Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt Highlight
Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt
Egypt’s Islamists outraged by Morsi supporter’s execution
Mahmoud Ramadan hanged on criminal charges, groups argue verdict was politically motivated
Italcementi to convert 2 facilities in 2015, to bring latest products to Egypt
Italcementi, the Suez Cement company’s Italian owner, will convert two new facilities in 2015, adding to two facilities converted in 2014, Italcementi Managing Director Bruno Carrè told Daily News Egypt. “We are investing some EGP 400m per year for four years,” Carrè said. “We have done one and we converted two plants and we have …
UN Women provide 5m jobs for Egyptian women
4,000 small-sized businesses to be provided for low-income women at cost of EGP 18m in 250 villages, says SFD Secretary General
8 suspected Islamist militants referred to military court
‘Jond Allah’ militants are charged with attempting to blow up government train and kill security forces
Pharaonic statue discovered in Sohag
The statue, which was confirmed to be original by Minster of Antiquities Mamdouh Al-Damaty, was found during digging to establish a new residential tower in Akhmim Sharq city.
Ministries of Housing, Antiquities to restore Islamic Cairo
By Nayera Yasser In a collaborative effort between the Ministries of Housing, and Antiquities, Wikalat Qaytbay will be restored, while Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque will be built with an EGP 75m budget. Project Manager Mohamed Abdel Aziz announced that the renovations of Wikalet Qaytbay will focus mainly on the top floor, due to its severe damage. …
I never write to send a certain message to people says writer Hassan El-Halaby
In an interview with Daily News Egypt, the Jordanian writer gave profound analysis for the book market in his homeland Jordan, revealing some secrets about his upcoming literary works.
Notes from America: Sex, lies and videotape?
By Ahmed Tharwat On 18 February 2015, the White House hosted the summit on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). The purpose of the summit according to a statement issued by the White House was, “to highlight domestic and international efforts to prevent violent extremists and their supporters from radicalising, recruiting, or inspiring individuals or groups in …
Meeting Egypt’s impressive women
By Caroline Alcock, British Consul General in Alexandria International Women’s Day on 8 March is a good opportunity to reflect on the inspirational women I have met during my 18 months in Alexandria, and the important role they play in this in this wonderful city. I have been privileged throughout my time in Alexandria to …
European delegations analyse projects during Economic Summit: Akram Tinawi
Dollar crisis will soon end during the next period, funding economic activities will be priority, says Director of Arab Banking Corporation
Transport ministry offers 6 projects in Egypt Economic Summit at $2.5bn
Ministry of Transportation targets $2.5bn of investments through six opportunities to be presented at Economic Summit
Piraeus Bank Egypt to focus on energy projects financing
Piraeus Bank in Egypt is targeting the financing of major projects during the Economic Summit this month. Naira Amin, Chief Executive and Managing Director of Piraeus Bank Egypt, said the bank is giving special attention to joint finance projects proposed by the Egyptian government in the summit. Amin added that financing will be led by …
27 Saudi chambers of commerce, 170 investors to attend Economic Summit: FEDCOC
Saudi Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdullah and Saudi finance minister will attend the summit
LNG imports to begin next April: Abdel Badie
“Höegh” ship for gasification will arrive at Sokhna port at the end of this month
Post-revolution Interior Ministers: The Iron Hand of the Regime
After 11 February 2011 and the toppling of former President Hosni Mubarak, six interior ministers have occupied one of the most controversial governmental seats in Egypt
US House of Representatives delegation meets Al-Sisi, Shoukry, Sobhi
Delegates reaffirm need to “conserve” bilateral relations with Egypt
Egypt’s International Women’s Day usually celebrated in marches demanding rights
2015’s new demands add up to old unachieved ones
The United Bank signs fund contract with Tanmeyah worth EGP 200m
The United Bank (UB) signed a joint cooperation agreement with Tanmeyah Micro Enterprise Services to fund micro-enterprises across Egypt, according to Vice Chairman and Managing Director of UB Amr Maher. The total value of the joint cooperation agreement has been set at EGP 200m. This will be done through programmes for micro-enterprises and for funding …
NBE extends working hours in 68 branches for tax e-payments
NBE lends support to Egyptian Tax Authority in e-collection during March and April every year
Egypt criticises UN annual report
‘No one in Egypt was imprisoned except for committing criminal offences,’ says CAPMAS director
Interior Minister out
Unexpected cabinet shuffle resulted in Ibrahim being replaced by former NSA head
Rafah border to open on 9, 10 March
The border will be opened under the supervision of Palestinian Authority Presidential Guards, say Palestinian and Israeli media outlets
A Minister of Interior with Al-Adly’s heritage: profile
Abdel Ghaffar was appointed head of the new agency in December 2011, and had already spoken in the media about his view of the agency’s role after the Revolution.
CIB supports equipping 57357 Hospital
57357 hospital celebrate increasing its capacity by 30% by adding 60 beds
BP signs project developing 5tn cubic feet of gas resources
West Nile Delta project underlines BP’s commitment to Egyptian market, company said
522 Egyptians fly back from Libya, 468 others return via Salloum border
The total number of returnees has reached 38,621 since February
Dual-citizenship holders to run in parliament for first time in years
‘Those behind the law imposing the sole Egyptian nationality doubted others’ patriotism,’ says expert
Political will to enhance water cooperation between Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan
Egypt and Ethiopia have been locked in a dispute over the Grand Renaissance Dam
UPDATE: Two policemen dead, 16 injured in Mahalla explosion
Explosion took place Friday evening in front of a bank
Arab Summit set for 28 March
Terrorism, Arab-Israeli conflict, and regional status are among 28 issues on agenda