Egypt
Weddings in Arish held in daylight due to the curfew
February 5, 2015
Weddings in Arish held in daylight due to the curfew
Weddings in Arish are normally held in the evening as is the custom of all Egyptians, but with the curfew…
Journalists syndicate opens applications for mid-term elections
February 5, 2015
Journalists syndicate opens applications for mid-term elections
The Journalists Syndicate opens the door for candidacy for mid-term elections on 14 February for five days, with the elections…
Political figures demand clear requirements for medical examinations in parliamentary elections
February 5, 2015
Political figures demand clear requirements for medical examinations in parliamentary elections
Political figures have called on the High Elections Commission to clarify requirements on the mandated medical examinations for parliamentary candidates.
PM denies reports on fresh, billions-worth Gulf aid
February 5, 2015
PM denies reports on fresh, billions-worth Gulf aid
Egypt’s Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb has denied recent news reports claiming that his country would receive US$10 billion in depository…
Qatar’s embattled Brotherhood exiles see hope in new Saudi king
February 5, 2015
Qatar’s embattled Brotherhood exiles see hope in new Saudi king
The accession of King Salman in Saudi Arabia has caused glimmers of hope among Muslim Brotherhood exiles in Qatar that…
Problems with Ultras threaten football league
February 5, 2015
Problems with Ultras threaten football league
Fritction between the hardcore football fan clubs of Ultras Ahlawy and Zamalek's White Knights on the one hand, and the…
Egypt’s mobile operators agrees to participate in new NCIE
February 5, 2015
Egypt’s mobile operators agrees to participate in new NCIE
The three mobile operators (Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Egypt, and Mobinil) have initially agreed to participate in the new national communication…
Liberal party alliance: Interior minister’s removal condition for running in elections
February 5, 2015
Liberal party alliance: Interior minister’s removal condition for running in elections
A coalition of liberal political parties has set the removal of Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim as a condition for running…
Ezz undergoes required medical examinations before running for parliament
February 5, 2015
Ezz undergoes required medical examinations before running for parliament
Steel tycoon Ahmed Ezz completed the medical examinations compulsary for parliamentary candidates on Wednesday evening. Doctor Yasser Abu Taleb, head of…
Central Bank of Egypt to set limits on deposits in dollar
February 5, 2015
Central Bank of Egypt to set limits on deposits in dollar
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) decided Wednesday in its meeting with banks’ leaders to put limits on dollar’s deposits,…