A conscript was killed in Sheikh Zuweid, North Sinai, close to the area’s police station, a security source told Daily News Egypt Saturday. Clashes in North Sinai’s Sheikh Zuweid have reportedly been ongoing Saturday morning, resulting in the death of the conscript. Source Daily News Egypt
Russia has signed an estimated $2 billion contract for the supply of about 12 Su-35 multi-role fighter jets to Egypt. Source: Defenseworld
Meeting in Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi, the Russian and Egyptian presidents have signed what officials describes as a strategic cooperation treaty designed to increase trade, military, and other ties between the two nations. Source: Radio Free Europe
Egypt is working on a new model for future oil and natural gas production contracts in undeveloped areas to spur exploration and help become self-sufficient in energy, oil ministry and company officials said. Source: Bloomberg
