Suez canal
Tamarod wants Syria-bound ships blocked from Suez
Egypt
August 28, 2013
Tamarod wants Syria-bound ships blocked from Suez
Egypt's Tamarod movement has called on Egyptian authorities to close the Suez Canal, preventing military destroyers that could be used in…
Israeli ship seized in Suez Canal for dumping explosives into water
Egypt
August 1, 2013
Israeli ship seized in Suez Canal for dumping explosives into water
Suez Canal security bodies seized an Israeli ship for a duration of 24 hours for dumping explosives into the canal…
Suez Canal revenues down four percent since January
Egypt
July 31, 2013
Suez Canal revenues down four percent since January
Suez Canal revenues have dropped by four percent during the first half of 2013, canal authorities said on Thursday. The…
Sources: Egypt probes blast near Suez Canal, shipping unaffected
Egypt
July 30, 2013
Sources: Egypt probes blast near Suez Canal, shipping unaffected
Egyptian security forces are investigating reports of an explosion near the Suez Canal on Tuesday, security officials said. An official…
Egyptian military patrols Suez Canal, shipping normal: sources
Egypt
July 26, 2013
Egyptian military patrols Suez Canal, shipping normal: sources
Egyptian military aircraft patrolled the Suez Canal on Friday to ensure shipping was not disrupted during a day of rallies…
Suez Canal head: Canal perfectly secure for navigation
Egypt
July 3, 2013
Suez Canal head: Canal perfectly secure for navigation
The head of the Suez Canal Authority said the Canal is secure and navigation is normal, hours before the deadline…
Anger growing over Suez Canal development plans
Egypt
June 14, 2013
Anger growing over Suez Canal development plans
A plan by Egypt's Islamist-led government to develop the land along the Suez Canal faces fierce opposition in districts that…
April 6 protests in Alexandria for release of political detainees
Egypt
April 24, 2013
April 6 protests in Alexandria for release of political detainees
The April 6th Youth Movement's Ahmed Maher Front continued its week-long protest Tuesday in solidarity with detained activists. The…
Suez Canal revenue drops 7.4 pct in Feb vs Jan
Business
March 29, 2013
Suez Canal revenue drops 7.4 pct in Feb vs Jan
Revenue from the Suez Canal fell to US$375.3 million in February, down 7.4 percent on the previous month and down…