Latest in Tag: 2014 Highlight
Latest in Tag: 2014

Rise in sexual harassment in schools: Administrative Prosecution
Investigations reveal that over 61 cases involved teachers harassing female students in the primary and preparatory stages of school

Best novels at Goodreads Choice Awards
Here are the books that were selected as the best books of 2014, according to an online poll by Goodreads, an online platform for readers to communicate through rating, writing reviews and participating in discussion boards.

The cinematic political scene in Al-Sisiâs first year
In Egypt, the past four years since the 25 January Revolution held several overwhelming emotions for people, which differed from pride and happiness to depression and anger. That was definitely translated in films which were and are still being produced.

Weekly average salary reached EGP 806 in 2014: CAPMAS
The weekly average working hours in both sectors reached 56 hours, recording 53 hours in the public sector and IPOs and 60 hours in the private sector

Egyptâs year in review 2014
With investor confidence growing, Egypt is looking forward to a sizeable boost to its economic performance in 2015. A peaceful conclusion to presidential elections in June, along with slowing inflationary pressures, a slew of crucial fiscal reforms and rallies on both the EGX [Egyptian Stock Exchange] and in the tourism sector, have helped pave the …
2014: A year above expectations
Highest sales volume recorded for the past five years, Auto sales rebound despite the political circumstances

2013 tourism crises continued into 2014: Experts
2014 inherited same crises faced by sector as 2013, including active labour migration and low occupancy

2014 witnessed active climate for women
State response, measures and women rights supported by Al-Sisi

What the president did not hear in his meeting with journalists
On top of those challenges he noted there is a need for advanced discussions on several issues currently facing journalists in Egypt.
Year End 2014: The people’s demands for 2015
Over the past weeks, Daily News Egypt has interviewed Egyptians from all walks of life and is reporting their expectations and demands for the year 2015, in an effort to contribute to an open debate about the challenges the country is facing. This special issue comes at a critical time. Since the ousting of Islamist …
Year End 2014: The economic rollercoaster
The past year witnessed political instabilities that reflected significantly on the Egyptian economy. Although 2014 had a rough kick start economically, some analysts have dubbed the year the best since the 25 January Revolution. With a newly elected president, who made many promises during his election campaign, many financial and legislative decisions were taken to …
2014 in review: Ministerial report
Ministry of Industry and Foreign Trade release report summarising 2014 events and showing ministryâs expectations for 2015

New Tunisian president talks up relations with Egypt, need for joint counterterrorism
Essebsi won Sunday’s run-off poll in Tunisia’s first democratic presidential elections

Future of real estate in Egypt a prominent theme in Abu Dhabi investor conference
Egypt is the largest real estate market in the region and its demographics suggest huge potential for growth

Dana Gas, Egyptian government negotiate agreement, with UAE support
âEgyptâs economic stability is a mustâ: UAE Minister of State Sultan Al-Jaber

Opportunities, challenges for investment in Egyptâs renewable energy sector
âInvest in Egypt 2014â conference kicks off in Abu Dhabi, amid speculation on the countryâs potential for green energy
Executive interference in drafting media laws is inadmissible: Press Syndicate
The syndicate says constitutionally, it is the only body allowed to discuss media laws

World Cup 2014 â first knockout stage produces dramatic performances
The round of 16 has been played out and it did not disappoint, five out of eight ties went to extra time
In Pictures: Egypt votes⊠again
AFP – Amid heavy security, Egyptians voted for a new president Monday in an election expected to sweep to power ex-army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The two-day election is the first since the frontrunner Al-Sisi deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in July, a move that unleashed the bloodiest violence in Egypt’s recent …

Out of the shadows: Young players set to shine at 2014 World Cup
In less than a month, all eyes across the globe will be on Brazil for the World Cup. Every four years, football addicts worldwide share new tactics, squad lists, expectations and hopes. Amid all the obvious gems, itâs worth searching for those young players who might not yet have the crown of stardom around their …

The Other Woman: Stale and predictable romantic comedy
The Other Woman combines a predictable storyline with lacklustre comedy- both reason enough to avoid.

The 2014 Egyptian Constitution: Without accountability, checks or balances: Part II
The following is the second of a two part article by the Arab Reform Initiative, an independent research network, concerning the 2014 constitutionâs treatment of human rights and the separation of powers in the government. The first part, published yesterday, addressed the constitutionâs articles concerning the military and security apparatus. The second part, below, deals …

The 2014 Egyptian Constitution:Without accountability, checks or balances
The following is the first of a two part article by the Arab Reform Initiative, an independent research network, concerning the 2014 constitutionâs treatment of human rights and the separation of powers in the government. The first part, below, addresses the constitutionâs articles concerning the military and security apparatus. The second part, dealing with the …

Egyptian political groups prepare for presidential elections
Nasserist candidate Hamdeen Sabahy reaffirms candidacy, Anan bows out

Egyptian tourism putting hopes on summer 2014
The summer of 2014 might make up for losses of the past 3 years.

Whatâs for Egypt to celebrate?
By Alessandra Bajec This Saturday, thousands took to Egyptâs streets to mark the anniversary of the 25 January 2011 uprising that led to the ouster of former President Mubarak. Against a backdrop of fireworks, chants, helicopters hovering over Cairo, as much as killings, arrests and detention of dissenting voices. While small pro-army crowds scattered around …

Happy New Year
2014 is only one week old and so far it has not delivered on the implicit promise that a new year supposedly holds.
Happy New Year
From all of us at the Daily News Egypt we wish you a very happy 2014.
Anti-coup Alliance, SAC call for protests as security forces block entry to squares
Army and Police reinforcements in Tahrir, Rabaa Al-Adaweya, Al-Nahda and around Presidential Palace
Tourism in the News: CEO of Travco returns to Egypt
The return of Travcoâs CEO might mean a boost to Egyptian tourism