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Egyptians in Libyan-Tunisian border evacuated
500 more Egyptians slated to leave Egypt Monday after fleeing Libyan-Tunisian border area, while poorer Egyptians remain
Shift in Suez Canal financing comes under scrutiny
Investment certificates expected to encourage investors with higher-than-average interest rates
Al-Sisi meets with US Congressman Darrell Issa
US Congressman Darrell Issa holds talks with Al-Sisi over regional developments and events, including Gaza conflict and “terrorism”
Morsi espionage trial postponed, media gag lifted
Defendants accused of disclosing national secrets and funding terrorism
11 ministries to provide new Suez Canal project labour
A high-level committee will determine the technical and managerial labour required for the project
13.3% unemployment during Q2 2014: CAPMAS
Work force inches by 0.01% compared to preceding quarter, says statistics agency
The Suez Canal Project: Then and now
Member of Public Front of the Suez Canal says $13bn target is exaggerated
Egyptian shot dead at Tunisian-Libyan border, Algeria to open border for Egyptians
1,200 Egyptians entered Tunisia Friday, fleeing the violence in Libya, says Tunisian news agency
A year behind bars: Mahmoud âShawkanâ Abou Zied
One year ago Egypt witnessed the bloodiest day in its recent history. On 14 August 2013 police forces moved to disperse two protest camps in support of the ousted president Mohamed Morsi. Human Rights Watch says at least 904 people were killed that day according to the groupâs recent report released earlier this week. The …
Egypt and Russia to establish industrial zone in Suez Canal
No clarification was provided on whether the industrial zone Al-Sisi mentioned and the one Abdel Nour mentioned are the same project
Egypt, Russia to coordinate in âcombating terrorismâ
Presidents Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi and Vladimir Putin say military cooperation will continue
Businessman, real estate company donates EGP45m to Tahya Masr Fund
Instalments to be paid over the coming years
Over 50% of Egyptian youth are poor: CAPMAS
The statistics agency stated that 29%or approximately 5.8 million, of the countryâs youth are unemployed.
Egyptian government responds to HRW Rabaa report
Egyptian government questions accuracy and timing of the Human Rights Watch Rabaa report and accuses HRW of violating international law
Army destroys 5 tunnels, arrests 5 Palestinians attempting to cross Rafah border
Egyptâs armed forces destroyed five tunnels and apprehended five Palestinian nationals attempting to cross into North Sinai at Rafah during operations taking place between 7 and 10 August, according to the military spokesmanâs official page. This brings the total count of destroyed tunnels to 1664. During the operations, the Second Field Army also seized 5,400 …
Anti-Coup Alliance calls for ‘new revolutionary wave’
One year has passed since the violent dispersal of the Rabaa and Al-Nahda sit-ins; Anti-Coup Alliance calls for more protests
15 richest men in Egypt worth over $23bn: Egypt Business Directory
Sawiris, Mansour and Sewedy family make a strong showing on list
Negotiations with Russian importers ongoing: APEC chairman
Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade to visit Russia in September
Egypt government must end publication censorship: AFTE
Egyptian censorship on press, content of publications, freedom of circulation and trade of publications must end, concludes AFTE study
Foreign ministry denies Rafah border closure
Egypt claims it has allowed over 7,500 people to pass through the Rafah border crossing; Gaza residents say border “practically closed”
Al-Sisi set for Russia visit
The Egypt State Information Service says Al-Sisi responded to Putin’s invitation and will pay a short visit to Russia Tuesday
Egypt drafting law to protect facilities, criminalises attacks on water and electricity: PM
Government drafts document obliging Toshka development companies to finish within 3 years or face land withdrawal
Inflation sees biggest monthly surge since 2008
Increased demand on commodities and fuel prices behind the 3.3% month on month rise in inflation, CAPMAS says
Industry, food and metal production rose during 2012: CAPMAS
Risen value of several commodities influenced production value, government statistics agency indicates
Exports register $1.4bn in July, $13.34bn since beginning of 2014: Industry Ministry
Exportation targets of the Ministry of Planning conflict with those of Ministry of Industry and Foreign Trade
Egyptian army demolishes 20 tunnels, bringing total to 1659
The Egyptian military has demolished an additional 20 tunnels between Sinai and Gaza, putting the total at 1659 tunnels destroyed, announced the armed forces spokesman on Friday. The Second Field Army also announced that it had arrested three Palestinian nationals while they were âattempting to sneak into Egyptian territory.â While patrolling Sinai the military also …
Egypt has potential to grow, but sustainability depends on government: World Bank
Pace of growth in seven Middle Eastern countries remains âfar belowâ the rates expected in the 2000s, the World Bank indicates
Israeli airstrikes resume after 72-hour ceasefire expires
Palestinian factions say Israel has not accepted their demands; Israeli airstrikes continue to target Gaza while Palestinian rockets fire into southern Israel
Ahmed Ezz released, continues bail procedures
Former steel tycoon and NDP figure Ahmed Ezz completes bail procedures
Media gag imposed on Sahel attack
Gagging is on the rise, as opposed to what was expected after the 2011 revolution, says Gamila Ismail