Month: July 2014

Red Sea tourism rises after Germany lifts travel warning: Hotels chamber

Hotel occupancies rose to 80% in Hurghada and 35% in Sharm El-Sheikh…

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Government adopts new electronic system to track progress on development projects

The new system allows the government to electronically monitor the implementation of…

Doaa Farid

Egypt aims to boost wheat self-sufficiency

Wheat represented the largest single subsidy expenditure after fuel price support, which…

Daily News Egypt

Administrative reform, social safety net to help economy reach 3.2% growth: Planning minister

El-Araby says the government will announce an administrative reform road map to…

Doaa Farid

Executive interference in drafting media laws is inadmissible: Press Syndicate

The syndicate says constitutionally, it is the only body allowed to discuss…

Daily News Egypt

Dues owed to foreign oil and gas companies reach $6.3bn in July

Dues owed to foreign oil companies reached a total of $6.3bn this…

Mohamed Adel

Abu Trika’s bank account frozen for not paying taxes: Finance ministry official

Account freezing is “a normal step taken with anyone”, the official says

Sara Aggour

Egypt urges international action after Gaza mediation stalls

Armed forces sends 500 tonnes of food and medical supplies to Gaza…

Joel Gulhane

Russian tourist raped in Sharm El-Sheikh

Suspect, a minibus driver, in custody

Aaron T. Rose

Egypt seeking to provide next payment tranche to foreign petroleum partners

Delays in payments have hindered development, exploration and production in oil fields

Daily News Egypt