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Al-Sisi intently focused on counterterrorism in Egypt: US report
Annual report discussed 2014 measures in Egypt, including legislation, judicial affairs and securing borders
Student killed in Friday clashes in Sharqeya
Deceased was shot on his way to inform police forces about protesters’ names

Banks invest over EGP 159bn in fixed income tools in 1 week: CBE
EGP 138.7bn invested in CBE and EGP 20.75bn in treasury bonds, treasury bills

Banque Misr’s Islamic banking branches increase to 35
The bank supplied this branch with all modern equipment to guarantee an outstanding service level for the customer and to help them save time, especially after applying the e-linking system between all the bank’s branches.

Detention renewed for photojournalist Shawkan
Shawkan has been imprisoned for over a year without charge
Militant commits suicide, another killed: Military spokesman
Border crossing between Egypt and Gaza is now closed

Police officer injured following explosion at his house
Explosion is fifth similar incident to occur since beginning of June

59,422 agricultural acres lost since 2011 due to illicit buildings: Ministry
Only 7% of reported violations on agricultural lands were resolved by the ministry
Explosion targets electricity pylon in Fayoum
The explosion severely damaged pylon, leaving no injuries

Al-Azhar denounces China’s banning of Ramadan fasting
China is depriving its Muslim population of their religious freedoms, says leading Sunni authority

20-year-old girl allegedly forcibly disappeared
Family and friends say security forces took Eman Gad on the first night of Ramadan

South Korean activists stand in solidarity with Egyptian detainees
Protests are part of a wider call for international action in solidarity with Egyptian detainees

Raneem El-Weleily wins first title of Alexandria International Squash Open
El-Weleily won over her compatriot, ranked seventh internationally, Omneya Abdel Kawy, in the final match, with a result of 11-6, 11-5, 11-9.

Mahut, Nadal on coronation stage in Stuttgart, Hertogenbosch
This is within the 250 points of ATP World Tour. Nadal won after beating his Serbian opponent, Viktor Troicki, in the final game.

Ministry of Interior responsible for detainee’s deteriorating health: Rights groups
The 63-year-old suffered from overcrowding and excessive smoking in the police station

Pressure of World Cup qualifications, poor planning reason for failing in African championships: Former Al-Ahly coach
Egyptian coaches need education to reach universality

Splash launches Summer 2015, Eid collection in Egypt
Arriving at the store, Saba met with her fans, who had been waiting to catch a glimpse of their favourite star
Fashion Walk to invade streets of Cairo
“Fashion Walk is a massive designer showcase, which will help the artists engage directly with the biggest audience,” says organiser

Amor: A new star in the local gold industry
The “Amor” collection included a wide array of state-of-the-art limited gold masterpieces crafted by international designers.

Standard Chic: A day in the garage
Cairo’s first ready-t- wear event, between edge and glam

Municipal councils’ licences behind widespread use of donkey meat in restaurants: Al-Kerdany
Unreasonable that global restaurant chains in Egypt are under the supervision of municipal councils, and not the Ministry of Tourism
Previously disappeared photojournalist to be investigated 28 June
After her forced disappearance for over two weeks, Esraa El-Taweel was found in Al-Qanater prison

Egyptian news outlets self-censor in response to authoritative concerns
More newspapers have been banned since 2013 for controversial critical articles

Amer Group, international tourism companies coordinate to promote investment
Porto Matruh project built on 338,985 sqm, of which buildings ratio amounts to around 20%, while landscape and roads are about 80%

Shops, hotels, companies increase demand on Egyptian ‘fanoos’ against imported
Orders for Ramadan lanterns made of sheet iron increased by 50%, compared to 30% last season

Nuts with the taste of revolution
Hazelnut prices increased three or four times to reach EGP 170 ($22.2) per kilo, because the government halted imports, says vendor
Wataneya Society launches competition for orphanages
Donations to orphanages significantly declined following infamous incident of Mecca Al-Mukarama Orphanage

Disappeared, dead, and dismissed: AFTE records rise in students abuses as academic year ends
At least two students have died in the previous month; many have been barred from sitting end of year exams

20% decline in Egyptian exports: GOEIC report
Agricultural exports saw a decline of 21%, chemical and fertiliser industries declined by 44%

Egypt’s economy needs FDI push for its flat battery: British Ambassador
British investors demand fair treatment from government, competition to be opened up in private sector, says Casson