Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt Highlight
Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt
At TedxCairo, several speakers on theme of continuum
TedxCairo’s annual conference is definitely the event you need to have on your calendar. It’s mission is to spread useful ideas through talks from different speakers all on one main theme.
Fighting centralism, Alexandria initiatives promote cultural knowledge
Believing that Alexandria must remain Egypt’s cultural capital, a number of young people who are interested in developing and promoting the artistic and cultural industries dedicated their time and effort to launching various initiatives and projects aiming to enhance and reinforce the cultural scene in the coastal city.
20% expected growth in 2014-2015 revenues: Banque Misr Chairman
Bank is launching lease company and 15 new branches for Islamic services, says Eletreby
Availability of foreign currency, public debt growth largest challenges for encouraging investment: World Bank economist
Poverty rates are still high, especially in Upper Egypt
‘Islamic State’ and the Popular Mobilisation militias’ confrontation in Ramadi
By Khaled Okasha Before dawn last Friday in Al-Anbar in Iraq, “Islamic State” (IS) took over the government complex in Ramadi, the capital of the province. In the meantime, news spread that the security forces retreated from the complex following violent clashes with IS. The government complex includes the province’s office, Al-Anbar’s police department, the …
Haber’s messages prior to Al-Sisi’s visit to Germany
By Emad El-Sayed “Al-Sisi’s visit to Germany will not be an easy one.” This was my impression after meeting with a journalist delegation and the German ambassador in Cairo, Hansjörg Haber. Haber sent direct messages to Al-Sisi regarding the questions for clarification that he will face during his visit to Germany next month. The messages the …
Court details acquittal verdict from protest charges in Al-Sabbagh’s case
It was just a celebration like ‘weddings’, states court
NBAD to hold ‘Egypt on the Rise’ conference
The conference aims to discuss steps needed to encourage foreign direct investments in the country
New public holding company to invest in development of Egypt’s monuments: PM
The company targets providing fund to restore and maintain monuments, says cabinet spokesperson
Value of Egypt’s exports to Britian at £199m in Q1 2015
Egypt ranks 6th on list of MENA countries exporting to Britain
Suez Cement seeks to increase production capacity by 15%
Italcementi’s CEO said in March the company is focusing on diversifying energy sources
Procedures establishing Arab joint force to becompleted before 29 June: Hegazy
Results of Arab Chiefs-of-Staff meetings will be presented to committee of Arab leaders within coming months
Egypt, Yemen meet over Houthi situation
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi said security and stability must be maintained in Yemen
New death in Matariya police incident
Interior ministry claims a suspect was killed before his arrest, other reports say victim died in detention
Egypt’s judiciary unites opposing political currents in one trial
Mohamed Morsi, Alaa Abdel Fattah, Amr Hamzawy among 25 accused of ‘insulting judiciary’
Should Al-Sisi cancel his visit to Germany?
Former foreign ministry official denounces “insulting” move after Bundestag President declared refusal to meet Egyptian president, while political party head disagrees
2 women killed in unidentified North Sinai shelling
Incident occurred same day an injured conscript was shot dead during his transferral to hospital
Court acquits SPAP members of protest charges in Al-Sabbagh case
“Verdict proves that police intentionally used force without necessity,” says defence lawyer
Cairo to host Syrian opposition conference in June
The conference aims at forming a united opposition front against Assad
Fire broke out in Agouza Police Station
No casualties were reported among police or prisoners
Alexandria military court hands sentences to 147 defendants, including minors
EFACC says it is ready to oppose the military sentencing of children
Al-Sisi discusses human rights, terrorism with Austrian official
Al-Sisi tells Austrian Federal Minister “civil and political rights need to be enhanced and promoted”
Dar Al-Ifta deems unregistered cell phone lines forbidden by Islam
This is so cell phones are not “used by terrorists”, statement says
HRW calls on EU not to endanger lives in military action against smugglers
EU increasingly criticised for placing more efforts on militarising Mediterranean rather than saving migrants’ lives
Carved into stone: Suffering in Minya’s limestone quarries
Hundreds of Egyptian workers in different industrial sectors are taking to the streets, courts, and protesting in factories, to demonstrate anger at working conditions and insufficient payment. Although oppressed legally by law and pro government syndicates and management, alongside a physically heavy security presence, organised labour is still fighting for its rights, amid an obvious …
Review: ‘El-Maiz’ a must try for pasta lovers
In Arabic, “El-Maiz” means the place where prisoners or military personal have their meals at.
Ain Shams University student found dead on Fifth Settlement road
Students say Islam Salah Al-Din was taken by security forces after an exam on campus
Domestic hell: The plight of African workers in Egypt
The majority of African domestic workers in Egypt have fled their home countries due to hardships, only to find more traumatising experiences in Egyptian households
Juventus: Europe’s Phoenix
Just like the tales of the fictional Phoenix, Italian football team Juventus returned to the field shinning internationally, after qualifying for the final game of the UEFA Champions League. Juventus won the qualification, beating last season’s team Real Madrid, to play against another big Spanish team, Barcelona. Juventus won the title twice in 1984/1985 and …
Djokovic snaps Internazionali BNL d’Italia title from Federer
The victory boosted Djokovic’s opportunities to top the rank of professional tennis players by adding 1,000 points to his name, reaching 14,845 points. This is Djokovic’s fifth title this year among the ATP World Tour competitions.