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Egypt and Saudi Arabia commence naval exercises
The two navies are taking part in joint drills in the Red Sea
Export council proposes permanent trade exhibition in Saudi Arabia
Head of Egyptian Trade office in Jeddah says exports to Saudi Arabia for 10 months reached EGP 11.8bn,up 19% year on year
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Sherif Adelâs weekly look at Egyptâs events.
Prosecutor general appeals against release of 25 detainees arrested on 19 November
Revolutionary Front organises a protest for the release of the detainees in front of Abdeen Court
Eight children investigated for Mohamed Mahmoud clashes
The Egyptian Foundation for Advancement of the Childhood Condition urges the authorities to adhere to the rights of children when dealing with them
Oppression still sanctioned in protest law amendments: civil society
A coalition of human rights groups expresses strong criticism of the amended draft Protest Law, which is being reviewed by the presidency
Saudi Arabia looking to provide Egypt with $1.45bn assistance package
The Saudi programme includes a $200m grant to fund small and medium enterprises, aimed at job creation and widening social solidarity.
Egypt dismisses Turkish ambassador
ErdoÄanâs comments on Egypt deepen the rift between Ankara and Cairo
Global Sukuk supply/demand gap to peak in 2014: Study
Potential demand for sukuk among cash-rich Islamic investors in the Gulf and Southeast Asia has exceeded supply for at least several years, analysts estimate.
Rights groups warn of loopholes in article for rights of the disabled
Joint statement criticises draft article in the constitution for not completely protecting the rights of disabled citizens
Attacks in Egypt’s Sinai since Morsi ouster
The desert area in northeastern Egypt is mostly populated by Bedouin who have tense relations with authorities in Cairo, and it has become a hotbed of Islamist activity.
Khamenei vows no retreat in crunch Iran talks
France said that his comments â he said Israel’s leaders were “not worthy to be called human” â are “unacceptable and complicate negotiations” on Iran’s nuclear programme.
1.6 billion people on social networks
The study said the number was up 14.2 percent from a year ago and growth will push that number up to 2.33 billion by 2017.
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis claims responsibility for officer assassination
The Sinai-based group says the detention of prisoners drove them to carry out the attack and threatens more
Nokia shareholders approve mobile phone sale to Microsoft
Nokia’s share price has doubled since the plan was announced in early September with Microsoft agreeing to pay âŹ5.44bn ($7.35bn) for the loss-making company’s mobile phone division.
Protests mark Mohamed Mahmoud anniversary
Demonstrators in downtown Cairo mark the second year anniversary of Mohamed Mahmoud
In Pictures: Mohamed Mahmoud protests continue amid clashes
Demonstrators in downtown Cairo mark the second year anniversary of Mohamed Mahmoud
Mohamed Mahmoud protests continue amid minor clashes
Demonstrators in downtown Cairo mark the second year anniversary of Mohamed Mahmoud
Disagreement over Constituent Assemblyâs decisions
ETUF upset over cancelling labourers and farmersâ quota; administrative prosecution protesting its âtrimmed jurisdictionâ
AED 545m wastewater treatment plant deal signed by international consortium
A consortium led by three companies will expand the Gabal Al Asfar Waste Water Treatment Plant
Anti-Coup Alliance announces marches for Mohamed Mahmoud anniversary
Brotherhood says 2011 clashes were part of plan to divide revolutionaries
In Pictures: Funeral of gunned down police officer
Lieutenant Colonel Mohamed Mabrouk Abu Khatab, a senior-ranking Homeland Security officer, was shot dead on Sunday evening in Nasr City near his home. The officer was shot by unknown gunmen near his house on Nagaty Serag Street while heading to his office around 10.30 pm according to the statement issued by the Ministry of Interior. …
Homeland Security officer gunned down in Nasr City
A high-ranking security official was shot seven times in front of his house on Sunday
Ethiopians back from Saudi recall beatings, robbery, jail
According to Ethiopian officials, three of their nationals were killed this month in clashes with Saudi police as the clampdown — set in motion after a seven-month amnesty period expired — got under way.
More arrests over Greek migrant boat tragedy: coastguard
The Ionian Sea tragedy involved 27 migrants, whose nationalities are still unknown.
Syria air force bombards town near Lebanon: Monitor
The Britain-based group said opposition fighters in the town were determined to resist despite the pressure.
Ultras White Knights member detention renewed for 15 days
UWK members siege Imbaba courthouse for member AbdelRahman Ammarâs trial
France ‘will not tolerate’ nuclear proliferation: Hollande
Israel and Western powers suspect Iran’s uranium enrichment programme is part of a covert drive to acquire a nuclear weapons capability, an allegation Tehran vehemently denies.
Pakistan to try ex-military ruler Musharraf for treason: Minister
The government would also announce a special prosecutor on Monday.
Gulf airlines splash out over $100bn as Boeing launches new jet
Dubai-based Emirates led the buying spree on Sunday with an order for 150 of Boeing’s new 777 mini-jumbo, in a deal worth $76bn at list prices.