The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering granting a EUR-32-million (USD 36.9m) loan to support a 100-MW solar project developed by Norwegian renewables company Scatec ASA (OSL:SCATC) and a unit of Toyota Tsusho Corp (TYO:8015) in Tunisia, RenewablesNow reports. Kalkbult solar farm in South Africa. Image source: Scatec (www.scatec.com) The proposed senior debt financing will fund the construction and operation of a solar power plant and its associated transmission infrastructure in the governorate of Sidi Bouzid. A final decision on the transaction is expected by September 10,…
Day: August 7, 2025
Cairo International Film Festival Unveils ‘CAIRO’S XR’ – A Bold Leap into Immersive Cinema
In a landmark move that reaffirms its role as a trailblazer in the Arab world’s cinematic landscape, the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the launch of a groundbreaking new section—CAIRO’S XR—as part of its 46th edition, scheduled for November 12–21, 2025. This marks the first time in the festival’s history that a dedicated platform will spotlight new media and immersive storytelling technologies, placing Cairo at the forefront of a global shift in how stories are told and experienced. CAIRO’S XR aims to reshape the traditional film-viewing experience by…