Egypt
Cabinet to approve land for new residential city at US$2 bn cost
January 8, 2013
Cabinet to approve land for new residential city at US$2 bn cost
A residential city will be established 46 km west of the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road after the Cabinet approves the use…
Egypt’s information system is dysfunctional and politicized, say experts
January 8, 2013
Egypt’s information system is dysfunctional and politicized, say experts
The Coptic community was angered earlier this year when General Abou Bakr al-Guindy, the head of the Central Agency for…
Abandoned boat found near Marsa Matrouh
January 8, 2013
Abandoned boat found near Marsa Matrouh
Rescue teams found an abandoned boat off the coast of Marsa Matrouh on Tuesday, the governor of Matrouh Governorate said.…
Govt settles with Saudi investor over Mall of Arabia dispute
January 8, 2013
Govt settles with Saudi investor over Mall of Arabia dispute
The Egyptian government has reached a settlement with a Saudi-owned firm over a work dispute at Mall of Arabia in…
Court acquits Okasha of trying to incite Morsy assassination
January 8, 2013
Court acquits Okasha of trying to incite Morsy assassination
The Giza Criminal Court on Tuesday acquitted media personality Tawfiq Okasha of charges of attempting to instigate the assassination of…
Qatar increases aid to Egypt to US$5 bn
January 8, 2013
Qatar increases aid to Egypt to US$5 bn
Qatar has provided Egypt with US$5 billion in financial aid, including a $1 billion grant, Qatar's Prime Minister Hamad bin…
Access legalized: A new freedom of information law in the making
January 8, 2013
Access legalized: A new freedom of information law in the making
A new government draft law on access to information appeared last week, and has been received with mixed reactions from…
Hamas chief may join Palestinian reconciliation talks Wednesday
January 8, 2013
Hamas chief may join Palestinian reconciliation talks Wednesday
Arrangements are being made for Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal to join Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy…
Cold weather and heavy rain forecast for Wednesday
January 8, 2013
Cold weather and heavy rain forecast for Wednesday
Meteorologists have predicted very cold weather for Wednesday for most parts of Egypt, as well as flooding in Sinai and…
Abouel Fotouh denies alliance with Salvation Front
January 8, 2013
Abouel Fotouh denies alliance with Salvation Front
Former presidential candidate and Strong Egypt Party head Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh has denied any intention to merge with the…