THE 2016 crash of a Paris-Cairo EgyptAir flight that killed all 66 people on board was likely caused by a cockpit fire, French investigators said, contradicting an earlier suggestion by Egyptian authorities that a bomb may have been the cause. In … read more
A legal battle over whether Egypt’s police force should employ bearded officers is set for another day in court, after pro-government lawyers challenged an employment appeal on the grounds that beards were a sign of secret Islamist allegiances. Cairo’s court … read more
Mohamed Kassem is working hard to secure one of the last links in a supply chain he believes will turn Egypt into a clothing export powerhouse – and help revive an economy long shackled by politics and red tape. Like … read more
With Egyptians facing increased living costs under tough austerity measures, the new prime minister faced a tough task when he stood before parliament to announce his government program. The strategy outlined by Mostafa Madbouly was described by many parliamentarians and … read more
The Cairo Criminal Court sentenced on Thursday 20 outlawed Muslim Brotherhood (MB) loyalists to 10 to 25 years in prison over forming a terrorist cell that targeted policemen, soldiers and judges. At some point in late 2013 and early 2014, … read more
Egypt announced on Thursday it had a primary budget surplus for the first time in 15 years, Finance Minister Mohamed Mait said, according to official Ahram Online news website. The state budget achieved a 0.2 percent primary budget surplus, worth … read more
An appeals court in Cairo on Wednesday ruled to remove from the country’s terrorist list 1,500 individuals, once designated as Islamists, including former President Mohamed Morsi, the Youm7 newspaper reported. According to the outlet, their cases are to be re-examined. Over the … read more
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo displayed on Wednesday the artifacts recently restored from Italy, official MENA news agency reported. Sabah Abdel Razek, director of the Egyptian Museum, said in a statement that the visitors of the museum will be briefed … read more
The family of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi confirmed that they do not know exactly where he is being held. They also revealed that he is under pressure despite being detained for five years since the events of 3 July, 2013, … read more
Dog owners and animal rights enthusiasts face many hurdles in Egypt. From a lack of dog parks to mass shootings of strays, their beloved animals struggle to get by. “Dog communities and dogs are not respected in Egypt. Dogs are … read more