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Court to issue verdict for 68 protesters on 31 March
Defence pleads not guilty to protest and illegal public assembly charges

Germany’s arms exports to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE raise harrowing questions
By Jonathan Moremi In a surprise move of transparency the German government has disclosed a list of all the arms exports from Germany since 2002. The socialist left party Die Linke had demanded to know what arm sales had received clearance by the governments of both the social democrat Gerhard Schröder and his successor Angela …

Income tax unified at maximum 22.5%: Finance minister
The minister unifies income tax for 10 years days before economic summit

Egypt Economy: Finally on the right track?
Exactly one year ago, in an article titled: âSo how is the Economyâ, we spoke about the reality, mistakes and solutions for the Egyptian economy. Now, as the as final preparations are underway for Egyptâs Economic Development Conference which is set to take place in Sharm El-Sheikh, the same question comes back to mind: Are …

Libya under control by year-end: Omar El Gawairi
Egyptian workers return home is “wrong”, says Libyan minister of media, culture and antiquities
30 South Korean officials, businessmen to attend Economic Summit
By Rana Yehia A delegation of 30 South Korean officials and businessmen will attend the Economic Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, said Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour. The South Korean delegation will be headed by the Korean deputy Minister of Trade and Industry. Abdel Nour said the delegationâs participation confirms South …

Pioneers Holding considers new acquisitions in 2015
EGX witnesses some activity in 2015 with Emaar Properties PJSC, Orascom Construction (OC) listings, acquisition of Bisco Misr by Kellogâs
Ministry of Tourism aims to double occupancies in 2015: Official
Occupancy rates in hotels reached 35% in Egyptâs tourist areas in 2014, ministry hopes to increase them to 65%
Jumia plans to invest $20m in the Egyptian market in 2015: Executive Director
Our investment amount in the African market during 2015-03-10, says Hesham Safwat
FEP Egypt acquires majority share in White House Securities
Capital increase and full plan to develop the company, with investments of EGP 2bn

Foreign ministry reviews Egyptâs human rights
The statement tackled the subjects of children, women and inmates rights
Court resumes trial for 68 protesters arrested on 25 January
One defendant among injured of the Revolution in 2011, canât see, says party member and activist

50 Fayoum University students arrested: Student groups
Ministry of Interior could not confirm reported arrests in Fayoum and Menufiya

â1980 and Upwardsâ: The youthâs pain relief
A play that many have watched over and over

Blatterâs call on Iran to allow women into stadia reeks of opportunism
By James M. Dorsey Campaigning for re-election, world football body FIFA president Sepp Blatter seems never to miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity. In an article in a FIFA magazine, Blatter commemorated International Womenâs Day by calling on Iran to lift its ban on women attending male sports events in stadia. In doing so, …

Egyptâs worst fear: The UN
By Semanur Karaman The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a rather unique and quite technical process of the UN Human Rights Council, where each member-stateâs human rights record is reviewed every four years. It is an important mechanism, as all member states go through this examination without discrimination. Civil society is provided an opportunity to …

Photojournalist Gamal Ziada writes from inside prison
“The three encounters with the police officer who ruined my life forever,” letter reads

Urgent need for joint Arab military force: El-Araby
Collective responsibility towards serious challenges, says Arab League Secretary General

Toyota Egypt to launch its latest models at the Automech Formula Exhibition (AFE) 2015
We are eager to expand and boost the production cycle in the automotive sector, says Executive Director

Auto Feeding Companies withdraw from Automech Formula Exhibition
12 AFC subsidiaries have asked to participate in AFE, but some companies decided not to participate

âMillion Carâ project to save country $5bn annually: EAFA Chairman
The project aims to solve the problems of the automotive industry, unemployment, the import and export problem of the auto feeding industries

Suez Canal is most important project in Economic Summit: SCA President
The canal projects are realistic and their requirements are available, affirms Mohab Mamish

Violations, activities decreased in second academic semester: AFTE
Violent protests and restrictions on activities are highlights of the first month of the semester

Saudi Arabia blocks Swedish FM from speech at Arab League in Cairo
Swedish government reports it as a response to criticism of Saudiâs rights record

Defence questions Penal Code legality in âRabaa Operations Roomâ trial
Mohamed Soltan addresses court in Mondayâs trial, speaks about freedom and reasons behind 400-day hunger strike

3 conscripts killed, 3 others injured in Sheikh Zuweid explosion
North Sinai governor to disburse EGP 448,000 for families harmed as a result of 29 January explosion

Upper Deck Lounge creates food heaven
The Four Seasonâs Upper Deck Lounge is the hotelâs newest restaurant, and it specialises in two unexpected cuisines.

5 wonderful opening lines in literature
Some novels whose opening lines catch a readerâs attention may not even be that popular. Some

No petrol price increase in FY 2015/2016: Petroleum minister
Egyptian citizenâs economic situation does not allow change in prices, says Ismail
70 militants killed in North Sinai
Among the dead is âState of Sinaiâ leader Ashraf Moussa, says military spokesman