Egypt
Egypt supply minister says close to wiping out graft in wheat sector
March 24, 2016
Egypt supply minister says close to wiping out graft in wheat sector
Egypt's supply minister said the world's top wheat buyer is close to eradicating graft in its strategic sector, defending the…
A Young Egyptologist travels to Australia to revive Egypt’s tourism
March 23, 2016
A Young Egyptologist travels to Australia to revive Egypt’s tourism
A young Egyptian Egyptologist, Ahmed Al Fayed, has decided to single-handedly defy Egypt's tourism slump. With the launch of a campaign…
Egyptian ‘t-shirt detainee’ released on bail after more than two years awaiting trial
March 23, 2016
Egyptian ‘t-shirt detainee’ released on bail after more than two years awaiting trial
An Egyptian student detained more than two years ago for wearing a t-shirt with an anti-torture slogan was released on…
Sisi meets intellectuals in first meeting of “national dialogue”
March 23, 2016
Sisi meets intellectuals in first meeting of “national dialogue”
President Sisi met with a group of Egypt’s leading intellectuals on Tuesday morning, marking the start of a "national dialogue"…
Ten new ministers sworn-in Wednesday as new Cabinet revealed
March 23, 2016
Ten new ministers sworn-in Wednesday as new Cabinet revealed
Ten new ministers were sworn in before President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday, as the outcome of the long-awaited cabinet…
Former minister released on bail pending corruption investigations
March 23, 2016
Former minister released on bail pending corruption investigations
Egypt's Public Funds Prosecution released a former irrigation minister on bail on Tuesday pending investigation into corruption charges.The prosecution opened…
Egyptian NASA scientist surprised with removal from textbooks
March 23, 2016
Egyptian NASA scientist surprised with removal from textbooks
NASA researcher and former presidential adviser Essam Heggy has said he was surprised by the removal of his name from…
Body of Egyptian salesman identified in Saudi Arabia 70 days after his disappearance
March 23, 2016
Body of Egyptian salesman identified in Saudi Arabia 70 days after his disappearance
The body of an Egyptian man who disappeared 70 days ago in Saudi Arabia has been identified as that of…
Current, former ministers exchange accusations over ElBaradei textbook omission
March 22, 2016
Current, former ministers exchange accusations over ElBaradei textbook omission
Current and former ministers of education have exchanged accusations over the omission of former Vice President Mohamed ElBaradei from a…
Egypt condemns Brussels terrorist attacks
March 22, 2016
Egypt condemns Brussels terrorist attacks
Egypt has condemned the bombings that killed at least thirty-four in the Belgian capital of Brussels on Tuesday morning, and…