Higher customs fees on 364 commodities unlikely to greatly affect inflation: experts

While experts agree that the government’s decision to increase customs duties on 364 types of imported products will not greatly affect the rate of inflation, their views differ when it…

Hisham Salah

Decision to ban veiled women from upcoming Amr Diab show courts anger

We’re not specifically banning veiled women from attending the show, but they simply don’t fit in, says organiser

Nada Deyaa’

Closure of Al-Karama library is state’s retaliation against my political views: Gamal Eid

The decision to close the two branches was based on phone orders not legal documents, says head of ANHRI

Taha Sakr

Doctors Syndicate undersecretary Mona Mina acquitted of charges  

Mina was facing charges related to spreading false news

Daily News Egypt

Army foils attack against checkpoint near Sheikh Zuweid, kills 3 militants

The failed attack coincides with intensive army campaigns and airstrikes in North Sinai

Taha Sakr

Egypt’s journalists announce solidarity with 2 Tunisian journalists

The Tunisian journalists were referred to military trial for publishing articles about the Tunisian armed forces

Daily News Egypt

CIB retains 28% of CI Capital to ensure impact on company management: sources

The share ensures that the interests of the bank and CI Capital are preserved

Mohamed Ahmed

281 ships transit the Suez Canal in 6 days carrying 15.8m tonnes

Suez Canal traffic data showed that 281 ships transited the canal, with a total load of 15.8m tonnes, from 26 November to 1 December. An average of 46.83 ships transited…

Mohamed Ahmed

Shoukry visits US to warm up relations prior to Trump’s inauguration

The foreign minister has held several bilateral meetings with the vice president-elect, US secretary of state John Kerry, and congress members

Toqa Ezzidin