Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
The camera and the gun: Khaled Abol Naga
By Amr Khalifa In Egypt, the Al-Sisi regime wants opposition pens dry and artistâs mouths shut. Many Egyptian viewers expected Khaled Abol Naga to be more reticent after recently saying âwe may soon need to be saying âleaveâ to Al-Sisiâ â those watchers couldnât be more wrong. In an interview where he held nothing back …
UK lifts travel restriction in central Upper Egypt
British ambassador looks to provide support for Egyptians
Motorcyclists âCross Egyptâ to promote tourism
For nine consecutive days, motorcyclists covered 2,950km across the country
Thousands gather in Tahrir Square to protest Mubarakâs verdict
Security forces dispersed demonstrators with water cannons and teargas; many protesters arrested
Will Al-Sisi reproduce the Mubarak regime?
Mubarakâs regime entered into decline when contradiction and conflict reached their peak among the ruling class and junta, as with what happened previously within the 1952 family. The contradictions and conflicts were the main motivation behind the transition from one president to another. This issue reflected primarily on the ruling classâ movement toward saving their …
Israeli raid on Palestinian football club signals dangerous hardening of battle lines
By James M. Dorsey A football brawl in Israelâs politically most loaded derby and an alleged subsequent raid by the Israeli military on the offices of Israelâs foremost Palestinian football club reflects a hardening of the Israeli-Palestinian divide as Israel debates legislation that would emphasise the Jewish national rather than the democratic nature of the …
The counterrevolution has ruled: ANHRI lawyer
“Mubarak’s lackeys may have won this round but they didn’t win the fight. 25 January is still on. I am furious but not surprised. The counter-revolution has ruled,” said Gamal Eid, a lawyer at the Arab Network for Human Rights Information following Hosni Mubarakâs dismissal from charges of killing protesters. In June 2012, Mubarak and …
Prosecution to appeal dismissal of Mubarak’s murder charges
Former interior minister and four aides dismissed from charges of killing protesters, as crowds break into celebration outside courtroom
$10bn total UAE investments in Egypt: GAFI head
UAE ranks second on list of Arab countries with most investments in Egypt after Saudi Arabia
Arab League foreign ministers gather to discuss Israeli-Palestinian conflict
President Al-Sisi scheduled to meet Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas
3 âterroristsâ killed in Sinai military operations: Armed forces
Military arrests 21 âterrorist suspectsâ in Sinai over three days
Egypt condemns deadly mosque bombing in Nigeria
At least 120 dead and 270 injured in double suicide bomb attack on Kano’s Grand Mosque
Egypt repays Qatari deposit worth $2.5bn: CBE governor
Governor also downplays negative effects on foreign currency reserves
224 arrested in Friday protests: Interior ministry
Officials provide conflicting figures on the numbers of protester deaths
âState of Sinaiâ claim attacks as part of âIslamic Youth Uprisingâ
Armed forces release conflicting information, saying militant groupâs announcements not to be trusted
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
10,000 children participate in the Global Hand Washing Day
In celebration of Global Hand Washing Day, “Lifebuoy” soap brand launches a National Hand Washing Campaign to raise awareness on the importance of hygiene
Legal environment, lack of transparency challenge economy: UNB board director
Investment opportunities can be created through improving infrastructure and providing support to the sectors, Mohamed Nassar Abdeen says
EGP 120bn investments in communications sector over the next five years: Atef Helmy
We are working to erase obstacles facing investors by amending rules and regulations, says Ministry of Communications and IT
Activists expand labour and human rights campaign beyond Qatar
By James M. Dorsey Human rights groups and trade unions have stepped up pressure on Qatar to reform its restrictive labour system, and have expanded their campaign to include all six wealthy members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The activists hope that Qatar may move quicker on promised reforms, given that the integrity of …
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
Urban authority solves 12 investment disputes with foreign partners: Vice president
New Urban Communities Authority targets EGP 26bn budget in Q3, says Magdy Farahat
Cabinet approves âterrorist entitiesâ draft law
Draft law details offences that could result in a group being listed as a terrorist group
Court claims no jurisdiction over religiously affiliated parties
Verdict in Alexandria issued after fourth trial session for case
Tourism ministry aims to expand foreign investment: Ministerial advisor
Ministry of Tourism is working to attract investments worth $5bn before 2020, will offer mega investment opportunities during the economic summit in March 2015
Clear economic vision is big challenge for Egypt in 2015: EFG-Hermes Head of Research
Egyptian market is, however, the most attractive in the Arab world due to potentially high returns on investments
UN adopts resolutions presented by Egypt
Egyptâs foreign ministry accuses countries voting against resolution of being in favour of âIsraelâs illegal practicesâ
Al-Sisi, Hollande hold counter terrorism talks
Egyptian President affirms support for Libya’s “people and army”, Palestinians and Iraqis in France visit
Egypt opens Rafah border crossing to admit Palestinians into Gaza
Egypt has closed the border crossing for a month, after deadly attacks in the Sinai Peninsula claimed the lives of 30 Egyptian security personnel