Swiss Federal Councilor to attend Suez Canal opening

Economics minister and vice-president of the Federal Council will also be holding bilateral talks with heads of state and government whilst in Egypt

Menna Samir

Electoral committee to be formed to update voters’ database

Date for parliamentary elections is yet to be officially announced 

Daily News Egypt

NBE postpones issuance of international bonds

Bank repays bonds, amounting to $600m, which it offered in August 2010

Hossam Mounir

East Cairo real estate prices expected to continue increasing in 2015: Report

As government announces new projects, including new capital, Al-Mostakbal City, Palm Hills, and MHND joint project, there is growth in real estate activity types

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Falling Greek stocks weigh on Europen markets

Greece's main stock index seemed to have stabilized by the time the markets closed on Tuesday, with shares closing down around 2.2 percent - a far cry from the record…

Deutsche Welle

Kenya Airways ‘may require $500 million bailout’

Kenya Airways, the East African nation's national carrier, ran into severe head winds last week reporting a record loss. The finance minister now says the airline may need a half…

Deutsche Welle

Defence, Interior Ministers checks security preparations ahead of New Suez Canal inauguration

The Suez Canal Authority announced the beginning of celebrations

Daily News Egypt

US to send 14 additional military vehicles to Egypt in August

Egypt received four military vehicles and eight F-16s fighter jets in July

Daily News Egypt

Court drops terrorism case against Ultras fan groups

Zamalek’s chairman had filed the case before dropping charges

Daily News Egypt

658 violations against journalists during Al-Sisi’s first year in office: ECRF

First two months of Al-Sisi’s second year in office saw increase in arrests compared to same duration during his first year in office, says report

Nourhan Fahmy