Egypt
Suez Canal leaves transit fees unchanged for 2011
Business
March 3, 2011
Suez Canal leaves transit fees unchanged for 2011
Egypt's Suez Canal Authority said on Thursday it was leaving its transit fees unchanged until the end of 2011.The Suez…
Turkish president visits Cairo to show solidarity with the revolution
Egypt
March 3, 2011
Turkish president visits Cairo to show solidarity with the revolution
Turkish President Abdullah Gul reached Cairo Thursday for a short visit that includes talks with the head of the Egyptian…
Italy lifts travel warning against visiting Egypt
Business
March 3, 2011
Italy lifts travel warning against visiting Egypt
Italian Ambassador to Cairo Claudio Pacifico said the country's foreign ministry has lifted a travel warning advising Italians not to…
US Embassy in Cairo stops granting visas due to ‘security concerns’
Egypt
March 3, 2011
US Embassy in Cairo stops granting visas due to ‘security concerns’
The US Embassy in Cairo has decided to suspend visa services until further notice due to what it called “current…
After 50-year hiatus, Egypt’s first independent labor union is born
Business
March 3, 2011
After 50-year hiatus, Egypt’s first independent labor union is born
The Preparatory Conference for the Egyptian Federation of Independent Unions held on Wednesday marks thebirth of Egypt's first independent trade union…
Egypt attempts to resolve Toshka land dispute with Saudi prince
Business
March 2, 2011
Egypt attempts to resolve Toshka land dispute with Saudi prince
Al-Masry Al-Youm has learned that the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is expected to formally request that Saudi King…
Egypt grants LE47 million to state-run newspapers ‘to offset losses’
Egypt
March 2, 2011
Egypt grants LE47 million to state-run newspapers ‘to offset losses’
The government will disburse LE47 million to the state-run newspapers, purportedly to compensate them for losses incurred during the 35…
Former petroleum minister investigated for Israel-gas deal
Egypt
March 2, 2011
Former petroleum minister investigated for Israel-gas deal
The State Security Prosecution summoned former Petroleum Minister Sameh Fahmy for questioning, after receiving complaints that Fahmy had sold natural…
Orascom Construction signs $146 million Abu Dhabi contract
Business
March 2, 2011
Orascom Construction signs $146 million Abu Dhabi contract
Egypt's Orascom Construction (OCI) (OCIC.CA) said on Wednesday it signed a $146 million contract in Abu Dhabi with Tecnimont SpA…
Endangered Species: Egypt’s medicinal plants
Environment
March 2, 2011
Endangered Species: Egypt’s medicinal plants
This article is part of Al-Masry Al-Youm’s weekly “Endangered Species” series, covering Egypt’s endangered flora and fauna. Since prehistoric times,…