NAT assigns rail work for Metro Line 3 to ETF-ORC-TSO association

ETF-ORC-TSO presented financial offer worth EGP 762m

Mohamed Alaa El-Din

Political activist Hamdy Keshta announces open-ended hunger strike

Keshta was arrested in a demonstration protesting the transfer of Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi sovereignty

Daily News Egypt

Agriculture Ministry conducted ‘appeasement’ inventory for holdings: sources

“We coordinate with various regulatory authorities to carry out inspections and review their reports,” says Malak

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Amendments to bidding laws aim to reduce government expenses: finance minister

The recent amendments aim to curb government spending and promote economic development, says El-Garhy

Adel M. Fakhry

Sectarianism in Upper Egypt defeats state unity

Ongoing tensions highlight deep-rooted conservatism; informal, temporary solutions over rule of law

Amira El-Fekki

Egypt refuses EU demand to lift import restrictions

The decision was made to regulate imports and protect the Egyptian economy, says trade minister

Mohamed Samir

Egypt’s Water Minister stresses importance of participation in African Water Week

African leaders conclude the sixth African Water Week in Tanzania 

Menan Khater

Egypt concerned over UN decision to eliminate chemical weapons in Libya

Libya has a small amount of chemical weapons, but a large quantity of arms, says expert

Toqa Ezzidin

MP questions who is behind orders to deny Malek Adly basic rights inside prison

The lawyer is in poor health, including blood pressure problems and aching joints, and is not given access to medication in jail

Daily News Egypt

Afghanistan’s Hazaras: Targeted by militants, neglected by government

At least 80 people have been killed in an attack on the Shiite Hazara community in Kabul. "Islamic State" claimed responsibility for the bombings. Experts say that highlights IS's increasing…

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