bridle bit on donkey uncovered in Near East
Donkey was born in Egypt, transferred to ancient Palestine
Honor eyes 5% of smartphone sales in Egypt by end 1Q 2019
We aim to be among top three smartphone sellers in world by 2022, says Baigong
Flat6Labs Cairo graduates 10 innovative startups at its 10th Demo Day
Flat6Labs, the regional early-stage investment company and accelerator, held on Monday its 10th Demo Day in Cairo with 10 new startups graduating from its first cycle in 2018. Flat6Labs Cairo’s…
Egypt’s tourism revenues do not match existing resources: MP
MP Mohamed Abdo said that tourism revenues in Egypt are still small and do not equate to the industry’s potential and resources. Abdo added that the sector includes many negatives…
Parliament approves law designating IDA independent economic body
Parliament approved a law designating the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) an independent body capable of meeting the needs of the industrial sector in Egypt, increasing investment opportunities, and pushing growth…
Parliament seeks EGP 63bn increase in education, health allocations
Allocations increase of EGP 40-45bn expected
Tesla e-vehicles again in spotlight after Swiss crash
Swiss police are investigating the death of a man after his Tesla car crashed and burst into flames last week. The case adds to claims e-vehicle car batteries may be…
Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada hotels named touristic hotspots; 45%, 31% forecasted growth respectively: Colliers
Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada hotels were named touristic hotspots by Colliers International, with a forecasted growth of 45% and 31% respectively in revenues per available rooms (RevPAR). The surge is…
