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Retribution outside the realm of law is ‘not permissible’: Dar Al-Ifta
The institution responsible for issuing fatwas says religious scholars unanimously view this as forbidden

Continuing decline in Brent prices positively impacts Egyptian economy
“We will not increase fuel imports because the financial resources are not available,” says EGPC chairman El Molla

‘Al-Fatah Mosque clashes’ trial adjourned
Defendants were “unable to attend” the trial, say state media

First economic stimulus package projects to end in Q1 2015: Planning minister
Many projects in the housing sector, part of the economic stimulus package, will be concluded within two months

Imams of mosques should ‘not even consider’ entering politics: Ministry
Endowments ministry warns imams of ‘decisive actions’ if they decide to run for office

Rabaa ‘operations room’ trial adjourned
Activist Mohamed Soltan’s hunger strike continues

Police assault, detain journalists covering protests near Tahrir Square
Journalists were covering new protests in Abdel Moneim Riyadh Square, a day after the violent dispersal of demonstrations left two people dead
Presidency calls for legislative reforms, compensations for victim’s families
The Egyptian presidency said Sunday that the “judiciary is completely independent”, in response to Saturday’s verdicts in the ‘trial of the century’, state-run news agency MENA reported. “It is not allowed to comment on the judiciary verdicts,” the presidency said in a statement. Referring to the Egyptian constitution it added: “There should be separation between …
Gamal Abdel Nasser metro station closed indefinitely
Chief security orders urged us to close the station, says Cairo metro authority

UAE to supply Cairo transport authority with 600 new buses
President of the authority indicates that the remainder of the authority’s needs for buses will be covered from the state budget

Regulations for real estate tax law amendments forwarded to State Council
Coordination with the ministries of petroleum, tourism, aviation, transport, and investment to standardise evaluation of real estate assets

Mubarak verdict sparks angry reactions
Students vow to protest on campus; parties to sue Mubarak
Microbus-truck collision kills 14 in Minya
The victims were all passengers of the microbus, which overturned on the side of the Ring Road in Minya

Government performance under Al-Sisi could be better: Saad Eddin Ibrahim
Long pre-trial detention periods one of the current political flaws, says secretary general of the Ibn Khaldoun Centre in Cairo

At least 2 dead in violent dispersal of Tahrir Square demonstrations
Thousands gathered around iconic square to protest Cairo Criminal Court’s dismissal of Mubarak charges

Thousands gather in Tahrir Square to protest Mubarak’s verdict
Security forces dispersed demonstrators with water cannons and teargas; many protesters arrested
The counterrevolution has ruled: ANHRI lawyer
“Mubarak’s lackeys may have won this round but they didn’t win the fight. 25 January is still on. I am furious but not surprised. The counter-revolution has ruled,” said Gamal Eid, a lawyer at the Arab Network for Human Rights Information following Hosni Mubarak’s dismissal from charges of killing protesters. In June 2012, Mubarak and …

Had Morsi been in power, ruling would have been different: Brotherhood
Muslim Brotherhood expect more death sentences, view that another revolution is inevitable
Egypt condemns deadly mosque bombing in Nigeria
At least 120 dead and 270 injured in double suicide bomb attack on Kano’s Grand Mosque

224 arrested in Friday protests: Interior ministry
Officials provide conflicting figures on the numbers of protester deaths

Future of real estate in Egypt a prominent theme in Abu Dhabi investor conference
Egypt is the largest real estate market in the region and its demographics suggest huge potential for growth

Update: Clashes between protesters, police leave 2 dead in Matariya
Police arrest 12; blast in downtown, with no injuries

Egypt authorities must end Sinai home demolitions: Amnesty
Ongoing wave of home demolitions and forced evictions amid media blackout must stop, group says

Clashes between protesters, police leave 1 dead in Matariya: Health ministry
Salafi Front reports five deaths in the district
2 army officers killed, 3 conscripts injured in drive-by shootings
Security forces gear as several Islamist movements vow to stage “Muslim Youth Uprising”

Dana Gas, Egyptian government negotiate agreement, with UAE support
‘Egypt’s economic stability is a must’: UAE Minister of State Sultan Al-Jaber

Opportunities, challenges for investment in Egypt’s renewable energy sector
‘Invest in Egypt 2014’ conference kicks off in Abu Dhabi, amid speculation on the country’s potential for green energy

Cement prices stable: Supply minister
No ministry obligation to stabilise prices, cement prices vary according to market changes, says Suez Cement chairman

607 protesters died in Rabaa Al-Adaweya sit-in: Committee report
Committee holds government accountable for the number of casualties, issues recommendations

International bonds issued in all markets, country minus guarantor: Dimian
Government received offers from abroad to finance Suez Canal project but opted to finance it domestically, say finance minster