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SFD kill 10 suicides after storming Tabqah

Damascus - Arab Today

At least 10 Daesh terrorists were killed on Saturday when the Washington-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SFD) raided Daesh stronghold city of al Tabqah. The SFD managed to advance 1.5 km toward al Tabqah following fierce clashes, Russia Today channel quoted sources as saying. Besides killing dozens of Daesh terrorists, the SFD inflicted heavy losses on the militants and seized largeRead more

SFD, Daesh clashes kill, injure many in Raqqa

London - Arab Today

Fierce clashes broke up between the Washington-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SFD) and Daesh terrorists in eastern Raqqa city, leaving many dead and wounded, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Saturday. Under air cover provided by the US-led coalition jets, the SFD continued pushing deep into Raqqa, the de facto capital of Daesh militants, and took control ofRead more

Int'l cooperation min. inks 2 protocols to support livestock production in New Valley

Kharga - MENA

International Cooperation Minister Sahar Nassr visited on Thursday morning Al Wadi El Gedidi (the New Valley) governorate. The minister also accompanied by former Mufti and the chairperson of the Board of Trustees at the Misr El-Kheir Foundation Ali Gomaa, New Valley Governor Mohamed Ashmawy and Secretary-General of the Social Fund for Development (SFD) Neven Gamea. During the visit, Nassr signedRead more

SFD participates in “Buy the Egyptian products” exhibition

Cairo - MENA

The Social Fund for Development (SFD) will participate in the exhibition for traditional handicrafts entitled “Buy the Egyptian products”. Under the auspices of Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, the exhibition is held on November 26-28 at the Foreign Ministry's headquarters and comes as part of the Egyptian diplomacy's keenness on backing home-made products. The event is organized in coordination between theRead more

Exhibition for traditional handicraft aims to revive hope among youths

Cairo - Arab Today

The second exhibition for traditional handicraft for young entrepreneurs, which is held under the auspices of Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, aims to revive hope among youths and prove that the Egyptian State is supporting youths in reaching their goals, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid. In press statements following the inauguration of the exhibition on Saturday, the spokesman saidRead more

Social solidarity min. inaugurates "Our homes" exhibition

Cairo - Arab Today

Social Solidarity Minister Ghada Wali and Secretary General of the Social Fund for Development (SFD) Soha Soliman inaugurated Sunday the 57th round of "Diarna" (Our homes) exhibition. The exhibition is held under the rubric of "From our home to your home" in the Exhibitions Ground in Nasr City till November 23. The minister said that the current session of theRead more

Cameroon-Saudi ties receive shot in the arm

Riyadh - Arab Today

Saudi-Cameroon bilateral ties received a shot in the arm with the visit of two representatives from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) for finalization of talks on developmental projects. The projects form part of developmental programs being funded by the SFD in central and eastern Cameroon to the tune of $50 million. Implementation of one of the projects has started.Read more

SFD launches social strategy to empower women

Cairo - Arab Today

The Social Fund for Development (SFD) started implementing a social strategy, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Swedish embassy, to empower women and overcome hindrances facing them. The social initiatives aim to secure that women and men benefit from the development achieved in the country. Launching the initiative on Monday, head of the government serviceRead more

Egypt's cabinet approves $2.5bn grant from Saudi Arabia

Cairo - QNA

Egypt's cabinet approved a $2.5 billion grant from Saudi Arabia, which was initially signed during Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdel-Aziz's visit to Cairo on April 10, according to (Al-Ahram) news website. Egypt and Saudi Arabia signed final loan agreements worth over $24 billion during King Salman's visit, Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Sahar Nasr confirmed to Ahram Online inRead more

SFD delegation probes with Egyptian officials development of Sinai

Cairo - MENA

Talks were held on Sunday between a delegation from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and officials from the Egyptian Ministry of International Cooperation on means of activating Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's program for the development of Sinai, Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Ahmed bin Abdulaziz al Qattan said. Saudi Arabia will channel 1.5 billion dollars to EgyptRead more