Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
Egyptian playwright to present at London International Festival Theatre
Playwright Laila Soliman directs a play on Egypt’s 1919 revolution to mark the 100th anniversary of World War I
Al-Sisi: Egyptâs accidental democrat?
Despite his dictatorial tendencies, Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi may find himself unwittingly presiding over Egyptâs transition to democracy
The foreignerâs gift: Why Iran would gain from US military intervention in Iraq
By Michael Young What does one make of the apparent rapprochement between the United States and Iran over Iraq? Itâs difficult to say, principally because both countries have very different agendas in the country, even if their shared aim is to contain the offensive of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). For Iran, fragmentation …
Abraaj submits 2 tender offers for EGX-listed companies
Abraaj Group announced its submission of a mandatory tender offer for Cairo Medical Center and a stake in Cairo Investment and Real Estate Development
Seoudi reopens its doors, product prices maintained
Several news posts on social media websites claimed the supermarketâs prices were offered at reduced prices
Average occupancy at Hilton Corniche Alexandria Hotel âover 80%â: Hotel official
Rates expected to temporarily dip to 50% during Ramadan
Sunni militants take control of Iraq-Syria border point
An army major confirmed that the town and its surrounding areas were in insurgent hands.
Protests in Kabul deepen Afghan election impasse
More than 1,000 protesters gathered in the city for the largely peaceful demonstration but the United Nations warned that any street violence âcould lead to a spiral of instabilityâ.
Russia concerned Ukraine military operation has ‘intensified’
Lavrov also said Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko’s peace plan announced on Friday did not go far enough.
13 Al-Azhar students sentenced to 7 years for violence
27 students sentenced, 2 acquitted of violence at Al-Azhar University
Mauritanian leader set to win new term amid poll boycott
The ex-army general has campaigned strongly on his success in fighting armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda at home and in neighbouring Sahel nations.
Death sentences âcrime against humanityâ: Brotherhood
Muslim Brotherhood rejects 14 preliminary death sentences handed down on Thursday
Death sentences upheld for 183, including MB Supreme Guide
Controversial Minya court ratifies death sentences, hands down 4 life sentences
World Cup sparks Islamist debate on footballâs integrity
By James M. Dorsey Ultra-conservative clerics are condemning football as a Jewish and Christian tool undermining Islamic culture as millions of Muslims worldwide tune in to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The condemnations revive an enduring debate among conservatives and militants about the footballâs integrity. They constitute one side of a jihadi and Salafi …
Europe and those Arabs (4): The EU and the Belgian syndrome
Unlike most Europeans, Belgians are shy to ask for better services, not only in public institutions, but even in the private sector. If a Belgian has trouble getting service, or buying a product, he or she wonât make a fuss. Theyâre polite. The service provider will apologise and everyone will go off on their way. …
Court hands 14 Islamist leaders preliminary death sentences
The files of 14 high-profile Morsi supporters referred to the Grand Mufti
Rights group calls to stop contempt of religion trials
EIPR says growing frequency of contempt of religion trials undermines citizenship and guarantees for religious freedoms
Foreign Ministry warns Israel on military operations
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry warned its Israeli counterparts Thursday against ongoing military operations in the occupied Palestinian territories, citing concerns over the ârepercussions of continuing Israeli military operationsâ. The operations come as part of Israelâs expanded search for three kidnapped Israeli teenagers, and have included air strikes, raids, and dozens of arrests of Palestinians. Israel …
AU Panel commends Egyptâs restoration of âconstitutional orderâ
High-level AU panel for Egypt cites progress in recent months and presents recommendations in final report
Lawsuit filed to end MOI search for Internet monitoring programs
Statement by rights groups and âconcerned citizensâ says attempts to monitor web âunlawful and unconstitutional conductâ
CPJ welcomes release of detained journalists
Rights watchdog urges President Al-Sisi to free 14 remaining detained journalists
Walking with the Bedouins
Sleep under the starry heavens and get to know the desert dwellers
What are the four social and cultural factors behind the phenomenon of harassment?
Many observers, analysts, and those working in the realm of politics argue that we are unable to address the current economic crisis, to which they may also add that we are incapable of achieving social justice as well. The country will witness what is called âthe hunger revolutionâ which they describe as leading to unprecedented …
World Cup 2014 â Goals galore in Brazil
The first week of the World Cup has produced some fantastic football; Daily News Egypt gives you a roundup of the best moments
Egypt ranks 143 out of 162 countries in 2014 Global Peace Index
Egypt has âsecond biggest deteriorationâ in 2014 index
New investment minister announces exit from investments and posts
Ashraf Salman takes steps to avoid conflicts of interest
New foreign minister in Saudi Arabia for first international visit
Sameh Shoukry meets Palestinian President during the Organization of the Islamic Conference’s session
‘Systematic’ chemical weapons use in Syria: watchdog
AFP – Chemical weapons such as chlorine have likely been used in a âsystematic mannerâ in Syria, according to a report by a team from the world’s watchdog investigating alleged attacks there. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) mission said evidence âlends credence to the view that toxic chemicals, most likely pulmonary …
IBM and ITIDA technology cooperation launched: MCIT
IBM assists software vendors in developing technical and business expertise
Ministry of Civil Aviation considers launching flight from Cairo to Marsa Allam
Official says plans aim to raise occupancy in hotels in the area at reduced rates