Dubai deal may be imminent, bankers say
Rumours of a Dubai issue pre-date the World Expo announcement.
Iran to get first $550m of blocked funds in February
The money is being unblocked under a landmark deal, set to take effect starting 20 January, that curbs parts of Iran’s disputed nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
Government to assist struggling textile companies
The agreement includes 12 banks in coordination with the Central Bank and comes with consideration for the importance of supporting companies that are at the beast of Egyptian industry.
Kerry and Lavrov discuss Syria peace talks
The meetings come as Assad’s forces appear to make gains on the ground amid deadly internal fighting in the rebellion pitting the once-dominant Islamists against resurgent fighters from groups more…
‘Over 100,000’ expats vote in 2014 referendum: Foreign ministry
Voting ended Sunday; numbers down remarkably compared to 2012 referendum
Hagel phones Al-Sisi ahead of referendum
The US Secretary of Defence stressed the importance of a transparent referendum
UAE prime minister hopes Al-Sisi ‘stays in the army’, clarifies position later
Foreign Ministry spokesman declines to comment on allegations regarding Emirati interference in Egypt’s domestic politics
In Pictures: SAC protest targets Giza Security Directorate
Clashes erupted outside Giza Security Directorate in Dokki on Sunday between Students Against the Coup (SAC) demonstrators and Central Security Forces (CSF). A march of dozens of students moved from…
SAC protest targets Giza Security Directorate
Students Against the Coup protest against the constitution and escalating security measures