Turkish-Israeli reconciliation paves way for aid to Gaza
Turkey has sent food, medicine and clothes to Gaza via the Israeli port of Ashdod, as part of its rapprochement with Israel. The move comes six years after a deadly…
No tax on personal accounts, possible tax on foreign digital advertising: El-Monayer
Deputy Finance Minister for Tax Policies, Amr Ibrahim El-Monayer, stressed the falsity of the rumours spread across the internet about a tax bill under the value-added tax (VAT) that taxes…
Ministry of Electricity negotiates with four consulting firms to establish substations in Aswan
Payment of cost-sharing third instalment postponed until completion of contract with the consultant
Souq.com concludes partnership with Xiaomi to launch mobile phones in Egypt
Xiaomi was established in 2010 and produces 13 smartphone models. It has sold more than 100m devices worldwide.
Iran blocks renowned sculptor Tanavoli from traveling
Iranian authorities have confiscated the passport of an Iranian artist, barring him from traveling to London for a book launch. The authorities did not provide a reason for why he…
Entrepreneurs challenge economic conditions with creative ideas
MENA entrepreneurs are ready for global markets, says Eventtus CEO
Russia appeals Olympic track and field doping ban
Russia has filed an appeal against the doping ban barring its athletics team from competing at the Rio Olympics. Under the current criteria, only two athletes could take part, the…
Political detainee dies after health deterioration
Family and human rights organisations accuse Ministry of Interior of medical negligence and “slowly killing political prisoners”
Formula One: Hamilton wins in Austria after final-lap tussle with Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton has won the Austrian Grand Prix for the first time in controversial circumstances. The British driver collided with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg on the final lap to…
Al-Saqa’s health severely deteriorating in detention: Rights lawyers
Despite urgent need for immediate inclusive examinations, prison administration is slow to take necessary action