Egypt
UPDATED: Egypt keeps key interest rates steady, eyes risks to growth
November 27, 2014
UPDATED: Egypt keeps key interest rates steady, eyes risks to growth
Egypt's central bank held its main interest rates steady at a policy meeting on Thursday but said softening growth in…
Journalists Syndicate forms task force to monitor 28 November events
November 27, 2014
Journalists Syndicate forms task force to monitor 28 November events
The Journalists Syndicate Council decided to form a task force to follow up on the expected events on Friday and…
Tight security around churches in anticipation of demos on 28 November
November 27, 2014
Tight security around churches in anticipation of demos on 28 November
A church source speaking on condition of anonymity said security services have taken strict measures around the St. Mark Cathedral…
Actress Menna Shalaby joins production of TV series on Jews in 1940s
November 27, 2014
Actress Menna Shalaby joins production of TV series on Jews in 1940s
Actress Menna Shalaby joined TV series “Haret al-Yahoud” (Jews' Quarter) along with the actor Eyad Nassar, said producer Gamal al-Adl,…
Egypt expects 25 % savings on fuel subsidies due to cheaper oil
November 27, 2014
Egypt expects 25 % savings on fuel subsidies due to cheaper oil
Egypt expects to spend 25 percent less than budgeted for on fuel subsidies this fiscal year due to a fall…
Israel says foiled Hamas plans for Jerusalem attacks
November 27, 2014
Israel says foiled Hamas plans for Jerusalem attacks
Israel's Shin Bet security service said it had arrested 30 members of the group in September, some of whom had…
Court dismisses case demanding ban on religious parties
November 27, 2014
Court dismisses case demanding ban on religious parties
Alexandria Court for Urgent Matters dismissed a case demanding banning religious parties from running in the upcoming parliamentary elections, citing…
Health Minister issues directives to increase number of clinics for hepatitis
November 27, 2014
Health Minister issues directives to increase number of clinics for hepatitis
The Minister of Health and Population Adel al-Adawy stressed in a meeting Tuesday with members of the National Committee for…
Public and private sectors in telecom partnerships up to LE7 billion
November 27, 2014
Public and private sectors in telecom partnerships up to LE7 billion
Giant information technology projects are to be carried out via public and private sectors partnerships (PPP) worth of from LE500…
Palestinian radio eyes Guinness record for longest show
November 27, 2014
Palestinian radio eyes Guinness record for longest show
A local Palestinian radio station is targeting a Guinness World Record after making the longest broadcast. Rayafm’s Talaat Elwy delivered a…