Egypt
Recession-stricken Red Sea tourism workers get LE3 mn assistance from govt
February 18, 2016
Recession-stricken Red Sea tourism workers get LE3 mn assistance from govt
Thousands of workers at tourism facilities in the Red Sea are receiving LE3,606 million from the government in financial assistance…
Egypt to shut prominent NGO that documents alleged rights abuses: security sources
February 18, 2016
Egypt to shut prominent NGO that documents alleged rights abuses: security sources
Egyptian authorities have ordered the closure of a prominent local non-governmental organisation that documents alleged human rights abuses and treats…
Four killed, 23 wounded in Upper Egypt car collision
February 18, 2016
Four killed, 23 wounded in Upper Egypt car collision
Four people died and 23 others were injured when a private car collided with a truck on the Qena-Sohag Road…
Egypt’s Sisi says won’t hesitate to send troops to Gulf if asked
February 18, 2016
Egypt’s Sisi says won’t hesitate to send troops to Gulf if asked
Egypt will not hesitate to send military forces into the territory of Arab Gulf allies to offer protection if asked…
Houses in Aswan flooded after wastewater pipe breaks
February 17, 2016
Houses in Aswan flooded after wastewater pipe breaks
Dozens of houses in the Al-Karour area in Aswan have been flooded by wastewater after a main pipe burst for…
Govt prepares database of expatriate unions
February 17, 2016
Govt prepares database of expatriate unions
The Immigration and Expatriates Affairs Ministry has begun preparing a database of Egyptian expatriate organizations abroad.Minister Nabila Makram urged expatriate…
‘Doctors Against FGM’ launches, aims to eradicate banned practice
February 17, 2016
‘Doctors Against FGM’ launches, aims to eradicate banned practice
An initiative that aims to end the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Egypt called "Doctors Against FGM" was…
Tourism Ministry eyes increase in Japanese tourists with flights starting in April
February 17, 2016
Tourism Ministry eyes increase in Japanese tourists with flights starting in April
Egypt hopes to increase the number of Japanese tourists visiting the country with flights between Cairo and Tokyo beginning on…
Trial of 23 involved in ‘Maspero incident’ case adjourned to February 20
February 17, 2016
Trial of 23 involved in ‘Maspero incident’ case adjourned to February 20
Cairo Criminal Court has postponed the trial of 23 suspects, including 17 detainees, in a case known as the "Maspero…
Master’s degree, PhD holders protest at Cabinet
February 17, 2016
Master’s degree, PhD holders protest at Cabinet
Dozens of master's degree and PhD holders staged a protest outside the Cabinet headquarters on Wednesday to demand administrative jobs…