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Domestic liquidity increases to EGP 1.545tn: CBE
Rise in domestic liquidity during July reflects increase in net domestic assets and retreat in net foreign assets at banking system, says CBE
Shoukry meets British PM Cameron
UK expresses shared interest with Egypt to defeat terror, expresses concern for freedoms
Triple IED explosions in 10th of Ramadan City
The electricity transformers’ blow up occurred hours before military law is imposed
Al-Sisi appoints Mehleb to head executive committee of global logistics centre
Minister of Supply says the project covers the construction of five investment and industrial zones for grains and food commodities with a total land use of 1.7m metres.
Reinforcements, special forces deployed to Sinai
Eight militants killed including perpetrator of Sheikh Zuweid bombing, says armed forces
Hosting of Digital Media Forum proves Egypt is important market: Weber Shandwick general manager
DMF wanted to hold forum in Egypt since 2012 but was waiting for stability, says Randa Nassar
Digital Media Forum kicks off for first time in Egypt
Cairo chosen as venue due to Egyptian marketâs regional importance, says forum CEO
Armed forces strike militant targets after Sinai attacks
State media reports armed forces killed two militants behind Sheikh Zuweid bombing
Presidential decree to pass crimes on âvitalâ facilities to military court
Decree goes against the constitution, says head of human rights group
Entrepreneurs do not understand their legal requirements: Levari founders
The legal information available is quite convoluted and entrepreneurs donât have access to it, says Sherif Hefni, partner at Levari Law
Steel prices fall during October following new imported steel fees
Ministry of Supply boosted regulatory campaigns on steel and cement companies to ensure they abide by official prices
Shoukry in London to discuss counter-terrorism cooperation
Foreign minister to discuss regional issues with UK counterpart
Libyan government lauds âliberation of Benghaziâ
House speaker denies foreign intervention in Libyan fight on âstrongholds of terrorismâ
Better late than never: how to rebound state fragility in Egypt?
By Abdulla M. Erfan The Fund for Peace recently published the 2014 fragile states indicators for Egypt bringing empirical realities to the heated debate on policies for addressing Egyptâs political, economic and social challenges. According to the index, Egypt has been on the brink of becoming a failed state for at least ten years. While there is …
Should Egypt be governed by majority rule or by rule of law?
By Mohammed Nosseir The term âmajorityâ could be a very pleasant one, used to refer to a segment of any given society. In reality, rulers and citizens tend to commit a number of mistakes based on a false assumption known as âmajority ruleâ. This is what has been happening in our attempt to develop a …
Education: The global antidote to poverty, disease and terrorism
By Dr Cesar Chelala Despite enormous technological advances, humanity continues to grapple with three enormous burdens: poverty, disease and terrorism (both individual and state-sponsored.) Although the policies aimed at solving those problems are different, there is one approach that can help lower the negative effect of all three: education. There is a clear connection between …
Criticism of governmentâs terrorism record follows widespread condemnation of Sinai attacks
US, UK, UAE pledge support for Egypt anti-terror efforts in wake of deadly Sinai attacks
Egypt calls for âreturn of the Libyan capitalâ
Libyan government orders military to retake Tripoli, calls for civil disobedience in capital
Business community rejects independent trade unions
Egyptian Federation for Independent Trade Unions member says business community should not decide for the workers on representation
Libyan tribal leaders gather in Cairo for unity talks
Egyptian foreign minister meets Arab League envoy to discuss Libyaâs political path
Shoukry meets EU human rights envoy ahead of review
Egyptian foreign minister stresses importance of building legal system based on equality
52.5% growth in railway passengers in August: IDSC
Number of railway passengers reached 15.4 million
Egypt-Israel gas deal wonât happen without stateâs approval: Petroleum ministry
Israeli energy company Delek says purchased gas will be supplied to industrial consumers in Egypt
Court issues fines for insulting Judges Club
Head of the Central Auditing Organisation, journalist and editor ordered to pay EGP 15,000âEGP 20,000
The Syrian tunnel and the spring
By Fadi Elhusseini When the first spontaneous explosions of the Arab democratic revolutions erupted in Tunisia in December 2010, many were hoping that this revolt might usher in a new beginning for the whole region. When Egypt joined Tunisia a few weeks later, hopes mounted and everyone started to think that the long-awaited moment had …
Exporting rice âharderâ under new ministry guidelines: Vice Head of Rice Division
Head of Citizens Against Price Rises Association expected that rice prices in the local market will significantly increase
First phase of Arabtec housing project to start before year-end
UAE company will provide New Urban Communities Authority with housing units and public services
Egypt truckers warned on Libya
International community expresses concern over Libya, Egypt reiterates travel warning
Path to sanity: Political humour in Egypt
By Amr Khalifa âA girl writes she is every Egyptian young manâs dream. She thinks she is a visa to Kuwait.â via _El_haram . Welcome to Twitter political humour, a humour that lays bare an Egypt consecutive regimes have sought to paint as rosier than its reality. Conflict, bloody and otherwise, has a deep impact …
Employment challenges in MENA linked to economic governance: World Bank
Governments can help job creation by reforming policies protecting politically-connected companies, World Bank study says