http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=country&region=mena&mid=57&title=Egypt MENAFN.com Egypt en-us Copyright © 2013 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=country&region=mena&mid=57&title=Egypt http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636481/Hundreds-demand-Mursis-ouster-at-rally?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636481/Hundreds-demand-Mursis-ouster-at-rally?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Hundreds of people marched on Cairo's Tahrir Square yesterday calling for Egypt's President Muhammad Mursi to resign and demanding early elections, AFP correspondents and local ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 01:42:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636132/Egyptian-economy-shambles?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636132/Egyptian-economy-shambles?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Egypt's economy is going from bad to worse. Unemployment is up, the budget deficit is growing and the value of the Egyptian pound has sunk. Millions of poor Egyptians are ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:07:16 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635807/2-million-Egyptians-sign-petition-to-oust-Mursi?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635807/2-million-Egyptians-sign-petition-to-oust-Mursi?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) A campaign calling for the ouster of Egyptian President Muhammad Mursi and for early presidential elections has gathered over two million signatures, organizers told AFP. The ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:01:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635200/Chalhoub-Group-eyes-50-UAE-openings-2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635200/Chalhoub-Group-eyes-50-UAE-openings-2013?src=RSS (MENAFN) Chalhoub Group's CEO, Patrick Chalhoub, announced that the luxury retailer would launch 50 stores in the UAE in 2013, reported Gulf News. Chalhoub added that the company, which has 450 ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 05:34:33 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635031/Mubarak-History-will-judge-me-fairly?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635031/Mubarak-History-will-judge-me-fairly?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Ex-President Hosni Mubarak, on trial for the death of protesters during Egypt's 2011 uprising that toppled him, said future generations would judge him "fairly" in an interview ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 01:50:10 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634867/Qatar-loans-USD3b-to-Egypt-at-3.5-interest-rate?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634867/Qatar-loans-USD3b-to-Egypt-at-3.5-interest-rate?src=RSS (MENAFN) Qatar provided Egypt with a USD3 billion three-year loan that was deposited in the Egyptian central bank, reported Reuters, citing a central bank official. The loan's interest will be ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 07:45:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634843/Egypts-budget-deficit-to-stand-at-USD28.75b-FY-2012/13?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634843/Egypts-budget-deficit-to-stand-at-USD28.75b-FY-2012/13?src=RSS (MENAFN) Egypt's Investment Minister, Yahya Hamed, stated that in the 2012/13 fiscal year, his country's budget gap would reach nearly USD28.75 billion, reported Gulf News. Hamad added that the ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 04:11:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634735/Egypt-foils-plot-to-blow-up-Western-mission?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634735/Egypt-foils-plot-to-blow-up-Western-mission?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Egypt's interior minister said yesterday police arrested three members of an Al-Qaeda-linked cell in an alleged transnational plot to bomb a Western embassy and other targets in ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 02:05:29 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634732/Egypts-Citadel-Capital-cuts-loss-to-USD101m-2012?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634732/Egypts-Citadel-Capital-cuts-loss-to-USD101m-2012?src=RSS (MENAFN) Egypt's Citadel Capital announced that it managed to reduce its consolidated net loss by 12 percent in 2012 from a year earlier to USD101 million, reported Reuters. The private equity ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 02:02:56 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634400/Egypt-plans-to-build-nuclear-power-plants-looks-to-South-Korea?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634400/Egypt-plans-to-build-nuclear-power-plants-looks-to-South-Korea?src=RSS (MENAFN) Egypt and South Korea are to cooperate in nuclear plant technologies in order to keep up with Egypt's massive energy demand, reported QNA. South Korea will provide the means necessary to ... http://www.menafn.com Fri, 10 May 2013 04:54:29 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634122/UAE-Embassy-introduces-new-services-for-Egypt-expats?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634122/UAE-Embassy-introduces-new-services-for-Egypt-expats?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Â The Egyptian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has recently launched new services to make it easier for expats, saving them time, money and effort. The Egyptian Ambassador to the ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 02:25:01 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633817/Morsi-announces-halt-on-privatizing-companies?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633817/Morsi-announces-halt-on-privatizing-companies?src=RSS (MENAFN) Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi announced a halt on gravitation policies that started in the country back in the nineties, reported Saudi Gazette. The president said that the country ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 03:09:33 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633804/UAE-Embassy-introduces-new-services-for-Egypt-expats?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633804/UAE-Embassy-introduces-new-services-for-Egypt-expats?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Egyptian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has recently launched new services to make it easier for expats, saving them time, money and effort. The Egyptian Ambassador to the UAE ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 03:00:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633739/Egyptian-President-Arrives-Brazil?