Egypt
Egypt’s Mufti: Friendly ties between Tehran, Cairo benefit Muslim world
October 29, 2011
Egypt’s Mufti: Friendly ties between Tehran, Cairo benefit Muslim world
Ali Gomaa, the Grand Mufti of Egypt, has highlighted the necessity of establishing good relations between Tehran and Cairo, and…
Moussa: I’m using personal contacts to recover funds smuggled abroad
October 29, 2011
Moussa: I’m using personal contacts to recover funds smuggled abroad
Presidential hopeful Amr Moussa has said he is contacting and negotiating with the European Union (EU) in order to recover…
Rafah terminal reopened after the weekend
October 29, 2011
Rafah terminal reopened after the weekend
The Rafah border crossing, between Egypt and Gaza, reopened on Saturday following its weekend closure.
Official: LE26 bn lost to corruption since outbreak of the revolution
October 29, 2011
Official: LE26 bn lost to corruption since outbreak of the revolution
In the six months from January to June this year, Egypt lost a total of LE26 billion because of administrative corruption,…
Journalist summoned by military prosecutor
October 29, 2011
Journalist summoned by military prosecutor
The military prosecutor on Friday summoned a journalist who recently wrote about the unlawful appointment of the son of General…
Update: Dead prisoner’s family knew he was tortured
October 28, 2011
Update: Dead prisoner’s family knew he was tortured
Ineam Atta knew her 23-year-old son, Essam, was being tortured in Tora prison. He rang home on Wednesday evening to…
Election official: SCAF has no stance on ruling to allow expat vote
October 28, 2011
Election official: SCAF has no stance on ruling to allow expat vote
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has not taken a position on the recent Supreme Administrative Court ruling…
Saudi Arabia warns Hajj pilgrims against political activities
October 28, 2011
Saudi Arabia warns Hajj pilgrims against political activities
Saudi Arabian authorities have set six rules for Hajj pilgrims to abide by this year, including not bringing with them…
Revolution inspires Egyptian digital professionals
October 28, 2011
Revolution inspires Egyptian digital professionals
“It’s the revolution,” answers Heba Honsi, a young activist who has been working for ten years in charity, when asked…
From bringing down Ben Ali to fixing up Wall Street
October 28, 2011
From bringing down Ben Ali to fixing up Wall Street
The Occupy Wall Street protesters are now in their second month of camping out in New York City’s financial district…