6 Middle East countries lose $35bn as impact of Syrian war and ISIS spread

Analysis suggests Syria and Iraq bear brunt of direct costs of war, losing 14% and 16% in per capita welfare, respectively

Doaa Farid

Fitch Raises Egypt’s Credit Rating to ‘B’

At end of 2014, national debt stood at 90.5% of GDP, and is set to drop to 85.8% of GDP by the end of the FY 2015-2016

Daily News Egypt

Russian deal will make Egyptian products more competitive, increase tourism and trade: Russian-Egyptian Business Council member

Government sources confirm sufficiency of Russian tourism in Egypt, despite tumble in value of rouble

Mohamed Ayyad

Israeli air strikes hit Gaza in response to rocket attack

First exchange of fire since August truce

Amira El-Fekki

On-campus violations against students continue: AFTE

Two students from Alexandria University refered to military courts, says student observatory

Adham Youssef

Shoukry meets Syrian opposition delegation to discuss political solution to conflict

Results of Egyptian initiative for non-violent transition remain uncertain, says expert

Mahmoud Mostafa

Photojournalist Shawkan describes ‘endless nightmare’ from behind bars

Freelance photojournalist has managed to send an open letter from prison

Hend Kortam

Ajnad Misr reacts to US terrorist designation

Designation is a "blessing", says group media spokesman

Adham Youssef

New US ambassador arrives in Egypt as Al-Sisi and Obama discuss bilateral ties

Phone call between two leaders covered regional security and human rights

Emir Nader