Mansoura court turns down appeal to release activist Patrick George Zaki
Egypt
February 15, 2020
Mansoura court turns down appeal to release activist Patrick George Zaki
The Mansoura Appellate Court has turned down an appeal to release activist Patrick George Zaki on Saturday. A researcher with…
British tourist accused of ‘sexually assaulting’ Egyptian policeman out on bail
Egypt
February 15, 2020
British tourist accused of ‘sexually assaulting’ Egyptian policeman out on bail
A British tourist detained for the “sexual assault” of a policeman has been granted release on bail of LE20,000 by…
Egypt’s economy achieves highest growth rate in 11 years: Cabinet
Economy
February 15, 2020
Egypt’s economy achieves highest growth rate in 11 years: Cabinet
The Egyptian economy has achieved its highest growth rate in 11 years, according to a statement on Sunday by the…
Cold, rainy weather for Egypt on Sunday
Egypt
February 15, 2020
Cold, rainy weather for Egypt on Sunday
Meteorologists anticipate cold weather during daytime along the northeastern coasts, Lower Egypt, and central Sinai, with moderate temperatures on Greater…
IMF recommends ‘economic program’ to develop Egypt’s private sector
Business
February 15, 2020
IMF recommends ‘economic program’ to develop Egypt’s private sector
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommended that Egypt needs a new package of reforms geared towards supporting and developing its…
Egypt govt mulls cooperation with private sector to desalinate sea water
Business
February 15, 2020
Egypt govt mulls cooperation with private sector to desalinate sea water
Housing Minister Assem al-Gazzar on Friday announced that his ministry is contemplating cooperation with the private sector in seawater desalination…
Contract worth $US 2.5 bn signed for construction of largest oil refinery project in Upper Egypt
Business
February 14, 2020
Contract worth $US 2.5 bn signed for construction of largest oil refinery project in Upper Egypt
Egypt this week signed a contract for the construction of a mazut hydrocracking complex in Assiut, the largest oil refining…
Scientists examine body of false killer whale found south of Egypt’s Hurghada
Science
February 14, 2020
Scientists examine body of false killer whale found south of Egypt’s Hurghada
A specialized research team from Egypt’s National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries along the Red Sea conducted an autopsy on Thursday…
Egyptians spent over $US 12 million on Valentine’s Day in last three years: study
Egypt
February 14, 2020
Egyptians spent over $US 12 million on Valentine’s Day in last three years: study
Spending on Valentine’s Day in Egypt has increased by 37 percent since 2017, with spending on gifts and related expenses…
More warm weather expected for Egypt on Friday
Egypt
February 13, 2020
More warm weather expected for Egypt on Friday
Meteorologists predict more warm weather on Friday in Cairo, lower Egypt and northern Upper Egypt, with mild temperatures along the…