Egypt Bourse climbs on talk of Sisi presidential bid; Qatar drops as IQ goes ex-div
Reuters - Egyptian shares rose on Tuesday after an unconfirmed media report suggested defence minister Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi would soon launch his bid for the presidency, while Qatar took a hit…
Court upholds writer’s five-year prison sentence for insulting religion
Author Karam Saber was found guilty of contempt of religion over a book he wrote
Israel open to joint missile defence with Jordan, Egypt
Reuters- The two Arab countries that have full peace treaties with the Jewish state share some of its concern regarding the disputed nuclear programme of Iran and the civil war…
South Sudan backs Egypt bid for African Union reinstatement
Prime Minster discusses ways to strengthen relations with South Sudan
Ahmed Ezz granted bail for illegal acquisition of steel company, but remains in detention
The steel tycoon remains locked up for two other financial corruption cases
Emirates REIT to raise $135m in first Dubai IPO since 2009
Reuters - A real estate investment trust, Emirates REIT, said on Tuesday that it planned to raise at least AED 500 million dirhams ($135m) in Dubai’s first initial public offer…
Movements decry jailed activists’ conditions
Abdel Fattah’s family sues prosecutor general for “double standards”; movements condemn alleged assault on jailed activists during their appeal trial
MOI announces plans for private security to secure football stadiums
Interior ministry spokesman says security forces will remain outside stadiums as Ultras groups remain unconvinced
Petroleum Ministry responds to reduction of natural gas supply to cement factories
Ministry says 77% of natural gas and diesel supply were delivered to cement factories in January and February
Minister of Supply, Grocers Syndicate wrangle over pay
Municipal bakeries that make subsidised bread for Egypt’s poor have been working 13 months without pay