2011 presidential election
Presidential hopefuls make public appearances at Eid prayers
Egypt
November 7, 2011
Presidential hopefuls make public appearances at Eid prayers
Egyptian presidential hopefuls joined the public on Sunday in prayers for the annual Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) celebrations.…
Egypt to hold presidential election by November
Egypt
March 30, 2011
Egypt to hold presidential election by November
Egypt will hold a presidential election "within a month or two" of a parliamentary poll promised for September, the transitional…
Muslim Brotherhood confirm they will not field presidential candidate
Egypt
March 15, 2011
Muslim Brotherhood confirm they will not field presidential candidate
The Muslim Brotherhood, one of the most organized political groups in Egypt, says it will not field a candidate in…
Moussa says he is not part of the collapsed regime
Egypt
March 2, 2011
Moussa says he is not part of the collapsed regime
Secretary General of the Arab League Amr Moussa, who is also a likely presidential candidate, said he should not be…
Experts say presidential elections should precede parliamentary poll
Egypt
February 28, 2011
Experts say presidential elections should precede parliamentary poll
Several legal experts and politicians have suggested that the presidential election be held before the parliamentary poll so no single…
Former diplomat to form Free Egypt Party
Egypt
February 23, 2011
Former diplomat to form Free Egypt Party
Former Assistant Foreign Minister Abdallah al-Ashaal has announced the formation of a new political party--the Free Egypt Party. An official…
Egypt govt mulls raising workers’ incentives in bid to thwart labor strikes
Business
January 18, 2011
Egypt govt mulls raising workers’ incentives in bid to thwart labor strikes
The Egyptian government is considering a proposal to increase financial incentives offered to workers, especially those in the public sector,…