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Tuesday, 30 January 2018

SMEs Development Authority signs agreement with IOM to combat illegal migration

The SMEs Development Authority has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to fund SME projects for youths in an effort to combat illegal immigration, Al Mal reports. The new initiative, which comes as part of Egypt’s Vision 2030, will be based in Assiut, known to be one of the main exporters of illegal migrants. Details on the size of the funding has yet to be revealed.

President El Sisi’s advisor for national projects Ibrahim Mahlab led a delegation to Baghdad to discuss Egypt’s role in reconstruction efforts there, Al Mal reports. The delegation includes the ministers of ICT, health, and manpower, as well as businessmen, senior officials, and CEOs.

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry is flying to Brussels today to take part in meetings with the EU to discuss Palestinian funding, Ministry Spokesperson Ahmed Abu Zeid said in a statement carried by Ahram Online.

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