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  • Egypt's mufti: Trading on Bitcoin is forbidden in Islamic Sharia

    Egypt's mufti: Trading on Bitcoin is forbidden in Islamic Sharia

    Date: 2018-01-01 13:43:56 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:15 - ID:7169278

    Egypt's Mufti Shawki Allam said that it is prohibited to make financial transactions on Bitcoin according to the Islamic Law (Sharia) because it is highly risky and cannot be recommended as a safe investment. The Bitcoin is a virtual currency ....

  • Egypt parliament speaker visits Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

    Egypt parliament speaker visits Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

    Date: 2018-01-01 13:10:32 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:14 - ID:7169241

    Speaker of the House of Representatives Ali Abdel Aal will lead a parliamentary delegation to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The visit is at an invitation of Chairman of the Majlis ash-Shura (Consultative Assembly) of Saudi Arabia Abdullah Ibn Muhammad ....

  • Awqaf min.: national media unifies ranks in face of terror

    Awqaf min.: national media unifies ranks in face of terror

    Date: 2018-01-01 13:03:52 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:12 - ID:7169212

    The national media plays an important role in strengthening national unity in the face of terrorism and extremism, Awqaf Minister Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa asserted. In an official statement released on Monday, Gomaa said that the national media ....

  • EgyptAir offers 25-30 % discounts on direct flight tickets to African destinations

    EgyptAir offers 25-30 % discounts on direct flight tickets to African destinations

    Date: 2018-01-01 12:57:49 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:11 - ID:7169040

    EgyptAir announced on Monday that it will offer discounts on direct flight tickets from Cairo to 17 African destinations. In a statement on Monday, the national flag carrier said it offers a 35% discount on business class tickets and a 25% ....

  • Sisi greets Egyptians on New Year

    Sisi greets Egyptians on New Year

    Date: 2018-01-01 11:03:26 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:10 - ID:7168932

    President Abdel Fattah El Sisi greeted the Egyptians on the occasion of the New Year. On his Facebook page, President Sisi wished Egypt and the Egyptians more progress and happiness. "I wish you all a happy new year. May God bless our precious ....

  • Manpower Ministry: January 7 paid holiday for private sector employees

    Manpower Ministry: January 7 paid holiday for private sector employees

    Date: 2018-01-01 09:19:26 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:7 - ID:7168728

    Manpower Minister Mohamed Safaan said January 7, which falls on Sunday, will be an official holiday for the private sector employees on the occasion of Coptic Orthodox Christmas Day. Sunday will be a full paid vacation for the workers in ....

  • Alexandria & Dekheila ports still closed over bad weather

    Alexandria & Dekheila ports still closed over bad weather

    Date: 2018-01-01 08:52:17 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:6 - ID:7168712

    Alexandria Ports Authority decided on Monday to continue closing Alexandria and Dekheila ports for the second straight day due to bad weather and high winds. The decision was taken to prevent any collision of ships and ensure safety of the ....

  • Azhar imam urges for tolerance, coexistence in New Year

    Azhar imam urges for tolerance, coexistence in New Year

    Date: 2018-01-01 08:15:27 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:7168591

    Al Azhar grand imam Ahmed el Tayyeb wished a peaceful year for all mankind in 2018, urging for the necessity of enhancing the values of tolerance and coexistence and renouncing all aspects of violence, racism, and extremism in the whole world. ....

  • Interior Ministry honors citizen who helped policemen arrest Helwan church attacker

    Interior Ministry honors citizen who helped policemen arrest Helwan church attacker

    Date: 2017-12-31 19:07:15 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:19 - ID:7168403

    The Interior Ministry honored on Sunday a citizen who contributed to helping the arrest by policemen of a terrorist who attacked a church in Helwan district in Cairo. Interior Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar tasked Head of Cairo Security Directorate ....

  • Acting PM forms higher committee for medical tourism

    Acting PM forms higher committee for medical tourism

    Date: 2017-12-31 19:07:11 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:18 - ID:7168398

    Acting Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly issued a decree forming a higher committee for medical tourism. The committee, led by Health Minister, will include head of specialized medical centers, representatives of the ministries of tourism, foreign ....

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