Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt Highlight
Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt

How are Egyptian politics manoeuvred and formed?
When the melody plays, you are obliged to sing along!

Egypt is engine of growth in Middle East: World Bank Egypt director
The World Bank supports the economic reform measures of the government and prepares to take part in the economic summit in February 2015, Hartwig Schafer says
Interior ministry announces dismantlement of terrorist cells
Security forces apprehended a number of individuals allegedly linked to the Muslim Brotherhood over the past several days, according to Ministry of Interior spokesman Major Hani Abdul Latif. Among these were six individuals who first came to the attention of the police via “a number of inflammatory Facebook pages” suggesting their involvement in subversive activities. …

Sinai: Buffer zone of mistrust
By Amr Khalifa When your skin is submersed in the azure blue of Sinaiâs waters, you would never imagine that trouble in the Sinai governorate lurks beyond the beach. Sinai, a piece of heaven on earth, known internationally for its superior diving and snorkelling, has become a hotbed of insurgency that has put the Cairo …

Government postpones Economic Summit to avoid Chinese New Year
Dispute surrounding Kuwaiti grant valuing $1bn, Ministry of Finance confirms its arrival, International Cooperation denies
US delegation investigates investment climate, includes potential investors
Meeting held Saturday between American Chamber of Commerce members and Prime Minister to discuss arrangements for receiving American businessmen

Armed forces killed 19 âterrorist elementsâ, arrested 249 in past 2 weeks
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis states reasons for attacking armed forces
EU stresses ânational dialogueâ in Darfur
No military solution for conflict in the area, says EU Head of Delegation to Sudan

Greece, Cyprus to represent Egyptâs interests in EU
The three leaders discuss deepening cooperation in various fields
Economic conference to be held, over 1,000 business leaders to attend
Prime Minister and ministers of the economic, legislative, and infrastructure group will showcase investment opportunities

Activist Ragia Omran innocent of disrupting trial
Omranâs Lawyer claims judge talks like âenemy of the revolution and youthâ

Al Jazeera appeals against ban
Administrative Court has banned news outlet three times on accusations of lack of neutrality

Egypt receives 300 recommendations in UN human rights review
UN members call for amendments to Protest and NGO Laws

Bomb explodes near Cairo University, no injuries
Bomb is second at campus since start of new academic year

New Urban Communities Authority offers 8 tenders in 4 new cities
New Urban Communities Authority Vice Chairman Kamal Fahmy said that four public tenders will be offered in Sadat City.

132 arrested attempting to illegally enter Libya
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated travel warnings to Libya due to ongoing conflicts between rival militias and has called on Egyptians residing there to exercise utmost caution and keep away from armed clashes.

US delegation to visit Cairo on Sunday to discuss investment opportunities
66 companies will spend 3 days in Egypt
Accident on Red Sea-Sohag desert road leaves 3 dead, 12 injured
All passengers die in car after collision with microbus
2 students killed in Friday clashes
Anti-Coup Alliance mourns the deceased, promises more protests

Sinai enters a new chapter
By Khaled Okasha The terrorist attack that took place in Karam Al-Qawadees , next to Sheikh Zuweid, will open a new chapter for the entirety of the Sinai Peninsula. Will 24 October represent the end of one era and the beginning of a new one marked by a process that is more violent and bolder …

How is power transferred within the â1952 familyâ?
Every dynasty across history is characterised and distinguished by certain attributes, and the â1952 familyâ is no exception. One of the most important characteristics of any dynasty is the power-transferral method, and we will notice in this regard that in most dynasties throughout history there are mechanisms for transferring power from an emperor, king, or …

Sponsorship of FIFA: a new front in Gulf political rivalry
By James M. Dorsey Lurking in the background of world football body FIFAâs talks with Qatar Airways to replace its Dubai rival Emirates as a sponsor is the escalating hostility between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates as a result of their divergent attitudes towards political Islam. Officially, Emiratesâ decision to end its $200m relationship …

OCI NV pursues dual listing in Egypt, UAE
Company is targeting to list on the two exchanges during the first quarter of 2015

Cairo Fashion Festival III shines a light on local designers
Six fashion designers, including four Egyptians, will participate in the event

âOur work remains completely independentâ: Head of 30 June fact-finding committee
Every single incident in the report is documented, report delayed because Brotherhood refuses to participate, says Fouad Abdel-Moneim Riad

Teradata in negotiation to provide government data analysis to combat money laundering
We offer new applications to combat fraud and evaluate credit risk, says Terada Regional Director

UK ‘encourages’ Egypt to abide by human rights and freedoms
British embassy urges Egyptian government to follow UK recommendations in Geneva

6 April calls on cabinet to resign
Government failed and is dragging Egypt to division and terrorism, say 6 April

President orders study for a ‘new Rafah’
Plan to be delivered within 15 days on sustainable development in northern Sinai
Al-Sisi orders plan to prevent accidents and apply traffic law
The move follows an accident that killed 18 people on Wednesday