<< Back

---

New Report Calls on US to Suspend Military Aid to Egypt over Abuses - Human Rights First Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:21:00 GMT

Al-Monitor

New Report Calls on US to Suspend Military Aid to Egypt over Abuses Human Rights First Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today released a new report detailing the severe crackdown on peaceful dissent and nongovernmental organizations in Egypt under the Sisi government. In the report the organization urges Secretary of State Rex ... Sisi now controls Egypt's top courtsAl-Monitor Egypt's Sisi to visit France later this year: French ambassador to CairoAhram Online all 5 news articles »

---

Egypt to Top $10 Billion FDI Target This Year, Minister Says - Bloomberg Wed, 02 Aug 2017 08:29:34 GMT

Bloomberg

Egypt to Top $10 Billion FDI Target This Year, Minister Says Bloomberg Egypt may exceed its $10 billion target for foreign direct investment this year as the weaker pound reduces the cost of doing business in North Africa's largest economy and a new investment law comes into force, the investment minister said. Sahar Nasr ... Egypt says $10bn FDI target may be toppedThe National all 2 news articles »

---

Over 10000 Nigerians Currently Studying in Egypt – Egypt Ambassador - Vanguard Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:35:25 GMT

Over 10000 Nigerians Currently Studying in Egypt – Egypt Ambassador Vanguard The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Nigeria, Assem Hanafi Elseify has disclosed that over 10,000 Nigerians are currently studying in various institutions of higher learning in Egypt, a development he attributed to the excellent relations ... and more »

---

Egypt FX reserves hit record $36bn but debt surges to $74bn - BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (registration) (blog) Wed, 02 Aug 2017 14:12:27 GMT

BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (registration) (blog)

Egypt FX reserves hit record $36bn but debt surges to $74bn BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (registration) (blog) Egypt's foreign-currency reserves jumped to a record $36.04bn in July, as investor confidence surged since the country embarked on an International Monetary Fund-backed economic program last year. Net international reserves rose by $4.7 billion helped ... Egypt Reserves Reach Record High of Over $36 BillionEgypt Independent Egypt's foreign reserves surge to record as confidence returnsThe National Egypt's Foreign Reserves Surge to Highest Level Since 2011 UprisingEgyptian Streets Nasdaq all 11 news articles »

---

What a Novel Can Say About the Egyptian Revolution - The New Yorker Tue, 01 Aug 2017 16:15:23 GMT

The New Yorker

What a Novel Can Say About the Egyptian Revolution The New Yorker In 2016, five years after the ouster of former President Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian government decided to alter public mentions of the 2011 revolution. It omitted names of activists from grade-school textbooks, and downplayed the mass protests in some ...

---

Egypt officials say resort knife attacker tasked by IS - Washington Post Sun, 30 Jul 2017 17:56:22 GMT

Washington Post

Egypt officials say resort knife attacker tasked by IS Washington Post CAIRO — Security officials said on Sunday that the Egyptian man who stabbed to death three tourists and wounded three others earlier this month in the Red Sea resort of Hurghada was tasked by the Islamic State group to carry out an attack against ... Egyptian in Red Sea knife attack supported Islamic State, sources sayReuters all 7 news articles »

---

'Live export trade to Egypt moves a step closer to resuming' - Agriland Wed, 02 Aug 2017 11:39:42 GMT

Agriland

'Live export trade to Egypt moves a step closer to resuming' Agriland The veterinary certificate negotiated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for fattening cattle for live export to Egypt is good news for the livestock sector. This is according to the Irish Farmers' Association's (IFA's) National ... and more »

---

Egypt's foreign minister heads to Sudan talks amid tensions - Washington Post Wed, 02 Aug 2017 14:27:36 GMT

Washington Post

Egypt's foreign minister heads to Sudan talks amid tensions Washington Post CAIRO — Egypt's foreign minister is travelling to Sudan amid tensions between the neighboring countries, which hope to boost cooperation despite recent disputes over borderlands and trade. Sameh Shoukry arrives in Khartoum Wednesday to meet his ... and more »

---

Egypt Foreign Reserves Surge to Record as Confidence Returns - Bloomberg Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:57:24 GMT

Bloomberg

Egypt Foreign Reserves Surge to Record as Confidence Returns Bloomberg Egypt's reserves saw total inflows of $7.7 billion in July, including $3.7 billion in foreign investments and $4 billion from the local economy, Cairo-based Al-Mal newspaper reported, citing central bank Governor Tarek Amer. Egypt also received a $1.25 ... CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Egypt net foreign reserves surge to $36.04 bln, highest since 2011 uprisingReuters Egypt foreign reserves records highest since 2011 uprising at USD 36 billionThe New Indian Express all 14 news articles »

---

Uighur students in limbo after crackdown in Egypt - Al-Monitor Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:20:21 GMT

Al-Monitor

Uighur students in limbo after crackdown in Egypt Al-Monitor According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), the Egyptian police rounded up at least 62 Uighurs in Cairo on July 3 at the apparent request of the Chinese government. The New York Times reported on July 6 that Egyptian aviation sources had revealed that ...