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  • Arabia still recognizes Egypt's masters degree in medicine, says IDSC

    Arabia still recognizes Egypt's masters degree in medicine, says IDSC

    Date: 2017-08-24 16:55:27 GMT - Egypt - Science - SN:13 - ID:6960564

    The Cabinet's Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) dismissed Thursday reports alleging Saudi Arabia refused to recognize the masters degree issued by Egyptian universities. The denial came after reports circulated on various media ....

  • Trade minister says duties on fish exports extended for one year

    Trade minister says duties on fish exports extended for one year

    Date: 2017-08-24 16:55:03 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:12 - ID:6960541

    Trade and Industry Minister Tareq Qabil issued a decree extending tariffs on fish exports for one year. The 1006/2017 decree involves fresh and frozen fish exports as EGP 12,000 will be paid for one ton. A four-month similar decree had been ....

  • EU amb. to Libya: We will cooperate with Libyan authorities in various fields

    EU amb. to Libya: We will cooperate with Libyan authorities in various fields

    Date: 2017-08-24 16:23:10 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:11 - ID:6960529

    The EU Ambassador to Libya Bettina Muscheidt said Thursday that she is present in the Arab country to prepare for the return of the European mission which will work from inside Libya. This remark came during the meeting held between Muscheidt and ....

  • Sisi directs National Terrorism-Combat Council to set its strategy

    Sisi directs National Terrorism-Combat Council to set its strategy

    Date: 2017-08-24 16:21:29 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:10 - ID:6960513

    President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Thursday directed the National Terrorism-Combat Council to set its strategy, according to presidential spokesman Alaa Youssef. Presiding over the council’s first meeting, Sisi highlighted the importance of the ....

  • IDSC denies decrease of amount of sugar provided in state-owned shops

    IDSC denies decrease of amount of sugar provided in state-owned shops

    Date: 2017-08-24 16:21:13 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:9 - ID:6960503

    The cabinet's Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) denied news fanned in media about the decrease of the amount of sugar provided in the state-owned shops. In a report issued on Thursday, the IDSC said that it contacted the Supply and ....

  • Nasr, Mameesh discuss with Singapore's deputy premier boosting investments in Egypt

    Nasr, Mameesh discuss with Singapore's deputy premier boosting investments in Egypt

    Date: 2017-08-24 10:27:53 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:8 - ID:6959630

    Investment and International Cooperation Minister Sahar Nasr and Suez Canal Authority Chairman Mohamed Mameesh had talks on Thursday with Singapore's Deputy Premier Teo Chee Hean on means of boosting investments in Egypt and cooperation in various ....

  • Wali meets WFP delegation

    Wali meets WFP delegation

    Date: 2017-08-24 10:26:10 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:7 - ID:6959626

    Minister of Social Solidarity Ghada Wali met on Thursday with a visiting delegation of the World Food Programme (WFP). They probed aspects of cooperation between the ministry and the UN program in light of Egypt's 2030 sustainable development ....

  • Dollar exchange rate stable at major banks in Egypt

    Dollar exchange rate stable at major banks in Egypt

    Date: 2017-08-24 10:15:12 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:6 - ID:6959599

    The US dollar exchange rate was relatively stable during morning transactions at major banks on Thursday. The dollar exchange rate recorded EGP 17.70 for buying and 17.80 for selling at the National Bank of Egypt. At the Commercial ....

  • Lebanese president embarks on foreign tour on Sept 17

    Lebanese president embarks on foreign tour on Sept 17

    Date: 2017-08-24 09:20:15 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:5 - ID:6959366

    Lebanese President Michel Aoun will head to New York on September 17 to take part in the 72nd regular session of the UN General Assembly, Al Sharq newspaper of Thursday reported. Aoun is scheduled to address the UN session on September 21. He ....

  • Israeli settlers storm Al Aqsa Mosque

    Israeli settlers storm Al Aqsa Mosque

    Date: 2017-08-24 09:18:57 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:4 - ID:6959429

    Israeli settlers stormed the holy Mosque of Al Aqsa on Thursday amid tight security by Israeli police. The settlers stormed the mosque through Al Magarba gate and carried out provocative acts inside. Eyewitnesses said the Israeli troops forced ....

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