Egypt
US Treasurer: US to provide $200 mn in economic aid to Egypt
October 27, 2014
US Treasurer: US to provide $200 mn in economic aid to Egypt
US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said the United States will provide Egypt US$200 million to support the economy, without specifying…
Egypt re-elected member of ITU Council
October 27, 2014
Egypt re-elected member of ITU Council
Egypt was re-elected member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) council during 2015- 2018 for the 14th time in Egypt’s…
Egypt court orders arrest of leading activist Abdel Fattah
October 27, 2014
Egypt court orders arrest of leading activist Abdel Fattah
An Egyptian court detained leading activist Alaa Abdel Fattah and 20 others on Monday pending a retrial on charges of…
Egypt to step up military trials after Sinai attack
October 27, 2014
Egypt to step up military trials after Sinai attack
Egypt expanded the jurisdiction of military courts on Monday to try civilians accused of attacking state facilities or blocking roads,…
Egypt decides not to renew trade agreement with Turkey
October 27, 2014
Egypt decides not to renew trade agreement with Turkey
The Transport Ministry has decided not to renew the "Ro-Ro" agreement with Turkey for transporting goods between both countries which…
Railways authority report shows decline in rail tractors number due to need for maintenance
October 27, 2014
Railways authority report shows decline in rail tractors number due to need for maintenance
A recent report issued by Egyptian railways authority in October showed decline in number of rail tractors by 40 percent,…
Arab League Chief: Israel stole around 80,000 Palestinian manuscripts
October 27, 2014
Arab League Chief: Israel stole around 80,000 Palestinian manuscripts
Arab League Chief Nabil al-Araby has called for unifying Arab efforts to retrieve the records that he claimed were stolen…
Palestinian President backs Egyptian measures on borders
October 27, 2014
Palestinian President backs Egyptian measures on borders
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has expressed support toward measures taken by Egypt to confront terrorism in Sinai. "We stand beside Egypt,…
South Sudan dam will not affect Egypt: Minister
October 27, 2014
South Sudan dam will not affect Egypt: Minister
Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Hossam Moghazy said he discussed with South Sudanese Minister of Electricity and Dams Jemma…
US Treasury Secretary discusses terrorism confrontation in Cairo
October 27, 2014
US Treasury Secretary discusses terrorism confrontation in Cairo
US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew arrived on Sunday for a two-day visit at Cairo coming from Washington. Topping a delegation, Lew…