Egypt
Coptic activists denied permit to protest on Maspero anniversary
October 6, 2016
Coptic activists denied permit to protest on Maspero anniversary
The Interior Ministry denied Coptic youth activists a permit to hold a protest ahead of the fifth anniversary of the…
Egypt seeks to register Pharaoh’s Island on World Heritage List
October 5, 2016
Egypt seeks to register Pharaoh’s Island on World Heritage List
Egypt's Antiquities Ministry has concluded its initial case to request the registration of Pharaoh's Island, in Taba, South Sinai, on…
Mother seeks justice after sexual assault on austistic son
October 5, 2016
Mother seeks justice after sexual assault on austistic son
The mother of an autistic boy has alleged that he was seriously sexually assaulted while at school in late September,…
Free entry to military museums over 6th October holiday
October 5, 2016
Free entry to military museums over 6th October holiday
Egypt's military museums are offering free entry during the 6th October holiday, from October 6 to 15, military spokesperson Mohamed…
IMF to discuss Egypt loan at future meeting, not this week: deputy minister
October 5, 2016
IMF to discuss Egypt loan at future meeting, not this week: deputy minister
The International Monetary Fund will discuss Egypt's $12 billion loan programme at an executive board meeting, not at its annual…
Cairo airport still mulling retinal-scan system to boost security
October 5, 2016
Cairo airport still mulling retinal-scan system to boost security
Cairo Airport Company will rely on the advice of Egyptian security authorities in selecting the best retinal scan system to…
Barclays sells Egyptian business to Morocco’s Attijariwafa Bank
October 5, 2016
Barclays sells Egyptian business to Morocco’s Attijariwafa Bank
Britain's Barclays has completed the sale of its Egyptian business to Morocco's Attijariwafa Bank as part of its shift towards focusing…
Obstetrician turns away woman in labor, twins die at clinic’s doorstep
October 5, 2016
Obstetrician turns away woman in labor, twins die at clinic’s doorstep
A woman in Daqahlia has accused an obstetrician of negligence leading to the death of her newborn twin babies.Nesma Abd…
Tight security in North Sinai ahead of 6th October War anniversary
October 5, 2016
Tight security in North Sinai ahead of 6th October War anniversary
Tight security measures have been imposed in North Sinai in case of terrorist attacks amid celebrations for Egypt's victory in…
Parliament approves civil service law after rare defiance of Sisi
October 5, 2016
Parliament approves civil service law after rare defiance of Sisi
Egypt's parliament approved the new Civil Service Law on Tuesday aimed at combating corruption and bureaucracy, having previously rejected the…