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Rafah border crossing to be opened on 26-27 May
Border was last opened in March

Electricity storage is Egypt’s major challenge to renewable energy expansion
Assembly to be established to save energy produced by solar and wind stations by end of 2015, says Galal Osman

Russia tops tourist income to Egypt last year at $2.5bn: Ministry official
Number of Russian tourists to Egypt increased last year to 3.1 million tourists compared to 2.4 million tourists the previous year

No increase in exported products expected: APEC’s Chairman
Challenges meet agri-food exports to Russia, experts say
Sudanese Constructors Association negotiates MoUs with Arab Constructors: Chairman
Size of Sudanese investments in Sudanese real estate sector amounted to $30bn, says Dongula

Joint venture formed between Juhayna, Arla Foods
JV will expand Juhayna’s product portfolio to include cheese, butter and infant formula, will be 51% owned by Juhayna and will be managed by Arla

Egypt’s consumer confidence index remains consistent in Q1 of 2015
Increase in perception of local job prospects, decline in points for and power of investment
Agriculture ministry allocates 10,000 acres to PepsiCo: Director General
PepsiCo imported potato seeds in conformity with production specifications last year worth $27m

Palm Hills signs bridge loan agreement worth EGP100m
The loan will be used for financing a project in the North Coast and has been signed with Banque Misr and AAIB

Geneva talks on Yemen to proceed minus Hadi
Peace talks to start on Thursday despite continued fighting

Egypt, Jordan 2014 trade exchange valued at $732m: International Cooperation Minister
Jordanian contributions in Egyptian investment companies spread over more than 1,430 companies, valued at $501.7m

Harassmap launches ‘Harasser = Criminal’ campaign
Campaign is first of its kind produced by initiative, and will be found on television, radio and social media

Famed Egyptian actor diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
El-Sherif has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, his son revealed in an interview to Spanish newspaper El Mundo.
Egyptian worker killed in Benghazi shelling
Foreign Ministry has evacuated almost 13,000 from Libya since February
2 dead in Sunday Sharqeya explosion
The bomb was planted inside a tunnel in Sharqeya

At TedxCairo, several speakers on theme of continuum
TedxCairo’s annual conference is definitely the event you need to have on your calendar. It’s mission is to spread useful ideas through talks from different speakers all on one main theme.

Fighting centralism, Alexandria initiatives promote cultural knowledge
Believing that Alexandria must remain Egypt’s cultural capital, a number of young people who are interested in developing and promoting the artistic and cultural industries dedicated their time and effort to launching various initiatives and projects aiming to enhance and reinforce the cultural scene in the coastal city.

20% expected growth in 2014-2015 revenues: Banque Misr Chairman
Bank is launching lease company and 15 new branches for Islamic services, says Eletreby

Availability of foreign currency, public debt growth largest challenges for encouraging investment: World Bank economist
Poverty rates are still high, especially in Upper Egypt

‘Islamic State’ and the Popular Mobilisation militias’ confrontation in Ramadi
By Khaled Okasha Before dawn last Friday in Al-Anbar in Iraq, “Islamic State” (IS) took over the government complex in Ramadi, the capital of the province. In the meantime, news spread that the security forces retreated from the complex following violent clashes with IS. The government complex includes the province’s office, Al-Anbar’s police department, the …

Haber’s messages prior to Al-Sisi’s visit to Germany
By Emad El-Sayed “Al-Sisi’s visit to Germany will not be an easy one.” This was my impression after meeting with a journalist delegation and the German ambassador in Cairo, Hansjörg Haber. Haber sent direct messages to Al-Sisi regarding the questions for clarification that he will face during his visit to Germany next month. The messages the …
Court details acquittal verdict from protest charges in Al-Sabbagh’s case
It was just a celebration like ‘weddings’, states court
NBAD to hold ‘Egypt on the Rise’ conference
The conference aims to discuss steps needed to encourage foreign direct investments in the country

New public holding company to invest in development of Egypt’s monuments: PM
The company targets providing fund to restore and maintain monuments, says cabinet spokesperson

Value of Egypt’s exports to Britian at £199m in Q1 2015
Egypt ranks 6th on list of MENA countries exporting to Britain

Suez Cement seeks to increase production capacity by 15%
Italcementi’s CEO said in March the company is focusing on diversifying energy sources

Shell, Apache to start first shale gas production next February: EGPC Chairman
Second well in Apollonia field to be linked to national gas network in 2H of 2016

Procedures establishing Arab joint force to becompleted before 29 June: Hegazy
Results of Arab Chiefs-of-Staff meetings will be presented to committee of Arab leaders within coming months

Egypt’s judiciary unites opposing political currents in one trial
Mohamed Morsi, Alaa Abdel Fattah, Amr Hamzawy among 25 accused of ‘insulting judiciary’

Exams cancelled at Ain Shams University following student’s killing
Heavy security measures deployed to keep students out