Egypt hosts AmCham’s MENA Regional Annual Conference
American Chambers of Commerce across MENA discuss regional development opportunities with investors and international organisations
Morsy meets EU council president for talks on economic, political developments
EU still pledges to offer Egypt promised €5 bn grant
Nile University students respond to Zewail
Students hold a press conference and distribute documents they allege prove their claim to disputed land
Female under-representation in parliamentary elections criticised
As the draft electoral law is being discussed by the Shura Council, ESDP demands better female representation in parliamentary elections
New finance minister to review sukuk law
The sovereign sukuk law is intended to organise the financing of the government, state budget, national projects and public institutions. It was released by the government but opposed by Al-Azhar…
Water ministry rejects new Nile agreement
Treaties ensure Egypt receives 55.5 of the 84bn cubic metres of water that flows through the Nile annually
Steel jumps to EGP 4,900 a tonne and cement drops to EGP 460
Importers call on the Ministry of Industry to cancel newly imposed anti-dumping duties
Russians march against anti-US adoption law
The latest anti-Kremlin march comes after President Vladimir Putin signed off on a measure that introduced a blanket ban on US adoptions in reprisal for Washington legislation targeting Russian officials…
Alexandria policemen allegedly beat and sexually abused prisoner
Human rights organisations have filed a complaint against police leaders after two men held on remand were beaten and sexually assaulted
Israel evicts Palestinians from West Bank protest site
Israel recently moved forward with plans to build in the area, drawing international criticism for the move, which Palestinians say would effectively end the chances for the creation of a…