Egypt
Egypt to purchase 10 Superjet passenger planes from Russia
February 17, 2016
Egypt to purchase 10 Superjet passenger planes from Russia
An Egyptian airline is expected to sign a contract with Russia’s Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (CJSC) next month for 10…
Energy subsidies to be cancelled in 2025: Electricity Ministry
February 17, 2016
Energy subsidies to be cancelled in 2025: Electricity Ministry
Energy subsidies will be reduced by 50 percent by 2020 and are expected to be cancelled by 2025, according to…
Mohamed Hassanein Heikal dies at age 92
February 17, 2016
Mohamed Hassanein Heikal dies at age 92
Leading Egyptian journalist Mohamed Hassanein Heikal died on Wednesday at the age of 92 after suffering from kidney problems. Heikal's journalism…
Weather forecast: Heat wave to end Friday, storms expected Sunday
February 17, 2016
Weather forecast: Heat wave to end Friday, storms expected Sunday
The current heat wave will end this week as weather temperatures are expected to decrease between 9 to 10 degrees…
Boutros-Ghali to be buried at family’s Italian-style church
February 17, 2016
Boutros-Ghali to be buried at family’s Italian-style church
Former UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali will be buried on Thursday at the Petrine Church located on the extension of…
Minister to tackle ‘security deficiency’ at Giza Pyramids, installing security cameras
February 17, 2016
Minister to tackle ‘security deficiency’ at Giza Pyramids, installing security cameras
Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damati has admitted to what he described as a “security deficiency” at the Giza Pyramids site, the…
Metro company bans 14 carry-ons items with new regulations
February 17, 2016
Metro company bans 14 carry-ons items with new regulations
The Egyptian Company for Metro Management and Operation issued 14 new regulations that includes banning certain objects and carry-ons, according…
Itay al-Baroud Hospital claim against police officers referred to prosecution
February 17, 2016
Itay al-Baroud Hospital claim against police officers referred to prosecution
Itay al-Baroud Hospital in Beheira filed a claim against two low-ranking police officers, who allegedly assaulted hospital staff, that has…
World officials pay tribute to former UN Secretary-General Boutros-Ghali
February 17, 2016
World officials pay tribute to former UN Secretary-General Boutros-Ghali
Several world officials have paid tribute to former UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, who passed away on Tuesday at the age…
Al-Azhar, Vatican to resume relations following years of tension
February 17, 2016
Al-Azhar, Vatican to resume relations following years of tension
Al-Azhar and the Vatican have agreed to hold a joint meeting to discuss resuming relations after a fallout following controversial…