Rice

Rice hails 'fearless' England debutant Lewis-Skelly

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 - 12:15 GMT

Myles Lewis-Skelly has already made himself an asset for England and has a long career ahead of him, midfielder Declan Rice said after the 18-year-old left back became the youngest player to score on his senior debut for the national team on Friday.

Egypt leads global rice production with climate-resilient and water-efficient varieties

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 - 09:59 GMT

Egypt has emerged as a leader in global rice production, thanks to groundbreaking research by the Agricultural Research Center (ARC).

Hungry Rice showing more attacking bite, says Arteta

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 - 01:53 GMT

Rice netted his first Champions League goal inside two minutes to pave the way for a routine victory against the Croatian side that made Arsenal's place in the last 16 of the competition a virtual certainty.

Would have done anything to win, says Arsenal's Rice after victory over Man United

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 - 12:05 GMT

Arsenal's Declan Rice in action with Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

England's Grealish and Rice respectful despite frosty Irish welcome

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 - 11:02 GMT

England's Declan Rice and Jack Grealish shrugged off their hostile reception in Dublin by scoring both goals in England's Nations League win over Ireland on Saturday and said they have nothing but respect for the opponents they once represented.

Fuelled by Rice, Arsenal ready for next step in title race

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 - 09:52 GMT

The signings of England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham United for about 100 million pounds ($127.50 million), Kai Havertz from Chelsea for 65 million pounds and defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax Amsterdam for 40 million euros ($43.90 million)has significantly strengthened Arsenal's core.

Egypt’s government denies any shortage of white rice in markets

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 - 11:06 GMT

Egypt’s Cabinet's Media Center denied on Monday that there is no shortage of white rice on markets and supply outlets.

China ready to cooperate with Egypt in cultivating rice in desert: Ambassador

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 - 10:50 GMT

He added that this proposal was discussed with Egyptian Minister of Agriculture Al Sayyed Al Qusseir several days ago.

Egypt ends compulsory pricing of rice at markets

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 - 09:56 GMT

After being a rice exporter, Egypt turned to be an importer to meet the people’s needs amid the monopoly practiced by merchants. The Ministry of Supply announced that it would offer a tender for rice importation to secure strategic storage.

Egypt contemplates supplying 1.5M tons of local rice on ration cards

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 - 12:30 GMT

The harvest season of rice in Egypt begins in July.

How Egyptian government lowered prices of barley rice to make it affordable

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 - 07:43 GMT

The Egyptian government issued a decree, per which farmers shall deliver barley rice during the current season and until mid-December, to make it available for the public on the ration cards.

Egypt receives a gold medal at 2022 International Climate Show for new strain of rice resisting water scarcity

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 - 02:50 GMT

The new strain of giant Sakha rice (Super 300) was praised by both farmers and consumers because of its many advantages of resisting water scarcity and climatic changes, the statement said.

10.9% increase in average share per capita share of rice in 2020

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 - 02:49 GMT

CAPMAS stated that the average share per capita recorded 156.1 kg compared to 153.3 kg in 2019, marking an increase of 1.8 percent.

CBE excludes rice, beans, lentils imports from cash cover

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 - 05:54 GMT

In 2015, the CBE required all importers to fully cover import letters of credit (LC) at banks at the time of opening them.

Egyptian minister declares target number of recycling factories, carbon emissions observatories for 2030

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 - 12:14 GMT

There is a plan to cut carbon emissions in Egypt by 50 percent.

Egypt recycles 2M tons of rice straw, produces fertilizers

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 - 02:42 GMT

The ministry had established 731 sites - located in six governorates - where the straw is piled up.

Egypt reserves of basic commodities safe, above int'l standards: Official

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 - 03:23 GMT

The strategic reserve of oils is enough for four months, Ahmed Hassanein said in statements to MENA.

Violating farmers to pay fines in installments over 2 years

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 - 01:46 GMT

That applies to farmers who committed violations pertinent to rice cultivation.

FEDCOC: Rice prices stable with safe level of strategic reserve

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 - 03:51 GMT

The union said the strategic reserve of rice is at the safe level and would cover the needs of the Egyptian people.

Rice-cultivated areas increase: FEI head

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 - 10:24 GMT

The would-be cultivated area increased to 1.2 million acres compared to 724,000 acres to meet people’s needs.

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