Business
Kuwait Min. stresses need of boosting GCC economic ties
It is imperative to enhance the Gulf economic cooperation in the future, Kuwait’s Minister of Finance, Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, and Acting Minister of Oil Nora Al-Fassam said on Thursday.
Al-Fassam welcomed Kuwait’s host…
World Bank approves USD 250 Million energy project in Lebanon
The World Bank announced on Thursday, that it has approved a USD 250 million project to enhance renewable energy in Lebanon by restoring electricity grid services and supporting the continuation of reforms.
In a press release, the bank stated that “t…
GCC financial, economic cooperation cmte convenes in Doha
The financial and economic cooperation committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council states held its 122nd meeting on Thursday in the Qatari capital, Doha, with Kuwait’s participation.
GCC states have proven that they are able to face challenges and achi…
EU releases 30 mln euros in urgent humanitarian aid for Lebanon
The European Commission announced Thursday a further 30 million euros (USD 33 million) in urgent humanitarian aid to help those most in need in Lebanon.
This new emergency aid package will provide “urgent food assistance, shelter and health care” amo…
IMF to commence 4th review of Egypt’s EFF loan programme in November
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will commence the fourth review of Egypt’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) loan programme in November through an IMF mission visiting Cairo, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation R…
Egypt’s GDP reaches 2.4%, PMI increases to 50.4 points in FY2023-2024
Egypt’s GDP growth reached 2.4 percent in the final quarter of FY2023/2024, culminating in an annual growth rate of 2.4 percent, a decline from the 3.8 percent growth seen in FY2022/2023, according to the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development….
SCZone, 30 French companies mull green hydrogen opportunities
Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) Walid Gamal El-Din met with officials from 30 companies, members of the French Employers Federation (MEDEF), at the conclusion of his promotional tour aimed at attracting Fren…