Egypt aims next month to issue a schedule of gradual rises in the subsidised prices various industries pay for fuel, to bring them near to world levels in four years, its trade and industry minister said. A reduction in energy … read more
For the second time, Information Minister Salah Abdel Maqsoud has created controversy when he answered Nahar TV reporter Dalia Ashraf’s question on the development of television by saying, “Come, and I’ll show you where the development is.” This came during … read more
Shura Council member Kamal Suleiman has submitted a report onthe disappearance of a Muslim girl in Beni Suef last February, accusing a Coptic Christian of kidnapping the girl. In what may be an oblique threat against the Coptic community, he … read more
There are few options for women in Egypt who choose to undergo an abortion. Financial constraints, social stigmas, the issue of morality and “unavailable” over-the-counter medication have forced a vast number of women into backstreet abortions. Although legal, religious and … read more
Vodafone Egypt is currently facing a challenge in obtaining foreign currency in Egypt to purchase network equipment, Vodafone’s Local Chief Executive Hatem Dowidar reported to the media. “The company has asked some suppliers to accept payment in Egyptian pounds,” Dowidar … read more
Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Mohamed Bahaa Eddin has called for the prohibition of rice cultivation in desert lands, which is already forbidden by law, so as to reduce overdraft of water from aquifers. “The groundwater went down 2.5 meters,” … read more
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy will begin receiving technical and financial bids for an electricity mega complex in the village of Dairut, Behaira, on 22 May, according to Ministry spokesperson Aktham Abulelaa. “The electricity complex will be funded by … read more
Sources from the president’s office said Tuesday that President Mohamed Morsy’s legal adviser had submitted his resignation. The anonymous sources said adviser Fouad Gadallah was stepping down due to “the lack of vision in managing the state and [the president’s] … read more
Cairo’s streets have been swept by a campaign showing disapproval of the Muslim Brotherhood through honking automobile horns. The campaign initially started two weeks ago when Omar, a 16 year old student, held up a sign in Nasr City with … read more
Islamist movements have called for another “purging of the judiciary” demonstration on Friday. The call is in response to the Supreme Constitutional Court scheduling its decision to possibly disband the Shura Council on 12 May. The Brotherhood Youth group said … read more