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L’Oréal Egypt to donate tens of thousands of locally-produced hand sanitizer to fight the spread of COVID-19

In line with global efforts already launched by the Group around the globe, L’Oréal Egypt is launching a solidarity program to support the fight against coronavirus. In the framework of this program, L’Oréal’s Cairo Plant started production of hand sanitizers under its natural beauty brand Garnie,r joining 28 L’Oréal plants around the globe to support community needs.

The Arab African International Bank (AAIB) Invests EGP 2 Bn in its New Administrative Premises at 1-NINETY, Landmark Sabbour’s Latest Mixed-Use Project

Landmark Sabbour, a premier real estate developer, announced that The Arab African International Bank (AAIB) has recently joined its latest project, 1-NINETY in New Cairo, by establishing an office space covering 52,000- m2 in its administrative complex 60 August 2020 seeing an investment of EGP 2 Billion. 1-NINETY’s Office Park facility is designed to attract remarkable enterprises, it provides clients with highspeed, fiber-optic Internet, heavy-duty elevators, certified fire protection, an electric car charging station, CCTV systems, food and beverages options, a gym, and post-delivery facility management solutions.

Marriott Mena House, Cairo Unveils Special Staycation Packages

Marriott Mena House is delighted to introduce its relaxing staycation packages. Unwind in the beauty of Cairo’s legendary and iconic location while experiencing the hotel’s luxurious accommodations.

Conveniently located in the shadows of the Great Pyramids, Marriott Mena House is nestled in the prominent neighbourhood of Giza. This provides guests with quick and easy access to a variety of popular attractions, activities and dining options – from The Pyramids of Giza to Sakkara and much more. The hotel boasts beautiful views of 40 acres of landscaped gardens and boasts 139 restaurant offering a wide range of cuisine, The Moghul Room for authentic Indian dishes in addition to a majestic swimming pool and gym. Sallam: The Egyptian real estate sector has proven to be remarkably resilient in comparison to other sectors with great opportunities for growth

Minka Development plans to launch its latest and largest projects in East Cairo soon Abdullah Salam – CEO of Minka Development – one of the latest Sallam family owned ventures – announced that the company is currently working on putting the final touches of its latest and largest project in East Cairo. The project, planned to be launched during the coming two months, will set a new benchmark for property innovation and livability in the Egyptian real estate market. Moreover, the company plans to expand in West Cairo and coastal areas during upcoming years.

OPPO launches 125W flash charge, 65W AirVOOC wireless flash charge and 50W mini SuperVOOC charger

OPPO launches a new flash charge lineup with new highpower wired and wireless charging technologies as well as high-power ultra-small chargers, consolidating OPPO’s leading position in flash charge.

Spotify Launches ‘Soundtrack Your Workout’: The Ultimate Destination for Personalized Playlists for Your Workout

Now more than ever people are finding creative ways to stay active -- from new workout environments to creative athome workouts designed by themselves. And with the variety of workouts that now exist, people are looking for ways to replace their previous mainstay workout audio to stay motivated as they embark on new workout routines. Spotify knows that the best workouts go hand in hand with a great playlist, so Spotify created Soundtrack Your Workout - an interactive destination that will generate new, fresh personalized playlists each time you take the tailored quiz. 10 million plastic packaging saved: GROHE launches initiative to reduce plastic GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, launched its initiative to replace plastic in product packaging with more sustainable alternatives. Until today, approximately 10 million items of product packaging made from plastic could be eliminated; by 2021, this figure is to be significantly increased to up to 35 million. Madinet Nasr for Housing & Development Inks Service Station Land Rental to Total Egypt in SARAI

Madinet Nasr Housing & Development (EGX: MNHD. CA, “MNHD”), a leading urban developer in Egypt, announced today that it had signed the previously announced a land rental contract with Total Egypt inside its SARAI development. It is worth noting that the board of directors meeting held on the 3rd of November 2019 has accepted an offer from TOTAL Egypt to rent a land plot in SARAI on El Amal Road (main access from Suez Road to the New Administrative Capital) for a period of 25 years. Uber launches 10 safety measures and new on-trip protocol as Egypt moves to coexist with COVID-19 Uber announces the launch of 10 new safety measures and a new on-trip protocol in Egypt as cities reopen and people begin to move again. Uber is taking unprecedented actions to help everyone who uses its app stay safe and healthy while on trip, including requiring face masks for riders and drivers in accordance with government mandates, facilitating a vehicle disinfection service, and launching a new tech tool to verify if drivers are wearing a mask.

vivo announces the launch of exciting & affordable new devices Y50 and Y30 for the Egyptian market Both devices feature innovative technology and exquisite design at reasonable prices vivo announced the launch of its exciting new devices – the Y30 and Y50 in Egypt. Both devices feature a well-crafted blend of innovative technology combined with elegant design, and will be available to Egyptian audiences

at a reasonable price. VOX Cinemas, Ski Egypt, Magic Planet, Little Explorers and MELT Bistro & Cafe will reopened in Egypt

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is pleased to announce that VOX Cinemas, Ski Egypt, Magic Planet, Little Explorers and MELT Bistro & Cafe reopened in Egypt on Saturday, 27 June following a directive from the Egyptian Cabinet. To ensure that guests can enjoy a comfortable experience with added peace of mind, all brands have undertaken extensive precautionary measures and put in place an all-encompassing sanitization and physical distancing plan. August 2020 61

FDA Authorizes Marketing of IQOS as a Modified Risk Tobacco Product

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today authorized the marketing of IQOS, Philip Morris International’s (PMI) electrically heated tobacco system, as a modified risk tobacco product (MRTP). In doing so, the agency found that an IQOS exposure modification order is appropriate to promote the public health.

