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Woman killed, daughter injured in Rafah shellingÂ
Military spokesman announces discovery of 521 tunnels along border with Gaza
Court upholds controversial TV presenterâs imprisonment
Ruling referred to one of Ahmed Moussa’s libel cases

The Word Project: Egypt’s platform for poetry
“My goal is to get young writers in Egypt published, because you need to see your by-line somewhere, and if your story is good and authentic it will get there,” says founder

‘The Pioneers’:Â A forum to discuss the future of the start-upsâ sectors
The two day event aimed to raise the awareness of people about new start-ups and to build connections between the entrepreneurs.

Egyptian-German MoUs to be signed during Al-Sisiâs Berlin visit
âIf I canât transfer my profit back, why should I invest,â says German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce chairman Ulrich Huth

Egypt marches towards national strategy for women empowerment
Women from all corners of Egypt, and the world, gathered in Alexandria to conclude the Egyptian Women Empowerment project.
27 Indian car manufacturers, merchants to visit Egypt in June
Egypt in third place in feeding industries in Middle East and Africa

Automotive market parties establish Egyptian Automotive Council
No one can deny market is divided, council is chance to reunite, says El-Tobgy

Foreign partnersâ dues now amount to $3.5bn: EGPC Official
Fuel subsidies were trimmed through this fiscal year to EGP 100bn to face budget deficit
ECHEM to finish propylene production study with investments at $2bn: Vice-President
By Rana Yehia The Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM) will finish a study conducted to produce propylene by the end of this year. ECHEM Vice-President Hussien Ismail said the project is worth $2bn in investments, but refused to reveal the names of the international offices that are currently studying this project. ECHEM is due to …

Cement factories face difficulty in using coal within energy mix
Government must provide alternative areas for factories in demographic areas, cement factory owners say

Steel industry investments of EGP 150bn face collapse: Gamal El-Garhy
Despite recently imposed protective duties on steel imports, 300,000 tons reached Egypt from Turkey and China

35 allied investment groups request land for projects
A total of 35 allied investments groups are proceeding to apply for lands to launch projects. Egypt has 136 sites for renewable energy projects, with 87 for solar energy and the rest for wind energy, El-Sobky added.
Projects worth $10bn to be proposed in petroleum sector: Sherif Sousa
Sousa mentioned that some mining projects are now under construction, and that they work on creating the suitable atmosphere to attract more investments in the energy sector through a complete plan.
Traders demand ID e-readers, service providers to resume selling mobile lines
NTRAâs decision to ban the selling of lines outside mobile companies branches activated

Police officers prosecuted for rape, torture leading to death
“Torture is systematic, accountability for it is selective,” says human rights lawyer

Executive regulation of investment law to be issued within 3 weeks: Salman
Next week, MoU will be converted into final contract with investment at EGP 35bn, investment minister says

Fictitious discounts advertised in Egyptian automotive market
Market indicators illustrate some companies sell certain cars below fair prices, experts say

Religious edicts need compatibility with time we live in: Endowments ministerÂ
Ministry of Religious Endowments researched new tools for religious discourse in Egypt
6 Mansoura University students sentenced to 3-7 years in prison by military court
Since last October, 184 students have been referred to military trial according to an Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms (ECRF) survey
Investments in electricity boosted through legislation: Electricity ministry
Al-Sisi to approve new electricity law, says ministry undersecretary
Ganoub El Wadi sells data for 4 zones in most recent bidding round
Four companies are purchasing data for four zones in the Gulf of Suez
Labour Syndicate elections postponement will increase strikes: EDSP
Al-Sisi postponed syndicate’s elections to next year

Ministry of Finance approval necessary for solar energy project: Orascom official
Orascom Telecom awaits solar energy project PPA, says deputy executive director

Gas shortage remains main concern for heavy industries: Suez Steel Managing Director
Company has invested EGP 12bn in Egypt since 2010

Port Said ‘prison clashes’ trial postponed to continue hearing witnesses
 âMasked menâ among the groups of families fired gunshots at security forces, says witness

ECHEM to use rice straw in ethanol production
Rice straw will be used to produce ethanol, which will be used to produce electricity

$45bn for Egyptâs new, renewable energy sector: Investment Minister
Government seeks to resolve land shortage, foreign currency crisis, with both still being studied by Economic Group, says Salman

Power outages expected to decrease this summer: Ganoub El-Wadi official
Ministry of Electricity plans to add 3,600 MW of electrical energy in summerÂ

Egypt’s cotton exports increase 94.3% year-on-year: CAPMAS
Total quantity consumed of local cotton rose by 115.5% to reach 175,800 metric quintals during period from December 2014 to February 2015, says CAPMAS