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633739/Egyptian-President-Arrives-Brazil?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Egyptian President Dr. Mohamed Morsi arrived here Wednesday on a three-day official visit to Brazil. During the visit, Morsi will meet with Brazilian President Dilma ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 02:11:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633057/Ali-Sachs-win-knock-outs-at-Cage-Fighters-competition-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633057/Ali-Sachs-win-knock-outs-at-Cage-Fighters-competition-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Egypt's Mohammed Ali and Loran Sachs from Germany both won by knock outs at the Cage Fighters competition held at the Crowne Plaza Kuwait Friday night. Ali's win against UK's ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 06 May 2013 02:04:13 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633013/Egypt-visitor-numbers-to-rise-20-2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633013/Egypt-visitor-numbers-to-rise-20-2013?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Egypt's historic and solid tourism base is helping it to withstand negative impacts and improve its performance, says Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou. "Despite the challenges, ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 06 May 2013 01:42:35 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633007/Egyptian-consumer-sentiment-retreats-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633007/Egyptian-consumer-sentiment-retreats-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) Nielsen's Global Survey of Consumer Confidence and Spending Intentions revealed that consumer sentiment in Egypt fell by 20 points in the first quarter from 2012's last quarter, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 06 May 2013 01:40:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093632904/Egypt-plans-to-cut-budget-gap-to-5.5?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093632904/Egypt-plans-to-cut-budget-gap-to-5.5?src=RSS (MENAFN) Egypt's finance minister, Al Mursi Al Sayed Hegazy, stated that the government plans to lower the country's budget deficit from 10.7 percent in the 2012/13 fiscal year to 5.5 percent in the ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 05 May 2013 08:46:09 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093632191/Egypt-USD-372-m-sugar-production-facility-wins-ICD-support?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093632191/Egypt-USD-372-m-sugar-production-facility-wins-ICD-support?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) A total of $ 372 million is being invested into building a mega sugar production facility. It is expected to produce and refine more than 500,000 metric tons of sugar ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 May 2013 02:25:01 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093631978/Egypt-Suez-Canal-fees-grow-up-to-5?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093631978/Egypt-Suez-Canal-fees-grow-up-to-5?src=RSS (MENAFN) According to an official at Egypt's Suez Canal Authority, starting May 1, fees paid by ships passing through the canal will rise, reported Arabian Business. The official said that fees ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 May 2013 02:59:05 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093631244/Egypts-energy-crisis-relieved-USD1.2b-Libyan-oil-deal?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093631244/Egypts-energy-crisis-relieved-USD1.2b-Libyan-oil-deal?src=RSS (MENAFN) Egypt has signed a USD1.2 billion oil deal with Libya, which will satisfy Egypt's energy demand, by providing interest free credit for a year to the debt hit country, reported Reuters. ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:52:29 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093631206/Egypt-Signs-Investment-Deal-with-Chinese-Company?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093631206/Egypt-Signs-Investment-Deal-with-Chinese-Company?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) The Egyptian government signed Saturday an investment agreement with Chinese TEDA Corporation to develop part of a joint industrial zone near the Suez Canal. ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:58:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093630408/30-Saudi-projects-stalled-Egypt?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093630408/30-Saudi-projects-stalled-Egypt?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Thirty Saudi-owned projects worth SR 5 billion are faltering in Egypt, said Minister of Commerce and Industry Tawfiq Al-Rabiah. "While cases of 20 projects remain unresolved, ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:24:28 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629951/UAE-Dana-Gas-secures-contract-to-develop-offshore-block-Egypt?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629951/UAE-Dana-Gas-secures-contract-to-develop-offshore-block-Egypt?src=RSS (MENAFN) Dana Gas executive director, Rashid Al Jarwan, stated that the company has secured a 100-percent working interest in Egypt's North El Arish Offshore concession area, reported Gulf Daily ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:45:57 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629862/Kuwait-Egyptian-attempts-suicide?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629862/Kuwait-Egyptian-attempts-suicide?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) An unidentified Egyptian man sustained several fractures following a void attempt to end his life by jumping from the third floor of a residential apartment in Farwaniya, ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:43:41 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629609/IMF-Egypt-making-"further-progress"-on-reaching-loan-deal-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629609/IMF-Egypt-making-"further-progress"-on-reaching-loan-deal-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde held meetings with Egyptian authorities during which they made "further progress" ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:33:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629556/ME-2012-banking-M&A-transactions-hit-USD7b?