New finance minister meets with US ambassador
Egypt
January 11, 2013
New finance minister meets with US ambassador
The country is on the road to economic recovery, thanks to the help of highly efficient economic experts who…
Half ton of explosives seized in Suez
Egypt
January 11, 2013
Half ton of explosives seized in Suez
Suez police forces seized 500 kilograms of explosives on Friday believed to have been en route to South Sinai.…
National Council for Women rejects election draft law
Egypt
January 10, 2013
National Council for Women rejects election draft law
The National Council for Women (NCW) rejected the draft law on parliamentary elections discussed by the Shura Council on Wednesday.…
Former information minister released on bail over defaming revolution
Egypt
January 9, 2013
Former information minister released on bail over defaming revolution
Former Information Minister Anas al-Fiqqi was released Wednesday on LE5,000 bail and pending investigation in charges of disseminating false news…
Search efforts continue for fishermen off Matrouh coast
Egypt
January 9, 2013
Search efforts continue for fishermen off Matrouh coast
Armed Forces rescue teams are continuing search efforts for the 10-member crew of a fishing boat that sank off the…
Dismal weather delays enterprise
Egypt
January 9, 2013
Dismal weather delays enterprise
At least eight people have been injured in vehicle crashes due to inclement weather that has brought sand storms and…
Syrian refugees find haven in Port Said
Egypt
January 9, 2013
Syrian refugees find haven in Port Said
Hundreds of refugees fleeing violence in Syria arrived in Egypt's Port Said Tuesday aboard a Turkish cargo ship.
Al-Azhar grand sheikh to meet with Iran’s FM in Cairo Thursday
Egypt
January 8, 2013
Al-Azhar grand sheikh to meet with Iran’s FM in Cairo Thursday
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb will meet with Iran’s foreign minister in Cairo on Thursday afternoon. State-run news agency MENA…
Court acquits Okasha of trying to incite Morsy assassination
Egypt
January 8, 2013
Court acquits Okasha of trying to incite Morsy assassination
The Giza Criminal Court on Tuesday acquitted media personality Tawfiq Okasha of charges of attempting to instigate the assassination of…
Qatar increases aid to Egypt to US$5 bn
Egypt
January 8, 2013
Qatar increases aid to Egypt to US$5 bn
Qatar has provided Egypt with US$5 billion in financial aid, including a $1 billion grant, Qatar's Prime Minister Hamad bin…