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Egypt’s Cinema Syndicate calls for boycott of US films in response to Jerusalem move
Art news
December 7, 2017
Egypt’s Cinema Syndicate calls for boycott of US films in response to Jerusalem move
The Cinema Professions Syndicate called on senior filmmakers as well as all actors – in Egypt and across the Arab world –…
Egyptians consider boycotting mobile phone companies following hikes in recharge cards
Business
September 29, 2017
Egyptians consider boycotting mobile phone companies following hikes in recharge cards
Outrage dominated Egypt’s social media outlets on Thursday in the wake of hikes in prices of Mobile phones’ recharging cards…
Qatar scraps visit visa requirements for 80 nationalities
Middle East
August 9, 2017
Qatar scraps visit visa requirements for 80 nationalities
Qatar is scrapping visa requirements for visitors from 80 countries as it weathers a boycott by four Arab states and…
Turkish troops hold exercises in Qatar
Middle East
August 7, 2017
Turkish troops hold exercises in Qatar
Qatar held joint military exercises with Turkish troops on Monday, Qatari media reported, showcasing their strategic alliance two months into…
Mauritania votes to abolish Senate
World
August 7, 2017
Mauritania votes to abolish Senate
Mauritanians have voted in a referendum to abolish their Senate, in a victory for President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. Opposition…
Second meeting of Arab countries against Qatar, open to dialogue to end boycott
Egypt
July 30, 2017
Second meeting of Arab countries against Qatar, open to dialogue to end boycott
The Foreign Affairs Ministries of Egypt, UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia held a meeting on Sunday in Bahrain to discuss…
UAE asks banks to freeze Qatar-linked accounts
Middle East
July 27, 2017
UAE asks banks to freeze Qatar-linked accounts
The United Arab Emirates’ central bank has asked all banks and financial institutions to stop dealing with 18 individuals and…
Egypt will not compromise on reconciliation conditions for Qatar: Foreign Affairs Minister
Egypt
July 25, 2017
Egypt will not compromise on reconciliation conditions for Qatar: Foreign Affairs Minister
Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samih Shokary asserted on Monday evening that Egypt will not compromise on the conditions it stipulated…
Qatari emir amends laws to bolster fight against terrorism
Middle East
July 24, 2017
Qatari emir amends laws to bolster fight against terrorism
Qatar’s ruler has amended the country’s anti-terrorism laws in a royal decree issued on Thursday, state news agency QNA reported,…
Egypt holds stance against Qatar at UN Security Council Meeting
Egypt
July 22, 2017
Egypt holds stance against Qatar at UN Security Council Meeting
Ambassador Amr Aboul Atta, Egypt’s permanent representative to the United Nations, told the Security Council meeting Friday that they believe…