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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 ....
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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% ....
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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 ....
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White House: Iranian protesters 'deserve to be heard'
Date: 2018-01-01 10:58:51 GMT - USA - International - SN:9 - ID:7168880
The White House again voiced its support for the people in Iran protesting its government, while criticizing any efforts by Tehran to censor them, The Hill reported on Monday. "We support the right of the Iranian people to express themselves ....
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Israel detains 26 Palestinians from West Bank, Quds
Date: 2018-01-01 09:20:52 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:8 - ID:7168764
Israeli forces detained 26 Palestinians on Monday from different parts of the West Bank, including a lawmaker representing Hamas Palestinian political bloc. The forces stormed into the house of MP Nasser Abdel Jawwad in Deir Baloot town on the ....
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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 ....
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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 ....
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Minister: EGP 51.5 bln worth projects to develop railways
Date: 2018-01-01 08:36:30 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:5 - ID:7168648
Minister of Transport Hisham Arafat said Sunday that his ministry was currently conducting projects worth EGP 51.5 billion to develop the railways. The projects include upgrading and modernizing signals, and buying new carriages, Arafat ....
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Likud top body votes to annex parts of West Bank
Date: 2018-01-01 08:34:07 GMT - palestine - International - SN:4 - ID:7168636
The Likud Central Committee, the party’s top decision-making body, unanimously passed a resolution Sunday urging the faction’s leaders to formally annex parts of the West Bank and allow unlimited construction in the settlements, The Times of Israel ....
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Man with guns arrested in hotel in Texas
Date: 2018-01-01 08:33:02 GMT - USA - International - SN:3 - ID:7168601
An intoxicated man was arrested at a hotel ahead of a New Year's Eve party for unlawfully carrying a weapon and trespassing after officers found several guns and ammunition in his room, ABC news reported Sunday. Investigators said security ....