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Bomb explodes in Giza, no injuries
A homemade bomb exploded on University Bridge, causing little damage
Al-Sisi on official visit to UAE
Defence minister overseeing final stages of military exercises and meeting officials
Cairo Jazz Festival is back with Mashrouâ Leila, Omar Khairat and more
The 6th edition of the festival hosts live and âbeyond stageâ performances from local and international acts as well as workshops and masterclasses at multiple venues including the Cairo Jazz Club and El-Geneina theatre in Al-Azhar park
The power of the shimmy
This week I learned that power comes to those who shimmy and shake
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The murky future
The weather holds many surprises
Syrian children bear the brunt of brutal war
By Dr Cesar Chelala One of the saddest things in the world today, ravaged by brutal wars, is a child, looking nowhere, as if asking the viewer, âWhy are you doing this to us? We are only children.â This thought came to my mind as I read a report of the effects of the Syrian …
Administrative security accuses SAC protesters of breaking into Ain Shams Faculty of Commerce
Students Against the Coup (SAC) protested Tuesday inside the building of the Faculty of Commerce at Ain Shams University. According to Ayman AbdAllah, head of the faculty’s security, the students broke the all the locks of the faculty building, adding that administrative security had locked the doors of different faculties along with the main gates …
Egypt and UAE continue joint military training
Final stage of the two-week joint exercise is set to commence within the next two days
Egypt Bourse climbs on talk of Sisi presidential bid; Qatar drops as IQ goes ex-div
Reuters – Egyptian shares rose on Tuesday after an unconfirmed media report suggested defence minister Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi would soon launch his bid for the presidency, while Qatar took a hit as heavyweight Industries Qatar traded ex-dividend. Egyptâs Al Shorouk newspaper reported Sisi would officially announce his resignation from his current post on March 17; it …
Court upholds writerâs five-year prison sentence for insulting religion
Author Karam Saber was found guilty of contempt of religion over a book he wrote
Israel open to joint missile defence with Jordan, Egypt
Reuters- The two Arab countries that have full peace treaties with the Jewish state share some of its concern regarding the disputed nuclear programme of Iran and the civil war wracking Syria â both states with long-range missile arsenals. Jordanâs Red Sea port of Aqaba is also under threat from short-range rockets fired by Islamist …
South Sudan backs Egypt bid for African Union reinstatement
Prime Minster discusses ways to strengthen relations with South Sudan
Ahmed Ezz granted bail for illegal acquisition of steel company, but remains in detention
The steel tycoon remains locked up for two other financial corruption cases
Emirates REIT to raise $135m in first Dubai IPO since 2009
Reuters – A real estate investment trust, Emirates REIT, said on Tuesday that it planned to raise at least AED 500 million dirhams ($135m) in Dubaiâs first initial public offer of shares since 2009. The company will use proceeds from its IPO on the Nasdaq Dubai bourse for possible future acquisitions and investment in existing …
Movements decry jailed activistsâ conditions
Abdel Fattahâs family sues prosecutor general for âdouble standardsâ; movements condemn alleged assault on jailed activists during their appeal trial
MOI announces plans for private security to secure football stadiums
Interior ministry spokesman says security forces will remain outside stadiums as Ultras groups remain unconvinced
Petroleum Ministry responds to reduction of natural gas supply to cement factories
Ministry says 77% of natural gas and diesel supply were delivered to cement factories in January and February
Minister of Supply, Grocers Syndicate wrangle over pay
Municipal bakeries that make subsidised bread for Egyptâs poor have been working 13 months without pay
Court drops verdict against Juhayna Food Industries
Reuters – A court in Cairo has cancelled a verdict against the chairman of Juhayna Food Industries, one of the countryâs largest dairy product and juice makers, the firm said on Tuesday. Juhayna said on Monday it was appealing a courtâs decision to jail Safwan Thabet, who is also the firmâs chief executive, for one …
Crimea votes for independence ahead of referendum to join Russia
Yanukovych still enjoys Moscowâs recognition and remains a political wildcard who the Kremlin says is pushing for Russiaâs immediate invasion of Ukraine in the most explosive east-west standoff since the Cold War.
Egypt allows Qatari aid to Gaza
Foreign minister confirms Egypt support for Palestinian cause, condemns âunilateralâ Israeli actions
As Syria war enters fourth year, regime eyes victory
For now, neither side seems to have the means to win decisively a conflict that has cost more than 140,000 lives and displaced nearly half Syriaâs population, many of them now refugees.
Swedish-British journalist gunned down in Kabul
The Swedish ambassador to Afghanistan Peter Semneby identified the dead man as radio journalist Nils Horner, 51.
Cartoonist acquitted of mocking Algeria president: Lawyer
Ghanem was accused at the criminal court in Oran last month of insulting the president, with the prosecution demanding an 18-month prison sentence and a DZA 30,000 (âŹ280) fine.
Huge housing deal may signal Gulf investment push into Egypt
The construction company said on Sunday that it had agreed with the Egyptian army to build the homes at 13 locations around the country on land provided free by the armed forces, which own a large amount of financial assets and real estate.
Saudi retailer Alhokair eyes US, UK buys; plans debut sukuk
Reuters – Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair Co., the Saudi retailer which franchises brands such as Zara and Marks and Spencer in the kingdom, is studying three to five acquisition targets in the United States and United Kingdom, a company official said on Monday. The firm, the largest listed retailer on the Saudi stock market, also aims …
EFG seeks more investment banking revenue from abroad
EFG, which has yet to report full-year 2013 earnings, has seen its annual profits slide sharply since 2011, when Mubarak was deposed.
Yanukovych says still president, expects return to Kiev
Yanukovych told the new pro-West authorities in Ukraine who took over after he fled to Russia last month that âsooner or later, most likely soonerâ they would be held responsible for their actions.
Ministry of Interior catches âterroristâ with alleged ties to Al-Qaeda affiliate
Ministry releases statement about capture of street vendor involved in Giza bombing