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Journalist in DNE's politics section, focusing on human rights, laws and legislations, press freedom, among other local political issues.
Op-ed writers have still not tackled Egypt’s defeat against Russia on Tuesday in the World Cup tournament. However, they stopped at two incidents related to the event, which occurred within the week. In Al-Shorouk, Sameh Fawzy, discussed the implications behind Egyptian Goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Shenawy’s turning down the “Man of the Match” prize, following the football …
Writer says pressure on Qatar needs to continue
As conflict enters first year, Arab quartet makes no escalation but reinstates stance
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi swore the oath of office on Saturday to begin his second presidential term. The president was the subject of several opinion pieces in this weekend’s newspapers, focusing on how to implement his economic and political vision. In state-owned Al-Ahram, Morsi Attallah wrote that it is the responsibility of political and executive …
Economic reform policies top issues, political reform hoped for
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was the subject of several op-eds on Wednesday. Describing him as the “happiness maker” in state-owned Al-Ahram newspaper, Khaled Ezzedine praised the footballer’s achievements and awards, speaking about Salah’s chances to remove Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi from their “throne.” Also in Al-Ahram, Farouk Goweida argued that Salah was the subject …
Writers uphold ‘no alternative’ justification
Constitution stipulates establishment of independent commission for that purpose
As the holy month of Ramadan started last week, annual TV series are often the subject of commentary in the media and discussion on social media. In state-owned newspaper Al-Ahram, two op-eds tackled the issue. To Adel Sabry, these series shift people’s attention from the purpose of the holy month, which should be focused on …
Last week, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi held a conference which included sessions to debate current issues on top of which came economic burdens, just a few days after a sudden increase in metro ticket prices that sparked criticism among citizens. Op-eds analysed different aspects of that conference. In state-owned newspaper Al-Ahram, Makram Mohamed Ahmed supported …
League of Arab Nations convened Thursday to discuss Israeli aggressions, condemns US embassy’s move
The editor-in-chief of privately-owned newspaper Al-Shorouk, Emad El-Din Hussein, commented on Arab countries’ stance towards the recent US embassy opening in Jerusalem, saying news outlets reported an “Arab boycott” of the event, as though Arab leaders were initially supposed to attend and making it sound like a victory that they did not. Hussein wrote that …
Palestinian people living under Israeli occupation might go back and forth about their living conditions; they could protest arbitrary measures at times or submit to force in others, they would voice abuses they suffer from or bear the violence, they would go around in discussions on their political leaders and their cause, but one thing …
As a number of writers continue to comment on the Iranian-Israeli conflict, many focused on local affairs, especially economic ones, amid the new increase in metro ticket prices. Emad El-Din Hussein, editor-in-chief of the privately-owned Al-Shorouk newspaper, was almost the only writer to pick up the metro tickets issue. He presented both the government’s argument …
European countries attempt to save Iran nuclear deal after US pulls out
In state-owned Al-Ahram, Makram Mohamed Ahmed wrote a piece titled “Why did Tehran turn against Al-Abadi?” in which he argued that Iran was trying to mobilise forces in Iraq to face the local popularity of Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi ahead of the upcoming elections. According to Ahmed, Iran is backing former prime minister Nouri Al-Maliki …
Writers on Sunday commented on a number of local political and economic affairs. A piece by the editorial team of state-owned newspaper Al-Ahram said the harsh reforms Egyptians have had to bear are finally paying off, as ministers have plans that will lead to improved incomes and the creation of job opportunities. The piece further …
Authority working hard to resolve bureaucracy, bribery issues hindering investors, says Samir
Football star Mohamed Salah was the subject of several op-eds on Wednesday. Editor-in-chief of the privately-owned Al-Shorouk newspaper Emad El-Din Hussein criticised the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) which attempted to take advantage of Salah without considering sponsorship rights, in addition to bad management of the crisis when their attempt was officially contested. Hussein argued that …
CEO of state-owned newspaper Al-Ahram Abdel Mohsen Salama warned Arab countries of continuing to give space to foreign interferences, using Syria as an example, and before it, Iraq. Salama argued that the recent US-led strikes on Syria upon unproven claims of use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime is a continuation of similar meddling …
Trump expresses support for Korean peace
Journalist warns of frequent foreign loans obtained by ministries
Senior writer questions Ethiopia, Sudan stances on GERD talks
Government continues to seek means to control online content, enforce penalties
Writers highlight divisions about real enemies of Arab countries
Writers defend Arab unity against foreign interference
Regional crises further complicated by uncertainty over Libya, violence in Palestine, other conflicts
In state-owned outlet Al-Akhbar, Galal Aref commented on the recent UN Security Council session held on Syria, drawing a comparison between the current US position and its stance when upholding the invasion of Iraq, adding that the world is on the edge of a dangerous turn because Western countries are supporting the US despite lack …
Demonstrators revive calls for right to return to lands from which forcibly displaced; Israel’s excessive violence condemned but unpunished
Writers reflect on coming political, economic reforms