Egypt, Vietnam gear up for 6th joint committee    EGP wavers against US dollar in early trade    Oil rises on Wednesday    Egypt, Uganda strengthen water cooperation, address Nile governance    Al-Sisi accuses Israel of 'systematic genocide' in Gaza as blockade tightens, global pressure mounts    Egypt, Vietnam upgrade ties to comprehensive partnership    Egypt to host 21st Association of Power Utilities of Africa Conference on 26 September    Egypt's ICT ministry, Dell conclude 3rd AI capacity-building initiative    Egypt, Philippines explore deeper pharmaceutical cooperation    Wayak Communications Shines Bright with Dual Wins at 2025 MEA Markets Awards    Egypt's Sisi: Egypt is gateway for aid to Gaza, not displacement    Egypt's Foreign Minister discusses Nile water security with Ugandan president    Egypt, Cuba explore expanded cooperation in pharmaceuticals, vaccine technology    Egyptians vote in two-day Senate election with key list unopposed    More US Democrats urge Trump administration to recognise Palestinian state    Egypt's PM reviews efforts to support local pharmaceutical industry    Korean Cultural Centre in Cairo launches folk painting workshop    Egyptian Journalist Mohamed Abdel Galil Joins Golden Globe Voting Committee    Pakistan says successfully concluded 'landmark trade deal' with US    Egypt's FM, US envoy discuss Gaza ceasefire, Iran nuclear talks    Egypt keeps Gaza aid flowing, total tops 533,000 tons: minister    Indian Embassy to launch cultural festival in Assiut, film fest in Cairo    Egypt's EHA, Huawei discuss enhanced digital health    Egypt, Oman discuss environmental cooperation    Egypt's EDA explores pharma cooperation with Belarus    Foreign, housing ministers discuss Egypt's role in African development push    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Three ancient rock-cut tombs discovered in Aswan    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    

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Vimpelcom in talks with Algeria over Djezzy
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08 - 10 - 2010
Algeria still plans to take Orascom's Djezzy
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06 - 10 - 2010
Should you buy Vimpelcom ahead of Africa foray?
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05 - 09 - 2010
Vimpelcom in talks with Sawiris, Q2 misses forecast
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02 - 09 - 2010
Aston Martin hitting new markets to beat downturn
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