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629556/ME-2012-banking-M&A-transactions-hit-USD7b?src=RSS (MENAFN) Global consulting firm PwC said in a recent study that deal values of banking mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Middle East grew to around USD7 billion last year from USD1.5 billion in ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:20:46 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629143/Kuwait-Energy-Develops-Oil-Well-Egypt-Hikes-Output?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629143/Kuwait-Energy-Develops-Oil-Well-Egypt-Hikes-Output?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Kuwait Energy has developed an oil well in Ras Qatara in Egypt, thus increasing its output to 4,300 barrels per day, the company said in a statement issued here on ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:10:58 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629133/SaudiEgyptian-Joint-Committee-to-Meet-on-Monday?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629133/SaudiEgyptian-Joint-Committee-to-Meet-on-Monday?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) The Saudi-Egyptian Joint Committee will hold its 14th session here on Monday under the co-chairmanship of the Minister of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) Dr. Tawfiq bin ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 21 Apr 2013 02:57:01 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629125/IMF-Pledges-to-Support-Egyptian-Population?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629125/IMF-Pledges-to-Support-Egyptian-Population?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde declined to give a precise timetable to reach an agreement regarding IMF loan to Egypt, but ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 21 Apr 2013 02:41:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093628298/Kuwaits-Agility-secures-USD9.7m-Egyptian-contract?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093628298/Kuwaits-Agility-secures-USD9.7m-Egyptian-contract?src=RSS (MENAFN) Agility CEO, Egypt, Ahmed Aly, stated that the logistic provider has secured a USD9.7-million 5-year contract to provide warehousing services to home appliance provider Universal, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:12:01 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093628267/Unemployment-Rises-Egypt?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093628267/Unemployment-Rises-Egypt?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) The unemployment rate in Egypt has increased to 12.7% in 2012, up from 12% in 2011, and 9% in 2010. According to a report released by the Central Agency for Public ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:17:26 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627860/Egypts-expenditures-to-stand-at-USD100b-next-fiscal-yr?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627860/Egypts-expenditures-to-stand-at-USD100b-next-fiscal-yr?src=RSS (MENAFN) The Egyptian cabinet announced that the country's expenditures would reach USD100 billion during the fiscal year starting July 1, 2013, according to the draft budget submitted to the Shura ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:49:29 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627624/Egypt-lowers-growth-forecast-to-2.5?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627624/Egypt-lowers-growth-forecast-to-2.5?src=RSS (MENAFN) Egypt's planning minister, Ashraf El-Araby, revised down the country's economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year ending June, his second forecast reduction in 2013, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:07:06 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627235/PM-Qandil-meets-IMF-mission-on-USD-4.8-bln-loan-to-Egypt-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627235/PM-Qandil-meets-IMF-mission-on-USD-4.8-bln-loan-to-Egypt-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Hisahm Qandil on Thursday received the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission headed by Andreas Bauer in the presence of ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:54:43 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627181/Libya-grants-USD2b-nointerest-loan-to-Egypt?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627181/Libya-grants-USD2b-nointerest-loan-to-Egypt?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Libya has granted an interest-free loan of $2 billion to cash-strapped Egypt to help it battle its economic crisis, local media reported on Thursday, citing an Egyptian ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:51:32 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627091/Egypt-Army-chief-warns-Do-not-slander-military?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627091/Egypt-Army-chief-warns-Do-not-slander-military?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) With the president by his side, Egypt's army chief warned against slandering the military, denying in remarks broadcast yesterday that the military committed any abuses against ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:42:41 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627078/Egypt-bourse-lifts-ban-on-Saudi-businessmen?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627078/Egypt-bourse-lifts-ban-on-Saudi-businessmen?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Egyptian stock exchange has lifted a trading ban on six Saudi businessmen. The Saudis were among 23 businessmen who had their assets frozen by the Egyptian Attorney ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:29:05 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093625846/Arab-Fund-grants-Egypt-kd-44-mln?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093625846/Arab-Fund-grants-Egypt-kd-44-mln?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Dr. Ashraf El-Arabi signed here on Sunday with the Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:46:26 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093625586/Economic-Condition-Egypt-Becomes-Worrying-Al-Arabi-Says?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093625586/Economic-Condition-Egypt-Becomes-Worrying-Al-Arabi-Says?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Egyptian Planning And International Cooperation Minister Dr. Ashraf Al Arabi has confirmed that the current economic situation in Egypt has become worrying , stressing ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:27:46 GMT