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Italian prosecutors will open an investigation this week into two Egyptian security officials who it alleges were involved in the murder of Italian graduate student Giulio Regeni, according to Reuters. Italy said it would reveal the names this week. The news came as Italy’s parliament cut off ties with Egypt’s House of Representatives until Cairo […]
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What we’re tracking this week and beyond
Is Egypt on the cusp of a citrus export rush? That appears to be the headlining topic at the Food Africa Expo taking place in Cairo on 8-11 December at the Cairo International Convention & Exhibition Centre. “The expo takes place at the start of the Egyptian citrus season and Transmar will be spearheading the […]
Posted inEGYPT IN THE NEWS
Egypt in the News on 2 December 2018: Mummies, revealing dresses, energy hub and Libya
Topping coverage of Egypt in the foreign press are the charges brought against Egyptian actress Rania Youssef after she appeared at the Cairo International Film Festival in a revealing dress that exposed most of her legs, BBC reports. The actress is to go on trial on charges of “inciting debauchery” and public obscenity, and could […]
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Egypt defense expo, second phase of Hep C survey lead the conversation in state newspapers
The inauguration of Egypt’s first-ever defense expo, EDEX 2018, is leading the conversation in the country’s three main state-owned newspapers (Al Ahram | Al Akhbar | Al Gomhuria). Also featured on each newspaper’s front page this morning is the start of the second phase of the government’s nationwide Hepatitis C survey.
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Fly to Paris, Rome, New York (or back in time) without ever leaving the ground
Fancy a trip abroad (or back in time) without ever leaving the ground? This Japanese “virtual airline” operator has you covered. First Airlines has since February been offering the world’s first virtual air travel experience, and has recently added “back in time” to its list of destinations, says the Financial Times. The experience includes mimics […]
Posted inDiplomacy + Foreign Trade
Libyan-British student detained in Egypt on espionage charges
Libyan-British student Mohammed Abulkasem was detained by Egyptian airport security on charges of espionage “after being accused of taking a photograph of a military helicopter” out of the window of his plane, according to the Guardian. 19-year-old Abulkasem, who arrived at Borg El Arab airport from Libya, is facing trial for “collecting information of a […]
Posted inDiplomacy + Foreign Trade
Netherlands imposes restrictions on arms exports to Egypt, others over Yemen war
Netherlands imposes restrictions on arms exports to Egypt, others over Yemen war: The Netherlands has decided to stop exporting arms to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE unless it is proven that they will not be used in the Yemen war, Dutch Foreign Trade and Development Minister Sigrid Kaag said on Friday, according to PressTV. […]
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El Molla talks energy cooperation with Romanian delegation
Oil Minister Tarek El Molla met yesterday with a delegation of Romanian oil companies to discuss potential cooperation between Egypt and Romania in the oil and gas sector, specifically in manufacturing and advanced technologies, Al Ahram reported.
Posted inBasic Materials + Commodities
Edita eyes 10% growth in exports over the next two years
Edita is planning to grow its exports by 10% over the next two years, CEO and Chairman Hani Berzi said, according to Al Shorouk. The company has an “ambitious” plan in place to expand its footprint in local and international markets, Berzi said.