Restrictions could be imposed on WhatsApp, Skype and Viber in Saudi
Telecommunications companies in Saudi Arabia request restrictions out of fear the free mobile applications could put pressure on available bandwidth
Kidnapped Norwegian tourist and Israeli companion released
The pair, who had been abducted on Friday, were released thanks to the "efforts" of Bedouin tribesmen
Hilton to open second Alexandria hotel
Brings number of Hilton hotels in Egypt to 19
Hamdy Al-Fakharany arrested
Opposition lawyer arrested for allegedly inciting violence against FJP headquarters
Morsi raises customs tariffs on luxury goods
40% rate applied on goods including sunglasses, watches, nuts, boats and videogames
Administrative Court refers weapon-banning lawsuit to SCC
Four human rights organisations filed a lawsuit with the Administrative Court calling for a ban on the use of weapons by police to disperse protests
Central Bank sells $38.4m in forex auction
Cut-off price stabilises at EGP 6.79
EGX 30 drops to lowest level in three months
NSGB tax deal pulls indices down
International concern over human rights after violence across Egypt
US State Department, European Neighbourhood Policy and Freedom House make recommendations to Egypt
Shura refers government-proposed election bills to committee
Members of parliament also fiercely debated a draft protest bill submitted by the government