Month: January 2023

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Shoukry: Talks with Lavrov focused on upgrading Egyptian-Russian relations

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said his talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov focused on a common goal of developing the two countries’ relations at all levels for the best interests of the two peoples and achieving economic growth.

At a joint conference with Lavrov after their session of talks, Shoukry voiced happiness over his negotiations with the Russian foreign minister which extended for more than two hours.

Talks covered bilateral relations, Shoukry said, noting that the volume of trade exchange between the two countries is growing and it is important to maintain and expand such exchange of commodities.

Shoukry also noted that talks covered the regional and international conditions of joint interest, asserting that Egypt, along with the whole international community, are deeply willing to see an end to military confrontations with Ukraine.

As regards the Arab region, the Egyptian top diplomat said talks covered the latest developments in the Palestinian territories and the importance of reaching a cool-off for tensions between the Israeli and Palestinians sides, pressing the need for working out a political solution based on the two-state solution and establishment of a Palestinian state on the 1967th borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

He also pressed the need for intensifying international efforts and urged the international community to assume its responsibilities in accordance with the international terms of reference to reach a final solution to the conflict that preserves the legitimate rights of the Palestinians.

Source: State Information Service Egypt

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Transport min. witnesses inking contract to establish maintenance workshop for Russian train locomotives in Abu Zaabal

Transport Minister Kamel el Wazir witnessed Tuesday the inking of a contract to establish a workshop for the maintenance of all kinds of Russian locomotives in Egypt at Abu Zaabal workshops for railways between the Egyptian National Railways and Transmashholding International AG.

Wazir asserted that the contract aims at establishing a new workshop in Abu Zaabal workshops area in cooperation with Transmashholding which will prepare the designs of the workshop and will supply the equipment needed for it.

He asserted the importance of this contract to conduct the necessary maintenance for the deal of 1,350 locomotives that was inked by the Egyptian National Railways.

The company’s maintenance of the locomotives will contribute to presenting the highest levels of service to the passengers within the framework of the plan of the ministry to cooperate with international companies supplying the locomotives.

Source: State Information Service Egypt

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Petroleum min. and Australian amb. discuss cooperation in mining and gas domains

Petroleum Minister Tarek El-Molla discussed with Australian Ambassador in Cairo Glenn Miles means to enhance bilateral cooperation in the mining, gas and green energy domains.

In statements on Tuesday 31/01/2023, the minister said that they reviewed available investment opportunities in mineral wealth in Egypt and the country’s growing role as an exporter of natural gas.

The increasing credibility of the petroleum sector boosts confidence of international oil companies, giving positive signals that it respects its contracts with foreign partners, the minister further noted.

There are great opportunities for exchanging expertise between the two sides in the field of mining, he added.

The minister reviewed developments related to the mining sector in Egypt in recent years in light of the significant reforms that were introduced with the aim to create a conducive climate for investors.

He went on to say that this matter helped attract 10 new international and Egyptian companies to invest in gold and mineral explorations through successful international bids.

The Australian ambassador said that his country looks forward to cooperating with Egypt in the gas, mining and hydrogen domains, underlining that Australian companies seek to get acquainted with investment opportunities in these fields in the country.

The meeting took up the participation of Australia’s BHP Petroleum, which recently merged with Woodside Energy, along with Chevron Corporation in its concession areas in the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt.

Source: State Information Service Egypt

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Agriculture min. asserts strength of Egyptian-Brazilian ties in agricultural field

Minister of Agriculture El-Sayed El-Quseir asserted the strength of ties binding Egypt and Brazil at the different levels in addition to the joint fields of cooperation topped by the agricultural domain.

This came during El-Quseir’s meeting with Brazilian Ambassador to Egypt Antonio de Aguiar to discuss means of boosting agricultural cooperation.

El-Quseir said the meeting tackled means to increase opportunities of trade exchange between Egypt and Brazil, adding that the Egyptian agricultural exports have good reputation and new markets were opened for them abroad especially that of citrus, strawberry and mango in addition to other products.

El-Quseir pointed out to the possibility of expanding cooperation in the field of producing seeds.

He also pointed out to expanding the cooperation activities to include cooperation in the field of planting sugarcane via seedlings and benefiting from Brazil in this field via sending Brazilian experts to Egypt.

Meanwhile, de Aguiar asserted that the volume of trade between Egypt and Brazil was upped over the recent period, pointing out to the joint challenges and inked cooperation agreements between both countries.

