Egypt
Government shuts down 12 media offices abroad to rationalize spending
November 3, 2014
Government shuts down 12 media offices abroad to rationalize spending
The government has started an austerity plan by closing 12 media offices abroad this month, in accordance with presidential instructions…
Foreign Ministry expects ‘false’, politicized comments on Egypt’s human rights report in Geneva
November 3, 2014
Foreign Ministry expects ‘false’, politicized comments on Egypt’s human rights report in Geneva
The Egyptian delegation participating in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) that will take place on Tuesday at the United Nations…
Al-Masry Al-Youm obtains UNESCO report on restoration of Saqqara pyramid
November 3, 2014
Al-Masry Al-Youm obtains UNESCO report on restoration of Saqqara pyramid
Al-Masry Al-Youm obtained a copy of the UNESCO report on the restoration of the Saqqara pyramid that the Ministry of…
Police chase street vendors returning to Downtown
November 3, 2014
Police chase street vendors returning to Downtown
Police chased street vendors in Downtown Cairo on Monday who challenged a government decision to move them to the Gateway…
Health Minister defends hep C drug against suspicions
November 3, 2014
Health Minister defends hep C drug against suspicions
Health Minister Adel Al-Adawy has defended Egypt’s deal with US firm Gilead to secure the hepatitis C drug Sovaldi in…
IDA opposes investment law in the works
November 3, 2014
IDA opposes investment law in the works
The government’s Industrial Development Authority has submitted a memo to the Ministry of Trade and Industry including its objections to…
Displacement of Rafah residents raises prices of transfer, housing
November 3, 2014
Displacement of Rafah residents raises prices of transfer, housing
A few days after the terrorist attack against Karm al-Qaradees security ambush on 24 October, Mohamed Halawa received notification by…
Sisi says government to push for more evacuations at Sinai borders
November 3, 2014
Sisi says government to push for more evacuations at Sinai borders
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said that more evacuations will be carried out at the border areas in the Sinai…
Undercover investigation: Real estate fraud widespread in Egypt
November 3, 2014
Undercover investigation: Real estate fraud widespread in Egypt
Advertisements have spread in newspapers and social media platforms for real estate units, coupled with huge banners and attractive photos…
Online marketers want business regulated
November 3, 2014
Online marketers want business regulated
A number of online marketers have demanded legislative regulation for their business, noting that Egypt remains among the Middle East’s…