‘Save Egypt’s Economy’ Conference: Round-up
Economists at the conference offered suggestions regarding closing the widening budget deficit and reforms on taxation and subsidies, as well as recommending the postponement of Egypt’s upcoming parliamentary elections
In Pictures: Balloon crash 18 killed, 3 injured
Tourists from France, UK, Japan, Honk Kong and Hungary involved in a hot air balloon crash near Luxor
Salafists behind Belaid’s murder, 4 held: Tunisia minister
"The killer has been identified and is being chased," Larayedh told a news conference.
Ports resume operations while civil disobedience continues
Operations restart in Public Free Zone for Investment as civil disobedience in Port Said enters tenth day, several minors detained in Daqahleya
Arbitrary detention of minors rises since November
Systematic targeting of civilians results in disproportionate amount of arrested children
Finance minister invites British investors to participate in PPP projects
‘World Finance’ awards Egypt ‘Best Water Project, Middle East & Africa’ award
Call for election boycott campaign
Public figures urge national boycott campaign to discredit upcoming elections
Luxor bazaar owners in conflict with governor
Governor of Luxor in talks with the shopkeepers’ syndicate after ordering shopkeepers to vacate Karnak temple
Bakkar criticises “hesitant presidency”
Al-Nour Party spokesperson describes presidency institution as “inconsistent”, confirms he attended national dialogue
Salafis halt church construction
Cairo governor orders construction on church property to stop after Salafis surround it
