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Egypt fights homelessness as part of community development initiatives
Over last 15 days, around 1,686 homeless people of different ages rescued, says social solidarity minister
Public figures call to amend presidential term; Al-Sisi asserts respecting constitution
Referendum must be carried out to amend constitutional article, says Fathy
Egypt to fight obesity after long years of consuming starchy food
State shed light for the first time on obesity rates, necessity of fighting nation’s high rates of related-diseases
Parliament calls for local entities to take part in confronting overpopulation
Defence committee organises 6 meetings to support state strategy of birth control, family planning: MP Amer
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival to Liv Ullmann Lifetime Achievement Award
Festival has also released its line-up of films
Discourse on banning Niqab reappeared on scene over counter-terrorism rhetoric
MP Ghada Al-Agamy prepared bill to ban wearing of face-cover in public places
Egypt handles potato shortage, absorbs public anger
Minister of Agriculture granted to potato traders respite of 45 days to release their products in the market
Stories denote impact of bullying experiences on self-confidence
They made me feel incomplete because I was not married like them , says source
Females facing weak awareness at work to deal with sexual harassment
Hashtags against sexual harassment at workplace went viral on social media during past weeks after recent cases reported by females with their colleagues
Definition of sexual harassment continues to face uncertainty, awaits laws to be enforced
During past weeks many hashtags on social media spoke against harassment following Fifth Settlement incident
Thanaweya Amma traditional system to end within two years
New secondary educational system to be applied as trial on 1st level to examine its success
Egypt strikes against population growth to save economic progress
Al-Sisi previously marked issue as one challenge threatening country’s development
State strikes social media rumours via harsh legislation
The Egyptian state has been long pointing on several occasions that social media platforms are the main reason of spread of rumours and negative energy among citizens in the country, suggesting the creation of legislation to criminalise or fine any users who posts or publishes something that could be seen as a threat to the …
Despite ongoing critics, press, media law officially passed
State of division appeared between members of council of Press Syndicate regarding amendments approved by parliament
Parliamentarians reject law, hashtag created to criticise ‘selling Egyptian nationality’
Mohamed Badrawy, a member of the parliament’s economic committee, explained that the bill to hand Egyptian nationality to foreigners is divided in terms of residence to four categories: foreigners with special residence, regular, temporary, and deposited residence, which is the newest part added to the law. According to the new amendment officially approved, it determines …
Tablets Vs. Toys: Technology threatens childhood as we know it ?
Toys R Us closure raises questions over future of toys sales
Saving money no longer option for Egyptians under price hikes
Egyptians, especially members of the middle class, have been gradually changing their lifestyles over the past years, not only by cutting their expenses, but also by giving up many things that were once essential to their daily routines. Members of the middle and upper middle classes had been enjoying many things seen by lower classes …
Expansion of Nation’s Future Party expected to change political landscape
Party stance shocked Support Egypt coalition, which was expected to become political party
Despite hikes, few improvements seen in metro stations
Increasing metro fare comes as part of plans for development of metro systems, says transportation minister
Buying apartment is no longer obstacle to marriage for many Egyptian youth
For decades, Egyptian youth have suffered from prerequisite of owning apartment
New secondary school system to be computerised, application remains unclear
For years, “thanaweya amma” (secondary school) has been a nightmare for Egyptian students, stirring among them fears and doubts of not reaching their goals, as in many cases, the final total of their grades was the main reason that hindered some students from entering the faculty of their dreams. Parents spend large amounts of money …
Egypt to implement electronic linkage of food commodity outlets: Supply Ministry
Ahlan Ramadan food exhibition to be held at Cairo International Convention Centre
Power of social media: Young Egyptians turn to online platforms to spread their talents
‘We came from social media.’ Gifted people speak out about their stories, starts
Gender pay gap: Noticeable presence, slow decline
Everybody works to make a living, yet, it is not uncommon to look at the salaries of men and women and find a gap between their incomes that is hard to overlook, a phenomenon that has been occurring almost everywhere across the world. According to an infographic chart recently published by the Organisation for Economic …
Pro-equality groups aspire for more dialogue on fair inheritance
Several days of protest continue in Tunisia by women’s organisations to demand equality with men in inheritance rightsa
Instagram: New ad board for marketing business?
Platform is free marketing opportunity, win-win situation, says social media specialist
Divorces on rise in Egypt due to traditional marriages, female empowerment
In 2017, Egyptian census confirmed total number of divorced people reached 710,850
Uncertainty over status of private drivers under future legislation
Cabinet approves bill to regulate work of private car owners with Uber, Careem, yet to be sent to parliament
Beautiful voices wanted
Worshipers flee mosques repulsed by bad reciters voices, while others judge them for losing spirituals
Heated debates continue over presence of niqabis in public spaces
AUC retracted decision to ban niqab following student rejections