Egypt
After record 2011 revenue, canal authorities plan development projects
April 30, 2012
After record 2011 revenue, canal authorities plan development projects
Suez Canal revenues are projected to increase in 2012, after the canal brought in a record amount of US$5.2 billion…
On economics, presidential platforms offer broad strokes
April 29, 2012
On economics, presidential platforms offer broad strokes
The media and economists frequently ring alarm bells about Egypt’s bleeding treasury and looming cash crisis. It is not uncommon…
SCAF, government vow good relations with Saudi Arabia
April 29, 2012
SCAF, government vow good relations with Saudi Arabia
The ruling military council and its appointed cabinet have continued vows of maintaining good relations with Saudi Arabia, despite an ongoing…
After months of breaching ban, election campaigns start Monday
April 29, 2012
After months of breaching ban, election campaigns start Monday
The official campaign period for the presidential election will begin Monday and last until 21 May, though candidates have broken…
Protesters vow to continue sit-in against SCAF
April 29, 2012
Protesters vow to continue sit-in against SCAF
Protesters in the area of Abbasseya Square said Sunday they would continue their sit-in a day after it was attacked.…
Textile exporters stop working with Israeli industrial zone counterparts
April 29, 2012
Textile exporters stop working with Israeli industrial zone counterparts
Egyptian public sector textile companies working under the Qualifying Industrial Zones agreement have stopped working with their Israeli part suppliers…
Bearded police officers case postponed to 6 May
April 29, 2012
Bearded police officers case postponed to 6 May
The Alexandria Administrative Court on Sunday decided to postpone the case concerning bearded police officers to 6 May. A Central…
Salafis endorse Abouel Fotouh, say Morsy’s chances are low
April 29, 2012
Salafis endorse Abouel Fotouh, say Morsy’s chances are low
The Salafi Dawah and its political wing, the Nour Party, announced on Sunday their endorsement of moderate Islamist presidential candidate…
FJP endorses recommendations for forming Constituent Assembly
April 29, 2012
FJP endorses recommendations for forming Constituent Assembly
The Freedom and Justice Party’s parliamentary bloc on Saturday endorsed the criteria formulated in a meeting between the ruling military…
Update: Military council will not dismiss Cabinet, says government source
April 29, 2012
Update: Military council will not dismiss Cabinet, says government source
A senior government source on Sunday denied reports that the military council was about to dismiss or reshuffle the Cabinet…