Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
Online gallery Arts-Mart launches first venue
The exhibition features a retrospective of the work of world renowned artist Mohamed Abla
Which is better for Al-Sisi: Strengthening Egyptian society or neutering it
By Mohammed Nosseir President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, who is perceived as the strongman of Egypt, constantly claims that his goal is to lead a strong country – yet he is actually working on neutering Egyptian society. To ensure that it will not be the source of any solid opposition, steps have been taken to …
Angry Saudi football clubs pinpoint Gulf labour market contradictions
By James M. Dorsey Mounting anger among Saudi football clubs at their subjugation to quotas designed to encourage employment of Saudi nationals and reduce dependence on foreign labour illustrates problems encountered by wealthy Gulf countries in balancing the contradictory demands of labour markets, often lopsided demographics, social contracts involving a cradle-to-grave welfare state that creates …
Leaked recordings allege Morsi was illegally detained in navy base
Top generals purportedly discuss ways to cover up evidence and falsify information
Morsi’s defence presents alleged SCAF phone leaks in espionage trial
Prosecutor general to launch an investigation into the recordings
Banks to begin paying returns for Suez Canal certificates Sunday
The value of the first instalment is estimated to be approximately EGP 1.9m
Human rights group criticises investigation into celebrity protesters
Actor Khaled Abol Naga and singer Mohammed Attia have been accused of ‘incitement against the military’
Japan still considering whether to participate in Egypt’s economic summit: Kagawa
Japanese private sector faces many problems in Egypt, notably accessing foreign currency, says Japanese ambassador
Demonstrators attacked with glass bottles at Cairo protest
Incident took place during a small anti-Mubarak protest in Abdel Moneim Riad Square on Friday evening
Fuel oil supplies non compliant with specifications behind increased summer electricity
The source said that during the summer, fuel suppliers offered fuel at $600 per tonne, with sulphur rates higher than required in the bid.
IDB allocates $220m for Egypt-Saudi electricity interconnection project
Islamic Development Bank announces $566m financing for projects in energy, roads, petrochemicals, water, education, and health
Tourism sector asks banks to postpone debt repayment to end of 2015
Banking system owed EGP 10bn from tourism sector, workers hope to postpone debt repayment to end of 2015
Schools set to reopen in North Sinai border towns
Counterinsurgency operations are still underway but “we cannot suspend schooling forever”, says governor
7 defendants receive death sentences in second Rafah massacre case
Another 22 defendants received 15 years in prison
Egypt and Gulf security equations
By Khaled Okasha At the end of last week, a statement was issued by the King of Saudi Arabia announcing the Riyadh supplementary agreement, whose goal is to clear the air in the Gulf. He hoped that moving forward with the agreement would bring about cooperation, free of past disagreements. Just one day before this, …
Messi’s other side
By Dr Cesar Chelala When almost everybody thought that Lionel Messi’s best times were in the past, the Argentine player became the top scorer both in the Spanish and in the Champions League – an extraordinary achievement – proving again his exceptional qualities. There is, however, another side to Messi that is as remarkable and …
From the stars to planet Earth: Eric Garner, Ferguson, and injustice in America
We all bear the burdens of the crimes and sufferings of both our ancestors and our neighbors, and the people that will one day populate the surface and caves of Mars are the same ones bearing the cultural traumas of our dark and bloody roots.
Youth Innovation Camp to promote social justice in Egypt
The camp attempts to provide a platform for young Egyptians to communicate their understanding of the term Social Justice
Go by OSN: Review
For the first time in the region, the service gives film and TV series lovers access to a variety of media for a monthly subscription of $10 (EGP 72)
‘Helwan Brigades’ member arrested
The accused had allegedly disguised himself as a woman to blow up a police station
Gulf agreement on improved migrant worker conditions unlikely to end activist pressure
By James M. Dorsey Wealthy Gulf nations have agreed on measures to improve the working and living conditions of migrant workers who constitute a substantial segment, if not the majority, in a number of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. The measures constitute a bid to fend off more far-reaching demands by human rights …
Egyptian market has strong growth opportunities due to large youth population: OSN Middle East Marketing Director
20% annual growth target for OSN channels in the Egyptian market during the coming phase
This week: Four major European Leagues
Chelsea and Real Madrid continue on while Bayern Munich and Juventus had an early end
Al-Ahly face dilemma after defeat against Senegal’s Séwé Sport
Al-Ahly must make up for the loss and obtain the 20th title to guarantee its place among the top teams in the world in terms of continental championships.
The princes’ revolution
The match will take place between Federer, who took first place in the Davis Cup with his country’s team only five days ago, and Hewitt on 12 December in Sydney, Australia.
Egypt seizes World Squash Championship for 7th time
An Egyptian has once again taken the top spot after Ramy Ashour defeated former No. 1 champion Mohamed Shorbagy
Pele: A jewel that dazzled the world, dims with disease
Many consider Pele to be the best player in football history, while in Brazil he is considered a national hero. He played the position of striker and was famed for his skills.
Lamri and the unfortunate end
Lamri, who began playing tennis at 10, is well-known for his proficiency on muddy pitches. His last appearance officiating was the Spain F4 Futures championship held in Cartagena, Spain.
Subsidised fertiliser crisis result of production issues and poor distribution
Companies in free investment zones must export all products, no need to consider subsidised fertiliser shortages domestically
Social financial allocations to be regularly paid for better services: Finance minister
Railway dues will also be reviewed monthly to fund purchase of spare parts, regular maintenance