Egypt
We do not favor increasing foreign loans, says FJP
February 22, 2012
We do not favor increasing foreign loans, says FJP
The Freedom and Justice Party has yet to announce its official stance concerning borrowing from the International Monetary Fund, said…
Parliamentary elections wrap up with Islamists dominating the polls
February 22, 2012
Parliamentary elections wrap up with Islamists dominating the polls
Egypt on Wednesday wraps up two-stage elections for the upper house of Parliament, which caps a landmark legislative poll that…
Govt to offer citizens abroad US$2 bln in certificates of deposit
February 22, 2012
Govt to offer citizens abroad US$2 bln in certificates of deposit
Egypt will offer its citizens living outside the country US$2 billion in three- and five-year certificates of deposit (CDs) within…
Cabinet names metro’s new third line ‘Revolution line’
February 22, 2012
Cabinet names metro’s new third line ‘Revolution line’
The cabinet approved Wednesday a proposal to name the newly-opened third line of the metro the “Revolution line,” Finance Minister…
Doctors outside Saudi Embassy demand release of colleagues
February 22, 2012
Doctors outside Saudi Embassy demand release of colleagues
The Doctors Syndicate’s freedoms commission on Wednesday organized a demonstration outside the Saudi Embassy in Cairo to protest the detention…
Death toll from clashes in wake of Port Said football violence rises to 17
February 22, 2012
Death toll from clashes in wake of Port Said football violence rises to 17
The Health Ministry on Wednesday announced the death of a protester as a result of injuries incurred during clashes that…
Suez oil company blaze kills at least 5
February 22, 2012
Suez oil company blaze kills at least 5
At least five employees were killed and others injured on Wednesday in a blaze at the Suez Company for Petroleum…
Advisory Council presses for election timetable
February 22, 2012
Advisory Council presses for election timetable
The Advisory Council for Egypt’s military leaders on Tuesday called on them to hasten the announcement of a presidential election…
Egypt rejects foreign assistance in writing constitution
February 22, 2012
Egypt rejects foreign assistance in writing constitution
Egypt on Wednesday said it rejected a United Nations offer to help the country write its new constitution, scheduled to…
Egypt pipeline may be alternative to Iran’s Hormuz
February 22, 2012
Egypt pipeline may be alternative to Iran’s Hormuz
Egypt’s Sumed pipeline can provide an alternative means of transport for oil from Gulf states if Iran closes down its…