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Al-Bashir arrives for talks with Al-Sisi
The two presidents are expected to discuss the GERD and situation in Libya

Reshaping the Middle East: UAE leads the counterrevolution
By James M. Dorsey War planes from oil-rich Gulf states play a supporting role in the US-led air campaign to counter the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Despite their massive weapons acquisitions in recent years the Gulf statesâ participation may make little military difference in the war against the jihadists, but it serves everyoneâs …

Egyptâs exports fall 14% in September, under target
The figure for first nine months of 2014 is under ministry expectations of $18.6bn target

The capitalist cure for terrorism
Military might alone wonât defeat Islamic State and its ilk. The US needs to promote economic empowerment

Conflicting reactions to new fees on imported steel
Egyptian steel importers to pay EGP 290 fees per tonne, analysts expect increase in steel prices
Morsiâs chief of staff referred to court
Mohamed Rifaâa Al-Tahtawi accused of abusing his position

UK police appeal for information on teen âmissing in Egyptâ
Beatrice Anita Phillips, who suffers from bi-polar, was taken to Cairo by older brother in April

Government yet to respond to Aramex proposal to set up railway line for shipment transport
Company expects to create jobs by increasing storage space by 10,000m2

Russia, EU conflict will not pressure Egyptâs economic policies: Analysts
Egypt striving for balanced policy with both parties, says researcher at Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies

Kerry, Shoukry define Egyptâs role in fight against ISIS
Egyptâs religious institutions play important role in fight against ISIS, says Kerry

Kuwaiti fund to grant Egypt $100m loan for power station
Director General of Kuwait Fund Abdul Wahab Al-Bader scheduled to visit Egypt in coming weeks to sign loan agreement

Income and capital gains tax revenues register EGP 7.8m in July, August
Budget revenues increase by 0.7% to reach EGP 34.4bn

BUE students postpone protests pending talks
University president said he is open for discussions with student union

Palestinian economy should not be held hostage by Israel: Abbas
Al-Sisi tells Israel it is time to end the conflict
Appeal against new Investment Law begins on Sunday
New law protects âcorrupt government contractsâ says ECESR

Egypt to witness huge growth in electronic payments in next 5 years: EMP chairman, Actis partner
The 5th Emerging Markets Payments Conference (EMPC) kicked off on 26 September in Sharm El-Sheikh, gathering key decision makers from banks and electronic payment companies across the Middle East and Africa to discuss opportunities and challenges of the industry. At the conference, the Daily News Egypt sat with Paul EdwardsâChairman of Emerging Markets Payments (EMP), …
Egyptian national shot dead in Benghazi in militia crossfire
Egyptian foreign ministry remains concerned over security and political situation in Libya

Arabtec to conclude plan for 1m home project in Egypt
The $40bn project will be built in 13 locations across Egypt; first homes to be delivered in early 2017, according to Reuters
16 sentenced to 18 years for disrupting constitutional referendum
The accused were also sentenced on charges of joining a banned group

Morsi espionage trial postponed to 14 October
Court awaits further reports relating to the case in which Brotherhood leaders are accused of collaborating with foreign organisations

Erdogan in no position to give lessons on democracy: Egypt
Turkish president has illusions of restoring the Ottoman Empire, says Egyptian foreign ministry

Regional stability dependant on Egypt: UAE
Emirati foreign minister rejects questioning the legitimacy of Egyptian government

Erdoganâs comments on Egypt is interference in Arab affairs: Arab League
The recently elected Turkish president has been an outspoken critic of the ouster of former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi

CBE regulates 20m electronic payment cards: Head of CBE payment systems
Electronic payments market in Egypt growing says Ahmed Faragallah

10% of Egyptians use prepaid Visa cards: MENA director of prepaid products
MENA top region for total volume of prepaid card usage with 82.6% growth in the last year, says Sumit Tyagi

400% increase in mobile payments in 2014: EMP Chairman
Around 25% of global economy involves mobile payments, says Paul Edwards

Shoukry continues high-level meetings in New York
Foreign minister discusses nuclear disarmament and regional issues on sidelines of UN General Assembly

Political turmoil leads Egypt to drop 6 places in IT services global ranking
Egypt ranks 10th in A.T. Kearneyâs 2014 Global Services Location Index

Obama calls for Ahmed Maherâs release
Maher on list of global activists who Obama says âdeserve to be freeâ
Policeman referred to trial for assaulting disabled girl
Girl with âpsychological disorderâ was able to identify the perpetrator from a line-up