HRW criticises Egypt’s ‘persecution’ of atheists following blasphemy prison sentence
Idku court verdict made international headlines in what the rights group calls part of a “coordinated government crackdown on perceived atheists”
‘Islamic State’ in Libya allegedly claims abduction of Christians
Egyptian found killed in Benghazi, 15 fishermen detained
Al-Sisi calls for ‘1 political coalition’ in meeting with political party leaders
President also discussed national economy, Protest Law, women and youth
Ambassador reassures British companies’ commitment to Egypt
The minister discussed the Economic Summit, which will take place in March, stating that the main rationale behind the government efforts is to increase domestic and foreign investments.
Collection of $1.5bn in bonds expected by April
Government finalising document to issue tender in order to decide which company will manage issuance
Court to retry Mubarak, sons on charges of embezzlement
Ousted president might be released following court’s decision
First scooter taxis in Egypt await permission
Scooters can be ordered through mobile app, with female driver option available
In the heart of Cairo, a grand old market survives against the odds
All the 1950s vintage boutiques were located on this veranda, but most of them have closed long ago.
Deaths in Paris: Refining the post-9/11 model
By James M. Dorsey Just like Al-Qaeda’s audacious attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York and the Pentagon in Washington on 11 September 2001, the raid by suspected…
Automech Formula exhibition set to kick off in March
Organising company prepares to build display tents to accommodate growing attendance