PepsiCo Tomooh partners with UNWFP to help children, families in Upper Egypt
CAIRO: PepsiCo Tomooh signed a new partnership agreement with the United Nations World Food Program (UNWFP) worth LE 1 million. In a star-studded gala, Saad Abdul-Latif — the founder of…
Copts disappointed after NDP nominates 10 candidates
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: Members of Egypt’s Coptic community called for voting against the National Democratic Party (NDP) in the upcoming parliamentary elections after the party named only 10 Copts on…
Brotherhood supporters in Alexandria say beaten by police
CAIRO: Five supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) were attacked by security forces in Alexandria late Monday while hanging posters of MB-affiliated independent candidate Mahmoud Attia, the group said. “A…
Brotherhood supporters in Alexandria say assaulted by police
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Five supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) were attacked by security forces in Alexandria late Monday while hanging posters of MB-affiliated independent candidate Mahmoud Attia, the group…
Suspending religious channels: A crackdown on freedom of expression or religious extremism?
By Raghda El-Halawany CAIRO: Experts are divided on the recent suspension of privately-owned religious satellite channels, with some calling it a strategy aimed at curbing media freedom, and others applauding it…
Orascom seeks to solve Algeria row
ALGIERS: Egypt's Orascom Telecom may seek international arbitration to end a dispute with Algeria that is holding up its $6.6 billion plan to sell assets to Russia's Vimpelcom, according to…
Egypt court to rule on TMG Madinaty sale Nov. 23
CAIRO: An Egyptian court said on Tuesday it would decide on Nov. 23 whether a government solution to a dispute over the sale of state land to Talaat Moustafa Group…
Egypt still working on secondary bond market: Fin Min
CAIRO: Egypt is working to develop its secondary market for government securities, but does not plan to require commercial banks to act as market makers anytime soon, the country's finance…
Egypt allocates 50 mln sqm for industrial investments
CAIRO: Egypt’s Industrial Development Authority (IDA) will provide 50 million square meters of land for industrial development projects, with the aim of attracting LE 72.7 billion in investments. The offering…
Amer starts private placement: adviser
Egyptian real estate firm Amer Group started its private placement for shares on Tuesday and will launch an initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, a source at its financial advisor…