Gaza Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh announced Saturday that Egypt intends to supply construction materials to the Gaza Strip via the Rafah Crossing.
Haniyeh congratulated Egypt for the unprecedented step, adding that it has come in light of (...)
Two supermarkets, “Metro” and “Hyper One”, located in a tourist compound in Sharm El-Sheikh were the targets of armed robberies on Monday.
Six masked men with guns attacked the “Metro” supermarket stealing LE5 thousand in addition to LE20 (...)
Today hundreds of policemen are protesting in front of the Egyptian Interior Ministry demanding to get back to work after being dismissed during the revolution.
Protesters are asking Minister of Interior, Mahmoud Wagdy, to examine their (...)
Egypt's General Prosecution has ordered the release of 259 protestors, a judicial official told Al-Ahram Arabic portal.
The protestors were arrested while participating in the demonstrations that took place on January 25. The prosecution ordered (...)
Cairo Health Director Nibal Abdel Kader stated that 90 people were injured in Cairo proper during Tuesday's protest, adding to a combined total of 124 injured in both Cairo and neighbouring Giza governorate.
Abdel Kader added that the number is (...)
Kidnappers abducted an Egyptian oil worker, Mohamed Shaaban, early Friday from a ship off Nigeria's coast after seizing control of the vessel for several hours before leaving.
Ambassador Mohamed Abdel-Hakam, the Egyptian deputy foreign (...)
The Egyptian ministry of foreign affairs has revealed that three Egyptians were kidnapped instead of five as has been reported, and that they have been found in a Syrian prison.
Mohamed Abdel-Hakim, assistant foreign minister for consular affairs (...)
Ahmed El Rakaibi, manager of the Food Industries Holding Company, believes that the price of oil will rise as more countries resort to burning crops for energy as an alternative for fossil fuels.
He also stated that the rise will be of up to 25 (...)
The governorate of Marsa Matrouh says it received notification from the tourist resort of Marina that three large-sized fish, each three metres long, were found dead on the shore.
The type of fish could not be determined but the case resembles (...)
Sudan are considering withdrawing from the Nile Basin friendly tournament, which will take place in Egypt in January, in protest at changes of its format.
The tournament initially included six teams but the late addition of the Democratic (...)
Floods in the Red Sea Governorates brought life to a standstill yesterday night, with roads closed in Shalateen, Marsa Allam, Safaga and Hurgada.
In Shalateen, torrential rains continued while the remote areas of Abu Ramad, Halaiband and their (...)
Cairo Airport security deported 18 Ethiopian migrants early today after they were arrested trying to cross the border into Israel.
In the past few months, several hundred migrants have been arrested while trying to reach Israel through (...)
Saeed Abdel Khalek, chief editor of Wafd Party's newspaper, died this morning at the age of 65 at Dar El-Fouad Hospital after a long struggle with illness. Hewas moved to the hospital after suffering from a stroke.
Abdel Khalekwas on and off (...)
Eight American tourists were killed and 21 injured, among which two Egyptians, when their bus collided with a truck near the southern Egyptian city of Aswan this morning.
The injured were being taken to National Health Insurance Hospital.
The (...)
Cairo International Airport announced on Sunday it was implementing emergency measures as hundreds of Israelis arrive to mark the annual moulid of Abu Hasira.
A 19th-century Moroccan Jewish rabbi, Abu Hasira's mausoleum is located in the village (...)
A Bolivian-flagged freighter ran aground in rough waters on Turkey's Mediterranean coast early Friday and one crew member went missing, authorities said.
The Sea Bright was on its way to Egypt, carrying a shipment of cement, when it smashed into (...)
"We will not proceed with Omar Effendi deal," said the Arab Investment and Development group (AID), as it announced its decision to not go through with its deal to buy the heavily indebted retail chain.
In its statement, AID said that the (...)
Somali pirates rejected the Red Sea Company's offer to pay $500 thousand for the release of the vessel "MV Suez" and its crew, citing that the company's offer had come too late
Somali pirates rejected the Red Sea Company'soffer to pay $500 thousand (...)
For the fifth day in a row, a large number of truck owners and drivers in Assiut are on strike, protesting the decision to disallow trailer use and raise taxes. The car owners say they will continue to strike until their demands are met.
Khalil (...)
Speaking to Al Ahram Arabic portal, Agriculture Minister Amin Abaza says 250 thousand feddans are available for agricultural purposes in the south and east of the country in Toshka and East Owaynat.
"They are not offered for rent or sale," says (...)
53 students were injured last night at an Amr Diab concert at the Future University in Egypt after a stadium stand collapsed.
30 ambulances arrived at the scene of the accident and the injured were rushed to the Ahly Bank Hospital, sources (...)
President Hosni Mubarak appointed today, Saturday, ten members to the parliament, in accordance with the constitution.
Those appointed include seven Copts and one woman.
The appointed are:
- Edward Ghali Butrous El-Dahaby
- Mohamed (...)
Said El-Badawy, head of the Wafd Party, sent an official letter today to the head of parliament notifying him that the party's high committee has decided to freeze the party membership of seven Wafd MPs who gained seats in the second round of (...)
A sandstorm covered Egypt today, blocking vision in several areas of the country.
Ten ports along the Red Sea and the Mediteranian were also closed fearing high waves. Meanwhile, Alexandria and the western North Coast witnessed heavy rain (...)
The Giza Criminal Court heard witnesses today in the 'Muslim Brotherhood International Organization case.' The MB members are on trial for money laundering and financing Brotherhood activities.
The Giza Criminal Court heard witnesses today in (...)