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Egypt seeks to register Pharaoh’s Island on World Heritage List
Egypt

Egypt seeks to register Pharaoh’s Island on World Heritage List

Egypt's Antiquities Ministry has concluded its initial case to request the registration of Pharaoh's Island, in Taba, South Sinai, on…
Free entry to military museums over 6th October holiday
Egypt

Free entry to military museums over 6th October holiday

Egypt's military museums are offering free entry during the 6th October holiday, from October 6 to 15, military spokesperson Mohamed…
IMF to discuss Egypt loan at future meeting, not this week: deputy minister
Egypt

IMF to discuss Egypt loan at future meeting, not this week: deputy minister

The International Monetary Fund will discuss Egypt's $12 billion loan programme at an executive board meeting, not at its annual…
Cairo airport still mulling retinal-scan system to boost security
Egypt

Cairo airport still mulling retinal-scan system to boost security

Cairo Airport Company will rely on the advice of Egyptian security authorities in selecting the best retinal scan system to…
Barclays sells Egyptian business to Morocco’s Attijariwafa Bank
Business

Barclays sells Egyptian business to Morocco’s Attijariwafa Bank

Britain's Barclays has completed the sale of its Egyptian business to Morocco's Attijariwafa Bank as part of its shift towards focusing…
IMF predicts consumer prices index at 18.2% in 2017
Business

IMF predicts consumer prices index at 18.2% in 2017

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a rise in the Egypt's consumer price index (CPI) to 18.2 percent during…
Tight security in North Sinai ahead of 6th October War anniversary
Egypt

Tight security in North Sinai ahead of 6th October War anniversary

Tight security measures have been imposed in North Sinai in case of terrorist attacks amid celebrations for Egypt's victory in…
Parliament approves civil service law after rare defiance of Sisi
Egypt

Parliament approves civil service law after rare defiance of Sisi

Egypt's parliament approved the new Civil Service Law on Tuesday aimed at combating corruption and bureaucracy, having previously rejected the…
MP Agena to be questioned over virginity tests for students proposal
Egypt

MP Agena to be questioned over virginity tests for students proposal

MP Elhamy Agena has been referred to the parliamentary Values Committee for questioning over his recent remarks on virginity tests…
Erdogan’s latest remarks not worthy of comment: Foreign Ministry
Egypt

Erdogan’s latest remarks not worthy of comment: Foreign Ministry

Egypt's Foreign Ministry has declined to comment on recent televised remarks made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan concerning relations…
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