Lack of financial inclusion impedes economic growth: UNB-E vice chairperson

“Public and private sectors should work together based on a well-studied plan to achieve financial inclusion in Egypt”

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

EAB is most capable bank for achieving financial inclusion: chairperson

We have 1,210 branches, equivalent to about 27% of the total number of bank branches in Egypt, and we can reach about 40-50% of the total number of citizens, says…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

The Montreux Convention of 1937: a key step towards Egyptian independence

Neutral Switzerland has been a renowned facilitator in peace negotiations and a traditional meeting place for parties in conflict. At the same time, little is known about Switzerland’s role in…

FIFA Congress: Bribery cases cast shadow over elections in Bahrain

World soccer leaders are gathering in Bahrain ahead of the annual FIFA Congress. Elections of Asian members and possible changes to how World Cups are awarded are on the agenda,…

Deutsche Welle Deutsche Welle

Bundesliga: Freiburg step up the chase for Europe, Mainz and Hamburg in drab draw

Freiburg are closing in on their first appearance in the Europa League since 2013/14 after a convincingwin over Schalke. Meanwhile, Hamburg and Mainz remain mired in the relegation battle after…

Deutsche Welle Deutsche Welle

Court postpones verdict in Ajnad Misr case to 7 June

44 defendants were accused of forming a terrorist group that targets security forces

Farah Bahgat Farah Bahgat

Shoukry discusses situation in Libya and Syria with British counterpart

The phone call came within the framework of both sides’ coordination and cooperation in addressing regional issues

Daily News Egypt Daily News Egypt

Court cancels release of MB businessperson Hassan Malek following prosecution appeal

The court renewed detention of Malek and another two defendants for 45 more days pending investigations

Daily News Egypt Daily News Egypt

Court postpones verdict of Ahmed Nagi to 21 May

The author of the controversial novel “The Use of Life” was temporarily released after receiving a two-year prison sentence

Farah Bahgat Farah Bahgat

Fuel subsidy bill this fiscal year will exceed EGP 110bn: El Molla

We cannot continue subsidising fuel this way, says Minister of Petroleum 

Mohamed Adel Mohamed Adel