The Egyptian government agrees to leasing agreement with Islamic Development Bank worth $250m

The deal will allow the government to lease equipment for a power plant in South Helwan

Daily News Egypt

Al-Nour launches new economic initiative

The head of the economic committee at the party proposed a ‘social market economic identity’ for Egypt and the formation of a ‘truth and reconciliation committee’ for dealing with former…

Daily News Egypt

Al-Nour head meets with ministers of foreign affairs and education

Salafi party expresses concern over foreign policy and ‘does not want to enter strategic partnership with this cabinet’

Joel Gulhane

Hundreds of Egyptians deported from Libya

Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr spoke to his Libyan counterpart to explore ways to safeguard Egyptians in Libya

Luiz Sanchez

Semiramis clashes continue

Clashes continue in the vicinity of Semiramis Hotel

Fady Salah

Egypt to aid Syrian refugees in Lebanon

The Egyptian ambassador to Lebanon says NGOs will provide aid to Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Luiz Sanchez

Lieutenant’s death enrages police officers

Policeman killed on Tuesday by bank robbery culprits

Hend Kortam

Brotherhood’s popularity declines in student elections

Preliminary results indicate non-Islamist forces are reaping more student union seats

Rana Muhammad Taha

NSF reaffirms boycott, parties to merge

The opposition coalition dismisses rumours that some of its component parties will contest the election, announces launch of satellite television channel

Ahmed Aboulenein

Mobile carriers offer technical support to River Transport Authority

Vodafone, Mobinil and Etisalat have offered to use SIM card waves to operate an electronic river traffic management system, the Authority will also consider using radio waves

Hend El-Behary