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EGP400m to renovate industrial zones
Ministry of Finance sets aside EGP400m in government funds
Constituent assembly prepares for first meeting
Assembly members express aspirations about constitutional amendments
G20 warns global recovery ‘too weak’, shadowed by risks
They backed a “Saint Petersburg action plan” to boost growth and employment as host Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned that the “risks are still very, very large” for the fragile recovery.
Armed Forces launch largest operation in Sinai
Police and Armed Forces launch largest military operation ever against Sinai militants
RevSoc lawyer accused of “belonging to a secret organisation”
An attorney present in the investigations reveals the charges
New gas discovery in North Damietta
BP discovers gas in Salamat well in the East Nile Delta
El-Moslimany meets Al-Tayar Al-Sha’aby
Al-Tayar Al-Sha’aby leader Sabahy expresses support for roadmap
Fatah-Hamas accusations continue
Polarisation within Egypt is reflected within the Palestinian political spectrum
Bourse’s main index decreases 1.86% last week
The EGX100, the Egyptian bourse’s largest index, decreased 0.36% closing at 744 points, while the EGX20 index decreased 1.86% closing at 6008 points.
Egypt purchases 180,000 tons of Wheat
180,000 tons of Russian and Romanian wheat purchased to produce subsidised bread
Turkish lira at record low, threatening growth
The lira touched 2.0839 to the dollar before climbing back to 2.0696, from 2.0580 at Wednesday’s close.
Oil hits 28-month high in US on Syria tensions
The New York benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for October delivery, shot up $2.16 to close at $110.53, the highest level since May 2011.
US evacuates non-essential staff from Beirut mission
The evacuations came as the United States has been trying to build support for US military strikes on the Syrian regime in retaliation for its alleged use of chemical weapons in an August 21 attack on Damascus suburbs.
Suez Canal revenues increase to $483m
The report further showed that total deposits for Egypt’s Central Auditing Organization reached EGP 1.159tn by last April, representing a 14.98% increase compared to the corresponding month in 2012.
Net foreign reserves surge to $18.91bn
Around $34m increase between July and August 2013
Arrests of MB and affiliates continue
More members of the group have been arrested as well as an advisor of former Prime Minister Hesham Qandil
Morsi supporters resume protests
Plans for nationwide protests continue, show-up rate decreases
ANHRI concerned for “intellect and creativity”
The human rights network has recently held a discussion over the sentencing of writer Karam Saber
Head of Egyptian Trade Union Federation sacked
Union appoints new head; Minister of Manpower denies involvement in the decision
Assassination attempt on minister strongly condemned
Exchanged accusations amid domestic and international condemnation
Labour rights lawyer and Sinai journalist detained
The two were detained in separate incidents on Thursday
Bikers go for a ride to support tourism
Red Sea residents polish up their bikes to show the safety of the area
Egyptian B-Boy competes in international competition
Hip-hop dancers, B-Boys, from the Middle East and Africa battle it out in international competition
Bites Fil Beit: Ferakh mandi – Mandi chicken
We love food. We love the real, down to earth, tried-and-tested, handed-down-through-the-generations, local Egyptian food. Here is your chance to learn how to make these local delicacies in your own home. And just so you know what to ask for, we have added how to say the ingredients in Arabic. No more excuses, off to the souq!
Qatar 2022 – A mixed blessing
By James M. Dorsey Winning the 2022 World Cup hosting rights has proven to be a mixed blessing for Qatar. The wealthy Gulf emirate, more than two years after world football body FIFA voted in Qatar’s favor, is under greater scrutiny than it ever has been and that it originally had bargained for. Qatar’s suitability …
Vital wins for Al-Ahly and Zamalek in African Champions League
Victories give each team an opportunity to advance to the semifinals
Seventh heaven for Meguid in Yokohama
Meguid, the world No43 from Giza, reached the final without dropping a game.
Banks demand security
Egyptian Trade Union Federation asks interior ministry for extra security at bank branches
Al-Salafiya Al-Jihadiya calls the Egyptian Army “liars”
Jihadist group in Sinai accuses the army and state media of misrepresenting events in Sinai
Egypt is living the worst time of its history: National Coalition for Legitimacy
The coalition held a press conference explaining that they are open to negotiations only if the president returns