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Total non-CBE banking sector deposits reach EGP 1.26tn: CBE
The report added that total non-government deposits rose during November to reach around EGP 1.115tn, compared to EGP 1.09tn in the previous month.

Update: Fahmy visits DRC and Tanzania
Interim foreign minister discusses Egypt’s water share with Tanzanian counterpart; prepares for COMESA summit

Fahmy visits DRC and Tanzania
Interim foreign minister tours Nile Basin Countries; prepares for COMESA summit
Deputy foreign minister travels to West Africa
The visit reflects Egypt’s keenness on developing relations with all African countries and not only Nile Basin countries, says foreign ministry spokesman
US embassy staff member detained in Cairo without charges: embassy spokesman
US State Department will work with all sides, including Muslim Brotherhood, to help move toward an “inclusive, democratically elected civilian government”
Libyan PM arrives in Cairo
The visit comes days after the release of six Egyptians kidnapped in Libya

Fahmy meets Canadian counterpart
The meeting comes at the sidelines of the Davos World Economic Forum

Libya releases 15 detained Egyptian fishermen
Fishermen were arrested for violating Libya’s territorial waters

Five companies to import 30,000 tons of Turkish steel in January
Companies in Egypt have arranged for Turkish steel imports in order to lower the price of domestic steel
Cabinet gears up for constitutional referendum
Minister of Interior promises a “comprehensive security” plan during referendum

Egypt condemns Iran’s comments on its domestic affairs
Foreign ministry summons head of Iranian affairs mission over comments made by Iranian foreign ministry spokeswoman
Bodies of murdered Swiss couple found
The bodies of the couple were found buried in the backyard of their Hurghada villa

Egyptian expatriates to start voting on referendum on 8 January
Ministry of Foreign Affairs establishes operations room to supervise referendum process

Egypt to pay $1bn to foreign oil firms Monday: Central Bank
Egypt pledged last week to pay $300 million of the money it owes to foreign oil companies in Egyptian pounds starting in December as part of a $1.5 billion repayment scheme designed to revive confidence in its economy after years of turmoil.

China gives Egypt USD 24.7 million non-refundable grant
Nabil Fahmy meets Chinese Vice President during his visit to the Asian country

171 immigrants from Syria have been granted temporary residencies: Foreign ministry
Immigrants include Syrians and Syrians of Palestinian origin

Why one foreign investor left Egypt
By Farah Halime One of the key markers of a thriving economy is whether investors are committed. For Egypt, attracting investors has remained a point of contention in the last three years – are they or are they not putting money in Egypt? Marshall Stocker, an American venture capitalist, was among a band of businessmen drawn …

Tripartite meeting of experts over Ethiopia dam
The talks between experts from Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia come one day before a scheduled ministerial meeting

Top Russian delegation expected in Cairo
Russian foreign minister and defence minister to meet with Egyptian counterparts this week
Abducted Egyptian drivers in Libya set free
Meetings held to secure the release of dozens of Egyptian drivers abducted in Libya
Egypt keen on abducted drivers’ safety in Libya
Meetings held to secure the release of tens of Egyptian drivers abducted in Libya

Foreign ministry responds to allegations regarding Canadian detainees
Ministry claims detainees are facing official charges and denies they were tortured or beaten during detention

Fahmy meets acting US Ambassador, heads to New York next week
New Egyptian Ambassadors leaving the country shortly

Egyptian diplomacy working on resuming regional role: FM
Foreign Ministry spokesman outlines Egypt’s plans concerning issues with neighbouring countries

Egypt needs rule of law, says French foreign minister
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius concerned for Egypt’s future

Fahmy slams EU for ‘late condemnation of terror’
Egypt refuses equivalence between security force procedures and terror: Fahmy

Tamarod statement stirs controversy
The rebellion campaign called on all Egyptians to take to the streets on Friday, to form neighbourhood watches

Fahmy: Pro-Morsi protests cannot continue endlessly
“It will be resolved- either by dialogue or by the rule of law”: Fahmy.
Al-Tagammu Party rejects foreign delegations
The party warns against ignoring the publics’ demands and expresses disregard towards foreign delegation visits

What do Egyptians want from the United States?
Sometimes when I find myself exposed to US policy regarding Egypt, I hear a lot of commentary from American researchers and journalists. What draws my attention most with regards to some of these commentaries, and attracts the most displeasure with regards to the volume of criticism levelled against American policy throughout the region, is when …