Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt Highlight
Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt
Government may temporarily maintain last yearâs budget due to time constraints: Cabinet source
The government is racing against time to complete the process of reviewing the budget for the next fiscal year, after President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi refused to ratify it due to the growing deficit and heavy.
Gas prices for foreign partners to be adjusted according to economic cost: Petroleum minister
âThe state will provide financial allocations to import gas for electricity through any possible means,â says Ismail
Development studies for Ismailia, Nubaria canals nearing completion: Ministry of Cooperation
Ministry of International Cooperation to receive loan from African Development Bank worth âŹ1.9m
Legislators inundated by conflicting laws, reform committee ânecessaryâ: Expert
Legislative reform committee begins work following recent formation by presidential decree, looks to bring order to existing legislation and review new legislation
State Council approves ÂŁ45,000 for treatment of comatose protester
EGP 1m spent on treatment for comatose protestor Mo’awad Adel, State Council
5 explosions in Cairo’s metro stations
Improvised explosive devices detonate in metro, one explosion in Heliopolis
Presidential decree resuscitates appointment of university chairman
University chairmen and deans have been taking posts through election, rather than appointment, since January 2011 revolution
Libya votes in poll hoping to end post-Gaddafi chaos
Voters in Tripoli and Benghazi took advantage of a public holiday called for the election, trickling in to cast their ballots.
Morsi âPresidential Palaceâ trial postponed until Thursday
Cairo Criminal Court puts trial on hold due to absence of witnesses
Misdemeanours Court to look into Itihadiya Palace protest case
Twenty-four arrested protesters taken to prison
US pushes Egypt to address âinternational concernsâ
Kerry reiterates concerns over freedoms in Egypt and warns of alienating the US
Trial begins for Tahrir sexual assaults
Accused may face life in prison if convicted
Victims of female genital mutilation make harmful traditional practice a crime
By Ignacio Artaza 14 June marks National Anti-FGM Day in honour of 12-year-old Bodour Shaker, from Minya, who died on the same date in 2007 as a victim of this inhumane practice. In June 2013, 13-year-old Soheir El Batea from Daqahleya suffered the same fate. As heartbreaking as these two tragedies are, their untimely deaths …
Window to investment remains shuttered
By Mohamed Ayyad Today I am writing to you, Minister of Investment Ashraf Salman. It is up to you if you wish, honestly and in the name of success, to listen to the masses. You must wage a fierce war on bureaucracy and administrative corruption, for even if you fail, the effort will be recognised. As you …
Foreign trade minister issues export ban on solvents to prevent petrol smuggling
By Abdel Qader Ramadan Minister of Foreign Trade, Industry, and Investments Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour has issued a ban on the export of solvents, essential in paint manufacturing and comprised mainly of diesel fuel. Nour said: âThis decision is targeted at maintaining subsidised Egyptian petroleum products, as an increase in smuggling operations, under the cover …
Budget under review, hearing to be held Wednesday: PM media adviser
Cabinet to hold weekly meeting Wednesday, Prime Minister to hear ministersâ proposals on budget development
Court postpones AUC detainees ruling
Students were charged with belonging to a terrorist organisation, planning to kill a police officer, and blocking traffic
Central Bank of Egypt establishes âLong Live Egypt Fundâ to support economy
Fund will use account number 037037 in reference to the date of former president Mohamed Morsiâs ouster
Abraaj open to offers for shares of Cairo Medical Centre, Cairo Investment and Real Estate Development (CIRA): Managing director
Abraaj Capital Group is monitoring new direct investment opportunities to acquire companies in different sectors, counting on political stability
Al-Sisi refuses to approve current draft for state budget, citing debt
President says that assistance from Gulf States was the reason Egypt survived the past 10 months
Court orders hunger-striking detainee back to hospital
Soltan on hunger strike for over140 days to receive medical care
Egypt receives âwarm welcomeâ at African Union
Foreign minister pushes for sustainable funding for Union activities and supports 2063 Plan
Al-Jazeera ruling âdisturbing sign for the future of the Egyptian pressâ: Rights groups
Local and international rights groups quick to condemn âpolitically orchestratedâ trial
2 sentenced to 1 year imprisonment for verbal harassment
The sexual harassment law also includes verbal harassment, sexual gestures, and harassment through phones or other means of communication in its definition.
Acquitted revolution anniversary detainees yet to be released
The Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights condemns the slow process of release
Iraq battles militant onslaught as Kerry presses unity
The militant onslaught has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, alarmed world leaders, and put Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki under pressure at home and abroad.
Turkey PM says party to reveal presidency candidate next week
Erdogan is widely believed to be planning to run for the presidency in the 10 August elections.
Beirut blast killed Lebanese security officer
The explosion happened at around midnight near an army checkpoint and a cafe where football fans were watching a World Cup match.
Hamas chief says unaware who snatched Israeli teens
Meshaal said the Palestinian Authority should abandon security coordination with Israel.
Journalist sentenced to 5 years in prison for inciting sectarianism
Bishoy Armia charged with âreporting misinformationâ and âdepicting sectarian oppressionâ