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Six dead on first day of voting
Deaths part of separate incidents, with four occurring in Upper Egyptâs Sohag governorate
Violations reported during first day of Egyptâs referendum
Most reported violations involve attempts to influence votersâ decisions
Muslim Brotherhood reiterates call for boycott
The Muslim Brotherhood criticises proposed constitution and decries government offences
Tunisia marks uprising anniversary without new constitution
The main groups demonstrating were supporters and critics of Ennahda, the moderate Islamist party that was voted to power after Ben Ali’s downfall, but which finally resigned last week under an agreement to end months of political turmoil.
Dubaiâs Drydocks World signs $730m North Sea rig deal
Drydocks agreed a restructuring plan worth $2.2bn in 2012 having got into difficulty after taking on debt to fund its expansion into southeast Asia.
US Congress makes $1.3bn in military aid available in 2014
New bill facilitates the return of military aid to Egypt following its suspension in July
Qatarâs QNB Q4 profit slightly below estimates
This compared with SAR 2.11bn in the same period of 2012.
What would follow a No vote?
Some experts say decision in Mansour’s hands, others point to presidential decree re-arranging roadmap
Turkish business warned over trade with countries in crisis
A number of Turkish companies briefly halted operations in Egypt although there has not yet been a major pullout
One dead outside a polling station in Beni Suef
Mahmoud Sayed was killed in clashes outside a polling station
Celebrating the Prophetâs birthday
Muslims celebrate the birth of Muhammad
On means and ends
On Tuesday, Egypt votes on the new constitution, which aims to show the world that 30 June has electoral legitimacy, and thus undermine the Muslim Brotherhoodâs legitimacy as well. Given that the Yes campaign is on the streets, on TV, in the newspapers, all over the social media and in targeted text messages to phones, …
The rise of civil society groups in Africa
By AndrĂ©-Michel Essoungou Under the glaring sun of a recent Monday, an unusual group of protesters marched on the streets of Kampala, Ugandaâs capital. All dressed in black âto mourn the loss of Ugandaâs public money through corruption,â as some of them pointedly explained to reporters. âReturn our money and resign,â read one of the …
EFG Hermes launches programme to acquire treasury shares
Analysts expect EFG Hermes shares to maintain their upward trend in the three upcoming sessions, to reach nearly EGP 12. This comes after the boardâs approval of the plan to acquire treasury shares for EGP 1bn at a minimum price of EGP 11.5 per share. The share featured a 10% upward movement during last Thursdayâs …
Polls open on Tuesday
Egyptians are set to vote in the constitutional referendum over two days
NGO criticises draft constitution ahead of referendum
Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies decries âfailure of two attemptsâ to draft adequate constitution
21,317 arrested since Morsiâs ouster: independent count
Detention extended for 11 protesters who violated the Protest Law
UAE sees keen interest for largest oilfields on revised terms: Minister
Under the concession arrangement, ADNOC held a 60% controlling stake in the Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) oilfields, while ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell, Total and BP, each held 9.5% stakes.
Dubai deal may be imminent, bankers say
Rumours of a Dubai issue pre-date the World Expo announcement.
Middle East peace at critical point: Kerry
Fahmy attends Arab Peace Initiative meeting in Paris
Government to assist struggling textile companies
The agreement includes 12 banks in coordination with the Central Bank and comes with consideration for the importance of supporting companies that are at the beast of Egyptian industry.
Kerry and Lavrov discuss Syria peace talks
The meetings come as Assadâs forces appear to make gains on the ground amid deadly internal fighting in the rebellion pitting the once-dominant Islamists against resurgent fighters from groups more palatable to the West.
âOver 100,000â expats vote in 2014 referendum: Foreign ministry
Voting ended Sunday; numbers down remarkably compared to 2012 referendum
Hagel phones Al-Sisi ahead of referendum
The US Secretary of Defence stressed the importance of a transparent referendum
UAE prime minister hopes Al-Sisi ‘stays in the army’, clarifies position later
Foreign Ministry spokesman declines to comment on allegations regarding Emirati interference in Egyptâs domestic politics
Government sells $1.07bn in one-year dollar-denominated T-bills
Reuters – The Egyptian government accepted bids for $1.07bn worth of one-year dollar-denominated treasury bills at an auction on Sunday with an average yield of 2.593%, the Central Bank of Egypt said. The total bids amounted to $1.380bn. The Ministry of Finance had set the issue size at $1bn. The minimum yield was 2.54% and …
Greece looks to form âPartnership of Equalsâ in Egypt during EU presidency
Greek ambassador outlines how Greeceâs EU Presidency could benefit Egypt
Indecision stalls presidential bids
It has yet to be decided whether the constitutional referendum will be followed by the presidential or parliamentary elections first
Parties divided on referendum
Political movementsâ stance varies from those voting Yes, No and boycotting the constitutional referendum
18 suspected terrorists arrested in north Sinai, four arrested in Ismailia
Security on âhigh alertâ ahead of upcoming national referendum