Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt Highlight
Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt
Exhibit celebrates mobile phone photography
Photopia selected the photos from more than 1,000 submitted by more than 450 contestants.
Breaking bread together
Christian Church is providing free dinner for fasting Muslims each Friday and Saturday during Ramadan
In league with the people of Gaza
In order to avoid history repeating and tragedy multiplying, Arab leaders should convene in Gaza to end the deadly confrontation there and to present creative solutions to the wider conflict.
67 arrested in attempt to illegally migrate to Italy
By  Kenneth Changpertitum Sixty seven migrants were arrested Tuesday when trying to set sail off the coastal of city of Metoubes in the governorate of Kafr Al-Sheikh while attempting to emigrate to Italy, said state-owned MENA. In the early morning hours, border guards along with state security forces detained 62 Egyptians, 4 Somalis and 1 …
Abraaj Group to make EGP700m bid to acquire Amoun Pharmaceuticals
The company also announced Sunday its intention to acquire 100% of shares of Bisco Misr Company.
Ministers of Agriculture, Industry to discuss needs of spinning, weaving companies
Government moves to save the textile industry in view of governmental failure to recognise huge losses incurred
HOG Energi regassification boat to arrive in Ain Sukhna Port in December
The arrival of a regassification boat owned by Norwayâs HOG Energi has been delayed to December so that shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) may be received in its place. LNG will be imported over the coming years in order to provide for the needs of power stations according to Chief Executive of the Egyptian …
US extends âlateâ invitation to Egypt for African summit
Invitation comes after Egypt reinstated to the African Union
Libyan-Egyptian truck traffic to be halted
Egyptian authorities declare state of emergency around Libyan border, truck traffic to be halted
Rise in occupancy to 70% in Red Sea, 55% in South Sinai after German travel warning lift:Tourism minister
Occupancy in tourist accommodations rose after travel warnings lifted in the European market
Industrial Development Authority to reclassify âenergy intensiveâ industries
IDA is looking to categorise factories by energy consumption in order to approve industry projects that do not need large amounts of electricity
Government officialsâ reports on telecommunication sales tax conflict
No additional taxes to be announced within the coming period, Finance Ministry official
Bleak outlook for Egyptian ceasefire initiative as Gaza conflict continues
IDF resumes airstrikes after brief pause, rocket fire continues from Gaza
Gaza, the Gordian knot
Gaza___Â the formula of a quick fix and hope for the best has failed. The simple fact that the recent war in the Gaza strip is the third in six years is enough proof of the futility of one lull after another. The civilians in Gaza cannot handle another dose of a pain remedy that eases …
Donât shoot I hoot
By Philip Whitfield Letâs remind ourselves of the central challenge Egypt faces: the population explosion and its consequences. We know Greater Cairoâs 22 million will be 40 million in 10 years. In 30 years Cairoâs population will be greater than the entire United Kingdomâs. Unless something dramatic happens â and I imagine it will â the …
Israel and Saudi Arabia: Forging Ties on Quicksand
Distrust of the US and questions about the reliability of the US as an ally have persuaded Saudi Arabia and Israel to go public with their tacit alliance
Hierarchical restructures next step for Finance Minister: Official
Amr Badawi nominated candidate to handle the hierarchical restructures file, says official
101 Morsi supporters given 3 years imprisonment
Alleged Brotherhood members convicted of blocking roads, vandalism
Arab League demands protection for Gaza
Egypt and Kuwait coordinate ahead of emergency Arab League meeting in Cairo
Gaza situation âdevastating and unpredictableâ: UNRWA
Four thousand families flee to UNRWA facilities; Hamasâs military wing sends unmanned aircraft to Israel
Senior Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya leaders arrested near Sudan
Among the arrested is the groupâs spokesperson Safwat Abdel Ghany
Rocket explosions in Al- Arish, death toll rises to 8
One security officer and 7 civilians were killed, including a child, Ministry of Interior
Deaths from cancer and heart disease climb
Because of political uncertainty, Egypt is struggling to address the issue on nearly every level, from “commitment to action to implementationâ, WHO officials say
Ramadan beneath the surface: Cinnamon baasto and gingered coffee
Ramadan provides an annual opportunity for restaurants to show off their best meals for the hungry fasting crowd. The food business thrives as customers line up to find a seat in dinner halls, fast food outlets and âshaaby chicâ kitchens.
But there are other establishments to choose from once youâre done with lengthy family dinners at home, local places only known by name and neglected by reviewers. We, a meat-loving Egyptian and a flexible vegetarian foreigner with a shared love of food, go on a culinary quest through the streets of Cairo to experience Ramadan beneath the surface.
Central African Republic: killings in the time of transition
Peace eludes nation in a rocky political transition
Settlement for Bianco factory reached after company pays fine, fees for licence amendment
The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has begun settlement proceedings for a factory owned by Bianco Group of Integrated Industries, after the cabinet decided to approve “the issuance of new licences for the company, allowing it to increase its productive capacity for projects to produce steel billet, while maintaining the rights of the stateâ in its …
20.7% decrease in tourist arrivals during May: CAPMAS
Foreign tourists arrivals not expected to increase during the current year, Chairman of the Egyptian Tourism Federation Elhamy El-Zayat
Egypt to offer investment opportunities in Italy
The Minister of Investment is consulting with the Italian ambassador to increase the volume of trade and joint investments between Egypt and Italy
Luxor considers establishing EGP 22m plant to generate solar electricity: Governor
Plantâs capacity would stand at 2 MW
Human rights organisation condemns violence against female activists
Nazra denounces physical assaults on female human rights advocates, calls for their unconditional release