Latest in Tag: Daily Highlight
Latest in Tag: Daily
Interior ministry between honesty and deception
“It is a scenario everybody has become bored with for its repetitiveness. Football in Egypt has returned as an empty theater show for the sake of the Egyptian police, as if the decisions of the Egyptian security [apparatus] are revelations from above, even if it does not mean a thing but their inability to perform …
UNEP Finance Initiative seeking members in Egypt: Banking coordinator
The United Nations Environment Programme works with financial institutions to develop environment-focused economic activities, Careen Abb says
Ministry of Communication adopts open source software strategy
The strategy should benefit both public and private ICT consumers, minister says
Leading Misr Al-Qawia figure claims brother was tortured in detention
Detainee was arrested from an advertising agency he owns, has yet to be referred to Forensics Authority
All-Egyptian finale to World Series Finals
Elshorbagy booked his place in the final with a 3-2 win over World No.1 Nick Matthew, his second consecutive win over the Englishman having beaten him in the 2013 Qatar Classic final, in a tense and hard-fought battle full of sublime squash action.
Egypt general, colonel killed in militant shootout
AFP – An Egyptian army brigadier general and a colonel were killed in a raid Wednesday on the hideout of jihadists suspected of involvement in a series of deadly attacks, the military and police said. Five jihadists with the Al-Qaeda-inspired Ansar Beit al-Maqdis group also died in what was an hours-long shootout north of Cairo, the interior …
FJP Journalist imprisoned for rallying
Journalist sentenced to hard labour alongside nine others, Press Syndicate calls on Prosecutor General to postpone punishment
Philips and Shell provide solar lighting to a Marsa Matruh village
Haqfet Elgallas becomes the first village to operate with solar lighting
Emaar plans Dubai, London listing for retail unit: Chairman
Reuters – Dubai’s Emaar Properties plans to list its shopping malls and retail unit in both Dubai and London, the company’s chairman Mohamed Alabbar was quoted as saying on Tuesday. “This will be a dual listing. We are a Dubai company so we have to be in Dubai, but we will list in London. I …
One policeman sentenced to 10 years in Abu Zaabal Vehicle case
Victims’ lawyers barred from appealing the verdict; survivor describes trial as “masquerade”
Putin moves to take Crimea, defying Western sanctions
The Russian strongman was due to address both houses of parliament at 1100 GMT after he signed a decree on Monday recognising Crimea’s independence.
Ukraine faces few options after Crimea breakaway vote
The Black Sea region that Moscow gifted to Kiev during the Soviet era but seized back in the days after the February 22 fall of Ukraine’s pro-Kremlin regime is now at the heart of the most dramatic East-West showdown since the height of the Cold War.
NCHR releases full report on Rabaa sit-in dispersal
Some council members disagree with report issuance
Egyptian Banking Institute kicks off sixth annual conference
EBI conference this year encourages banks to adopt more sustainable practices
31 million passengers used EHCAAN airports in 2013: Chairman
Holding company for Egyptian airports cites 4.8 % decline in air traffic, but also points to a Bid to restore Cairo Airport status in Africa amid visits from international lenders
Transport, logistics sector needs long-term plan: Milk Group chief
The proposed scheme should cover the development the transport system infrastructure, review economic policies and legislations and amend relevant laws to lure foreign capital for investment in the sector, Salam told Logistic.
Muslim Brotherhood leader El-Erian acquitted in one case
Other senior leaders appear in court for torturing police
Car bomb in Libya’s Benghazi kills at least 5: hospital
AFP– A car bomb Monday targeting a military academy in Libya’s restive eastern city of Benghazi killed at least five soldiers and wounded more than 10, military and hospital sources said. The medical centre in Benghazi reported that “five bodies plus an indeterminate number of body parts” had arrived at the hospital, along with “more than 10 …
Morsi’s son referred to criminal court
The ousted president’s son is accused of drug consumption
DP World to invest in Suez Canal project
By Rehab Saber UAE’s Dubai Ports World plans to invest in the ventures which are to be offered as part of Egypt’s Suez Canal Development Project, Deputy CEO Ibrahim Alhammadi told Logistic. He said that DP World, which is among the leading port and terminal operators worldwide, is awaiting an international bid offer for the …
71% of Egypt’s companies plan to hire in the next 3 months: Survey
In the next year, 62% of Egyptian companies expect to hire
Government studies benefits of UNDP aid programme
Head of foreign trade ministry’s trade agreement division says partnering with United Nations Development Programme will boost trade movement between Egypt and other Arab countries
Poll Results on Egyptians Participation in the Upcoming Presidential Elections
Nearly 45% of Egyptians have not decided yet who to elect if the presidential elections were to be held tomorrow
Muslim Brotherhood leaders back in court
Badie, others on trial for the 30 June killing of protesters outside MB headquarters
Cabinet holds emergency meeting over conscripts’ shooting
Ministers reiterate constitutional article enshrining military trials, call on workers and unions to postpone “factions’ demands”
Lawyers wary of Abou Zaabal vehicle verdict
Four policemen are accused of manslaughter regarding the death of 37 detainees; lawyers representing the victims say they did not testify in court during trial
Samsung, HAS to invest $100m in Egypt: Ministry of Industry and Foreign Trade
Samsung Electronics plans to invest $60m in its project in Beni Suef, Yemen’s Hayel Saeed Anam will pump $40m in solar panel production
Appeals court to hear Morsi case
The ousted leader’s defence team has asked the bench to step down
World’s fifth largest cement producer reaffirms confidence in Egypt
Despite declining cement production in recent months, Italcementi Group says 10 years in Egypt have been “a great achievement”
7 political parties condemn detention of youth protesters
A group of political parties condemn violations against detainees