Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
5 explosions in Cairo’s metro stations
Improvised explosive devices detonate in metro, one explosion in Heliopolis
Jumia signed six international fashion brands, introduced own brand: CEO
Growing e-commerce website has 2 million visits per month, ships 2,000 items per day
Libya votes in poll hoping to end post-Gaddafi chaos
Voters in Tripoli and Benghazi took advantage of a public holiday called for the election, trickling in to cast their ballots.
US pushes Egypt to address âinternational concernsâ
Kerry reiterates concerns over freedoms in Egypt and warns of alienating the US
Trial begins for Tahrir sexual assaults
Accused may face life in prison if convicted
Handcrafting Ramadan
Sunrays filter through rows of glass Ramadan lanterns, spraying colour over the narrow alley in Al-Darb Al-Ahmar. People view the displayed lanterns with admiration as they walk by, but only a few negotiations with shop owners end in a sale. Using Lanterns in Ramadan celebrations is a tradition that goes back to the Fatimid …
Victims of female genital mutilation make harmful traditional practice a crime
By Ignacio Artaza 14 June marks National Anti-FGM Day in honour of 12-year-old Bodour Shaker, from Minya, who died on the same date in 2007 as a victim of this inhumane practice. In June 2013, 13-year-old Soheir El Batea from Daqahleya suffered the same fate. As heartbreaking as these two tragedies are, their untimely deaths …
Window to investment remains shuttered
By Mohamed Ayyad Today I am writing to you, Minister of Investment Ashraf Salman. It is up to you if you wish, honestly and in the name of success, to listen to the masses. You must wage a fierce war on bureaucracy and administrative corruption, for even if you fail, the effort will be recognised. As you …
Court postpones AUC detainees ruling
Students were charged with belonging to a terrorist organisation, planning to kill a police officer, and blocking traffic
Central Bank of Egypt establishes âLong Live Egypt Fundâ to support economy
Fund will use account number 037037 in reference to the date of former president Mohamed Morsiâs ouster
Abraaj open to offers for shares of Cairo Medical Centre, Cairo Investment and Real Estate Development (CIRA): Managing director
Abraaj Capital Group is monitoring new direct investment opportunities to acquire companies in different sectors, counting on political stability
Al-Sisi refuses to approve current draft for state budget, citing debt
President says that assistance from Gulf States was the reason Egypt survived the past 10 months
Egypt receives âwarm welcomeâ at African Union
Foreign minister pushes for sustainable funding for Union activities and supports 2063 Plan
Al-Jazeera ruling âdisturbing sign for the future of the Egyptian pressâ: Rights groups
Local and international rights groups quick to condemn âpolitically orchestratedâ trial
Acquitted revolution anniversary detainees yet to be released
The Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights condemns the slow process of release
Turkey PM says party to reveal presidency candidate next week
Erdogan is widely believed to be planning to run for the presidency in the 10 August elections.
Beirut blast killed Lebanese security officer
The explosion happened at around midnight near an army checkpoint and a cafe where football fans were watching a World Cup match.
Hamas chief says unaware who snatched Israeli teens
Meshaal said the Palestinian Authority should abandon security coordination with Israel.
Journalist sentenced to 5 years in prison for inciting sectarianism
Bishoy Armia charged with âreporting misinformationâ and âdepicting sectarian oppressionâ
UK appoints new ambassador to Egypt
New ambassador âproudâ to lead embassy âat this vital timeâ
Ramadan TV series: Political power and control
Two private TV channels decide to ban a TV series criticising a police officer, after showing promos
Stories of the streets
Book documents how the streets of Cairo were planned, built and adapted
Government agencies owe petroleum ministry total of EGP 160bn: Ministry official
By Mohamed Adel Government agencies currently owe the Ministry of Petroleum a total of EGP 160bn for petroleum products, according to a senior official at the ministry, who added these agencies owed about EGP 157bn at the end of April. The Ministry of Finance owes the Ministry of Petroleum about EGP 92bn, of which EGP …
Libyaâs political parties must focus on state-building to resolve unrest: Libyan Ambassador to Egypt
âWe will not return to autocracy and the contents of the roadmap must be finalisedâ, stated Jibril.
Arab Union for Industrial Exports Development targets 20% growth: Secretary general
The company aims to raise exports of member states in light of industrial expansion in Arab countries
COMESA considers establishing waste recycling factory with âŹ40m in investments: Company chairman
COMESA considers building the waste recycling factory through a coalition with Egyptian and Finnish companies, African banks
ABB targets sales increase to EGP 2bn by yearâs end
Swiss electrical hopes to raise sales in Egyptian market by 10% to EGP 2bn by the end of 2014
Government allocates EGP 75.3m to âmodernise industryâ in FY 2014/2015 budget
IMC aims to provide 2,825 services to about 995 companies for the 2014/2015 fiscal year (FY).
Nestle inaugurates first local confectionery plant
Company assures commitment to Egypt, introduces new product
âAppalled by the guilty verdictsâ: UK Foreign Secretary
The international community comes down hard on Egypt over Al Jazeera trial