Business community expresses support for new government economic plan
The government’s new economic plan is comprehensive and will help to stimulate the economy, according to Mohamed Al-Suweidi, Chairman of the Federation Egyptian Industries (FEI).
Civil Aviation Ministry discusses $418m loan to help develop the Sharm Al-Sheikh airport
According to a report released by the South Sinai Hotels Chamber, the region currently represents 35% of the country’s hotel sector, with a total of 225,000 rooms.
Eight killed, 15 injured and 3 arrested in Sinai
Armed Forces crack down on militant headquarters in North Sinai
Foreign ministry discusses development
A foreign ministry representative met with representatives of UN and international agencies in Egypt
President’s media adviser resumes meetings with political factions
Badr after meeting El-Moslimany: Tamarod is committed to a civil democratic constitution
Syrian refugees in post-Morsi Egypt
Over 2 million Syrians have fled the bloody conflict in Syria, Egypt is home to over 100,000 registered refugees
Gas pipeline sabotaged in Syria: SANA
Infrastructure has regularly been targeted in Syria since the March 2011 start of the country's conflict.
Sudan, South must abandon war-footing, Kiir tells summit
Both impoverished nations fought border clashes last year which sparked fears of wider conflict.
Obama: Assad must be held to account
Obama warned the leadership of both parties in Congress and the bipartisan leadership of key security committees that Assad had violated a vital international norm by using chemical weapons.
ASEC Cement’s production launches at new factory in Minya
The new factory offers 1,200 job opportunities, with investments amounting to $360m and a production capacity up to 2 million tons annually