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Suspension of Gulf aid behind $600m drop in foreign reserves in June: Experts
Foreign reserves register the lowest level since the ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi in July 2013

North Africa approaching universal access to primary education: UN report
Primary education enrolment increased from 80% to 99% in North Africa over 22 years

Al-Sisiās economic orientation in his first month, and its influence
Measures to boost economy include reforming taxes and wages, adjusting prices and cutting fuel and electricity subsidies

Transportation fares see 35% to 50% increase, contrary to government estimates
Egyptās official statistics agency reported that public transportation fares would increase up to 7%

Security to be intensified in wake of bombings: MOI
The ministry blamed the Muslim Brotherhoodāclassified by Egypt as a terrorist organisationāfor ācreating a state of chaosā.

Al-Sisi, Ibrahim meet over security concerns
Terrorism, police training among topics discussed

ESDP calls on law makers to strike down Protest Law
The law requires protesters to receive approval from the police station nearest to the intended location of the protest, and prohibits demonstrations originating at places of worship.

Citibank to launch new payment channels in 2014: Vice president
The bank is preparing new customer services which include the launch of two new premium cards products, Arif Raza says
Administrative Court lifts Al-Gameya Al-Shareya
Ruling allows NGO to continue operations
Another journalist sentenced to prison
Suez court gives Ahmed Rahman Shaheen three years

Friday update: 3 protesters killed, 20 wounded, dozens arrested
Demonstrators rallied against recent Muslim Brotherhood death sentences

Egyptian investorsā sensitivity is challenge for foreign exchange market: MerexMarkets
MerexMarkets will participate in the 2014 Africa Forex Expo in South Africa, the Middle East Expo in Kuwait and the Turkey Forex Expo

CEO of Dubai’s Arabtec resigns
On 9 March, the armed forces, in cooperation with UAEās Arabtec Construction Company announced plans to construct 1 million residential units for low-income youth.

International human rights groups respond to Elshamyās release
HRW, Amnesty international say journalistās release is a āreliefā, criticise ongoing investigation

Not enough women in cabinet: NCW
National council for women criticises lack of female decision makers in Al-Sisiās government

Religious freedom contributes to better economic outcome: Study
āReligious regulationsā negatively affected Egypt’s tourism industry in 2013
Ministry of Interior to remove religious stickers, fine users
By Jihad Abaza The Ministry of Interior officially announced on Monday that it would move to ban a popular religious decal recently proliferating in Egypt, enforcing a law against stickers on vehicles. The sticker,Ā reading āHave you recited prayers upon the Prophet today?ā has quickly made their way onto the backs of cars, microbuses, and …

24 Morsi supporters referred to criminal court in Mansoura
Defendants are accused of acting against the state following the Rabaa Al-Adaweya and Al-Nahda sit-in dispersals

World Bank commences social consultations on supporting Egypt
Director of World Bank in Egypt Hartwig Schafer says group is keen to listen to stakeholder input

Egypt to offer $600m in dollar-denominated treasury bills
Eligible subscribers from local and foreign banks will access t-bill, CBE says

Prices of basic items to increase: Citizens Against Price Rises
Prices to increase due to production price increases affected by low energy subsidies, says Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce

Morsi āPrison Breakā trial postponed
Testimony set to conclude on 28 June

Demonstrators rally against sexual harassment
Protesters gather outside the Opera House to address sexual assault, gender inequality

High-profile Muslim Brotherhood trial postponed
Badie, Erian, 12 others accused of inciting violence at Istiqama Mosque

Ethiopia, Egypt hopeful that GERD negotiations will resume
Dam will not harm downstream countries, Ethiopian State Minister for Foreign Affairs

Amazon.com plans local services marketplace this year: Sources
Amazon aims to gauge demand and test logistics before rolling out nationwide, mirroring its approach to its grocery delivery service, Amazon Fresh.

Detention renewed for hunger-striking journalist
Elshamy, hundreds of others handed 45 more days in prison without charges

Government agencies pursuing high speed, cost-effective internet: Communication Minister
Egypt working towards increasing internet penetration especially in rural and marginalised areas and among persons with disabilities

Al-Sisiās win is positive to economy: Standard and Chartered
Report says President Al-Sisi has outlined āan ambitious strategyā to revive the economy and deal with unemployment issue

Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood āPresidential Palaceā trial delayed
Court will hear additional testimony when it resumes later this month