PM approves EGP 850m traffic project in Giza governorate
Mehleb said the traffic route, a joint effort between the ministries of Irrigation, Agriculture, and Environment, will not have any negative effect on neighbouring farmland.
China provides Egypt with $24.4m grant
The non-refundable grant will support social and economic development
Tourist arrival rates declined 28.9% in January: CAPMAS
Tourists spent around 8,888,058 nights during January, statistics agency says
Fitch upgrade boosts Saudi shares
Saudi Arabia’s measure advanced 1.1% to its highest level since July 2008, while trading volume jumped to its highest in almost two years.
New presidential elections law comes under fire
Lawyer files appeal, political parties suspicious after presidency issues a decree granting Supreme Electoral Commission immunity from legal scrutiny
Doctors, dentists and pharmacists start open ended strike
Doctors held an open ended strike in 2012 which lasted more than 80 days
Government will not cut energy subsidies: Prime minister
Ibrahim Mehleb said his government is working on redistributing the energy subsidies to “offer it to those who deserve help”
MasterCard celebrates Global Money Week
Financial institutions will benefit as well from the initiative, as the banks will be provided the opportunity to build long term relationship with their customers.
Qatar may face higher costs of hiring foreign workers: IMF
Qatar, which has denied the Guardian’s findings, has seen an increasing influx of foreigners, now estimated at 1.8 million, with its population rising 10% in 2013.
Maspero must stop ‘muzzling’ voices of dissent: ANHRI
Human rights groups decries cancelation of TV show after if refused censorship
