Russia, Saudi Arabia to discuss broad oil cooperation agreement
ST PETERSBURG: The oil ministers of Russia and Saudi Arabia plan to discuss a broad cooperation agreement on Thursday at an economic forum in St Petersburg, two sources told Reuters. Saudi Arabia is...
View ArticleEGX ends in green for 3rd day, benchmark up 0.24%
CAIRO: The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) extended its positive performance for a third straight day at the close of Thursday’s session, powered by foreign institutions’ purchases. The benchmark index EGX30...
View ArticleNoble Group to supply Egypt with LNG cargo
Commodities trader Noble Group will supply a single liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to Egypt in late June after winning a closed tender launched two weeks ago, trade sources said. Egypt launched the...
View Article2,907 crossed into Egypt from Gaza in 5 days, says official
CAIRO: A total of 3,755 people have used the Rafah border crossing since it was opened Saturday, director of the border crossing in the Gaza Strip, Maher Abu Sabha said. A total of 2,907 people have...
View ArticleHow to stay energetic and avoid thirst in Ramadan?
CAIRO: Foods and drinks that people intake during the holy month of Ramadan affect their ability to overcome the fasting difficulties, especially during long hours in the summer. Muslims around the...
View ArticleVideo:U.S. Ambassador to Egypt speaks Arabic, congratulates Egyptians on Ramadan
Video: U.S. Ambassador to Egypt speaks Arabic, congratulates Egyptians on Ramadan.
View ArticleFirst a/c train operates in Helwan-Marg metro line
CAIRO: Cairo’s oldest metro line, running from Helwan to Marg districts has operated its first air-conditioned train Thursday; Youm7 quoted Metro Company’s statement. More air-conditioned trains will...
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H.E. Ambassador James Moran, Head of EU Delegation to Egypt
Voltaire said ‘Men argue. Nature acts’. When it comes to climate change, now more than ever we need to take a leaf out of nature’s book and act together. The international community is working for a...
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1,065 women literacy classes opened in rural areas, NCW
CAIRO: A total of 1,065 classes to eradicate the illiteracy of Egyptian women were opened in rural areas since the implementation of the Literacy Efforts Support Project, the National Council of Women...
View ArticleBoko Haram kills at least 30 in attacks on Niger villages -sources
NIAMEY: Boko Haram militants attacked two villages in southern Niger’s Diffa region overnight, killing at least 30 civilians, two security sources said on Thursday. It was the second major...
View ArticleEgypt establishes department for unlicensed weapons
CAIRO: Egypt’s Cabinet agreed on establishing the “General Department of Unlicensed Arms and Ammunition,” to combat the acquisition of unlicensed weapons, according to a Wednesday report by the State...
View ArticleUAE’s Majid Al Futtaim licensed to invest in Maadi, Cairo
CAIRO: Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab has approved the licensing of Majid Al Futtaim, a leading retail and leisure pioneer, to establish an investment zone on area of 98,168 square meters overlooking...
View ArticleEgypt’s Arab Contractors to finish highways in southern Ethiopia by 2016
CAIRO: As part of an ambitious plan to establish a land road from Cairo to Cape Town, two projects in Ethiopia worth $111 million to build international highways are underway, head of Egypt’s Arab...
View ArticleIslamic State targeted in 22 air strikes by U.S., allies – military statement
WASHINGTON: The United States and coalition allies staged 22 air strikes on Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria in the latest daily attacks on the militant group, theCombined Joint Task Force said...
View ArticleSCA to develop east Port Said area
CAIRO: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi has tasked the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) with a project to develop the eastern Port Said area through the establishment of trade and logistics services zones,...
View Article47 African immigrants arrested before illegally travelling to Italy
CAIRO: A total of 47 people were arrested early Friday in the Delta’s governorate of Beheira while attempting to illegally immigrate to Italy, Youm7 reported. Those arrested include 12 Egyptians, 13...
View ArticlePakistan suspends death penalty during Ramadan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has asked authorities to temporarily suspend the implementation of the death penalty during the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. A statement...
View ArticleVideo: pardoned inmate obliged to ‘prostrate for thankfulness’
CAIRO: A prisoner, released per a presidential pardon, was ordered by police officer to “prostrate in thankfulness to God” in front of cameras; the officer will be investigated, according to senior...
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