Saudi Arabia leads the Arab countries consumption of "chocolate"

Traders in the chocolate market revealed that the Saudi Arabia of the largest markets in the Middle East consuming chocolate; 52% compared to the rest of the Arab countries, and the percentage of growth in the sector exceed 14% per annum.

Number of Saudi Arabia's population of more than a million people cut

$ 6 billion trade volume between the UAE and Qatar in 2014

Emirati government report said on Saturday that the bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and Qatar amounted to nearly 6,008 billion dollars in 2014.

The report, released Saturday by the UAE Ministry of Economy, that "the United Arab Emirates exported to Qatar gravel and grit and stones crushed or broken - that are used for concrete or paving roads or rail - and shingle and flint and copper wire and jewelery."

The report also that "the UAE imports from Qatar hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals, and half-finished products of iron or steel, and polymers of ethylene, in primary forms".

Egyptian agreement to create a Spanish national project fish farms channel

It signed the Egyptian Suez Canal Authority, on Thursday, an agreement with a major Spanish companies to create a national project for the cultivation of fish Suez Canal area, which will provide about 50 thousand tons per year from the finest fish species, and will be held on an area of 3 thousand and 400 Hectr basins East sedimentation.
The agreement was signed from the Egyptian side team Mohab Mamish head of the Suez Canal Authority, and the Spanish side, the company's Chairman and Vice President Carlos Takhaddor Zaki essential.

 

 

Celebrity Vacation Photos in the Maldives

Egyptian actress Ghada Abdel Razek chose to go vacationed in the Maldives with her family amid the scenic, and especially after the effort that finally put forth in her series "First Lady", before returning to continue artistic activity during the coming period.

What do you think pictures of Ghada Abdel Razek in the Maldives?

Khan El-Khalili A Charming Labyrinth of Narrow Alleys

No visit to Cairo is Complete without a stop at the Khan El-Khalili bazaar, where you will be transported back in time to an old Arab souk.

Shop owners calling you to their stalls, the scent of spices, the hustle and bustle of trade, and the many beautiful objects that can purchased will have you lost among alleys for hours.

Put your haggling skills to the test when buying statuettes, spices, souvenirs, silver jewellery, t-shirts, galabiyyas, belly dancing costumes, or anything for that matter.

When your shopping's done, dont miss out on a traditional cup of tea at the famous Fishawi's cafe.


Fishawi's Cafe

In the alleys of Khan el Khalili sits one of Cairo’s oldest cafés. Visiting this traditional…

Mosque of Abu Al-Dahab

An exquisite mosque conveying the period of struggle for Cairo, between the Ottomans and Mamluks.

Al-Hussein Mosque

One of the holiest mosques in Egypt, built on the remains of the Fatimid Caliphs cemetery in Cairo.

Al-Ghouri Complex in Cairo

Beauty and refinement are everywhere in this 16th century Mamluk heritage on Al-Mo'ez Street. 

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The Telegraph

 Sainsbury's chief executive Mike Coupe sentenced to jail in Egypt

The chief executive of J Sainsbury has been sentenced to two years in an Egyptian jail.

Mike Coupe was convicted by a court in Giza for what it claimed was embezzlement after he allegedly tried to seize cheques linked to an Egyptian business Sainsbury's invested in 16 years ago.

As the retailer's chief executive and its most senior employee, the court held Mr Coupe responsible. News of the sentencing was first reported in The Times.

Mr Coupe was automatically convicted as he failed to attend court hearings, and could be arrested if he travels to Egypt.

Sainsbury's claimed it was unaware of the hearings and denied all the allegations against him.

Read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/11570005/Sainsburys-chief-executive-Mike-Coupe-sentenced-to-jail-in-Egypt.html

The Guardian

Al-Jazeera journalists celebrate welcome turn in Egyptian retrial

Two al-Jazeera English journalists on trial in Egypt have celebrated a welcome turn in their long-running case when a committee investigating the evidence against them announced the pair had not fabricated news footage.

Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy and Egyptian producer Baher Mohamed were arrested in December 2013 and convicted of aiding a terrorist organisation and spreading “false news” after a trial denounced internationally as a farce. An appeal judge also condemned the proceedings and ordered a retrial.

Following Tuesday’s announcement, Fahmy said: “It’s a victory because they straight out said there was no editing or fabrication of any sort in the videos that are so-called evidence against us. This is great for us. Me and Baher were giving each other high-fives in the cage when we heard this.”


Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/apr/28/al-jazeera-journalists-egypt-trial-evidence-not-fabricate-footage

Forbes

 Egypt Nails Down World Bank Support for Gas Projects

Slowly chipping away at Egypt’s deep energy woes, the government of President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi ratified a $500 million loan agreement with the World Bank that would allow funds to support a national natural gas project for 1.5 million households, according to local media reports.

The loan comes as a part of a broader push to diversify Egypt’s energy options, which has included encouraging domestic production efforts, new trade and financing deals with international partners and attempts to rein in spending on costly fuel subsidy systems.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/christophercoats/2015/04/28/egypt-nails-down-world-bank-support-for-gas-projects/

Mirror

 Brit hit with food poisoning at luxury resort in Egypt

A holidaymaker hit by food poisoning nine months ago is still running to the toilet up to ten times an hour.

James Houlder and his girlfriend Vicki Hood both became violently ill within hours of arriving at the five star Sonesta Beach Resort in Egypt’s Sharm El Sheikh.

They suffered sickness and diarrhoea and were barely able to leave their room.

James, 30, who works for a publishing company, has since developed Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a digestive complaint which he says leaves him in crippling pain and needing the toilet every few minutes.

Vicki, 22, claims she too has been plagued by sickness including a kidney infection.

The couple booked their 10 day all inclusive holiday last summer.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/brit-hit-food-poisoning-luxury-5596137

Israel says to transfer frozen tax funds to Palestinians

Reuters : Israel said on Saturday it would transfer $470 million of withheld tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority following talks between a senior Israeli military officer and Palestinian officials.

In December, Israel began withholding around $130 million per month of taxes it collects on behalf of the Palestinians after the Palestinian Authority announced it was joining the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Israel had condemned the Palestinian move to join the ICC, saying it was a unilateral step that undermined prospects for a negotiated peace settlement.

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