Stock exchange not to take part in strike, says director
Egypt
February 11, 2012
Stock exchange not to take part in strike, says director
The stock market will be not be participating in a general strike or any form of civil disobedience, Egypt's stock…
MENA: Border guards foil attempt to smuggle in 4 tons of marijuana
Egypt
February 11, 2012
MENA: Border guards foil attempt to smuggle in 4 tons of marijuana
Border guards foiled an attempt to smuggle nearly 4 tons of marijuana into Egypt on Saturday, according to the state-run news agency.…
Finance minister: Egypt needs US$11bn for economic reform program
Business
February 10, 2012
Finance minister: Egypt needs US$11bn for economic reform program
Egypt will need about US$11 billion to finance an economic reform program over the next few years, said the finance…
On ‘Friday of Departure,’ hundreds in Tahrir protest military rule
Egypt
February 10, 2012
On ‘Friday of Departure,’ hundreds in Tahrir protest military rule
Scores of protesters flocked to Tahrir Square Friday to participate in a protest against military rule they are calling…
Muslim Brotherhood denounces US in foreign funding crisis
Egypt
February 9, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood denounces US in foreign funding crisis
The Muslim Brotherhood on Thursday accused the US of applying double standards with regards to foreign funding for civil society…
Travel bans for suspects in Maspero clashes
Egypt
February 9, 2012
Travel bans for suspects in Maspero clashes
Twenty-eight suspects have been placed on travel ban lists pending investigations into events that took place outside the Maspero Television…
Palestinian president in Cairo for talks over reconciliation pact
Egypt
February 9, 2012
Palestinian president in Cairo for talks over reconciliation pact
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will arrive in Cairo Saturday for talks with Egyptian officials concerning the Palestinian reconciliation pact signed…
Security personnel thwart attempted robbery of historic Rifai Mosque
Egypt
February 9, 2012
Security personnel thwart attempted robbery of historic Rifai Mosque
Antiquities Ministry security personnel early Thursday foiled an attempted robbery of historic Islamic lanterns from inside the Rifai Mosque located…
Ahead of planned civil disobedience, SCAF reiterates promise of power transfer
Egypt
February 9, 2012
Ahead of planned civil disobedience, SCAF reiterates promise of power transfer
The ruling military council on Wednesday renewed its promise to hand over power to a civilian authority immediately after presidential…
Authorities devise plan to secure Cairo Airport during civil disobedience
Egypt
February 8, 2012
Authorities devise plan to secure Cairo Airport during civil disobedience
Cairo Airport authorities on Wednesday developed a plan for securing the airport in preparation for 11 February, the anniversary of…