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Friends of Syria meet in Istanbul
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Kamel Amr attends Friends of Syria meeting in Istanbul
Molotovs, tear gas at Bahrain F1 protest
Bahrain was rocked by month-long pro-democracy protests led by the kingdom’s Shi’as in early 2011 that were crushed with the help of Gulf troops led by Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia
Remembering Al-Gizawy
Protest outside Saudi embassy to commemorate Egyptian lawyer’s arrest
Egyptians continue illegal immigration
Despite numerous warnings from Foreign Ministry, Egyptians continue to enter other countries illegally
Foreign Ministry warns of tougher penalties for violating Saudi waters
Saudi Arabia reports over 200 Egyptian boats have violated its territory in two years
Egypt hosts international meeting on Syria
Officials from 11 countries express support for SNC and Al-Khatib
The spiritual journey to Mecca
Every year millions of Muslims go on a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia to visit the cities of Mecca and Medina. The visit to the holy places that lay at the centre of the Muslim faith is a highlight in their spiritual life.
Government pursues foreign aid
Qatar, Turkey and Saudi Arabia prominent nations for giving Egypt financial aid, so far totalling $8.5bn
Egypt’s Islamist Groupies
There are few Egypt’s president can rely on more in these economic hard times than his band of Islamist brothers. Key financial supporters from Islamist-led governments have come through with cash injections at times of extreme economic hardship, when Mohammed Morsi faced a spike in inflation and subsequent social unrest. Egypt’s Islamist groupies, including Qatar, Turkey, …
Saudi Arabia to investigate Egyptian brawl in Mecca
According to the foreign affairs ministry several Egyptians and Indonesians fought in Mecca on Tuesday
Express launches new flight routes between Sharm Al- Sheikh and Riyadh
The company seeks to expand the number of services offered to its clients, by facilitating direct flights between a number of Egypt’s tourist cities and Arab and European capitals throughout the region
Man who murdered Egyptian in Saudi Arabia apprehended
The man accused of murdering Abdel Moneim Hassan Abdel Moneim confessed to the murder
Attacked Egyptian boat returns from Yemen
After remaining in Yemen for at least a week, Al-Negma Al-Dahbeya is finally returning home
‘Ministry of Finance owes contracting sector EGP 13bn in dues’
CEO of Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors says the government recognises only EGP 8bn of EGP 13bn debt accrued since revolution
Egypt’s Customs Agency holds 240 tonnes of returned cement exports in the port of Ain Sokhna
The company has so far lost a total of EGP 250,000 as a result of these containers being held.
Logistics Special: Egypt invests €15m in ferryboats
The Ferries and Maritime Transport Company (FMTC) is currently revising a number of plans aimed at injecting new investments worth nearly €15m, said General Manager of the FMTC Mohamed Youssef.
Kerry on Gulf tour pledges backing for Syria rebels
Kerry stressed that there was no question of arming the Syrian opposition, even as his Saudi counterpart Prince Saud al-Faisal insisted on the right of Syrians to self-defence.
Saudi court accepts Al-Gizawy and Bakr appeal
Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that Saudi court will hear the appeals of two Egyptian citizens sentenced in January
EFG Hermes: Egypt’s economy will grow 3.5% in 2013
The acceptance of Egypt’s pending IMF loan will have a positive effect on the economy and there will be an increase in tourism and FDI throughout the year, says EFG
John Kerry embarks on tour of Europe and Middle East
Kerry will visit the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar from February 24 to March 6.
Electricity and energy ministry to hold bid for BOO power station in Dairut
Minister of electricity and energy: Dairut factory will be the first of its kind in Egypt to operate on a BOO scheme
SNC meets in Cairo to form new government
Syrian National Coalition puts several names forward to head the government while international efforts to solve the crisis continue, including President Mohamed Morsi’s Quartet
Egypt calls on Arab League to support Syria initiative
Foreign minister requests Arab League, OIC and Brahimi support for Morsi’s quartet initiative
Takaful summit: Africa has huge potential, but also challenges
A lack of public awareness of the industry and available financial infrastructure are the largest obstacles for takaful on the continent, say panel members.
Iran supports Egyptian solution to Syria
President Mohamed Morsi has said the plan will be unveiled once it is finalised
Saudi preacher gets off light for raping, killing daughter
Sentenced to pay “blood money” to the mother after having served a short jail term
Morsy snubs Al-Gizawy’s family
President Mohamed Morsy heads for Saudi Arabia less than one week after an Egyptian lawyer was sentenced to prison and 300 lashes by a Jeddah Court
Saudi clerics protest king’s move to empower women
Abdullah’s decrees marked a breakthrough in the conservative kingdom that imposes stringent restrictions on females, who are banned from driving and denied the right to travel without male consent.
Protesters demand Al-Gizawy’s release
Security battle protesters demanding the release of Ahmed Al-Gizawy outside the Saudi Embassy in Cairo
Al-Gizawy sentenced in Saudi Arabia
After spending months in Saudi custody, Egyptian lawyer Ahmed Al-Gizawy has been sentenced to five years in prison and 300 lashes