Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt Highlight
Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt
Gas imports from Israel to save Egypt $10 per million BTUs
LNG will not be sufficient to meet actual needs of all sectors: Medhat Youssef
Police officer accused of sexually assaulting mentally handicapped girl investigated: Interior ministry
In other case, 3 police officers accused of tampering with a corpse, suspended for 3 months
Badie handed life in prison; 6 others given death penalty in Istiqama Mosque Trial
Headquarters trial â where Badie and deputies Khairat El-Shater and Mohamed Bayoumi are charged with inciting the killing of protesters â postponed to 8 September
Militants claim to behead 4 in Sinai
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis claims to have beheaded four men it claims gave information to Mossad
Egyptâs NGOs under threat: rights groups
Civil society groups say their attempts to register have been refused or ignored
The Egyptian state: âThe only leaderâ
State policy in managing mosques presumes Muslim unity on âthe official Islam of the stateâ, according to study
Gulf States and their US critics seek to shape US perceptions on football pitch
By James M. Dorsey Gulf states seeking to polish images tarnished by allegations of violations of human rights and their critics are employing football in an effort to shape American perceptions. At stake for countries like Qatar and the UAE is more than just reputation; it is the ability to invest in strategic US assets …
International conference to revive Downtown as heritage area via presidential commission
The government is set to hold an international conference, commissioned by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, to revive Downtown Cairo as an important Middle Eastern heritage area after transferring street vendors to a new location. Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb said in a press statement Wednesday that âthe state recovered the Downtown area from street vendorsâ and …
New âquartet committeeâ to regulate financing and implementation of Suez Canal project
Government seeks to complete the development of the Suez Canal on schedule within its efforts to increase resources and reduce unemployment
Egypt has 18th slowest broadband in the world: Ookla
In February, thousands of Egyptian attempted to start an âinternet revolutionâ, protesting against poor services and high prices
Building and Development party condemns dissolution of Islamist parties
Islamist leaders fear removing Islamist parties from politics might give way to a new wave of fundamentalism
Al Qalaa targets 25% revenue growth, $700m from noncore industriesâ exit: Hisham El-Khazindar
Company expected to announce details on new exit before the end of 2014, according to co-founder and managing director
Tablets remain âuntapped marketâ in Egypt: Nielsen
Ages of tablet users vary between 20 and 55 years old, consumer behaviour firm noted
OIC secretary general, Shoukry discuss Gaza situation
Foreign minister met with Madani to discuss recent developments in the Middle East
Open-ended Gaza ceasefire reached
Hamas claims victory, Israel claims military pressure forced Palestinian factions into agreement
Second round of literary festival attracts thousands of young Egyptians
Eighteen writers share their stories and experiences with the readersâ community at Sawy Culturewheel
Gezira club cat killings spark widespread anger
Members gather to demonstrate against the mass killing of cats Tuesday
Government seeking EGP 24bn in tax arrears
The government is aiming to collect EGP 24bn from the total tax arrears recorded during the current fiscal year, compared to the 16bn collected during the past fiscal year, head of Income Tax Authority Mostafa Abdel Qader said Tuesday. Abdel Qader said that the economic crisis following the 25 January Revolution caused the delays in …
The Neo-Jihadist phenomenon: Contesting old depictions
With the rise of Jihadist rhetoric in the Middle East, Egypt’s cinematic depictions of the terrorist character remain controversial
2% growth in construction sector: Gleeds Construction Consultancy
Sector growth remains despite rise in prices of cement, concrete and steel
Mohandes Insurance offers insurance policy worth EGP 50m for Suez Canal workers
By Fahd Omran Engineer Mohamed Ahmed Lotfy, chairman of the Board of Directors of Mohandes Insurance Company, stated that a personal accident insurance policy would be granted to labourers working on the new Suez Canal project with a total EGP 50m in coverage. A Monday press statement did not mention the number of labourers working …
The ICC should live up to its mandate
By Dr Cesar Chelala The 1998 Rome Statute, the International Criminal Courtâs founding charter, states that one of the critical ICCâs tasks is that âthe most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole must not go unpunishedâ. However, under pressure from the US and the European Community, the ICC has avoided opening an …
Suez Canal development project studies to begin next week: Dar Al-Handasah official
Studies will include data collection and objective setting, director of operations at Dar Al-Handasah says
Government allows private sector participation in renewable energy production: Electricity minister
Ministry of electricity seeks to address the electricity crisis by diversifying production sources to include solar and wind energy
European Union to fund ⏠10m development of 4 slum areas in Greater Cairo: James Moran
EU plans to provide âŹ10m to develop services for 4 slum areas in Greater Cairo by allowing civic associations to apply for funding
UAE to provide Egyptâs petroleum needs at $9bn for 1 year
UAE will provide Egypt with diesel, fuel oil, petrol and butane gas at a value of $800m monthly
âOrgan harvesting ringâ broken up in 6th of October City: Qaliubiya Security Directorate
As many as 13 victims thought to have been forcibly sedated and operated on
Suez Canal investment certificates issued within next week: CBE governor
$0.5bn repaid to Qatar at beginning of October, said Hisham Ramez
Rights group suggest legislative reforms
Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights suggests reforms to Protest Law and NGO Law
Libyaâs neighbours push for political process as crisis deepens
Islamist dominated GNC appoint rival PM as international community calls for calm