Al Gomhuria

Egypt’s Appointment of State Newspaper Heads Provokes Backlash

Egypt’s upper house of parliament named new editors-in-chief of state-run newspapers, provoking criticism from journalists that the government of President Mohamed Mursi was filling the industry with Islamists and supporters of the current and former governments.

Egypt Searches for New Premier as Economic Concerns Deepen

Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi focused his search for the country’s next premier on a list of technocrats with the experience needed to revive the limping economy.

Mursi Bolsters Saudi Ties, Prepares to Form Government

Egypt’s first elected civilian president arrived in Saudi Arabia to strengthen ties with the region’s biggest economy as negotiations to form a government in Cairo continue.

Abul-Eyoun Seen as Probable Egyptian Premier, Gomhuria Reports

Egypt’s President Mohammed Mursi will announce his first prime minister “within hours,” Mahmoud Abul-Eyoun, the former central bank governor, being the likeliest candidate, state-run Al-Gomhuria reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Egypt Makes Deep-Water Gas Discovery, Al Gomhuria Reports

Egypt made a deep-water gas discovery at a depth of 21,000 feet (6,400 meters), Al Gomhuria reported, citing Oil Minister Sameh Fahmy .

Egypt to Issue Nuclear Power Plant Tender in June, Gomhuria Says

Egypt plans to invite international companies in mid-June to bid for construction of the country’s first nuclear power station after revising tender documents, Al Gomhuria reported, without saying how it got the information.

Egypt’s Wheat Stockpile to Last Eight Months, Gomhuria Reports

Egypt has enough wheat stockpile to cover its needs for eight months, Al Gomhuria reported, citing Social Solidarity Minister Gouda Abdel Khaleq .

Egypt’s Wheat Harvest Seen 50% Higher This Year, Gomhuria Says

Egypt’s wheat harvest this year will be 50 percent higher than last season’s, Al Gomhuria reported, citing Gouda Abdel Khaleq , the solidarity and social justice minister. He didn’t give further details.

Egypt-U.S. Rift May Imperil IMF Funding as Reserves Threaten Currency Run

Egypt’s politicians and media are issuing ever-louder accusations of American meddling just as the country seeks loans from the International Monetary Fund, where the U.S. is the biggest shareholder.

Egypt to Delay Nuclear Power Plant Tender to 2011, Gomhuria Says

Egypt will delay a tender for the construction of its first nuclear power station to the first week of January, Al Gomhuria newspaper reported, without saying where it got the information.

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