Source: State Information Service Egypt

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Egypt keen to support Arab youth: Youth min.

Egypt is keen on supporting the Arab youth and hosting them in the various programs and joint Arab projects, said Youth and Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhi.

This year will be full of Arab youth events in Egypt as part of the Arab Youth Year’s activities, said Sobhi, who is also the president of the executive office of the Council of Arab Ministers for Youth and Sports, during his meeting Tuesday with Assistant Secretary General, Head of the Social Affairs Sector at the Arab League Haifa Abu Ghazaleh.

The meeting was held to discuss the ongoing preparations regarding the programs and activities that will be implemented during the current year as part of the proceedings of the 2023 Arab youth year, which was launched by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

The meeting also tackled preparations for the 46th Council of Arab Ministers for Youth and Sports, which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia in March.

In press statements, Sobhi lauded the constructive cooperation between the Arab youth and sports ministers and their drive to promote cooperation among the Arab countries through implementing joint youth and sports projects throughout the year.

Sobhi stressed the need of drawing up a mechanism to promote the Arab activities to provide the necessary support for them.

Source: State Information Service Egypt

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Sisi signs amendments to police authority law

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Monday 30/1/2023 endorsed amendments to some provisions of Law No.109 of 1971 on the police authority.

The amended law was published in the official gazette.

Source: State Information Service Egypt

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Air Products is Platinum Sponsor at iktva 2023 Forum and Exhibition

Saudi Aramco’s In Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) program takes place 30th January to 2nd February, at Dhahran Exo Center, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

DAMMAM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Air Products (NYSE: APD) a world leader in industrial gases and hydrogen megaprojects, is a platinum sponsor of this year’s iktva Forum and Exhibition, taking place between 30th January and 2nd February at the Dhahran Expo Center, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province.

Visit Air Products’ stand (SP 02) in the sustainability pavilion and learn more about investments, projects and career initiatives supporting the rapid transformation of the Kingdom, diversification of its economy and advancement of its people.

“We are delighted to be a platinum sponsor at iktva 2023 and showcase our support for Vision 2030 by bringing our technologies and capabilities and collaborating with our regional partners and suppliers to help drive the energy transition and move humanity forward,” said Dr. Samir J. Serhan, Air Products’ Chief Operating Officer.

Air Products has had a presence in the Middle East for over 50 years. In 2020, construction started at the world scale, fully integrated industrial gases hub in the Jubail Industrial City. The significant investment, which will be built, owned, and operated by Air Products Qudra involves establishing a Hydrogen Hub along with the construction of a comprehensive hydrogen pipeline network to connect and transport hydrogen to the broad refinery operations and chemical customer base in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia.

Air Products continues to grow in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Recently, the company announced financial close and transfer of the second group of assets for the $12 billion gasification and power joint venture (JV) with Aramco, ACWA Power and Air Products Qudra in the Jazan Economic City (“Jazan”), Saudi Arabia. The JV’s purchase of this second group of assets at Jazan follows the successful asset acquisition and project financing transactions for the first group of assets completed in late October 2021.

In addition, Air Products has launched the region’s first hydrogen fueling station with Saudi Aramco; extended core competencies through the company’s world-class technology center in the Dhahran Techno Valley and commenced project execution for the NEOM green hydrogen project.

Last year, Air Products launched Female Engineers & Technical Associates (FETA), a unique program to enable the progression and career development of the next generation of female talent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Developed through strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development (MOHR) and Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), the program complements the Saudi 2030 vision which includes developing citizens’ capabilities and future skills. The program also supports Air Products’ goal to be the most diverse industrial gas company in the world by promoting a pipeline of senior female engineers and technicians in the workforce and fostering growth for possible future engineers and technician leaders in Air Products and beyond.

To learn more about Air Products’ business in the Middle East visit our website.

About Air Products

Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets. The Company has two growth pillars driven by sustainability. Air Products’ base business provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food. The Company also develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world’s largest industrial gas and carbon-capture projects, supplying world-scale clean hydrogen for global transportation, industrial markets, and the broader energy transition. Additionally, Air Products is the world leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment, and globally ­provides turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers.

