Hesham Qandil
Sunday’s papers: 2011 called and wants its political figures back
Egypt
September 30, 2012
Sunday’s papers: 2011 called and wants its political figures back
There are blasts from the past in today’s papers, as political and public figures that seemed to carry so much…
Positive signs for the economy, says PM
Business
September 26, 2012
Positive signs for the economy, says PM
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil said there are positive signs for the economy on Wednesday, pointing to Standard & Poor's rating…
Qandil: Egypt should have a ‘knowledge-based economy’
Business
September 26, 2012
Qandil: Egypt should have a ‘knowledge-based economy’
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil said Wednesday that the government’s top priorities are security and economic and job growth. He added…
Scholars protest to demand university jobs
Egypt
September 26, 2012
Scholars protest to demand university jobs
Dozens of citizens with Master’s degrees and PhD’s demonstrated in front of the Cabinet Wednesday to demand jobs at universities…
Qandil: Despite challenges, economy can improve
Egypt
September 24, 2012
Qandil: Despite challenges, economy can improve
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil said in a speech Monday that the state of the Egyptian economy can be improved, despite…
Govt says has no intention to abolish subsidies
Business
September 24, 2012
Govt says has no intention to abolish subsidies
Petroleum Minister Osama Kamal said the government has no intention of canceling subsidies of petroleum products from which the poor…
Qandil: Assaults on embassies, foreign properties will be harshly prosecuted
Egypt
September 21, 2012
Qandil: Assaults on embassies, foreign properties will be harshly prosecuted
Anyone who attempts to assault embassies, diplomatic missions or foreign properties in Egypt will be harshly prosecuted, Prime Minister…
Qandil holds meeting to lure investors to Egypt
Business
September 17, 2012
Qandil holds meeting to lure investors to Egypt
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil met with 20 potential investors on Monday to discuss opportunities in the Egyptian market. Coming from…
Update: 44 released from detention in US Embassy protests
Egypt
September 17, 2012
Update: 44 released from detention in US Embassy protests
A judge ordered on Monday the release of 44 people who had been detained in connection with protests at the…
PM: Some US embassy protesters were paid, respect for religion essential
Egypt
September 16, 2012
PM: Some US embassy protesters were paid, respect for religion essential
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil claimed Saturday that protesters who clashed with security forces at the US Embassy in Cairo were…