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Mehleb concludes UAE trip with high-level talks
After tense ties under Morsi’s tenure, the UAE has become one of Egypt’s largest financial backers since his ouster
Mehleb arrives in the Emirates, discusses ties
Mehleb was received in the Gulf country, which has been one of Egypt’s largest financial backers since July power shift
Mehleb’s Africa trip steps up trade exchange and investment opportunities
Prime minister’s visit to African countries results in agreements on gas and wheat imports, and investment contracts for the Arab Contractors Company and Egypt Air
Libyan MPs try again to elect a PM
AFP – Libya’s parliament met on Sunday to decide between two candidates for the post of prime minister after an earlier gathering was broken up by gunmen. Deputies said members of the General National Congress (GNC) would choose between Misrata businessman Ahmed Miitig and Benghazi academic Omar al-Hassi. They won Tuesday’s first round from an …
Iraq attacks kill 12 as soldiers ambush militants
AFP- Attacks in Iraq left 12 people dead Tuesday while security forces said they killed 25 militants near Baghdad amid worries insurgents are encroaching on the capital weeks ahead of elections. The latest violence is part of a protracted surge in nationwide bloodshed that has left more than 2,400 people dead since the start of …
Netanyahu slams UN rights council’s censure of Israel
The motions on the Palestinians were carried by 46 votes to one, with only the United States against, while the Golan resolution garnered 13 abstentions and a US “no” vote.
Russia vows no Ukraine invasion as leaders seek solution
Ukraine is now entering a crucial phase in its development after the fall of pro-Kremlin president Viktor Yanukovych in February, as the clock ticks down to 25 May presidential elections which are expected to cement Kiev’s pro-West course.
Communications ministry signs agreement with Microsoft, IBM, Henkel and Valeo
The agreement expected to increase Egyptian IT exports by around $20m, according to a ministry statement
‘70%’ of Postal Authority workers striking nationwide: Union leader
Leaders take lucrative salaries and leave little for workers, says Independent Union of Postal Authority Workers
Dozens of Egyptians detained, not kidnapped in Libya
Diplomats from both countries say they are being held until Libyan authorities ensure that they have valid residencies
EU, World Bank provide €70m, $200m for development project: cabinet
The Social Fund for Development will implement the project, backed by the European Union and the World Bank
Doctors, dentists and pharmacists start open ended strike
Doctors held an open ended strike in 2012 which lasted more than 80 days
Government will not cut energy subsidies: Prime minister
Ibrahim Mehleb said his government is working on redistributing the energy subsidies to “offer it to those who deserve help”
Mehleb asked to form new government
New cabinet to be formed within the next three to four days
MEDA Finance conference kicks off in Cairo
The two-day conference provides private sector businesses in the Mediterranean region a total of $22m in funds
El-Beblawi in Saudi Arabia to discuss economic ties, investment issues
Egyptian delegation meets with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Libyan PM arrives in Cairo
The visit comes days after the release of six Egyptians kidnapped in Libya
Ukraine PM resigns, MPs scrap protest laws to ease crisis
The European Union and United States cranked up pressure on Yanukovych to impose serious reforms to end a standoff that has turned parts of Kiev into a war zone patrolled by masked protesters and that has left three activists dead.
Agricultural tax rates to remain the same, actual taxes could increase according to land value: Ministry of Finance
Ministry denies changes were made to the laws or rates of taxes on arable land
Tunisia Islamist PM set to step down as unrest mounts
The Islamist Ennahda party has been under mounting pressure to relinquish the grip on power
Egyptian-Saudi association targets EGP 2bn investments in 2014
Large numbers of Saudi businessmen expressed interest in investing in Egypt during the association’s launch party last Thursday.
El-Beblawi explains cabinet’s decision to label Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation
Government will only change our strategy when it is convinced it is wrong, says the Prime Minister
Prime Minister inaugurates Egyptian-Gulf Investment Forum
El-Beblawi said that economic progress cannot be achieved unless security, political stability and futuristic economic vision prevailed.
Cabinet spokesman clarifies Prime Minister’s statement about the Muslim Brotherhood
The Muslim Brotherhood has no existence: Cabinet Spokesman
Constituent Assembly sets new terms for selection of prosecutor general, prime minister
New constitution will ban detainment of journalists for “publishing crimes”
24% of Egyptians feel the government performance is good, 58% feel safe
Baseera opinion poll on the government’s performance and Egyptians’ living standards
22% of Egyptians feel the Prime Minister’s performance has been good, and 18 % feel it has been bad.
58% of Egyptians feel safe at the end of October, compared to 66% at the end of September and 27% at the end of August.
6 April Youth Movement dissolution ruling postponed
6 April media coordinator calls trial “a joke”
Military funeral held for Homeland Security officer gunned down on Sunday night
Several entities condemn the officer’s shooting
Eight things the interim government can do
The Egyptian interim government’s performance has been rather disappointing to the population. The current Prime Minister, Hazem El-Beblawi, seems to be only focused on getting more money from Gulf nations to sustain the current dysfunctional government, rather than actually lead on, well, anything. His government has operated so far to serve one objective: spend money …
Constitution to contain 20 new articles: Salmawy
Constituent Assembly has concluded most articles except those relating to the Armed Forces and judicial authority