France to support €80m employment project
The project, overseen by the Ministry of Planning, seeks to improve living conditions in disadvantaged neighbourhoods
South Sinai governor denies British woman was raped
Two Sharm El-Sheikh hotel licences revoked, suggestion of a “black list” for people involved in harassment cases
Arab summit kicks off with calls to arm Syria rebels
The head of the Syrian National Coalition, Ahmed Jarba, repeated calls on the international community to supply rebels with “sophisticated weapons”.
Deutsche Bahn joins Etihad Rail in UAE railway venture
Etihad Rail DB will manage operations for the first stage of the railway, transporting granulated sulphur on a 264-kilometre (164-mile) route from Shah and Habshan to the port of Ruwais.
Arab summit to back rejection of ‘Jewish state’: Draft
The summit stresses a “categorical rejection” of the demand for recognition of Israel as a Jewish state, according to a draft statement endorsed by foreign ministers.
Syria opposition calls for ‘sophisticated’ arms
Addressing the Arab summit in Kuwait, National Coalition chief Ahmed Jarba urged Arabs to give Syria’s Arab League seat to the opposition and hand them Syria’s embassies in their countries.
Saudi says world has ‘betrayed’ Syria rebels
Saudi Arabia is one of the main backers of the rebellion against Assad that erupted three years ago and has become a full-fledged civil war after loyalists launched a crackdown…
Russia says G8 snub counterproductive
Russian troops and Kremlin-backed militias have seized control of almost all Ukrainian bases and ships in Crimea in a push ordered by Putin on 1 March in response to the…
Qatar calls for dialogue in Egypt
Relations between Egypt and the Gulf state have been strained over Doha’s backing for Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, who was ousted by the army in July following nationwide protests.
Egypt’s Naeem Holding to cross-list on Abu Dhabi exchange
Reuters - Naeem Holding for Investments has received approval from the United Arab Emirate’s financial regulator to list on the Abu Dhabi exchange, the firm said, a further sign of…