Minister of Housing promises reform of ‘new cities’
Mahlab concluded his speech by pointing out the importance of “residents feeling the unique character of these cities.”
Western Desert a promising region for production: Minister of Petroleum
The minister later visited the crude oil treatment area and East Bahariya electricity power station, with a capacity of 16 MW and investments of $49m.
Clashes erupt during Morsi supporters’ protests
37 injured as the protesters rally in support of the 2012 constitution
African Development Bank supports Egypt with $2m
The $2m grant will finance sustainability projects in Egypt, namely industrial waste management and SME development
Second annual Power and Electricity Summit to launch in January
Minister of Electricity says summit will discuss the national five-year plan (2012-2017) for electricity expansion
South Sudan fighting escalates, US plane shot at
At least 500 people have been killed in Juba alone in six days of fighting, while tens of thousands have been displaced
Mansour meets with Abbas to discuss Egypt’s role in peace process
This is Abbas’s third visit to the Egyptian capital since July
Morsi referred to criminal court
Morsi, Badie, Ezzat, Al-Katatni and 126 others charged with breaking into prisons, breaking prisoners out and kidnapping police officers
