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Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis pledge allegiance to âIslamic Stateâ
The Sinai based militant group could lose local support if it begins to imitate the style of ISIS, says analyst
Traffickers of military and police uniforms arrested: Interior Ministry
The Azbakia Police Station investigation department in Cairo arrested a group of men for possessing large quantities of military and police uniforms with the intent of selling them, according to a statement released Sunday by the Ministry of Interior. The men were allegedly selling the uniforms and a number of accessories including berets and insignia …

Kuwaiti investors threaten Egypt with lawsuit over land, accuse government of “lack of seriousness”
Dispute frustrates efforts to revive confidence in the economy, says lawyer Hany Sarie-Eldin
Phase one of Safaga Port starts, costs set at EGP 2.5m: Cabinet spokesperson
PPP approves construction for Smouha Maternity University Hospital

Shell will not proceed with deep water research, exploration in Egypt
Shell and Apache to conduct experiments on shale gas production in the Western Desert

Mehleb updated on UN human rights review
Minister praises Egypt delegationâs performance at UN UPR despite 300 recommendations

Anti-Protest Law activistsâ appeal verdict set for 28 December
Defendants appealing against sentences for violating controversial Protest Law in June near Presidential Palace

Students vow to break âcampus siegeâ
One student arrested for not showing his ID, says Ministry of Interior

6 April Democratic Front demonstrate against Protest law
Human rights monitor calls for the release of political detainees and the repeal of Protest Law
Prisoner at large in Kafr Al-Sheikh police station escape
Police caught three of four detainees who ran off following stampede

Egypt expresses concern over continued Al-Aqsa Mosque violence
Over past 3 weeks clashes have flared in Jerusalem between Israeli police and Palestinians

8 âterrorist elementsâ killed in North Sinai operations: armed forces
Unlicensed vehicles, drug laden cars, and âterrorist element headquartersâ destroyed on Saturday, claims army

Dutch-Flemish Institute hosts lecture on âEnvironmental Justiceâ
Poor people are more vulnerable to negative effects of environmental problems

Heritage-inspired home accessories line seeks to empower artisans
GebRaa attempts to revive traditional Egyptian crafts at risk of extinction

United Nations celebrates in Zamalek
Fair highlights the organisationâs achievements in Egypt

Israeli ex-general critical of Netanyahuâs leadership
By Dr Cesar Chelala 106 former high-ranking Israeli members of the armed forces, police, and intelligence have called on Israelâs Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make a strong move for peace with the Palestinians. In a letter to the prime minister, the army and police officers said that Netanyahu should seriously pursue peace with the Palestinians …

Overall budget deficit declines to 12.8% during FY 2013/2014: Finance minister
Budget deficit compensated by EGP 95.8bn oil aid, EGP 21.5m monetary aid from the Gulf
Morsiâs nephew sentenced to life for attacking fellow student
The nephew of former president Mohamed Morsi was sentenced to life imprisonment on Saturday for the attempted murder of a fellow student at Zagazig University, state media reported. Mohamed Said, 25, was a law student at the university until May, when he was suspended due to charges in several different court cases. The charges leading …

How are Egyptian politics manoeuvred and formed?
When the melody plays, you are obliged to sing along!

Egypt is engine of growth in Middle East: World Bank Egypt director
The World Bank supports the economic reform measures of the government and prepares to take part in the economic summit in February 2015, Hartwig Schafer says
Interior ministry announces dismantlement of terrorist cells
Security forces apprehended a number of individuals allegedly linked to the Muslim Brotherhood over the past several days, according to Ministry of Interior spokesman Major Hani Abdul Latif. Among these were six individuals who first came to the attention of the police via “a number of inflammatory Facebook pages” suggesting their involvement in subversive activities. …

Sinai: Buffer zone of mistrust
By Amr Khalifa When your skin is submersed in the azure blue of Sinaiâs waters, you would never imagine that trouble in the Sinai governorate lurks beyond the beach. Sinai, a piece of heaven on earth, known internationally for its superior diving and snorkelling, has become a hotbed of insurgency that has put the Cairo …

Government postpones Economic Summit to avoid Chinese New Year
Dispute surrounding Kuwaiti grant valuing $1bn, Ministry of Finance confirms its arrival, International Cooperation denies
US delegation investigates investment climate, includes potential investors
Meeting held Saturday between American Chamber of Commerce members and Prime Minister to discuss arrangements for receiving American businessmen

Greece, Cyprus to represent Egyptâs interests in EU
The three leaders discuss deepening cooperation in various fields
Economic conference to be held, over 1,000 business leaders to attend
Prime Minister and ministers of the economic, legislative, and infrastructure group will showcase investment opportunities

Tender to be offered for $1.5bn loan this November: El Molla
Ministry hopes to pay nearly $1bn of debts to foreign partners by year-end, says EGPC chairman

Egypt receives 300 recommendations in UN human rights review
UN members call for amendments to Protest and NGO Laws

New Urban Communities Authority offers 8 tenders in 4 new cities
New Urban Communities Authority Vice Chairman Kamal Fahmy said that four public tenders will be offered in Sadat City.

US delegation to visit Cairo on Sunday to discuss investment opportunities
66 companies will spend 3 days in Egypt