Court refers Qatar ‘supporting terrorism’ lawsuit to prosecution
The case accuses Qatar of “providing financial, logistical and media support for terrorist leaders in the Arab world”
Former Chamber of Hotels chairman demands placing furnished flats under state supervision
The demand aims to improve tourist services during the upcoming period and increase tax revenues
Emaar Misr registers EGP 172.7m in Q1 net profits
Company will discuss amending the chairman’s position in a 20 April meeting
US special envoy for countering IS discusses with Shoukry developments in Iraq
Shoukry highlights the importance of political process in Iraq
300,000 tonnes of wheat to arrive in June
Expected amount includes 180,000 tonnes of Russian wheat, 60,000 Romanian and 60,000 tonnes of French wheat at approximately $221 per tonne
Prosecution to investigate torture of ‘Suez terrorist cell’ defendants
Accused argued they were subjected to torture in Borg Al-Arab prison
Former PM Nazif’s graft charge retrial postponed to May
Nazif’s previous prison sentence was overturned in a series of corruption acquittals
11 sentenced to death in Port Said Massacre trial
Court refers sentences for Grand Mufti’s ratification, final verdict 30 May
Notes from America: The flag
By Ahmed Tharwat The American flag consists of 13 horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with six white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies and the stars represent the 50 states…