Lebanon’s Audi says Q1 net profit $85.8m

Reuters - Lebanon’s Bank Audi reported first-quarter net profit of $85.8m on Sunday, the same level as in the same period a year before. The bank said in a statement…

Daily News Egypt

Foreign ministry backtracks, says Egyptian national in Libya not kidnapped

Ministry stresses need for accurate, “cautious” reporting

Ali Omar

Philips illuminates founder of Heliopolis’ mansion

Philips donated a new lighting scheme for the mansion but the site still needs a lot work before it can be considered a touristic or cultural heritage site

Daily News Egypt

Artist explores heritage, hope in new exhibition

Gazbia Sirry tackles serious subjects with fiery colours and minimalistic technique

Thoraia Abou Bakr

Draft terrorism law ‘won’t make the country safer’: Human Rights Watch

Rights group says the laws threaten human rights

Aaron T. Rose

Springtime

Sweet mishmish are the ultimate seasonal delicacy

Adel Heine

Al Qaeda chief declares solidarity with Muslim Brotherhood, urges followers to kidnap westerners

Kidnapping Americans could be used for prisoner exchange, says Ayman Al-Zawahiri

Adam Koppeser

Politicised imams will be banned from orating: Ministry of Endowment

Salafi Al-Nour Party argues that citizens should not be denied “constitutional rights” as long as they abide by the law and have the required qualifications

AbdelHalim H. AbdAllah

New AFTE report details ongoing security abuses in Egyptian universities

Weekly round-up outlines security attacks, administrative violations

Ali Omar