Latest in Day: July 17, 2017 Highlight
Latest in Day: July 17, 2017
Housing Ministry completes 3,668 social housing units in New Qena
The ministry is carrying out 2,160 new units and offering 1,340 units for rent, says minister
Hegazy dissusses US-Egypt bilateral relations with Garrett
Commanding General of the United States (US) Army Central Michael Garrett met Sunday with Chief of Staff Mahmoud Hegazy, where the two discussed ways of increasing military cooperation. Garrett met with senior Egyptian military officials to discuss the bilateral relation between both countries, joint efforts to fight terrorism, and shared interests in regional stability and …
Encroachment demolition in Al-Warraq ceased following clashes
The island witnessed clashes between security forces and residents, resulting in the death of a citizen
Egypt insists on list of demands presented to Qatar: ٍShoukry
Kuwaiti FM discussed Gulf crisis with Al-Sisi, Shoukry
Cairo Angels to invest in logistic tech start-up Bosta
Cairo Angels, a global network of angel investors focused on supporting startup opportunities in Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa, announces its investment in Bosta, according to a statement. Bosta, a logistics tech startup based in Cairo is an on-demand delivery platform that allows customers to send, receive, and track deliveries at the push of …
Fiji safe from cyclones this season – but what about next?
Careem invests in local Egyptian start-up Swvl, bringing low-cost transportation options to region
Company plans to soon launch operations in Alexandria: Kandil
Supply Ministry receives 3.750m tonnes of local wheat
The ministry paid EGP 13bn of farmers’ dues, says minister
Industry Ministry provided 15,000 new jobs in FY 2016/17
Industry Ministry provided 15,000 new jobs in FY 2016/17
Government considers doubling bread subsidy points to reduce consumption
Citizens will receive 20 piastres instead of 10 on every unbought loaf
15 vehicles carrying arms and ammunitions in Western Desert destroyed: military spokesperson
The convoy was destroyed in a 24 hour operation
New gas projects to double Egypt’s production in 2020: Petroleum Minister
New refining projects over the coming 4 years will bridge the gap of oil, investments amount to $8.3bn
Al-Sisi discusses Libyan crisis with Macron
Al-Sisi praises Egyptian-French relations, call for upgrading it
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Alexandria church suspect detained four days pending investigations into terrorism charges
Suspect attacked Two Saints Church security guard with razor blade
Martin’s Beach Club takes over Sahel summer days
For three years now, the combination of the pure blue sea, with the white soul cleansing sand, and the musical background that refreshes one’s exhausted soul has been the perfect recipe for Sahel (North Coast) attendees to have the impeccable unforgettable summer at Martin’s Beach Club. Located this year at BO Islands in Sidi Abdel …
The beauty of Islamic Art shaped by Yasmine Fahmy’s designs
Giving birth to a new baby is how I view the design and my work, says Fahmy
Trade balance deficit dropped 52% in April: CAPMAS
Exports grew by 8.5%, imports down to $3.9bn
Careem raises tariff after fuel price hikes, Uber still studying
Minimum set at EGP 5.5, EGP 2.21 per km
Calls to boycott Darb 1718 after claims of allowing Veterinary Services to poison stray dogs
Owner denies and plans to use what happened into setting a strategy to save 2,000 stray dogs in the area of Old Cairo, where the centre is located
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Trial of 66 defendants accused of establishing IS-affiliated group to start August 1
The defendants are accused of establishing a terrorist group under the name “Upper Egypt Province”
Egyptian-Canadian Mena Massoud is the new Aladdin
For the 90’s generation, Aladdin, Jasmine, Jafaar, and the genie presented all the thrill the world can ever bring to a movie. Seeing the world from a flying carpet and having the genie’s super powers were the ultimate dream of young generations back then. Disney announced, Saturday night, Egyptian-Canadian actor Mena Massoud to play the …
Wonder Woman Challenges Evil’s Archetype
Because, as much as we might wish we did, we don’t have a Wonder Woman of our own flying into the sky
Why Singaporean author Amanda Lee Koe writes from the fringe
Wonder Woman: between empowerment and imperialism
What does it mean for a young woman in Egypt or the Arab World who—as this reviewer does—wants to respond to the message of empowerment this film provides, but cannot separate it from the violence in which it was created?
Solar electrification project inaugurated in Matruh with Indian support
The governor of Marsa Matrouh, Alaa Abu Zeid, and the Indian ambassador to Egypt, Sanjay Bhattacharyya, inaugurated on Sunday a joint solar electrification project in Agaween village in Matrouh governorate. The project involves providing a total of 8.8 KW of power using solar energy to electrify the entire village, including 40 houses, a school, a …
Payment of compensation for construction companies in August: deputy housing minister
Prolongation of the disbursement period will not solve the crisis, as there were promises by the government to pay these companies 16 months ago, says Al Damrawi
Race for Cyprus gas and oil sparks tensions in the Mediterranean
Decaying infrastructure taking a toll on America
Nile Real Estate targets EGP 35m sales of first phase of Nile Park
The Nile Park’s first phase includes 24 units, with a 10% down payment, says Nile Real Estate’s CEO
SIS says two translators fired over wrongly referring to Hurghada attack as terrorism
Arabic version of our report clearly said that the incident was an assault with melee weapons on tourists, motive undetermined, says authority head