Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
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Egypt ‘deeply concerned’ over new rift between Hamas and Fatah
Abbas accuses Hamas of seeking to “destroy” Palestinian unity
Al-Azhar students expelled for participating in protests
Crackdown on student protests continues in university campuses across the country
Integrating prayers in psychological practices improves well-being: Study
Research emphasises improved sense of psychological well-being after prayer
Study asserts that controversial Gulf labour regime reduces global inequality
By James M. Dorsey With the absence of labour rights in the Gulf under fire as a result of Qatar’s successful bid to host the 2022 World Cup, Gulf states are likely to take heart from a recent study that asserts that authoritarian regimes in the oil-rich Middle East and China have contributed more to …
Russia’s demographic and public health challenges
By Dr Cesar Chelala For the last two decades, demographics and its effect on Russian society and future development prospects have been at the centre of discussions on that country. There is now universal agreement that unless Russia solves this most serious problem, its status as a world power will be seriously compromised. Demographics has been called …
We’re losing the war on terror
By Wael Eskandar Last week numerous country representatives congratulated Egypt on its progress in improving human rights over the years in the latest Universal Periodic Review held by the United Nations. It was disheartening to hear such comments at a time of the most sizable regression in human rights in Egypt’s modern history. It was …
Investors Association demands resumption of Saint Catherine flights
Despite transportation difficulties in reaching Saint Catherine, the area is rich with touristic landmarks
Egypt Kuwait Holding announces gas field purchase north of Suez
Prime minister says government is working to remove obstacles for investors and create safe environment for profits
Terrorism is our common enemy: Lebanese minister
Lebanese interior minister meets Egyptian counterpart and Sheikh of Al-Azhar during Cairo visit
AFTE report seeks to challenge stereotype on foreign journalists
184 violations against foreign journalists reported over last three years
UNHCR expects refugee crisis as winter approaches
UN able to reach only 60% of refugees in Egypt needing assistance this winter due to lack of funding
Militants arrested in Sinai as counterinsurgency operations continue
“Nothing has improved, there are still killings and incidents every day”, official says
Egypt, Mali discuss counter-insurgency cooperation
The duo discussed ways to strengthen military cooperation between both countries
Citrus fruit export season begins, 1m tonnes expected to be exported: Citrus Committee Chair
Saudi Arabia and Russia’s market share of Egyptian exports is 50%, accounts for 250,000 tonnes annually
Project to convert cooking oil into diesel to be announced this month: Hanafy
The minister highlighted that the money owed to foreign partners has reached $4.9bn.
Police raid 3 gun-manufacturing workshops in Assiut
The sites contained illegally assembled shotguns, rifles, and other firearms
Egypt, Israel aware of mutual security needs: Israeli spokesman
Israel concerned over ABM pledge to ISIS, says Egypt conscious of security conditions
An Egyptian artist without borders
With his latest installation, ‘The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born’, Ibrahim Ahmed tries to expose people to power and the attractiveness it has
Dabur Egypt Ltd aims to double its sales over next 3 years: Finance manager
Company investing in 10th of Ramadan factory
Clashes continue in Al-Azhar Girls University as police disperse student protest
Two female students assaulted sustaining major injuries, says SAC spokesperson
Egypt targets $15bn FDI in FY 2017/2018: Investment minister
The minister of investment discussed the Investment Law saying that its core change is what is called the “one-stop shop”.
US business delegation meets President Al-Sisi
An American delegation will visit Egypt again in March 2015 to attend the economic summit
EOHR expresses concern as deadline passes for NGO registration
Activation of NGO law is “inconsistent with international conventions and the Egyptian constitution”, says rights group
Pepsico invests $270m in Egypt during 2014: Company MEA president
Soft drinks and snacks company remains committed to the Egyptian market, president adds
EGPC will bear LNG import expenses through June: El Molla
The Ministry of Petroleum faced a financing crisis for LNG shipments for the coming year due to the Ministry of Finance’s refusal to provide the necessary financial liquidity.
Israeli navy fires on boat returning from Sinai
Palestinian state media says fishermen injured after Israel navy targeted boat
German ambassador praises security situation in Egypt: Interior ministry
German security apparatuses agree with Ministry of Interior to exchange information about “terrorist elements”
Nassef Sawiris appeal postponed to late November
Court considering evidence that finance ministry exempted OCI from paying taxes on earned profits from cement deal in 2007
Police officer killed, another injured in Fayoum
Similar attacks have been taking place across Egypt
Photographing the blind people of Egypt
At least 800,000 Egyptians are blind, according to a report by the Egyptian Ministry of Health published in partnership with the World Health Organization. In an attempt to document blind people’s lives in Egypt, photojournalist Mostafa Darwish has been working on his multimedia project “Light and Dark,” since April 2013. In addition to a …