Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
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LNG: The way forward
By Ahmed M El-Wahsh Euro-commodity brokers earned a large share of meticulously watched endeavours to source Egypt with approximately $2bn worth of liquefied natural gas [LNG] as they exert great efforts to develop into a sector, which is characteristically governed by large oil corporations. The following three leading companies; Trafigura, Noble Group and Vitol will …

Egypt appoints controversial UAE hired gun as elections monitor
By James M. Dorsey Egyptian-general-turned-president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s efforts to lend legitimacy to parliamentary elections scheduled for this spring have gotten off to a murky start with the appointment of a controversial, reportedly United Arab Emirates-backed, human rights NGO as one of five foreign election monitors. The appointment of Norway-based Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) alongside four …

Over 3,000 cars sold during 2014: Chrysler Egypt Chief Executive
Assembling Grand Cherokee is a brave decision achieving balance, seek to change the customer’s perspective on Fiat and Alfa

Mediterranean gas import negotiations resume: EGAS Chairman
Egypt is said to have signed an agreement with Cyprus to buy natural gas to fulfil the local market’s needs.

Economic, marketing studies for logistics centre conducted by 7 companies: Hanafy
Negotiations with African Development Bank to finance studies to take place, supply minister said
Kuwait fund studies 2 electricity sector projects applications in Egypt: Cabinet
Kuwait visit to agree on investment cooperation and consultation speeding up dispute settlement disputes regarding Kuwaiti investors, said Al-Qaweesh

EGP 20m allocated to convert 6 hotels in Marsa Alam to new, renewable energy: Tourism ministry adviser
Minister of Tourism working to convert hotels and resorts to new and renewable energy to overcome Egypt’s energy crisis
2 February: Who let the camels out?
Egypt’s 25 January Revolution left Egypt’s modern history with many unanswered questions. Who opened the prisons and released scores of prisoners? Who torched police stations? Where did the police go on the night of 28 January? Who were the thousands of armed men who attacked protesters in Tahrir Square on 2 February, 2011? Or, …

Uncertainty remains over 2 imprisoned Al Jazeera journalists
Following Greste’s deportation, Fahmy has to rescind Egyptian nationality
Bomb dismantled in Alexandria
This is the latest of several bombs discovered lately across Egypt

Foreign ministry seeks Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated TV channels ban
The ban attempts to target European-based TV channels affiliated with now banned group

Al-Sisi greets former rival Sabahy during army symposium
Sabahy makes first public appearance next to Al-Sisi since elections

Security forces responsible for Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh’s death: HRW
Analysis of video footage strongly indicates that a masked riot police officer shot Al-Sabbagh, says watchdog

5 tourism projects worth EGP 5.3bn to be offered at Economic Summit: Zaazou
Tourism resorts to be constructed in Hurghada, Marsa Allam and North Coast

Al-Arish residents to stand in solidarity with army
Many residents living near the area of Thursday’s attack on security facilities moved, says Al-Arish resident

Policemen kill citizens in Giza, Menufiya
Controversy over death of detainee in Cairo police station

Crossing Egypt on 2 wheels
From Cairo to Siwa, a biker recalls the best memories of his life

We are all Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh
Martyr Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh was not, of course, the first victim after 30 June. We do not know exactly how many innocent Egyptians have been killed since 30 June. By that, we mean unarmed and peaceful citizens killed, without any use of direct violence in clashing with the authorities, which would, only in this case, result …

Pharmaceutical, petrochemical, automotive industries most promising in Suez Canal project: Dar Al-Handasah official
Containers trade at Port Said’s port can reach 20 million containers in 15 years, Yehia Zaki said
Traditional realtors disappear with emergence of cyber ones
Websites and social media proved more successful than traditional realtors in selling and purchasing real estate units in Egypt

Steel companies anxious about market fluctuations: Experts
Companies keep prices stable, waiting for economic improvements

$7.5bn tourism income to Egypt in 2014: Minister
Tourism income increased by 27% in 2014 compared to 2013, despite difficult political circumstances
Conference supporting Egyptian economy to be held in Kuwait
Preliminary conference to be held in last week of February for two days in Kuwait to discuss and present investment opportunities in Egypt

Global Telecom, VimpelCom sell Djezzy for $2.6bn
Algerian company Omnium Telecom will continue to control Global Telecom’s dealings finance-wise.

Petroleum ministry informed ahead of Israel gas negotiations: BG
Arafa held meeting with petroleum officials to discuss importing gas from Tel Aviv to Egyptian plants, official says

Dana Gas daily production in 2014 was 40,000 barrels of oil
Company’s CEO describes the latest development as “game-changing”
Intensifying pre-emptive attacks needed in Sinai: Analysts
New joint command gives more control over fighting units, says security expert

Parliamentary elections to be monitored by EU
EU monitored Egypt’s presidential election, describing it as “peaceful and calm” but with “limited spaces for dissenting voices”

Security analyst speculates ‘stability’ in North Sinai
Al-Sisi’s speech marks the importance of people’s awareness and support of the Egyptian army, says analyst
New West Bank settlements destroy Egypt’s efforts in peace talks: Foreign ministry
The Israeli government announced new bids to build 450 settlements over the Green Line