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‘Morsi supporter’ executed for killing child in Alexandria
An appeal against the verdict by the defendant, who was sentenced to death, was sent to prosecutor and president
Policeman dead, 16 injured in Mahalla explosion
Explosion took place Friday evening in front of a bank

Empowering women benefits all, from the individual to the nation
By Dr. Bjørn Lomborg Even if we believe we have come a long way regarding gender equality, the fact is that up to today, women tend to hold lower-paying jobs, are under-represented in politics and the upper levels of business, and bear the brunt of domestic violence. In parts of the developing world, women have …

Exploring the Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum is overwhelming – get the scope on what to see and how to navigate this sprawling enterprise

Refki El-Razzaz revives the spirit of civilisation
El-Razzaz is a true advocate for art in Egypt. His method mainly depends on critical thinking and genuine identity.

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup at stake
The hosting of the FIFA World Cup in 2022 by Qatar has been controversial all along for the same reasons.

Federer, Halep, and Šafářová dominate Dubai and Qatar tennis tournaments
Djokovic’s path to the final witnessed an easy win against the Canadian Vasek Pospisil.

Marina Tourist Center 3rd housing ministry project to debut in Economic Summit
Marina Tourist Center will be built on an area of 2,800 acres and will provide about 14,000 jobs, says minister Madbouly
Egyptian tourism’s dark days seem to be ending: STR director
Demand for hotel rooms across Egypt in the second half of 2014 increased by 58%, says expert

Arabtec project under negotiations
Housing Ministry asks for higher percentage of residential units than previously agreed, says source

EGP 24bn revenues of Suez Canal in 7 months
10,399 vessels have crossed waterway carrying 586.2m tonnes of cargo
State of Sinai claim army operations killed civilian
Armed forces previously stated that their operations target militants

Presidential meeting marks start of economic reform, inclusive growth: Economic Development Council member
Council to launch non-traditional economic ideas to reduce deficit, poverty and meet growing demand in energy, health, education, says presidential spokesperson

Arsenal gains millions of dollars in profits
Arsenal investments in its players is considered the major means by which the club achieves profits, keeping it from falling into debts, unlike many other English League clubs.
Government approves draft investment law improving business environment: Cabinet
The Cabinet agreed during its weekly meeting Wednesday, on the draft presidential decree regarding the draft investment law, according to a Cabinet statement. The statement added that the draft law includes a bundle of legislative amendments to stimulate investment in Egypt. “During the preparation of the law, there were communications with the civil society, the …

MIU threatens to refer student to prosecution for ‘not apologising’
Graduating student accused of insulting the university, attempting sit-in

4 journalists arrested while covering Al-Azhar protest
Two of them were released, others kept in detention

Al-Sisi meets African environment ministers
Ministers met on the side lines of AMCEN 15 organised by UNEP in Cairo

Court closes Khaled Said ‘police torture’ case
Court refused the appeal, the defendants were sentenced to ten years in prison

Photojournalist Gamal Ziada, Al-Azhar students on trial for protesting
Authorities would not differentiate reporter from students despite proof, says lawyer

2014 was escalating year for protests in Egypt: ANHRI
Despite numerous freedom restricting legislations, 2014 witnessed an escalation in protests in Egypt, reports human rights organisation

Hamas members in Egypt to be arrested, assets frozen: Justice Minister
Group leaders demanded Saudi intervention to revoke verdict
Scrutiny grows on human rights in Egypt in run-up to Economic Summit
British-based NGO questions the ethics of investment without scrutiny at a time of widespread rights abuses

Shoukry seeks mutual agreement between Egypt, Nile basin countries
Egyptian Foreign Minister currently in Khartoum for GERD talks

Egypt, Russia to hold naval exercise: Russian state media
Report come as Defence Minister Sobki meets his counterpart in Russia to discuss military cooperation in “fighting terrorism”

Bomb in Borussia Dortmund Stadium
The bomb was found hours before the press conference that the trainer of Borussia Dortmund, Jürgen Klopp, was intending to hold, for statements regarding his team’s game against Schalke.

Luxor hotel occupancy rises to 35%: Chamber of Tourism Companies Chairman
Luxor seeks to attract more tourists during current winter season through various festivals and events to raise hotel occupancy
Egypt condemns Serry’s description of its Gaza policies as ‘failed’
UN recognises Egypt’s right to protect its borders, but Gaza’s humanitarian situation persists owing to Rafah and Israeli crossings closures, says UNSCO
Governmental abuse of children still rampant in Egypt: Human Rights Watch
Missive from HRW argues that advances in the rights of children are slow
Egypt welcomes Mali peace accord
The Mali government had signed an agreement with political, military movements