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SEC commences preparations for parliamentary elections

Date for elections yet to be decided

Israeli troops injured by gunfire from Sinai

2 soldiers injured and evacuated to Israeli hospital for treatment

Egyptian ambassador to UN calls for end to Palestinian occupation

Amr Abu Atta's comments came during UN Security Council meeting shortly before peace talks are set to resume in Cairo

Egyptian, Ethiopian foreign ministers prepare for joint meeting

Meeting to include private sector businessmen, two countries to remove all obstacles facing development of bilateral relations

Presidential Palace trial postponed to 23 October

Morsi is charged in four other trials with verdicts yet to be received in all cases

9 sentenced to life in prison for establishing terrorist cell

Defendants convicted of plotting against the state

Documents requested for stock market listing reduced

Up to six companies are expected to list on EGX before end of year

New law regulating National Authority for Tunnels expected: Chairman

Legislation expected to allocate more transfer resources to the authority and allow it to form companies, says El Nagdy

Agreement signed to begin phase 1 of Arabtec project before year’s end

Subsidiaries formed by Arabtec to implement the project, says Ministry of Housing

Ministry of Finance refuses to finance import of liquefied gas

By Ahmed Tolba A meeting will be held in the coming days between officials from the ministries of Oil, Finance, and Electricity to agree on a solution ...

Security guard companies demand judicial seizure and arming of security personnel

Vice chairman of the Division of Security Services, said that Falcon Group's crisis has caught the interest of all security guard companies and caused them to ...

Business community rejects independent trade unions

Egyptian Federation for Independent Trade Unions member says business community should not decide for the workers on representation

Communications Ministry aims to increase sector GDP to EGP 195bn

The number of indirect jobs the sector will provide is set to increase from 45,000 to 750,000 by the end of 2020, according to the official.

TE’s relationship with Vodafone still uncertain

Lintatel for Telecommunications CEO and Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunication (CIT) Board Member Hamdy El-Leithy said TE separating from Vodafone represents a government-owned company offering ...

2014 sees significant investment, acquisitions in mobile phone sector

Smartphones leading source of growth in Egypt

2 Egyptian companies ranked in 10 most expensive brands in Arab telecommunications

October 15, 2014 3:56 pm

Saudi Arabia’s STC topped the ranking with its brands worth $4.9bn, while Telecom Egypt and Mobinil ranked ninth and tenth

Defence ministry to gain ruling share of communications infrastructure

Government and sovereign agencies will obtain the ruling share of the national infrastructure of communications, Gamal El-Sadat, CEO of Etisalat Egypt, said.

Reopening stalled factories via ‘Google maps’

A total of 4,500 factories to resume operations in Egypt, says economic expert

Initiative produces biodiesel from used cooking oil

Green Pan collects used vegetable oil from restaurants, hotels and houses to produce up to 2 tonnes of biodiesel daily

University students creating and launching android apps

TREE student programme training undergraduates to produce mobile applications

Reshaping body image

A student uses her talent to draw portraits for overweight girls showing them wearing bright colourful dresses, bikinis, skinny t-shirts, encouraging a more positive self-image

Struggling for Vegetarianism

Vegetarians subject to social pressure in Egypt

Egypt’s alternative therapists

Energy therapy techniques are used to treat most of psychological and organic diseases such as depression, diabetes, cancer, scoliosis and back pain and many others

Students propose recycled building material as solution to slum housing problem

Development project aims to build a community centre out of cheap, durable material

Trayvon Martin inspires gallery display in Zamalek

Mona Marzouk uses politically loaded themes to provoke dialogue

Theatre performance depicts ‘stories of empty stomachs’

Group of volunteer performers present true stories of detainees on hunger strike to protest against their “inhumane treatment” in prison

Royal Museum of Jewellery reopens for first time since 25 January Revolution

The museum includes 1,045 archaeological pieces that belonged to Egyptian royalty

Tourists return to Egypt after 3 years of turbulence

Questions remain whether enough is being done to make Egypt a top destination for travellers once more

Literary competition promotes ‘Unsold Stories’ of struggling artists

The competition, which is open till 1 December, accepts entries of short stories ranging 1500 and 5000 words. Five Stories will be published in Rowayat’s next ...

ROOM organises a week of classic movie nights

American and Egyptian films such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Casablanca, E.T., and Eshae’et Hob (Love Rumour) will be shown as a part of the programme

Mixed scenarios play out for runaway Brotherhood members

After seven leading Muslim Brotherhood leaders announced on 12 September that they would depart their longtime ally, Qatar, diverse scenarios were raised as to the reasons ...

Egypt redirects US military relationships

Government’s anti-terrorism statements believed to be for “media consumption”, expert says

Will Egyptians restore their sense of security?

Egypt faces increased militancy and crime following 25 January Revolution

Electoral coalitions gear up for uncertain parliamentary elections

Coalitions and parties reflect on elections amid calls for postponement

Will the Muslim Brotherhood resurface under new umbrella?

By Marwa Al-A'sar Ever since the downfall of the Muslim Brotherhood, a looming question has been raised: will the group return to political life under ...

Intra-Africa trade: Going beyond political commitments

Progress will come when agreements are implemented

History, culture, and scenic grandeur on Mount Catherine

Besides the beautiful landscape of mountains, wadis and canyons, the traditional Bedouin society is a large part of the beauty of Saint Catherine.

Eid travel: Discover something new this year

Here are a few ideas to help you relax and a hide away from the crowds

Once-leading Red Sea oceanography institute now lifeless

Tourism restrictions, legal dispute keep visitors from discovering mermaid mysteries and underwater secrets

Walking with the Bedouins

Sleep under the starry heavens and get to know the desert dwellers

Tourism Assistance Fund aiming for 25% annual returns: Investment manager

Egypt’s Tourism Assistance Fund is looking for annual returns of 25% on investments, or $250m in the first phase of underwriting, according to Amr Askar, investment ...

Tax Authority agrees with tourism industry to divide new tax into installments: chairman

Installments will be based on each company’s circumstances

Egypt Cup goes to Al-Zamalek, Smouha left empty-handed

Alexandria’s Smouha mourns after league loss; miss out on cup title, beaten by Cairo giant Al-Zamalek in final

Egyptian football roundup: Smouha and Al-Zamalek in Egypt Cup final

Premier League winners Al-Ahly eliminated in semi-finals by Alexandrian side Smouha

Egyptian football roundup: Al-Ahly and Al-Zamalek in Egypt Cup semi-finals

After narrow victories in quarterfinals, Cairo giants meet Smouha and Wadi Degla in semis

Germany crowned world champions in Brazil

Extra time goal Götze stuns Argentina and delivers Die Mannschaft fourth World Cup title

World Cup 2014 – Brazil’s dream turns into 7 goal nightmare

First semi-final produces shocking result to send Germany through to the final

Egyptian football roundup: Al-Ahly triumph earns 8th successive title

Red Devils extend their list of trophies winning 37th league title after 0-0 draw with Smouha