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Cairo Couture: Lace, Flowers and Chiffon
Fashion Zone’s Cairo Couture swept Egypt to a night full of couture glamour
Terrorism in Egypt decreased by 65%: Interior Ministry
Attacks in Sinai and other Egyptian cities continue, according to ministry statement

Deadlier than Ebola
By Dr BjĂžrn Lomborg Ebola has received much of the attention in 2014, killing about 8,000 people. Over the same period of time, however, about 4 million people died from AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria. The truth is that, despite great progress in healthcare, much of the world is still blighted by preventable disease, with …

ETF to present obstacles facing sector in April: Elhamy El-Zayat
Tourism Federation finalising agenda to be presented to Minister of Tourism

Slight growth in Arab tourism income in 2014: Tourism Ministry official
2014 tourism income from Arab tourists to Egypt was $1.5bn, with 0.7% growth rate compared to previous year

Russian tourism companies demand charter flight fees decrease: Ministry official
Tourism Ministry studying Russian tourism companiesâ demands to increase tourism flow during 2015

Private airlinesâ targeting 100% revenues increase in 2015
If Egyptian private airlines compete with European airlines, they can dominate 5% of the market, says Al-Masria Chairman

Egypt yet to receive Arab deposits: CBE governor
Hisham Ramezâs comments to Reuters come in wake of reports alleging receipt of Kuwait’s $2bn in deposits

Administrative Court rules favourably for Sinai companiesâ EGX listing
EFSA expresses surprise at decision taken without GAFI approval

1,700 Construction Company workers strike over unpaid salaries
The company does not make revenues, workers demand government involvement

Egypt, Saudi Arabia prepare for grand military manoeuvre
Largest investing GCC country in Egypt announced ground operation would follow in Yemen, all coalition states obliged to take part

Net tightens on gays in Egypt as foreigners approved for deportation
All social classes in Egypt are homophobic, but itâs perceived as less directed at the Western community

Cabinet revokes Egyptian citizenship of Hamas-affiliated Palestinian
Palestinian businessman Wael Diab associated with Gazaâs media, heading several local radio stations, according to Palestinian news agencies

Sudanese authorities interrogate detained Egyptian fishermen
“Sudan fired at Egyptian boats and fabricated charges,” says Matariya fishermen spokesperson
Arrested journalist recommended by interior ministry: Al-Dostour
Police denies involvement in appointing journalist

Leaked African Union paper: Sudanese elections deeply flawed
As the Sudanese polling stations are about to close, a leaked paper by the AU sees the standards for free and fair elections as ânot been satisfiedâ

Burning of Islamist books stirs up controversy
Incident shows security officialsâ involvement in educational process

Religious Endowments Ministry to form anti-atheism awareness groups
A conference will be held in May to set up new regulations for religious speech

Newly amended parliamentary law awaits cabinet approval
Politicians maintain parliament is unrepresentative and alarmingly lacking youth
2 dead, 4 injured in Kafr Al-Sheikh explosion
Interior Ministry announced arrests of newly-founded militant group allegedly affiliated to Muslim Brotherhood and Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis

IMF raises Egyptâs growth outlook to 4% in 2015
Inflation, account deficit rise while unemployment expected to decrease, IMF report revealed.
Houthis condemn UNSC resolution, call for protests
Security Council resolution aimed at thwarting Houthis and reinstalling Hadi government sparked strong condemnation by Yemeni militia
Top-ranking Al-Arish police official shot, injured by sniper
Earlier incident saw police station attacked Sunday killing at least five policemen, civilians and damaging houses in vicinity

Egyptian biker to return home Friday after 143 days on road
During the two days spent in Cairo, he refused to return home, preferring instead to stay with his supporting friends.

Minister of Culture does not approve of ‘fat employees’
When the minister asked if the employees face any troubles at their work, Abd El-Moneim, who holds a Masters degree in sculpture, answered that she is facing an issue regarding a salary increase as per the law

Towards a new European neighbourhood policy
By James Moran, Head of the EU Delegation in Egypt Given our historical ties, the common challenges we face and the opportunities for the future, the EU’s partnership with Egypt is more important than ever. Over the past ten years, relations have been conducted primarily within the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), which …

The âforgottenâ fishermen of Ezbet El-Borg
Government obstinacy against fishermen who warn that âin the upcoming years, Egyptians will not find fish to eatâ

NASDAQ Dubai seeks further dual listings for Egyptian companies
Securities, investors diversity provides opportunities for companies to expand and grow, says Ali
In Pictures: The âforgottenâ fishermen of Ezbet El-Borg
Government obstinacy against fishermen who warn that âin the upcoming years, Egyptians will not find fish to eatâ

Continuous decline in number of mobile users last January
This caused the rate of mobile service usage in comparison to the population retreat to 110.6% compared to 110.9% in December 2014, the report said.