Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt Highlight
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Cairo journalists rally for Charlie Hebdo, struggle to divorce criticism from attacks on Egypt press
Different countries have different circumstances, say Press Syndicate officials; fiancée of imprisoned Al Jazeera journalist says ‘our struggle is the same’
Al-Sisi requests meeting with political heads
Al-Dostour apologises, Al-Karamah and Popular Current ‘uninvited’
‘We are perfectly equipped for waging war’: Ajnad Misr video
Militant leader says “30 June helped us convince people that the only way out is through Jihad”
External debt rises to $46.1bn at end of June 2014
Ratio of external debt to GDP registers 16.4% compared to 17.3% YoY, the CBE said
Cairo court hands death sentences to 4 men with Al-Qaeda ties
Defendants found guilty of targeting armed forces in Sinai and US and French embassies in Cairo
Militants abduct police officer in Rafah, Gaza border to remain closed
Rafah-Gaza border was set to open Tuesday but will remain closed “until officer is found”, says Deputy Head of Rafah Crossing
NGOs begin applications to observe parliamentary elections
No international observers have come forward so far, says NGO leader
Authorties release Morsi’s aide Al-Qazzaz
Egyptian authorities never charged Al-Qazzaz, says advocate group
26 Ramsis bathhouse defendants acquitted
Defendants’ lawyer vows to file lawsuit against journalist who reported and filmed the arrests
The success story of ‘The Halal Guys’
From street-cart to international franchise, the story of how Egyptian Halal food is going world-wide
Stuck between Audacity and Hypocrisy
By Nesreen Salem From a Western perspective, one can see why it is convenient to propagate the Charlie Hebdo massacre as a direct attack on their way of life, on the values they perceive their societies to have been built on, and how global jihadism is a real – nay – the only threat the …
GCC abandonment of unified labour contract puts onus on Qatar
By James M. Dorsey A decision by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to abandon plans to adopt a unified contract for domestic workers increases pressure on Qatar to significantly revamp its controversial labour regime in a bid to fend off efforts to deprive it of its right to host the 2022 World Cup. It also …
In Pictures: Journalists demonstrate in objection to Charlie Hebdo attack
A group of Egyptian journalists protested in front of the Press Syndicate in Downtown Cairo, along with Syndicate Director Diaa Rashwan on Sunday, in objection to the attack on French satire newspaper Charlie Hebdo. The journalists held peaceful signs that expressed their sympathy with the killed journalists, and their support for free speech. The attack left nine …
35% expected savings in petroleum subsidies due to low oil prices: Petroleum minister
Consultations to take place with Iraq to receive Iraqi oil, negotiations will decide amount, timing, and price
Gas supplies to cement plants permanently stopped, fuel oil sent instead: EGAS
Operating Helwan, Al-Qawmeya, and Al-Katameya plants only due to their link to Gharadiq field
Qatari Diar invests in Egypt with 2 major tourist projects
Qatari Diar is considered one of the foremost real estate Gulf investors in Egypt
Real estate stimulation expected during Q1 2015: Cluttons Egypt director
Rental prices to increase in Kattameya, decrease in smart village, Nile Towers and City Stars
Heliopolis Developers Group launches Korba Heights second phase worth EGP 150m
“We are planning tourism real estate projects in Ain Sokhna, projects include the Gold Yard compound in Sheraton Heliopolis and Korbetna villa compound”, says group director
CI Capital seeks $150m investment from direct investment fund with Duet Group : Investment banking head
CI Capital expects two other offerings to take place this year, in addition to his company acquiring a financial advisory role for a number of acquisition and merger deals.
Business sector unready for privatisation, restructuring to take place: Investment minister
Investment ministry hopes to restructure business sector in preparation for tender operations on stock market, bringing them out of the red
Government to launch 4-year investment, development programme at Economic Summit: Mehleb
New investment law gives legal authority to GAFI to approve and facilitate project implementation, bankruptcy law ensures a safe exit for investors, says prime minister
Religious Endowments minister vows to ‘renew religious discourse’
Initiative comes after Al-Sisi’s speech to “revolutionise” Islamic teachings, sparking some critical reactions
Egypt refuses Renaissance Dam storage capacity
Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia facing negotiation difficulties, says irrigation minister advisor
Border guards in firefight with militants along Libya border
One military officer injured, one militant killed in Al-Wahat district, near Siwa
Egypt should be at ease with GERD: Ethiopian Patriarch
Pope Tawadros and Patriarch Mathias also discussed churches’ historical relations
2 decapitated bodies found in Sheikh Zuweid
Resident claims style of execution suggests the men were accused of collaborating with Israel
Egyptian court sentences man to 3 years in prison following declaration of atheism
Father of defendant supports court case against son for insulting religion
Gunmen attack Giza checkpoint, 3 police injured
Anonymous gunmen attacked the checkpoint, days after a spate of similar attacks
Metro fare will not increase: Transport officials
Reports of fare raise are “rumours targeting country’s stability”, says transportation minister
2 policemen accused of rape released on bail
Girl was allegedly raped inside a police car