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Latest in Tag: government
Turkish and Syrian hostages in Lebanon finally freed
Syrian hostages rescued in midnight raid in Lebanon while Turkish businessman’s release negotiated on same day
Protests and strikes against recession in Palestine
PM promises to reduce prices by cutting salaries of ministers and officials
Morsy drops farmers’ debts
Addressing his audience of fellaheen (farmers), President Mohamed Morsy echoed former President Gamal Abdel Nasser, saying “I’m one of you in terms of roots and upbringing.” In his speech on Tuesday commemorating farmers’ day, Morsy praised Egypt’s fellaheen, stating that “Egypt’s farmers were the first to rebel against tyranny 4,000 years ago.” Presidential spokesman, Yasser …
Hurghada workers demand wage increase
Hurghada cleaners demand better wages, company official says demands are not fair
Yemeni defence minister survives assassination attempt
Attempt on defence minister’s life day after Al Qaeda’s deputy regional head killed
Journalists on trial in Turkey highlight Kurdish plight
Journalists held on trial for alleged links to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK)
Bahrain government takes legal action against prominent party
Bahraini MOI accuses Al-Wefaq of violating law
UK charity accused of funding Nigerian militant group
Al-Muntada Trust Fund accused of funding Islamist organisation Boko Haram
Renewed clashes between army and rebels in Sudan leaves dozens dead
The two sides fight on many fronts while their spokesmen give conflicting statements
Government studies new law to regulate foreign capital
By Ibrahim El-Masry Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ashraf Al-Arabi said the government is considering drafting a new law to regulate the flow of foreign capital to Egypt whether in investments or funding for non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Speaking during a public session of the Shura Council that tackled the issue of foreign grants and …
Food Industries Holding Invests EGP 100m on expansions
By Mahmoud Salah El-Din Tarek Shaalan, Head of the food products companies sector at the Holding Company for Food Industries, said EGP 100 million have been allocated for investment in the year 2012-2013 to develop branches of the companies and open new ones. The development plan includes developing 45 branches of Nile, Ahram and Alexandria …
El-Arabi meets with EBRD’s Hildegard Gacek to discuss economic co-operation
Ashraf el-Arabi, minister of development and international cooperation discussed economic support to Egypt with Hildegard Gacek, managing director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the southern and eastern Mediterranean region on Wednesday. It was reported that the Egyptian government seeks to attract the EBRD to carry out operations in Egypt beside …
Government studies new law to regulate foreign capital
By Ibrahim El-Masry Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ashraf Al-Arabi said the government is considering drafting a new law to regulate the flow of foreign capital to Egypt whether in investments or funding for non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Speaking during a public session of the Shura Council that tackled the issue of foreign grants and …
Lufthansa strike grounds 300 flights
Union demands wage increases for over 18,000 employees
Government prepares development strategy for Suez Canal Axis
Government seeks developing the Suez Canal area
PM orders formation of technical committee to resolve electricity crisis
The efforts to solve the electricity crisis continue
Rights organisation condemns assault on Egyptian doctors in Kuwait
The Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights (EOHR) condemned an attack on two Egyptian doctors working in Kuwait on Monday. According to the EOHR, the Egyptian government has failed to provide sufficient security for Egyptians working overseas by not properly investigating or seriously pursuing crimes against Egyptian migrant workers. The attack happened at Jahra Hospital, in …
Hamas announces government reshuffle
Seven new ministers to be appointed by Hamas government
Israel completes evacuation of unauthorized settlement
Migron’s 50 families smoothly evacuated
Pakistan bomb attack injures four US consular staff
US Consulate employees target of Peshawar attack
Human Right’s Watch condemns attacks on Libyan Sufi shrines
NGO accuses government of refusing to stand up to Islamists over attacks
PM Qandil visits Ethiopia for Zenawi Funeral
Egyptian government offers condolences for deceased Ethiopian PM
Jordanians protest skyrocketing fuel prices
Ten percent fuel price hike sparks outrage in Amman
Central Bank to issue more bonds and treasury bills
The Ministry of Finance announced the Central Bank of Egypt is to issue treasury bills and bonds, amounting to EGP 52 billion during September, state-owned news agency MENA has reported. The government will issue 91 day, 182 day, 273 day and 364 day treasury bills, amounting to EGP three billion, EGP eight billion, EGP 15 …
Government to enforce Competition Protection Act
The government plans to re-enforce article 10 of the Competition Protection and Monopoly Prevention Act (CPMPA), according to Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade Hatem Saleh. The Citizens Against Price Rise Association (CAPRA) recommended reviving article 10 of CPMPA, which stipulates that the prime minister has the right to set the price of one commodity …
Tunisian Islamists take to the streets
Friday protests demand greater action against old regime
Catalonia seeks rescue as Spain recession deepens
As Spain seems closer to a sovereign bailout, Catalonia reach out for a $6.3b government rescue
Jordanian online media hosts electronic protest
Press and Publication Law amendments stir electronic protest
Somali Parliament elects speaker
Political progress comes as UN worker is killed
Daraya massacre aftermath highlights war-crimes
Finding 200 dead bodies, activists accuse the Syrian army of war crimes