EGYPT

COP27, another step in the race against climate change

Published on: November 1, 2022
08:54

Cairo, Nov 1 (Prensa Latina) The world will focus on the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh during climate summit (COP27) on November 6-18, amid growing warnings about insufficient response to combat this scourge.

Egypt and Jordan hold joint military exercises

Published on: November 1, 2022
07:36

Cairo, Nov 1 (Prensa Latina) The Armed Forces of Egypt and Jordan are carrying out the Aqaba 7 drills aimed at strengthening cooperation and increasing their combat capability and readiness for regional challenges, a military source reported.

Climate change is an existential issue, warns Egypt

Published on: October 31, 2022
16:25

Cairo, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Monday warned that climate change is an existential issue for humankind since it is closely related to the planet future and next generations.

Egypt calls to avoid geopolitical tensions in climate summit

Published on: October 25, 2022
03:23

Cairo, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) The climate summit, COP27, to be held in Egypt in November, should focus on the global challenges and leave aside the current geopolitical tensions, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stated on Monday.

Egypt hosts international meeting to address water issues

Published on: October 17, 2022
09:35

Cairo, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Delegations from more than 70 countries are participating in the 5th edition of the Cairo Water Week on Monday, aimed at discussing the impact of climate change on the sector.

Egypt to inaugurate new solar plant as part of energy plan

Published on: October 14, 2022
09:43

Cairo, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) A new solar power plant will begin operating next month in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh, simultaneously with the climate summit (COP27) to take place in the resort.

IMF forecasts Egypt’s high economic growth in 2022

Published on: October 12, 2022
10:53

Cairo, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projections for Egypt's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in 2022 to reach 6.6 percent, one percentage point higher than estimated in July, according to a report released in Cairo on Wednesday.

Egypt launches campaign to mark Tutankhamun’s discovery

Published on: October 7, 2022
12:43

Cairo, Oct 7 (Prensa Latina) Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Friday launched a campaign to mark the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, one of the most famous and important discoveries of its kind globally.

World Meteorological Organization and Egypt address water crisis

Published on: September 7, 2022
09:22

Cairo, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Egypt and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) discussed strengthening cooperation as part of the country's efforts to face water scarcity and climate change.

Egypt warns against effects of global crisis for poor economies

Published on: September 6, 2022
13:01

Cairo, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Egypt warned that the rise in energy and food prices globally will hinder the efforts by low-income countries to achieve the sustainable development goals, an official source said.

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