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Nasr inaugurates Japanese SEWS’ two factories in Port Said
The Minister of Investment and International Cooperation (MIIC), Sahar Nasr, inaugurated two factories built by the Japanese Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS) with total investments of $200m in Port Said on Sunday. SEWS provides the Egyptian market with 12,000 job opportunities with investments over EGP 15bn and exports to many countries, including the UK, France, …
Port Said is the closest to hosting the Ismailia ‘group at the 2019 cup
A state of worry took over the football federation chaired by Hany Abo Rida, after the attack of the fans of El Ismaili team on Ibrahim Othman, the chairperson of the club, and the board of directors while they were sitting in the stadium to support their team. This has caused issues because Ismailia Stadium …
BAG, East Port Said Development sign €70m agreements
East Port Said Development company signed two contracts with investments of up to €70m with BAG East Port Said and Gerda Egypt. This came in the context of the company’s development of the area allocated by the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) by attracting a number of foreign investments and the establishment of a number …
Video of anchor interrogating arrested minors sparks criticism regarding rights, media ethics
NCCM criticizes interviewing children, says it violates Egypt’s Child rights while prosecution releases them
El-Tanboura folklore troupe launches new album to celebrate 30th anniversary
Album’s eponymous song, “Azef El-Awtar” tells story of group’s 30-year journey, says founder
Al-Sisi inspects development projects in Port Said
Officials demanded extending deadline for project completion
2 journalists investigated over “false news” in Port Said massacre case
Week witnessed increased targeting of journalists in publishing crimes
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Awareness session to be held in Port Said: Integrity Network Initiative
The Integrity Network Initiative is to hold an awareness session in Port Said on Sunday at 1pm, according to a press statement.
4 lands in Port Said up for consideration for new technology area: Communications Minister
The new investment law grants incentives to revive investment in technological zones, says ElKady
Port Said MPs defend protesters’ right to oppose price hikes
Dozens took the streets in the governorate in objection to the sudden price increase of social housing flats
Lawyer claims police officer hired thugs to assault him in Port Said
The non-commissioned officer’s wife alleged that Eid assaulted her on a work trip, says lawyer
Port Said emerges as Egypt’s focal point of soccer-driven protest
Port Said, the Suez Canal city associated with the worst incident in Egyptian sporting history, is emerging as a prime locus of soccer-driven protest in a country that does not brook dissent. Repeated protests in the city are laden with soccer’s tangled involvement and key role in the 2011 popular revolt that toppled president Hosni …
Ministry of Culture launches the first opera house in Port Said
The opera house includes a main theatre with 1,200 seats, two big movie theatres that can host up to 500 viewers, meeting and conference rooms, a cafeteria, parking, and a library.
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Suez Canal Authority plans to establish shipyard to build, repair ships in Port Said
The new shipyard will not be limited to ship repair and shipbuilding—like the current one which only services Suez Canal marine equipment—but will rather serve investment as well, Mamish added during a meeting with MPs from the three canal cities: Suez, Port Said, and Ismailia
Defendants in Port Said prison trial receive harsh sentences
Another 12 defendants received 10-year prison terms, while 18 received 5-year terms.
NCHR delegation calls to enhance living conditions, infrastructure of Port Said Prison
The delegation met with prisoners and detainees in a bid to survey conditions
Inauguration of East Port Said Port
The new canal aims to allow larger ships in and out of the port.
Low-ranking policeman killed colleague after dispute amid continued violations
Social media pages claiming to be run by low-ranking policeman exchange threats and accusations with Ministry of Interior
Port Said Harbour to be launched later this week
The project was finalised in three months and 10 days
SCZone signs MOU with Spanish alliance to develop East Port Said industrial area
The alliance will consult on power, desalination of water and residential projects worth €8bn
In Video: Ultras White Knight commemorate Port Said martyrs on anniversary at Air Defence House
Video by Ahmed Hendawy and Asmaa Gamal Editing by Omar Korashi
Analysts, parties praise Al-Sisi’s Port Said speech
President is expected to give further tough speeches as 25 January approaches, says El-Ezbawy
Al-Sisi launches harbour project in Port Said
East Port Said will acquire industrial, logistical, residential, and fish-farming zones
Delayed start of voting witnessed in some governorates: Maat
Security dismissed people wearing shirts with candidate’s pictures printed on them
Morsi to testify from prison cell in ‘Port Said prison clashes’ case
Court sentenced one defendant Sunday to five years in prison in the “Port Said massacre” case
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34,491 units implemented in Social Housing Programme
Every unit consists of three rooms; one hall, one bathroom and one kitchen, an area of 90 sqm
Detainee dies in Port Said General Hospital
The Egyptian Initiative on Personal Rights (EIPR) report on health conditions in 16 prisons and police stations, saying: “Living conditions and health care in prisons do not meet minimum health standards and endanger detainees’ lives.”
Defence witnesses recount details of Port Said prison clashes in court
Trial postponed to 5 October to continue hearing defence witnesses
‘Port Said prison clashes’ trial postponed to 3 October
Trial postponed so court can continue hearing defence witnesses
Court acquits 5 defendants in ‘Port Said massacre’ trial
Over 70 young football fans were killed in clashes back in 2012