EasyJet's Egypt deal remains up in the air Aljazeera - Thu, May 23, 2013High-flying UK budget airline wants to bring tourists to Cairo, but a deal reached in 2010 has taken a nosedive. More »EasyJet's Egypt deal remains up in the air
High-flying UK budget airline wants to bring tourists to Cairo, but a deal reached in 2010 has taken a nosedive.
Regional turmoil prompts Saudis to change their vacation … Arab News - Thu, May 23, 2013Local tourism experts predict that the political uprisings in Syria, Lebanon, Egypt and other Arab countries has had an impact on Saudis’ vacation choices.Europe and … More »Regional turmoil prompts Saudis to change their vacation …
Local tourism experts predict that the political uprisings in Syria, Lebanon, Egypt and other Arab countries has had an impact on Saudis’ vacation choices.Europe and south-east Asia remain the destination of choice for many Saudi tourists in light of developments in the Middle East.According to local travel agencies, 20 …
- Some foreign missions lag behind Arab News - Thu, May 23, 2013
Several consulates in Jeddah are experiencing overcrowding due to expatriates wanting to legalize their work status by the July 3 deadline.The consulates of Sudan, Eritrea, … More »Some foreign missions lag behind
Several consulates in Jeddah are experiencing overcrowding due to expatriates wanting to legalize their work status by the July 3 deadline.The consulates of Sudan, Eritrea, Egypt, India open their doors as early as 7:30 a.m. Others have sought the help of volunteers in tackling the workload.The Sudanese Consulate has adopted …
Opinion: The plot against Egypt AAA - Wed, May 22, 2013The nature of the relationship between the military and the Muslim Brotherhood will determine many issues in Egypt. In spite of all the statements that have been issued … More »Opinion: The plot against Egypt
The nature of the relationship between the military and the Muslim Brotherhood will determine many issues in Egypt. In spite of all the statements that have been issued to the contrary, there is every indication that the silent standoff between the military and the presidency—or rather the military and the Brotherhood—continues …
- Egypt court sentences four men to hang for killing p … Reuters Middle East - Wed, May 22, 2013
CAIRO, May 22 (Reuters) - An Egyptian court sentenced fourmen on Wednesday to death by hanging for the 2011 killing of aCoptic Christian priest in his apartment in the … More »Egypt court sentences four men to hang for killing p …
CAIRO, May 22 (Reuters) - An Egyptian court sentenced fourmen on Wednesday to death by hanging for the 2011 killing of aCoptic Christian priest in his apartment in the southern city ofAssiut, state news agency MENA reported. The four were found guilty of killing Reverend Dauoud PeterBoules during a robbery that was aided …
Morsi appeals to Egypt opposition for unity AFP - Wed, May 22, 2013Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi appealed Wednesday to the opposition for unity, in the face of criticism he is failing the revolution that brought him to power almost … More »Morsi appeals to Egypt opposition for unity
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi appealed Wednesday to the opposition for unity, in the face of criticism he is failing the revolution that brought him to power almost a year ago.
- Militants release seven Egyptians kidnapped in Sinai Reuters Middle East - Wed, May 22, 2013
* Mursi calls on armed groups in Sinai to hand in weapons * Men released unharmed after military build-up * Kidnappers were demanding release of jailed militants * Israeli … More »Militants release seven Egyptians kidnapped in Sinai
* Mursi calls on armed groups in Sinai to hand in weapons * Men released unharmed after military build-up * Kidnappers were demanding release of jailed militants * Israeli official: Egypt must win fight against militants (Adds interior ministry comment) By Tom Perry and Yousri Mohamed CAIRO/ISMAILIA, May 22 (Reuters) - …
Sinai kidnappers free Egypt security personnel AFP - Wed, May 22, 2013Kidnappers on Wednesday released three Egyptian policemen and four soldiers captured last week in the Sinai peninsula, the army said. More »Sinai kidnappers free Egypt security personnel
Kidnappers on Wednesday released three Egyptian policemen and four soldiers captured last week in the Sinai peninsula, the army said.
- Seven kidnapped Egyptian security officers released -army … Reuters Middle East - Wed, May 22, 2013
CAIRO, May 22 (Reuters) - Seven members of Egypt's securityforces who were kidnapped in Sinai last week have been releasedand are on their way to Cairo, army spokesman … More »Seven kidnapped Egyptian security officers released -army …
CAIRO, May 22 (Reuters) - Seven members of Egypt's securityforces who were kidnapped in Sinai last week have been releasedand are on their way to Cairo, army spokesman Ahmed Ali said onhis Facebook page on Wednesday. "The seven kidnapped Egyptian soldiers are on their way toCairo after their release thanks to the efforts …
Egypt troops sweep Sinai before possible rescue op AFP - Wed, May 22, 2013Egyptian troops and policemen began sweeps of north Sinai on Tuesday ahead of a possible showdown with heavily armed gunmen who abducted seven security personnel, officials … More »Egypt troops sweep Sinai before possible rescue op
Egyptian troops and policemen began sweeps of north Sinai on Tuesday ahead of a possible showdown with heavily armed gunmen who abducted seven security personnel, officials said.
