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Syrian opposition leaders reach agreement in Cairo
Opposition figures demand a joint transitional body based on Geneva I communiqué

Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh died near Tahrir of birdshot to the back: Forensic Authority
Socialist Popular Alliance, activists blame police for ‘excessive’ use of force

Cabinet extends North Sinai curfew by further 3 months
Curfew was scheduled to end on 25 January

68 NGOs accepted to observe parliamentary elections
Almost 70 organisations will monitor the integrity of the upcoming parliamentary elections
Update: Police disperse anti-government protest in Alexandria, 2 killed: Official sources
State media report tens of Al-Sisi supporters were denied entrance to Tahrir Square
Police disperse anti-government protest in Alexandria, 1 killed: Interior ministry
State media report clashes in Menufiya between locals and Brotherhood protesters

Tahrir Square closed in anticipation of protests
Anti-Coup Alliance warn police of attacking protesters, army tightens security

Where is the Egyptian revolution?
Demands increase on each anniversary, as do calls against every new regime
In Pictures: Memories of the 25 January Revolution
At this time four years ago, hundreds of thousands Egyptians took to the streets with various demands; an end to police brutality, bread, freedom, social justice, and eventually the fall of the regime. On 11 February, people celebrated in Tahrir Square after former president Hosni Mubarak stepped down. Four years later, Mubarak and the top …

Appeal for Minya mass sentences accepted
Trial to be renewed

Prince Salman promises continuity as he takes Saudi Arabia throne
Its backing will remain unchanged, but the lifeblood of Gulf aid cannot continue indefinitely

6 April, Brotherhood, SAC, Salafi Front, Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya to participate in 25 January demonstrations
On the 2011 revolution’s anniversary last year, 108 were killed, according to the independent statistics database Wiki Thawra

3 explosions in Beheira, Sharqeya in early hours of Saturday
A Friday night explosion left 4 military conscripts injured

Al-Sisi explains economic policies, aspirations in Davos
President invites world business leaders to participate in March Economic Summit

Dollar to reach EGP 8 by the end of June: Emirates NDB
Depreciation can happen at a faster pace, the bank says

Demolition of Rafah continues in 2nd phase of Gaza buffer zone
Compensation for displaced families yet to be announced, according to North Sinai governor

Arafa Holding plans European market entrance in 2015
Egypt’s monetary policy encourages importers and deters producers, Egyptian pound losing real value

Majid Al Futtaim expected to complete Mall of Egypt construction in 2015
Mall is expected to be officially opened in 2016
Electrostar targets increase sale and profit up to 20%
Electrostar aims to open up new African markets, renew products, and provide new technology on Egyptian market

Aramex optimistic about Egyptian Market: CEO
Company looking to introduce SMEs franchise model, will keep upgrading infrastructure and open five new branches in 2015, says Samer Gharaibeh

HTC counts on smartphones to increase its market share in Egypt: HTC official
Increase in smartphones locally from 500,000 in 2011 to 6.5m in 2014; “illegal” phones and fluctuating dollar exchange rate are challenges in 2015

Mondelēz will achieve 3rd-party food safety certification in 2015
Mondelēz Foods Egypt exports to about 20 countries

Civil society in Egypt is powerful and diverse: Abu Saada
Organisations have right to criticise human rights situation as long as they do not serve a political party

Security challenges still major concern
Despite optimistic assessments from armed forces, situation remains volatile

Tivoli Dome to launch branches in 5 countries in Middle East
Egyptian food court achieved profits equivalent to 90% of its total expenditure in 2014

Media ethics in post-30 June Egypt
Religious figures, actors and other irrelevant guests are hosted to discuss and analyse matters of political importance on media channels, which neither differ in conduct nor content.

‘We need more clarity on the new tax laws on dividends and capital’: HC officials
Hussein Choucri, Chairman and Managing Director of HC Securities & Investment, Deputy CEO at HC Mohamed Metwally, Managing Director at HC Brokerage Hassan Choucri, Head of Investment Banking Mahmoud Selim and Head of Asset Management Omar Radwan talked with Daily News Egypt about the challenges and the plan of HC in Egypt. What are HC’s …

Parliament caught in political ambiguity: will the president respect legislative independence?
Experts warn of unfair representation, state control and failing public’s expectations

BG largest foreign investor in Egypt since revolution: President
“BG Egypt invested more than $3.5bn since the 25 January Revolution”

Nestlé doubled local work force from 3,200 to 6,300 employees: CEO
After government reforms and economic growth, there are plans to continue commitment to Egyptian market, says Nestle North East Africa CEO