Egypt
June 9, 2013
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced a $1.6bn increase in Egypt’s net foreign currency reserves to $16.04bn at the end of May, but analysts warn this is a “temporary phenomenon”.
The statement comea a few weeks ahead of planned protests for 30 June and amid an already-ailing economy one year into President Mohamed Morsi’s tenure.
The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been adjourned until Monday the Cairo Criminal Court said late on Saturday, as Mubarak's supporters and opposers clashed outside the court.
June 8, 2013
After a long break, Tamer Hosny and his producer Nasr Mahrous have renewed their vows and celebrate with a baby: new clip "Welcome to the Life".
An Australia-based concert agent lost millions of dollars as Egyptian singer Amr Diab never showed-up and he has now decided to bring the matter before an Egyptian Court.
June 7, 2013
The 12 year old daughter of Amr Diab has started her own music channel on YouTube, where she will be sharing videos of her singing in English with the world.
The organisers of the 'Rebellion' campaign against Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi announced they rejected a meeting with the Egyptian Interior Ministry over their planned demonstrations on June 30.
June 6, 2013
Six Egyptian opposition activists are set to stand trial for inciting violence against the Muslim Brotherhood, judicial sources said on Wednesday.
Watch out, Arabia, Ahmed Helmy is gonna be checkin’ out your mad skillz on ‘Arabs Got Talent’. Say goodbye to Saudi comedian Naser Al Qasabi ‘cause Ahmed is comin’ to town and joining the judging committee for the talent's show's third season.
The pro-Brotherhood Egyptian Gama'a Al Islamiya has announced it will be rallying its troops so as to counter the planned June 30 'rebellion' protests.
Leaders of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood have accused Turkish protesters of trying to damage the "highly successful Islamic project" by receiving funds from oversees.
Amr Hosny's bizarre creations introduce the concept of psychedelic art to the Egyptian cultural scene. Too bad they're not for sale!
June 5, 2013
Based on commercials alone, one Egyptian professor has declared 'haraam' Shabaan and Ghanem's upcoming drama.
Egypt's bourse dropped to a five-week low on Tuesday, making its biggest one-day loss in two months on increasing fears of political instability, while Gulf markets were mixed.
Egypt's hottest actress and songstress is smokin' up the small screen and the music scene this summer season.