Egypt
Official source: Rafah border re-opening will be implemented in stages
Egypt
June 4, 2011
Official source: Rafah border re-opening will be implemented in stages
Egyptian security forces intensified security presence at the Rafah border crossing after some Palestinians accused officials at the frontier of…
IMF welcomes Egypt budget reforms, businessmen skeptical
Business
June 4, 2011
IMF welcomes Egypt budget reforms, businessmen skeptical
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) welcomed the social reforms announced by the Egyptian government as part of the state budget…
Animal rights in Egypt: Truth or myth?
Environment
June 4, 2011
Animal rights in Egypt: Truth or myth?
Although the term “animal rights” may sound like Chinese to many, the Cairene community seems to be becoming gradually interested…
Islamist-secular rift threatens Egypt’s emerging democracy
Egypt
June 2, 2011
Islamist-secular rift threatens Egypt’s emerging democracy
Friday’s protests represented a possible climax in the deepening rift between Egypt’s secularists and Islamists that has developed post-Mubarak. With…
Egypt discovers 3 smuggling tunnels on Gaza border
Egypt
June 2, 2011
Egypt discovers 3 smuggling tunnels on Gaza border
Egyptian authorities on Thursday discovered three new tunnels while patrolling the border between Egypt and Gaza. Security sources said the…
Saudi rulers aid allies against Iran, Arab revolts
World
June 2, 2011
Saudi rulers aid allies against Iran, Arab revolts
Riyadh--Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia is using its political clout and financial power to draw regional allies into a united…
Egypt reviews re-start of gas exports to Israel
Business
June 2, 2011
Egypt reviews re-start of gas exports to Israel
Egypt is reviewing the timetable for resuming gas exports to Israel and wants to negotiate more flexible contracts with foreign…
Thursday’s papers: Budget deficit, minimum wage increases, and Mubarak’s trial
Egypt
June 2, 2011
Thursday’s papers: Budget deficit, minimum wage increases, and Mubarak’s trial
Thursday’s papers focus on budget discussions after the military-backed interim government on Wednesday released figures projecting the economy would grow…
Egypt approves draft law on unified places of worship
Egypt
June 1, 2011
Egypt approves draft law on unified places of worship
During a meeting on Wednesday, the Egyptian government approved a unified law on the construction of places of worship. Under…
Egypt plans new 10% capital gains tax
Business
June 1, 2011
Egypt plans new 10% capital gains tax
Egypt will levy a new capital gains tax on the rich and financial companies, the government said in a statement,…