- Egyptian army blocks Sinai roads in hunt for kidnapp … Reuters Middle East - Tue, May 21, 2013
* Armoured personnel carriers and troops fan out in area * Pursuing Islamist militant abductors of 7 securityofficers * Mursi struggling to reinstate law and order in … More »Egyptian army blocks Sinai roads in hunt for kidnapp …
* Armoured personnel carriers and troops fan out in area * Pursuing Islamist militant abductors of 7 securityofficers * Mursi struggling to reinstate law and order in Sinai (Adds militant death) By Yousri Mohamed SHEIKH ZUWAID, Egypt, May 21 (Reuters) - Egyptian army andpolice forces stepped up roadblocks in north Sinai …
Opinion: Tunnels and Hostages AAA - Tue, May 21, 2013Although the situation of the Egyptian conscripts abducted in Sinai might be solved in the next few hours or days in one way or another, we must think about the larger … More »Opinion: Tunnels and Hostages
Although the situation of the Egyptian conscripts abducted in Sinai might be solved in the next few hours or days in one way or another, we must think about the larger issue that caused the security crisis that has been escalating over the past few years in the peninsula.According to reports, in the latest crisis Egyptian …
- India invited as partner country for Cairo film fest IANS - Tue, May 21, 2013
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A Cairo International Film Festival representative has invited India as a partner country for the movie extravaganza, to be held in November … More »India invited as partner country for Cairo film fest
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A Cairo International Film Festival representative has invited India as a partner country for the movie extravaganza, to be held in November.
- Embassy helps 2,000 Egyptians find jobs Arab News - Tue, May 21, 2013
Egypt has gone to great lengths to rectify the legal status of its nationals in Saudi Arabia, said Hossam Issa, an Egyptian diplomat.The Egyptian Labor Bureau has contacted … More »Embassy helps 2,000 Egyptians find jobs
Egypt has gone to great lengths to rectify the legal status of its nationals in Saudi Arabia, said Hossam Issa, an Egyptian diplomat.The Egyptian Labor Bureau has contacted employers with job opportunities who can transfer sponsorships. It has already succeeded in providing 2,000 alternative jobs to Egyptian citizens in …
Expats laboring to leave Arab News - Tue, May 21, 2013Thousands of expats are going back unsuccessfully after waiting an entire day to scan their fingerprints at deportation centers in Jeddah as existing resources cannot … More »Expats laboring to leave
Thousands of expats are going back unsuccessfully after waiting an entire day to scan their fingerprints at deportation centers in Jeddah as existing resources cannot match the huge crowd of foreigners rushing to register for repatriation.Only three counters with a capacity of 200 people are operating and officials are …
The Egypt-Israel peace test Aljazeera - Mon, May 20, 2013In a region as volatile as the Middle East, no country can afford to take peace for granted. More »The Egypt-Israel peace test
In a region as volatile as the Middle East, no country can afford to take peace for granted.
Egypt strengthens Sinai police as camp hit AFP - Mon, May 20, 2013Egypt sent police reinforcements to the Sinai after an attack on a police camp on Monday in the wake of the kidnapping of seven security personnel in the lawless peninsula, … More »Egypt strengthens Sinai police as camp hit
Egypt sent police reinforcements to the Sinai after an attack on a police camp on Monday in the wake of the kidnapping of seven security personnel in the lawless peninsula, officials said.
- Egyptian army boosts forces in Sinai after kidnappin … Reuters Middle East - Mon, May 20, 2013
* President Mursi sends more forces to lawless Sinai * says no talks with kidnappers of security personnel * Video purporting to show hostages released on Sunday * Militants … More »Egyptian army boosts forces in Sinai after kidnappin …
* President Mursi sends more forces to lawless Sinai * says no talks with kidnappers of security personnel * Video purporting to show hostages released on Sunday * Militants want release of militants jailed last year (Adds analyst, peace treaty detail, dropped words in para 2) By Yousri Mohamed EL-ARISH, Egypt, May 20 (Reuters) …
Egypt sends more forces over Sinai kidnapping Aljazeera - Mon, May 20, 2013Reinforcements, including helicopters, sent to pressure armed group holding seven members of security forces hostage. More »Egypt sends more forces over Sinai kidnapping
Reinforcements, including helicopters, sent to pressure armed group holding seven members of security forces hostage.
- Egyptian army sends tanks to Sinai after kidnapping Reuters Middle East - Mon, May 20, 2013
CAIRO, May 20 (Reuters) - The Egyptian army has sent tanksacross the Suez canal to the Sinai peninsula, where Islamistgunmen kidnapped seven soldiers and policemen last … More »Egyptian army sends tanks to Sinai after kidnapping
CAIRO, May 20 (Reuters) - The Egyptian army has sent tanksacross the Suez canal to the Sinai peninsula, where Islamistgunmen kidnapped seven soldiers and policemen last week, statedaily al-Ahram said on Monday. Gunmen demanding the release of jailed Islamist militantsseized the hostages on the road between the Sinai towns …