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Morsi’s son referred to criminal court
The ousted president’s son is accused of drug consumption
Crimea declares independence from Ukraine, applies to join Russia
The document was approved by all 85 deputies present in the 100-seat assembly, after a disputed referendum on Sunday in which Crimeans voted overwhelmingly to join Russia.
Ukraine parliament approves partial mobilisation of troops
AFP- Ukraine’s parliament on Monday approved the partial mobilisation of troops to counter “Russian interference” in the country, a day after Crimea voted to secede from Kiev and join Russia. A majority of deputies approved the motion, citing “the worsening political situation in the country… and Russia’s interference in Ukraine’s internal affairs.”
Deena Shaaban sees everyone’s majestic beauty
Shaaban’s designs aim to highlight what she calls dignified beauty for all women.
Nicotine patches no help for pregnant women who smoke
Researchers in France asked more than 400 women who smoked at least five cigarettes a day to try either a nicotine patch or a dummy patch called a placebo.
On hype and hypocrisy
By Mohamed Selim The first step that any country on the verge of collapse should do, is to empower its institutions, including its fourth estate without which, all efforts to garner the public’s confidence would be an exercise in futility. A few weeks ago, Egypt’s newly appointed interim Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb, maintained the mandate …
Africa’s economy grows, but many stomachs are empty
By Kingsley Ighobor Each year, governments, journalists, development experts and others look forward to the United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Report. The report includes a ranking of countries based on life expectancy, literacy, quality of life and so on. Once it is released, governments and citizens of countries with high rankings immediately trumpet their …
Khaled Ali announces he will not run for president
Fair presidential race, Ali says, would necessitate cancellation of 2013 Protest Law and release of those detained for voicing their political opinions
Government development investments total EGP 50.2bn: Minister of Planning
Projects in Ismailia total EGP 600m and span the education, housing and transportation sectors
EgyptAir freight price hike bad news for exporters: Egyptian Chamber of Commerce official
Airline attributes 5% fee increase to rising fuel prices
EgyptAir Tourism profits hit $5m in 6 months: Chairman
During fiscal year 2012-2013, the company’s profits hit EGP 104m, almost tenfold the previous year.
AB Maritime to launch Basra-Dubai line – Al Souob
By Rehab Saber Arab Bridge Maritime (AB Maritime ) plans to launch a maritime line joining Basra in southern Iraq and the UAE by hiring two passenger ferries with an initial cost of $2m annually, AB Managing Director Hussien Al Souob said. AB Maritime intends to buy the two ferries if the new line proves …
DP World to invest in Suez Canal project
By Rehab Saber UAE’s Dubai Ports World plans to invest in the ventures which are to be offered as part of Egypt’s Suez Canal Development Project, Deputy CEO Ibrahim Alhammadi told Logistic. He said that DP World, which is among the leading port and terminal operators worldwide, is awaiting an international bid offer for the …
Private airlines to open new routes between Egypt, Europe
Almasria Universal Airlines to buy Airbus 320; Nesma Airlines to launch new flights to Germany, Italy
71% of Egypt’s companies plan to hire in the next 3 months: Survey
In the next year, 62% of Egyptian companies expect to hire
Water minister heads APP meetings in Aswan
Studies conducted on forming fish farms using saline groundwater will be reviewed during the meeting, says APP representative
Polish arms shipment held pending completion of documents: Foreign ministry spokesman
The shipment was stopped on its way to Egypt by German customs
Libya releases 60 Egyptian immigrants
Twenty-one of the immigrants, accused of immigrating illegally, had already completed the proper paperwork to stay in the country; 39 had not
Government studies benefits of UNDP aid programme
Head of foreign trade ministry’s trade agreement division says partnering with United Nations Development Programme will boost trade movement between Egypt and other Arab countries
IMC benefited 397 companies in 1HFY: Minister of Industry
The centre aims to offer 2,084 new services to support around 625 industrial entities, IMC CEO says
EMEA Oil & Gas winners and losers in Ukraine crisis: Fitch
Reuters – Fitch Ratings says BG Energy Holdings Ltd, BP plc, Royal Dutch Shell plc and Total SA are among the rated oil and gas companies in EMEA that stand to gain from a potential shift in EU countries’ energy links with Russia over time, while OAO Gazprom and NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine, are most …
Poll Results on Egyptians Participation in the Upcoming Presidential Elections
Nearly 45% of Egyptians have not decided yet who to elect if the presidential elections were to be held tomorrow
Foreign minister calls for Geneva peace talks to resume
Nabil Fahmy says a political solution that leads to “change, freedom, and democracy” is the only way to end the “tragedy” of the Syrian conflict
Dubai’s Emaar plans $2.5bn listing of shopping mall unit
Reuters – Dubai’s Emaar Properties said it would sell up to 25 percent of its shopping mall and retailing unit in a public offer expected to raise AED 8 to 9bn ($2.18-$2.45bn), making it one of the region’s largest equity offers since 2008. The proceeds “will be primarily distributed as dividend” to Emaar shareholders, Dubai’s …
Muslim Brotherhood denies involvement in Mostorod shooting
The Brotherhood denounced the killing of five military police conscripts and demanded that authorities bring the assailants to justice
Muslim Brotherhood leaders back in court
Badie, others on trial for the 30 June killing of protesters outside MB headquarters
Crimea holds referendum to split from Ukraine
Ukraine’s new government and most of the international community except Russia have said they will not recognise a result expected to be overwhelmingly in favour of immediate secession.
Syria army advances in rebel town as war enters 4th year
A military source said “13 rebel chiefs leading operations are dead”, adding there were “many deaths among the insurgents”.
Kerry pressuring the wrong side: Israel minister
AFP – An Israeli minister on Sunday said Washington’s top diplomat was “wrong” for pressuring Israel in peace talks, a day before Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas visits the White House. His remarks came two days after US Secretary of State John Kerry criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s repeated demand that the Palestinians recognise Israel …
Cabinet holds emergency meeting over conscripts’ shooting
Ministers reiterate constitutional article enshrining military trials, call on workers and unions to postpone “factions’ demands”