Baghdad calls on Saudis to replace ambassador

Iraq has asked Saudi Arabia to recall their envoy to Baghdad, citing statements that "overstepped the boundaries" of diplomacy.

Deutsche Welle

Cleopatra Hospital’s board approves 47% acquisition of CSH

Cleopatra Hospital Company (CLHO.CA on the Egyptian Exchange) announced that its Board of Directors approved the appointment of EFG Hermes Investment Banking to advise on the group’s potential acquisition of…

Daily News Egypt

Ousta raises $1.25m from Egypt, UAE investors

Founder and chairperson of Ousta Nader El-Batrawi said his company was able to secure a $1.25m bridge investment round on Sunday for capital increase.

Adel M. Fakhry

Armed Forces Arming Authority negotiate to obtain biometric devices for EHCAAN

The Russian parties demanded the provision of these devices, and that airports be ready for inspection, says EHCAAN chairperson

Ahmed Saad

VAT, depreciation of Egyptian pound could increase real estate prices by 15%-20%

Real Estate Investment Division demands reducing VAT rate on construction contracts from 5% to just 4%

Shaimaa Al-Aees

State Council finalises controversial church construction and Civil Service laws

Council says examination of press and media law will take time as Press Syndicate urges parliament to issue it

Daily News Egypt

Eni to raise Noras field production to 1bn feet of gas a day in 2017

Increase comes alongside efforts to offset natural rate of decline, says source

Mohamed Adel

Court to issue another verdict on Hisham Geneina in October

Former top auditor is accused of spreading false information

Sarah Nazeer

FGM practitioners to receive 7 years imprisonment: health minister

Minister of Health Ahmed Emad announced Sunday that the cabinet approved a draft amendment to the law on female genital mutilation (FGM) to extend the punishment of its practitioner to…

Nourhan Mohamed

Household sector acquires 75.3% of total deposits in banks in May: CBE

The household sector acquired 75.3% of the total deposits in banks in May, according to a recently issued report by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The bank stated in…

Hossam Mounir