Latest in Tag: Al-sisi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Al-sisi
Another revolution is improbable – but social explosion is increasingly likely
By Mohammed Nosseir One of the many advantages of having a properly functioning democratic system is that heated elections are invariably followed by a period during which society settles down as winners get busy with the business of ruling and losers start preparing for the next round of elections. Ordinarily, the rule of law ensures …
Army forces in Sinai operating on only 1% capacity: Al-Sisi
President Al-Sisi visits North Sinai as Supreme Commander of Armed Forces
Former Al-Zamalek player fired over criticism of Al-Sisi
Ahmed Al-Merghany criticised the president over the Wednesday attacks i
In Pictures: From anger to tears of happiness
The rollercoaster of emotions surrounding Mohamed Morsi’s ouster
The rules of the game: Who joins last, takes over
So long as the ruling regime gets closer to freedoms and social justice, we will be on its side. So long as it drifts away, we will be against it, says Al-Karama Party head
Young authors were faced with cruel injustice due to Al-Sisi’s decree
It is sad and shameful that a terrible decree would be taken into consideration without anyone protesting or asking why, especially since publishing houses as well as bookstores took it more seriously than those who issued it.It is sad and shameful that a terrible decree would be taken into consideration without anyone protesting or asking why, especially since publishing houses as well as bookstores took it more seriously than those who issued it.
We will amend laws to achieve justice as soon as possible: Al-Sisi
A military funeral was held Tuesday morning as farewell to Barakat
Relatives of detained fishermen in Sudan demand Al-Sisi’s ‘immediate intervention’
101 fishermen detained in Sudanese prison for over 80 days
Al-Sisi announces ambitious plans for hepatitis-C, sanitation
The President joined a Ramadan Iftar event held by the Long Live Egypt fund
Women protest in front of Itihadiya Palace in solidarity with political detainees
Protest held on first anniversary of arrest of 23 peaceful protesters in front of Itihadiya Palace
Egypt denounces Washington Post editorial criticising Al-Sisi’s rule
US newspaper opts to blow terrorists’ horn, says Egyptian embassy in Washington
Notes from America: My dad was an average man
By Ahmed Tharwat In checking out the history of “Father’s Day”, the date 5 July 1908 is often mentioned when a West Virginia church sponsored the nation’s first event explicitly honouring several hundred fathers who had died in a coal mine explosion six months previously. But it was a one-time commemoration and not an annual holiday. It …
Al-Sisi intently focused on counterterrorism in Egypt: US report
Annual report discussed 2014 measures in Egypt, including legislation, judicial affairs and securing borders
Al-Sisi pardons 165 for breaching protest law, other misdemeanours
The names does not include women, high profile activists, or journalists
President to adopt law regulating Suez Canal investment this week: Sarie Eldin
Establishment of General Authority for the Canal Axis economic zone to take place in Ramadan, includes representatives from only four competent ministries
58 alleged Brotherhood members referred to military prosecution
Police announce more arrests of members, group holds officials responsible for safety of affiliated detainees
EGP 150m losses from electricity stations bombs: Electricity Minister
Electricity stations in Egypt are challenged by fuel shortage, maintenance and frequent bombings
The President in Berlin: Reductio ad absurdum
By Mohamed Selim Whoever scheduled the President of Egypt’s visit to Berlin from 2 June to 4 June must be a political genius. That person/entity must be so perceptive that in order for the President’s visit to occur without any undesirable media frenzy, and thus achieve all its goals, it should take place in the …
African leaders to attend Suez Canal opening: Mehleb
Prime minister discusses terrorism, women empowerment and climate change in the 25th African Union Summit in South Africa
Former presidential runner-up resigns from party chairmanship
Ahmed Shafiq says he cannot perform his duties from abroad
South Africa court bans Al-Bashir from leaving country for ICC arrest
The Sudanese President is wanted by international court on 10 charges
The novel’s journey during Al-Sisi’s first year as president
Unlike the first days of the 25 January Revolution and the following two years, when most writers were keen to inject their social writings with political messages to cope up with the current events, political novels did not capture the greatest attention of most writers in the past year.
PM arrives in South Africa in Al-Sisi’s place
Legal group that filed case against Al-Sisi said they would have gone to court for an urgent arrest warrant had Al-Sisi attended the summit
The cinematic political scene in Al-Sisi’s 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.
A year of opportunities with the East
Amid Egypt’s fluctuating relations with the West, notably unstable US aid and conflicts with Germany over the human rights situation, Egypt’s foreign affairs were given wider directions to encompass the Eastern Block. Below is an outline of the major points in Egypt’s turn to the East. August 2014: President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi visited Russia, highlighting ties between …
CBE made bold decisions during Al-Sisi’s first year: Banking leadership
Decreasing the pound’s value against the dollar, limiting foreign currency deposits in the banks among CBE most daring decisions in past years
Al-Sisi and his government’s resume highlights
The new canal will be established to increase the Suez Canal’s capacity to 97 passing ships per day, up from the current rate of 49 per day.
Presidential decrees see economic landscape’s alteration
Some controversial decisions are still awaiting final cabinet approval to be sent to presidency for ratification
Public debt increases to 93.8% of GDP, poses risk to economy: Economists
High rate of public debt makes banks unable to fund budget deficit, which increases government’s will to fund deficit from abroad
Al-Sisi’s economic progress: Promises vs. actions
Prior to his election, president was widely criticised for not releasing his electoral platform