The Company had fiscal 2022 sales of $12.7 billion from operations in over 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $70 billion. More than 21,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products’ higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and reimagine what’s possible to address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

About Air Products Qudra
Air Products Qudra is the regional development and investment joint venture (JV) for Middle East between Air Products and Qudra Energy, a subsidiary of Vision Invest. Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company developing, engineering, building, owning and operating many of the world’s largest industrial gas projects; Vision Invest is a leading development and investment Holding Company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a diversified portfolio of investments across several sectors such as Utility, Infrastructure, Logistics and Industrial Gases with a global operational investment footprint.

Formed following several years of partnership between its parent companies, Air Products Qudra’s mission is to bring world-class technology, on-site solutions, and leading project execution and operational leadership for large-scale energy and environmental projects throughout the Middle East region. For more information visit www.airproductsqudra.com

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Mindray présente ses solutions hospitalières intelligentes à Arab Health 2023

DUBAÏ, Émirats arabes unis, 30 janvier 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mindray (« l’entreprise »), l’un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de dispositifs médicaux et de solutions médicales, participe à l’un des salons les plus importants et les plus respectés du domaine médical, Arab Health 2023 du 30 janvier au 2 février. L’entreprise a présenté ses solutions médicales et sa technologie révolutionnaire à plus de 50 000 visiteurs au Dubai World Trade Centre.

« En tant que partenaire de confiance pour la fourniture de solutions complètes pour les établissements de santé, Mindray repousse les limites de l’innovation pour contribuer à un écosystème médical intelligent. Cette année, nous sommes ravis de présenter nos solutions hospitalières intelligentes à un public mondial. Avec des innovations plus avancées s’adaptant au domaine médical, nous renforcerons les systèmes de santé locaux au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique », a déclaré Kewen Xu, directeur général de Mindray RDM.

L’hôpital intelligent de Mindray vise à créer un écosystème médical où les dispositifs médicaux sont intégrés dans des scénarios cliniques. Ce système relie l’ensemble des parcours préhospitaliers, intrahospitaliers et interhospitaliers des patients et permet aux appareils d’appoint de se connecter et de fonctionner de façon fluide, de faire circuler les données entre les différents services et hôpitaux, et d’améliorer l’efficacité du travail des cliniciens.

Parmi la gamme complète de produits Mindray, des solutions pour les services des urgences, les blocs opératoires, les USI, la RRAC, des solutions d’imagerie médicale et d’orthopédie sont présentées sur le stand ; la solution informatique M-Connect et la solution informatique d’imagerie médicale MiCo+ ont attiré beaucoup d’attention. À l’aide d’une interface standard, la solution informatique M-Connect permet de surveiller le patient tout en optimisant le flux de travail et en améliorant l’efficacité. Toutes les données peuvent être affichées, analysées, associées à des alarmes et communiquées à un système tiers pour obtenir un aperçu plus complet de l’état de santé du patient. De même, la solution informatique d’imagerie médicale MiCo+ relie plusieurs modalités et établissements médicaux, permettant un diagnostic à distance et une consultation en ligne pour fournir un meilleur service d’imagerie médicale.

Le système portable de surveillance des patients mWear, le système de perfusion BeneFusion i/u, le défibrillateur BeneHeart D30/D60 et la lampe chirurgicale série HyLED C ont tous été dévoilés lors du salon de cette année en tant que nouveautés du catalogue de l’entreprise pour la surveillance des patients et la réanimation. De plus, Mindray introduit un certain nombre de systèmes d’imagerie médicale tels que l’échographe portable sans fil TE Air, l’échographe diagnostique de la série TEX 20 et l’échographe diagnostique de la gamme Consona N9.

Les visiteurs du salon peuvent également observer comment les défibrillateurs automatiques externes (DEA) de la série BeneHeart C de Mindray sont déployés dans divers établissements d’une ville et manipulés via le système de gestion à distance des DEA de l’entreprise, qui peut suivre l’état de chaque DEA en temps réel, notamment leur emplacement et leur niveau de batterie, et qui simplifie la gestion de l’ensemble de la flotte d’appareils. Il fait partie des solutions d’urgence préhospitalières et permet d’encourager les initiatives pour la santé cardiaque, telles que l’initiative Dubai Heart Safe City menée par la ville hôte pour promouvoir la santé cardiaque.

Les visiteurs sont invités à s’arrêter au stand Mindray au #S1 A10 pendant la durée du salon pour voir ces solutions médicales et bien d’autres. Après Arab Health 2023, Mindray participera également au Medlab Middle East les 6 et 9 février, où elle présentera ses solutions holistiques en diagnostic in vitro.

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