Egypt
Four journalists sentenced to prison for ‘publishing false information’
March 1, 2016
Four journalists sentenced to prison for ‘publishing false information’
A Cairo misdemeanour court sentenced on Monday four journalists to three years in prison each on charges of 'publishing false…
Egypt to build international tourism agency with Arab partners, private sector
March 1, 2016
Egypt to build international tourism agency with Arab partners, private sector
The Egyptian government is planning to establish “an international tourism company” in collaboration with the private sector and Arab investors,…
Egypt-Korean Business Council to convene Thursday in S.Korea
March 1, 2016
Egypt-Korean Business Council to convene Thursday in S.Korea
The ninth session of the Egyptian-Korean Business Council will be inaugurated Thursday in South Korea. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will participate…
Parliament approves 10-session ban for MP Tawfiq Okasha
February 29, 2016
Parliament approves 10-session ban for MP Tawfiq Okasha
Parliament’s disciplinary panel approved on Monday a request from MPs to ban controversial politician and media figure Tawfiq Okasha from…
Israeli embassy suggests holding ‘friendly’ sports game with Egypt
February 29, 2016
Israeli embassy suggests holding ‘friendly’ sports game with Egypt
The Israeli Embassy in Egypt called on Facebook users to share their opinions about the possibility of holding a "friendly"…
Court sentences TV host Riham Saeed to prison over defaming sexually harassed victim
February 29, 2016
Court sentences TV host Riham Saeed to prison over defaming sexually harassed victim
A Giza Misdemeanor Court on Monday sentenced TV Presenter Riham Saeed to six months in prison and fined her LE10,000…
Six fishermen back home after standoff with Iranian pirates near Kuwait
February 29, 2016
Six fishermen back home after standoff with Iranian pirates near Kuwait
Six Egyptian fishermen returned to their hometown in Borollos, Kafr al-Sheikh, early Monday after surviving a kidnapping attempt by Iranian…
Garbage collectors of 15th May City promised LE30 mn in slum development
February 29, 2016
Garbage collectors of 15th May City promised LE30 mn in slum development
Ahmed Adel Darwish, deputy housing minister for slum and urban development, has visited the informal garbage collecting community of 15th…
Fate of 18 Egyptian fishermen remains unknown in Libya
February 29, 2016
Fate of 18 Egyptian fishermen remains unknown in Libya
News still remain unclear regarding the fate of 18 Egyptian fishermen who have reportedly been held hostages at the Libyan…
Fisherman dies, two survive after collision with Nile ferry in Sohag
February 29, 2016
Fisherman dies, two survive after collision with Nile ferry in Sohag
A fisherman died on the River Nile on Monday when his boat was hit by a ferry in Tahta, Sohag,…