Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt sees jump in October results
Total business volume, total assets and liquid assets of the bank all see year on year gains
Dozens of detained refugees begin hunger strike
Over 50 Syrian and Palestinian refugees are protesting unlawful detention in poor conditions
Rise Up Egypt summit brings Egyptian entrepreneurs together
The founder of The Greek Campus Ahmed El Alfy said that the Rise Up Summit can help connect Egyptian entrepreneurs.
Prosecutor general appeals against release of 25 detainees arrested on 19 November
Revolutionary Front organises a protest for the release of the detainees in front of Abdeen Court
Eight children investigated for Mohamed Mahmoud clashes
The Egyptian Foundation for Advancement of the Childhood Condition urges the authorities to adhere to the rights of children when dealing with them
Bomber in Beirut Iran embassy attack identified: judge
The double suicide bombing outside the embassy in a southern suburb of Beirut killed 25 people, and was claimed by an Al-Qaeda-affiliated group called the Abdullah Azzam Brigades.
Oppression still sanctioned in protest law amendments: civil society
A coalition of human rights groups expresses strong criticism of the amended draft Protest Law, which is being reviewed by the presidency
Egypt’s banks lend less, earn more
Ambitious plans by Egypt’s banks to expand credit portfolios hindered by the country’s ongoing political turmoil
Fund manager targets up to 10% of UK Islamic bond issue
The planned 'sukuk', announced by Prime Minister David Cameron in October, is expected to launch next year and become the first by a Western government.
Saudi Arabia looking to provide Egypt with $1.45bn assistance package
The Saudi programme includes a $200m grant to fund small and medium enterprises, aimed at job creation and widening social solidarity.