Carrefour gets creative for International Plastic Bag Free Day with new reusable bag designs

The initiative aims to encourage the community to switch to a sustainable alternative to plastic bags

Carrefour operated in Egypt by Majid Al Futtaim marked the International Plastic Bag Free Day on 3 July 2020 with the release of four striking new reusable bag designs. The new bag designs are available in a choice of sizes, materials, and prices to fit each customer’s preferences. The Soft bag, priced at EGP 3, can carry up to 10kg, while the Cloth bag — made from a washable material and priced at EGP 25, can carry up to 18kg. The Woven bag, which is also made from a durable washable material, can carry up to 20kg and is priced at EGP 12. Shoppers can also choose the Non Woven bag, which is priced at EGP 10 and carries up to 15 kg of items. Carrefour Boosts Local Economies and Communities with New Egypt Store Openings Carrefour, operated in Egypt by Majid Al Futtaim, has opened the doors to its fifty-third location in the country with the arrival of a new supermarket for shoppers in Alexandria. The opening emphasises Carrefour’s commitment to supporting the growth and development of the Egyptian community while providing access to a great choice of quality products at affordable prices. The new location spans over 900 square metres and is located in the Zaki Ragab neighbourhood of Alexandria. Further cementing its position at the centre of the community, Carrefour is also on track to open new outlets in Cairo, which are expected to welcome shoppers during the third quarter of the year. The Cairo expansion includes a 500 square metre location set to be unveiled in Mivida — the brand’s second ever concept store. As part of the brand’s ambitious expansion plan, Carrefour will also launch a 1,200 square metre store in Al Azhar, and a 1,100 square meter location in Alexandria’s Wingit

neighbourhood. COVID-19 and Type 2 diabetes: Regional experts shed light on the latest scientific updates and clinical practices in disease management for patient education

Boehringer Ingelheim - one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies - held a regional media webinar titled ‘Managing Type 2 Diabetes during COVID-19’ with the participation of leading healthcare professionals who provided the latest updates on type 2 diabetes (T2D) management during the pandemic. The regional media event formed part of the ‘Regional Interchange on Diabetes’ (e-RID) internationallyaccredited digital program, organized by Boehringer Ingelheim, targeting more than 5,000 international and regional healthcare professionals in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region. By hosting international healthcare experts from the USA, Canada and UK, the scientific program aims at exchanging experiences and practices in managing type 2 diabetes and its complications during COVID-19.

80th anniversary of Maserati’s Targa Florio victory. Maserati tests an MC20 prototype on the roads of the world’s oldest race

Maserati celebrated a fantastic four wins in a row at the Targa Florio. In fact, a House of Trident car was first over the finishing line of the prestigious Sicilian race for the fourth consecutive year. The driver who added his name to the winners’ board was Luigi (Gigi) Villoresi, at the wheel of the Maserati Tipo 4CL.

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of this historic victory, Maserati went back to Sicily with an MC20 prototype, and drove it over some of the roads where the history of the Targa Florio was written, such as the stretch where the famous Floriopoli stands are located.

Jaz Hotel Group Opens its Doors for Summer 2020

Following the recent thrilling news from the Egyptian government that gradually hotels and resorts will start to once again open their doors to local guests - as a first step to get back to normal lifestyle whilst applying the obligatory precautionary measures - Jaz Hotel Group took the lead in preparing its family of properties to welcome back their esteemed guests in different hotels among different attractive destinations. The group has already started with three properties, Jaz Crystal in Almaza Bay, Jaz Little Venice in Ain Sokhna and Iberotel Borg Al Arab during Eid El Fitr holiday, to be followed by Jaz Belvedere and Sharm Dreams Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, Jaz Makadina in Madinat Makadi and Jaz Aquamarine in Hurghada on July, 1st 2020! Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences Receives Health And Safety Certificate Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences certified for meeting the general safety regulations for hotels and tourism resorts and is licensed to receive guests with a maximum of 50% of its total capacity as set and authorised by the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Health & the Egyptian Hotel Association. “The team and I are very proud of this certificate which is reflecting that our guests comfort and safety is our priority. We are carrying out daily sanitisation work with all- new standard for hotels cleanliness and disinfection to provide clean, safe and hospitable environment.,” said Tarek Zaki, Hotel Manager, Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences.

Huawei soars in brand value, goes up in BrandZ World’s Most Valuable Brands rankings Underpinned by an unrelenting drive for innovation, Huawei makes the top 50 for the fifth consecutive year Huawei is steadfast in its commitment to innovation and driving value for global consumers. In the latest BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Brands study, published by WPP and Kantar, Huawei is ranked 45th, up two places from last year, with a US$29.4 billion brand value (nine

percent increase YoY).

Wonders Food books its place among the top players in the snack industry with “Poplay” Over the past years, Egypt’s snack sector has witnessed significant growth and owned a compelling market share, an insight that kept attracting more and more investors to penetrate the market with a wide array of products. Yet when it came to fine snacking, imported products have been more dominant, and the challenge of preservatives and artificial colors has caused many snack products to be denounced among the powerful international wave of healthy nutrition. August 2020 63