Joint statement from prominent rights organisations condemn radio director’s arrest
Arrest of Ahmed Samih is another instance of “ongoing campaign to intimidate…
Those encouraging legalisation of hashish looking for media show: Head of Anti-Narcotics Administration
Hashish most widely circulating drug in Egypt, frequently traded in poor areas,…
Finance ministry to borrow EGP 249bn through bonds, treasury bills
The ministry will issue treasury bills worth EGP 33.5bn for 91 days,…
Capital taxes fuel row between authority, brokers
Approximately EGP 250m were collected in 2015: MCDR Head
Egyptian-Emirati project to reclaim 220,000 acres using solar energy
The project also aims to transform region into attractive area for residents
Foreign reserves record $15.29bn end of March
The reserves figure remained within the same range since the beginning of…
Syrian refugee leaves Egypt for failing to obtain residency since 2012
“My cousin, born and raised in Egypt, went to study abroad and…
Preachers not allowed to travel to Iran amid fears of ‘Iranian expansion’
Ministry of Religious Endowments reiterated warning against Iran's "blatant interference" in Arab…
Verdict on closure of HRW headquarters to be issued 19 May
Although HRW does not currently have offices in Egypt, the verdict would…
1948 Palestinian refugee descendants cannot afford residence permit renewal
Nearly 5,000 Palestinians live in poverty in Sharqeya governorate
