Nestle and Intel has issued statements today refuting false media reports that both multinationals are closing their offices in Egypt in light of the US Dollar crisis. Nestle Egypt reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Egyptian market in a press statement published on social media.
Nestle denounces the false news, confirms commitment to the Egyptian market
Nestle said in a statement that was published online (corporate website, Facebook and twitter) that the company is Reaffirming its Commitment to the Egyptian Market. “Nestlé confirms its full commitment to maintaining operations in Egypt in line with its long-term strategy and the potential that the Egyptian market presents given the government’s serious steps towards development and stability.” said Nestlé in a press release.
Nestlé reaffirms its long-term commitment to the Egyptian market and to Egyptian consumers Read more about the topichttps://t.co/2XdTZvfaoy
— Nestlé Egypt (@NestleEgypt) October 21, 2015
Who started the the Nestle rumor?
Shorouk news published the rumor early this morning without verifying the news.
«نستله» تدرس الخروج من #مصر: نواجه أزمة فى سداد التزاماتنا الدولارية بالخارج https://t.co/l36NClXqwR #الدولار pic.twitter.com/0kSimjRopp
— Shorouk News (@Shorouk_News) October 21, 2015
النهارده شركة Nestle Egypt بتدرس خروجها من مصر
المصيبه في القرار ده ان النسكافية بعد كده هيبقي اغلي من الحشيش يا ولاد المطلقه— Sayed Sadek (@SAYEDSADEK25) October 21, 2015
Intel has also denounced the rumors
Intel denied shutting down in Egypt rumor but still didn’t confirm whether the company is moving its R&D department to India or not.
https://www.facebook.com/IntelEgypt/photos/a.140910472588120.24303.139804259365408/1058138024198689/?type=3&theater
https://twitter.com/mimooo666/status/657109824098947072
والخبر نشرته المصري اليوم على لسان كريم الفاتح مدير فرع #إنتل في مصر وان الوحدة تم دمجها مع فروع الشركة بالهند والمانيا ..ودا تم فعلا ..#مصر
— ربي لن يُضيِّعنا (@ashrafsaber_) October 22, 2015
ده نفي #إنتل الرسمي .. وإذا كان عيب على الناس تنشر إشاعات. فعيب على الصحفيين تصديقها ونشرها و!! https://t.co/hIPo9QyE8u
— Khaled Baramawy خالد البرماوي (@khaledPress) October 22, 2015
مفيش أي أساس لإشاعة غلق شركة #إنتل و #هواوي فرعيهما في مصر.. وللعلم الأخيرة بتتوسع، ومكتبها الإقليمي في مصر ..
تعلموا شرف المعارضة!!— Khaled Baramawy خالد البرماوي (@khaledPress) October 21, 2015
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