Two children shot and injured in North Sinai, attacker still at large
Egypt
October 6, 2016
Two children shot and injured in North Sinai, attacker still at large
Two brothers, both children, have been shot and injured by an unknown gunman in Sheikh Zuweid, according to a security…
Ministry moves to tackle sugar shortage, as hoarders push prices up
Egypt
October 6, 2016
Ministry moves to tackle sugar shortage, as hoarders push prices up
In the last few days, Cairo and several other governorates have been experiencing a sugar shortage. Stores of sugar in…
Egypt seeks to register Pharaoh’s Island on World Heritage List
Egypt
October 5, 2016
Egypt seeks to register Pharaoh’s Island on World Heritage List
Egypt's Antiquities Ministry has concluded its initial case to request the registration of Pharaoh's Island, in Taba, South Sinai, on…
Free entry to military museums over 6th October holiday
Egypt
October 5, 2016
Free entry to military museums over 6th October holiday
Egypt's military museums are offering free entry during the 6th October holiday, from October 6 to 15, military spokesperson Mohamed…
Cairo airport still mulling retinal-scan system to boost security
Egypt
October 5, 2016
Cairo airport still mulling retinal-scan system to boost security
Cairo Airport Company will rely on the advice of Egyptian security authorities in selecting the best retinal scan system to…
IMF predicts consumer prices index at 18.2% in 2017
Business
October 5, 2016
IMF predicts consumer prices index at 18.2% in 2017
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a rise in the Egypt's consumer price index (CPI) to 18.2 percent during…
Obstetrician turns away woman in labor, twins die at clinic’s doorstep
Egypt
October 5, 2016
Obstetrician turns away woman in labor, twins die at clinic’s doorstep
A woman in Daqahlia has accused an obstetrician of negligence leading to the death of her newborn twin babies.Nesma Abd…
Tight security in North Sinai ahead of 6th October War anniversary
Egypt
October 5, 2016
Tight security in North Sinai ahead of 6th October War anniversary
Tight security measures have been imposed in North Sinai in case of terrorist attacks amid celebrations for Egypt's victory in…
From Ramses III to Sisi: NGO measures modern-day protests against pharaonic turmoil
Egypt
October 4, 2016
From Ramses III to Sisi: NGO measures modern-day protests against pharaonic turmoil
“During the dynasty of Ramses III, the people were not happy, and protests broke out all over the country, starting…
MP Agena to be questioned over virginity tests for students proposal
Egypt
October 4, 2016
MP Agena to be questioned over virginity tests for students proposal
MP Elhamy Agena has been referred to the parliamentary Values Committee for questioning over his recent remarks on virginity tests…