Tayyeb outlines Al-Azhar’s constitutional demands
Egypt
June 7, 2012
Tayyeb outlines Al-Azhar’s constitutional demands
Egyptian citizens should place the interests of the nation above dispute and conflict, said Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb on…
Former Cairo security chief released from hospital
Egypt
June 7, 2012
Former Cairo security chief released from hospital
Former Cairo Security Chief Ismail al-Shaer was released Thursday from the Salam International Hospital in Maadi, according to sources close…
Tantawi orders 20,000 tons of diesel oil transferred to Gaza
Egypt
June 7, 2012
Tantawi orders 20,000 tons of diesel oil transferred to Gaza
The head of the ruling military council has ordered the transfer of 20,000 tons of diesel oil to the Gaza…
Parliament considers fighting corruption with new authority
Egypt
June 7, 2012
Parliament considers fighting corruption with new authority
The People’s Assembly Proposals and Complaints Committee will consider a draft law to establish a government authority to fight corruption.…
Most Sufis in Alexandria support Shafiq, says sheikh
Egypt
June 6, 2012
Most Sufis in Alexandria support Shafiq, says sheikh
The majority of Sufis in Alexandria support Ahmed Shafiq in the presidential runoff elections scheduled for 16 and 17 June,…
Abouelnaga signs US$50 million Saudi loan for Banha power plant
Egypt
June 6, 2012
Abouelnaga signs US$50 million Saudi loan for Banha power plant
Planning and International Cooperation Minister Fayza Abouelnaga signed an agreement Wednesday for a US$50 million loan from the Saudi Fund…
Attempt to steal Pharaonic artifact in Aswan foiled
Art news
June 6, 2012
Attempt to steal Pharaonic artifact in Aswan foiled
Security guards foiled an attempt to steal an antique panel depicting King Merenptah, the fourth ruler of the 19th Dynasty…
Report: Mubarak’s health declining, hospital transfer possible
Egypt
June 6, 2012
Report: Mubarak’s health declining, hospital transfer possible
The health of toppled President Hosni Mubarak has deteriorated significantly at the Tora prison hospital and he might be transferred…
Assailants set tents on fire outside High Court
Egypt
June 6, 2012
Assailants set tents on fire outside High Court
Unidentified attackers set fire to tents erected by protesters outside the High Court in downtown Cairo on Wednesday, state-run news…
State to speed up collection of billions in back taxes
Business
June 5, 2012
State to speed up collection of billions in back taxes
Finance Minister Momtaz al-Saeed announced Tuesday that he has ordered the Egyptian Tax Authority to implement legal changes to help…