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Sinai activist reportedly died in military detention, army denies
Hours earlier, army described arrested suspect as “leading Brotherhood figure”

Arabian Cement’s net profit declines 52% despite 11% revenue increase
Devaluated Egyptian pound, high cost of transportation result in “tough quarter” for the company
Egypt bans local rights organisation director from travel
“It is very telling that this should happen on the same day that Al-Sisi and his supporters are also going to Germany,” executive director Mohamed Lotfy said after ban

Al-Sisi starts 4-day Europe tour
Egyptian president travelled to Germany Tuesday, will head to Hungary on Thursday

Al-Sisi in Germany: Divisions and accusations of bigotry
German politicians share concerns about human rights in Egypt, remain at odds on how to deal with it

141 killings, 393 arrests in Sinai: Armed forces report
Letter allegedly by terrorist expresses regret for killing innocents in the name of religion

Dana Gas, BP sign participation agreement
BP to start drilling in El-Matariya onshore Concession Area in first half of 2016

Turkish news agency closes Cairo office
Anadolu staff members deny Al Jazeera report that Egyptian government forced closure

Khaled Said’s family demands EGP 5bn compensation
Money will be used for charity, says the victim of police brutality’s mother
AFTE manager’s brother detained for 15 days
Accusations of printing ‘inciting material’ and belonging to 6 April Youth Movement

Al-Sisi takes part in Al-Bashir’s inauguration
The Sudanese president is indicted by ICC for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes

Online platform to connect NGOs with private sector profits
Platform aims to let people change lives with just a mouse click by deciding which project gets the funding, says founder

Detention renewed for prominent Al-Azhar cleric
Al-Azhar cleric and his brothers are to be detained for 15 more days

Al-Sisi becomes less popular, nobody can bet on how Egyptians can change in future: Khaled Ali
Lawyer and left-leaning politician says the authorities’ crackdown on young revolutionaries aims to eventually take the teeth out of opposition to the regime

Protest at Press Syndicate denounce imprisonment of journalists
Protest interrupted by stones thrown by civilians

3% reduction in car sales during first 4 months of 2015
The market recorded sales of about 14,800 passenger cars in April, compared to 15,200 in April 2014, with a reduction of 2%, while buses sales increased to reach 2,700 buses compared to 2,500 buses, with an increase of 9%.

Youth car to be launched for EGP 20,000
AAST will design the car, while production will take place in the AOI

German auto companies, ECA conflict ongoing
German companies present the issue to Al-Sisi during his visit to Germany

Youth innovate Youtta application providin free Wi-Fi
Service to be launched next month, targeting world covering with free internet, says one founder

Financial services, real estate companies lead stocks’ trade in May
Value of traded securities during previous month totalled EGP 18.3bn

GDP to grow 5.6% annually between 2020 and 2030: HSBC
Oil contribution to exports to drop to 14% by 2030, electronics exports may rise at 11% per annum during next 15 years

HSBC considering financing Egyptian projects: Amr Bahey
HSBC Egypt loan portfolio grew 9% last March, says senior official

Al-Sisi’s Germany visit opens door for German investments: Businessmen
SMEs are important, as 90% of Germany’s economy depends on them, says Mashour

Solar Impulse II introduced in Cairo
The aeroplane is entirely powered by solar energy, and has started its first-ever 35,000 km journey around the world in March

Eni pumps $2bn in the Egyptian oil sector
Agreement signed between company and EGPC to modify gas prices, introduce new activities

EGP 500m extra subsidy for supply commodities in Ramadan: Finance ministry
EGP 5bn to agricultural credit and supply commodities to finance purchasing local wheat, says budget director
Imprisoned 16-year-old passes exams from jail
Family strongly denies charges of violence handed to child

External debt declines to $39.9bn in March: CBE
March’s figures compare to June 2014, where debt amounted to $46.1bn

7 minors sentenced in Al-Qubba Palace clashes case
Clashes erupted between protesters and police outside the Al-Qubba presidential palace in February 2013

Al Jazeera journalists retrial adjourned to 4 June
Prosecution resumed arguments in the court