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Opinion| Success comes from the ground up, empowering entrepreneurs is key to a better future
This can discreetly describe several elements in one’s life, but I choose to conjoin it with my topic of discussion in this article, boosting young business owners’ self-confidence to achieve overall economic prosperity.
Opinion|German as a foreign language: An asset in a rapidly changing world
With around 100 million native speakers, the German language is currently the most widely spoken language in Europe. It is also an increasingly popular foreign language, in particular in the Middle East and South America. At present, millions of non-native speakers worldwide learn German. Among those, you will certainly find admirers of German literature and …
Opinion| Egyptian President Al-Sisi’s visit to Djibouti and Ethiopia’s isolation
The historic visit by Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to Djibouti is the decisive step in tightening the screws on Ethiopia. It was the first official visit of an Egyptian president in over 40 years. During the visit, the two sides discussed various files related to cooperation and ways to strengthen bilateral relations, especially on …
Opinion| Egypt sees unprecedented industrial leap
During the last six years, you can easily monitor the establishment of hundreds of factories in all fields and specialties, with the highest international standards. Today, this sector represents 22% of the size of the Egyptian economy, as the volume of its exports from industry stands at EGP 24.8bn, compared to EGP 18.6bn in previous years.
Opinion| New era for Egyptian-US relations
This is because the Egyptian-US relations were, and will continue to be, governed by the fact that the US is a global power with broad interests in various regions of the world, and that Egypt is a regional power that has its commitments and its vision of regional issues.
Opinion| Significant transformations in US Congress against apartheid state in Palestine
However, this crisis has achieved great political gains for the Palestinian cause, putting it back at the top of international priorities. Most importantly, it clearly demonstrated the radical shift in the US Congress towards the Palestinian cause.
Opinion| Egypt’s success in restoring calm to Gaza strengthens its regional, international standing
Without these efforts, the ceasefire that entered into force at dawn on Friday would not have become a tangible reality on the ground.
Opinion| The biggest certainty in an uncertain world: Chinese economy ushers in promising era
Faced with the impact of the pandemic during winter and spring, as well as uncertainties in the external environment, 1.4 billion Chinese people have all worked under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee, with President Xi Jinping at its core.
Opinion| Egypt and the Palestinian issue
Egypt has never failed to defend the rights of the Palestinian people, and since the issuance of the United Nations (UN) resolution in 1947, the Palestinian issue has become a top priority for its policy. It has offered thousands of martyrs, wounded, and missing persons during decades of conflict with Israel. The beginning was when …
Opinion| Israel’s plan to undermine two-state solution
As usual, the Israeli side is striving to hide the fact that the recent events were ignited because the Israeli authorities decided to prevent Palestinians from gathering at the Damascus Gate during the month of Ramadan.
Opinion| Egypt and Human Rights
It is noted that the declaration’s articles, which are one of the main guidelines in establishing freedoms in one of the most important documents known to human beings and agreed upon on human rights, has put the right to life at the forefront of the rights that human beings should enjoy.
Opinion| Biden and hate crimes against Asians
It has been formally named as the Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month, to appreciate the contributions and influence of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in the history, culture, and achievements of the US.
Opinion| Selection bias model
It is an accurate scientific outcome as there are events that have contributed to changing thinking methods and the logic of analysis. One of those events is a story that took place during World War II.
Opinion|American recognition of Armenian Genocide and Turkish-Russian relations
On the one hand, this recognition declares the existence of tension in the Turkish-American relations, as this decision came as a result of the dissatisfaction of US members of Congress with the Turkish government.
Opinion| Ethiopia’s war on social media
This was in Uganda, when the Ethiopian side insisted on thwarting any hope for a solution that meets the demands of the three parties [Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia] without harming the interests of any of them.
Opinion| Lebanese-British initiative to revive Beirut’s theatres
The proceeds of the theatrical work are intended to support theatres affected by the terrible explosion at the Beirut Port on 4 August last year. The work brings together a number of the most prominent Lebanese actors and British writers, and addresses the Lebanese reality in a dramatic and comedic manner.
Opinion| Turkey and the Arab Quartet
Egypt has succeeded during past 6 years in managing its international relations within framework of partnership Turkey’s retreat from all hostile stances towards Egypt, and its relentless pursuit of restoring its relationship with Cairo, is clear evidence of the validity and strength of the Egyptian position. This adheres to all historical and security constants in …
Opinion|Chichester Festival Theatre supports Meghan and Harry
Meghan’s statements about British Royal Family cause wave of theatrical works dealing with racism
Opinion| The issue of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Egypt supports development in Ethiopia without harming the interests of neighbouring countries, and that any shortage in its share of the River Nile water will lead to destabilisation and security issues in the whole Middle East and Africa region.
Opinion| CEDAW and the challenges of globalisation
This comes especially after the Hamdouk Transitional Government in Sudan announced its intention to sign this agreement after many years of Sudan’s rejection of this document.
Opinion| When age is not a liability
I have no less than 50 friends and acquaintances, all in their 50s and early 60s, with impressive experiences and CVs, yet who cannot find steady work. Perhaps a part of the issue is, some may have unrealistic salary expectations. But the vast majority? It is age discrimination.
Opinion| Can Joe Biden return to Iran’s nuclear agreement?
The most dangerous of these scenarios is the one that sees the need for the US to launch a military strike against Iran to destroy the latter’s nuclear infrastructure. Another scenario sees the possibility of directing the crisis towards a breakthrough through negotiations to resolve it or freeze it at the current stage until a final settlement is reached.
Opinion|The Nile is a red line
I mean here his statement about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) negotiations, when he said, “We do not threaten anyone, but no one can take a drop of water from Egypt. Otherwise, the region will witness a state of instability that no one could imagine. And whoever wants to test us, let him please.”
Opinion| One last warning
This was evident in Addis Ababa’s insistence to move forward and fill the second phase of the dam with nearly 14 billion sqm of the river’s water, nearly three times the volume of the initial filling carried out last year, by 4.9 billion cbm.
Opinion| Royal exodus is procession of power and peace
In a majestic procession, 22 kings and queens of the Pharaonic state will be moved from the Egyptian Museum for the first time to the place of their permanent exhibition in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo’s Fustat region. They will move through the streets of Egypt parallel to the Great Nile River …
Opinion| Towards Vindicating the Image of Muslims in Western Media
Over the past decades, American cinema has played a major role in consolidating these stereotypes, as Hollywood has resorted to using rigid images and stereotypes, along with excessive propaganda.
Opinion| Libya and the Fight against Corruption
This week, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeiba and his government took the constitutional oath before Parliament. According to a statement by the Prime Minister’s media office, Dbeiba held a meeting with directors of departments and offices in the Bureau, to develop an action plan for coordination between the ministers of the Government of National …
Opinion| Digital experiences will accelerate growth in resurgent MENA telecom sector
Today, communications lies at the heart of how we engage with one another – as a remote operating environment becomes the near-term normal, telecom services will drive continuity across borders for communities, small and large businesses.
Opinion| Inked thoughts on PR based on 15 + 3 years of experience
PR is a dynamic and fast-growing career which requires resilience and strong passion. Its aspects are anything but steady.
Opinion| How will Egypt remain functional after 15 years after achieving digital transformation?
The next four or five years will see a number of technological breakthroughs in Egypt. 5G technology will enable a variety of advances ranging from remote healthcare to driverless vehicles, and Ericsson will continue to play its part in making this possible.