Egypt
Moderate temperatures and early morning mist forecast for Friday
March 2, 2017
Moderate temperatures and early morning mist forecast for Friday
Meteorologists expect light rain on Friday along the northeastern coast, and warm weather along the northern shores in general. They predicted…
Egypt dispatches humanitarian aid to South Sudan
March 2, 2017
Egypt dispatches humanitarian aid to South Sudan
Egypt dispatched food and medical aid on board a military aircraft to South Sudan on Thursday, according to a statement…
Retrieving artifacts from abroad not in Egypt’s favor: former minister
March 2, 2017
Retrieving artifacts from abroad not in Egypt’s favor: former minister
Former Egyptian Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty on Wednesday said that retrieving Egyptian artifacts from abroad is not in Egypt's favor. Speaking…
Egypt’s pound weakens as importers prepare for Ramadan
March 2, 2017
Egypt’s pound weakens as importers prepare for Ramadan
The Egyptian pound weakened on Wednesday as importers geared up for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and foreign currency…
24 arrested for protesting death sentences in Port Said stadium massacre
March 2, 2017
24 arrested for protesting death sentences in Port Said stadium massacre
Port Said Attorney Gen. Faisal al-Tahawy ordered on Wednesday that 24 people be placed into custody for 15 days, pending…
MP withdraws proposal on amending presidential term of office
March 2, 2017
MP withdraws proposal on amending presidential term of office
MP Ismail Nasr Eddin, who proposed extending the president's term of office in the Constitution, withdrew his proposal upon the…
Egypt has failed to protect Christians: Amnesty
March 1, 2017
Egypt has failed to protect Christians: Amnesty
Amnesty International says the Egyptian government has failed to protect hundreds of Coptic Christians who fled their homes in northern…
Update: US dollar sees significant increase
March 1, 2017
Update: US dollar sees significant increase
US dollar exchange rate experienced a significant increase during Wednesday's transactions.At the National Bank of Egypt, the purchasing rate rose…
Al-Azhar Grand Imam lashes out against abortion, globalization
March 1, 2017
Al-Azhar Grand Imam lashes out against abortion, globalization
The leading religious authority in Sunni Islam has lashed out at supporters of abortion rights, sexual reassignment and globalization, saying…
Egypt’s parliament to sue Ibrahim Eissa for sarcastic critique of state institutions
March 1, 2017
Egypt’s parliament to sue Ibrahim Eissa for sarcastic critique of state institutions
Parliament speaker Ali Abdelaal and several members of parliament agreed on Tuesday to file a complaint with the prosecutor general…