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  • Egypt ready to be 1st destination for Russian tourists, says amb.

    Egypt ready to be 1st destination for Russian tourists, says amb.

    Date: 2015-03-17 17:03:16 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:51 - ID:2186649

    Egypt's Ambassador to Russia Mohamed el Badry said on Tuesday that Egypt gets ready to be the first destination for Russian tourists this year. The ambassador made the statement during a meeting with Russian tour operators and an Egyptian tourist ....

  • EEDC success 'beyond expectations', says ECC

    EEDC success 'beyond expectations', says ECC

    Date: 2015-03-17 17:02:10 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:50 - ID:2186645

    The Egyptian Council of Churches (ECC) said on Tuesday that the success of the Egypt Economic Development Conference (EEDC) was beyond expectations. This came in a cable of congratulations sent by the council to President Abdel Fattah El ....

  • Over EGP 25 million approved for investment plan in New Valley

    Over EGP 25 million approved for investment plan in New Valley

    Date: 2015-03-17 16:59:45 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:49 - ID:2186625

    New Valley Governor Mahmoud Ashmawi approved 25.5 million pounds to fund the second and third stages of the investment plan in the governorate which includes electricity, road works, environment, security and traffic projects. The total plan for ....

  • Lebanese minister meets Egyptian ambassador

    Lebanese minister meets Egyptian ambassador

    Date: 2015-03-17 16:57:15 GMT - Lebanon - Egypt - SN:48 - ID:2186605

    Egypt's Ambassador in Beirut Mohamed Badr el Din met on Tuesday with Lebanese Interior Minister Nehad Al-Mashnouq. They discussed cooperation between the two states in the security field, especially in the anti-terror war. Badr el Din said the ....

  • FM praises outcome of talks with UNGA President

    FM praises outcome of talks with UNGA President

    Date: 2015-03-17 16:54:16 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:47 - ID:2186589

    Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry finalized talks with President of the General Assembly of the United Nations Sam Kutesa, who is on a visit to Egypt. During a joint press conference with Kutesa, Shoukry hailed as fruitful talks held between ....

  • Tayyeb pledges solidarity with Mali in anti-terror war

    Tayyeb pledges solidarity with Mali in anti-terror war

    Date: 2015-03-17 16:49:42 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:26 - ID:2185277

    Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el Tayyeb met on Tuesday with the head of the Malian peace and reform society. During the meeting, Tayyeb expressed Azhar's solidarity with Mali and the other West African countries in their war against extremism and ....

  • Iraqi Speaker calls for extraordinary Arab summit to put end to bloodshed

    Iraqi Speaker calls for extraordinary Arab summit to put end to bloodshed

    Date: 2015-03-17 16:48:21 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:46 - ID:2186549

    Iraqi Parliament Speaker Salim al Jubouri on Tuesday called for an extraordinary Arab summit to put an end to the bloodshed and confront terrorism. He also urged Arab countries that did not open embassies in Baghdad to take the initiative and ....

  • Israeli army fires at Palestinian car in Gaza

    Israeli army fires at Palestinian car in Gaza

    Date: 2015-03-17 16:45:39 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:45 - ID:2186525

    Israeli army opened fire at a Palestinian car near the northern borders of the Gaza Strip. The car was burned and its driver rescued, local sources said. The Israeli troops fired at the houses and land of the Palestinians in Shogaiya and ....

  • Bahrain FM receives award of best Arab politician in social media

    Bahrain FM receives award of best Arab politician in social media

    Date: 2015-03-17 16:41:34 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:44 - ID:2186497

    UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum presented to Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed al Khalifa the award for Best Arab Political Figure in Social Media, the Bahrain news ....

  • Yemeni president welcomes invitation from Sisi to attend AL summit

    Yemeni president welcomes invitation from Sisi to attend AL summit

    Date: 2015-03-17 16:31:39 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:28 - ID:2185405

    Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi welcomed on Tuesday an invitation by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to participate in the Arab League (AL) summit, due to be held in Sharm El Sheikh on March 28-29. He also expressed wishes to convene with ....

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