Latest in Tag: Daily News Highlight
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Egypt to receive additional $ 2bn in aid from UAE
UAEâs prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan pledged to send $ 2bn additional aid to support Egypt
Government sets aside EGP 400m for industrial zone development
Ministries discuss the development of industrial sector
ASEC Cementâs production launches at new factory in Minya
The new factory offers 1,200 job opportunities, with investments amounting to $360m and a production capacity up to 2 million tons annually
Arab foreign ministers reiterate support for Egyptian interim government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy meets with Iraq’s and Algeria’s foreign ministers
Sisi meets with UAE prince
UAE prince and deputy commander Nahyan reiterates his countryâs support for Egyptâs interim government and military
Government weighs export support
Ministers and export councils discuss criteria, amount of funding to bolster exports
5 journalists killed, more than 80 arrested in last 2 months
Reporters Without Borders decries continued targeting of journalists
Constituent Assembly make-up draws mixed reactions
Islamists decry lack of sufficient representation in amending constitution
Religious channel shut down
A court ruling called for the permanent closure of ultra-conservative Al-Hafez satellite channel
Security forces guarding Port Said church injured in attack
Police in front of a church near the Suez Canal city are attacked in drive-by shooting
48 hotels in Sharm Al-Sheikh and Taba temporarily close due to political turmoil
18 hotels were recently closed in Taba, in addition to 30 in Sharm Al-Sheikh.
Central bank issues new treasury bills
EGP 6bn in t-bills issued on Sunday
3 prominent Brotherhood leaders arrested
Security crackdowns on Morsi supporters continue
Perpetrators of second Rafah massacre arrested
The three reportedly admitted to being directly involved in the killing of the soldiers.
Barbatoze
Sherif Adelâs weekly look at Egyptâs events.
Central bank denies freezing deposits
Bank: âRumours aim to destroy the confidence in the stability and safety of the countryâs economyâ
Red Sea hotel occupancies expected to decrease 80% as Italy and Russia issue travel warnings against Egypt
Hatem Munir, Secretary of the Red Sea Egyptian Hotel Association stated that tourist rates of those coming into Egypt have dropped to 15%.
Al-Beltagy detained for 15 days
Muslim Brotherhood leader faces a myriad of charges following his arrest on Thursday
Arab League should send fact-finding mission to Egypt: Arab rights groups
Arab civil society organistations blame “lack of political will” for human rights infringements
Kerry appoints Ambassador Pattersonâs replacement
The US Secretary of State chooses David Satterfield to temporarily replace outgoing Ambassador
Beltone Financial discusses political development with presidential advisor Hegazy
Hegazy also affirmed the governmentâs focus on the economic path and its target of taking âlarge leapsâ on the economic front.
Perpetrators of Rafah massacre have not been arrested: North Sinai security source
They further affirmed claims that they had arrested six individuals in connection with other attacks throughout Sinai, including one Palestinian living in Al-Arish.
Al-Nour Party calls on all parties to act peacefully
The Salafi Party formally announced its participation in drafting an amended constitution, but criticised the process
EGP 4bn in contractor dues to be repaid by government in coming weeks: Finance minister
Poverty rates have increased from 20% to 25%.
Son of deputy supreme guide arrested
Saad El-Shater, son of Deputy Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, is arrested on Wednesday morning
Foreign ministry and Egyptian churches condemn Erdogan’s statements
The Egyptian government strongly criticises comments made by Turkey’s prime minister
Minister of Interior meets with civil society
Ministry claims police acting within the law amid criticism from human rights group over use of excessive force
Mahalla textile workers hold strikes
Weaving and Textile Company workers strike on Monday demanding their arrears and the dismissal of management
Sinai security HQ attacked
New attacks launched in Al-Arish and Rafah, assassination of political figure in Sheikh Zuweid
Majority of Americans support cutting aid to Egypt
A Pew Research Center report indicates that most Americans think cutting military aid to Egypt should be used to pressure Egyptian government