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

Daily News Egypt

Kidnapped Norwegian tourist and Israeli companion released

The pair, who had been abducted on Friday, were released thanks to the "efforts" of Bedouin tribesmen

Daily News Egypt

Hilton to open second Alexandria hotel

Brings number of Hilton hotels in Egypt to 19

Daily News Egypt

Hamdy Al-Fakharany arrested

Opposition lawyer arrested for allegedly inciting violence against FJP headquarters

Rana Muhammad Taha

Morsi raises customs tariffs on luxury goods

40% rate applied on goods including sunglasses, watches, nuts, boats and videogames

Daily News Egypt

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

Ahmed Aboulenein

Central Bank sells $38.4m in forex auction

Cut-off price stabilises at EGP 6.79

Mohamed Salah

International concern over human rights after violence across Egypt

US State Department, European Neighbourhood Policy and Freedom House make recommendations to Egypt

Emily Crane

Shura refers government-proposed election bills to committee

Members of parliament also fiercely debated a draft protest bill submitted by the government

Ahmed Aboulenein