Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
Absence of parliament threatens transparency of state budget: Report
Except for the Muslim Brotherhood parliament, state passed all budgets since revolution, says PFT
Anti-terrorism draft law pending revision
Death sentences to be meted out for funding, establishing, organising or leading terrorist group
Netanyahu welcomes new Egyptian ambassador in Tel Aviv
Egypt appoints new ambassador in Israel since 2012
Women protest in front of Itihadiya Palace in solidarity with political detainees
Protest held on first anniversary of arrest of 23 peaceful protesters in front of Itihadiya Palace
2 militants killed, 14 arrested: State media Â
Egypt/Gaza border to open for three days starting Tuesday
Egypt to receive detailed technical studies on GERD construction consequences
Studies by international consultant reveal GERDâs social, economic and environmental threats on Egypt and Sudan
In Pictures: Egyptâs colourful Ramadan streets
Most of Cairo has been decorated with colourful lamps, lanterns and triangle-shaped brightly coloured papers.
The Middle East and North Africa: Adapting to a new paradigm
By James M. Dorsey The military strategies of the United States and its regional allies focused on bombing campaigns, support for local militias, and inherently weak military forces to fight potential ground battles, have failed to defeat rebel forces in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Libya. Calls for the introduction of ground forces against Islamic State …
Iraq’s unending woes
By Dr Cesar Chelala Iraqâs dismal health situation is testimony to the invasion of the country by foreign forces, including now the takeover of important parts of its territory by âIslamic Stateâ (IS). The Iraqi people have been the subject of mass executions, rape, torture and, in addition, the destruction of the countryâs infrastructure. The …
Joining forces to meet the challenge of climate change
By James Moran, EU Ambassador in Egypt Climate action day was on 17 June. Voltaire said âMen argue. Nature acts.â When it comes to climate change, now more than ever we need to take a leaf out of nature’s book and act together. The international community is working for a new global climate deal in …
Oil production at 130,000 barrels on average daily: Shell Egypt
An increase of 20% in production through Assil and Karam project, 50 oil wells to be drilled this year to keep up with the production rates
Ministry of Housing may provide lands in exchange for housing units: Badr El-Din
The Union of Real Estate Developers Law, and a fund for protecting consumers from commercial risks will be discussed, says the Real Estate Investment Division head
Abdel Nour discusses medical tourism investments with Russian company
The volume of medical tourism in Egypt is very low, representing only 1% of tourism income
Egyptian exports in Africa weak compared to Europe, USA
The agreement was signed with initials, it is practically non-existent, but for now COMESA exists, says El-Gabaly
Government develops popular neighbourhoods to maximise income: Mehleb
First phase of plan includes Darb Al-Ahmar, Gamaleya and Sayeda Zeinab, says cabinet spokesperson
Freezing capital gains tax law will slow budget deficit reduction: Former ministerÂ
Decision will likely lead to matching Fitch’s assumptions on the deficit of reaching 11.1% of GDP by end of this FY instead of the 10.8% targeted by government
Al-Dostour Party prepares party elections with 4 candidates
Prominent members Shukrallah and Ismail absent candidates list
One year behind bars due to controversial protest law
International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) called on Sunday for immediate and unconditional release of Yara Sallam and 22 others convicted on protest charges
Morsi appears in Qatar espionage trialÂ
Former president is already facing death sentence
âFree El-Battawyâ protest at Press Syndicate
State-run Akhbar Al-Youm journalist was arrested on unknown charges Wednesday
Al Jazeera calls for release of Egyptian journalist in Germany
As confusion surrounds legal basis of detention, journalist Mansour holds there is no Interpol warrant against him
Al-Sisi, Shoukry tackle Palestinian issue
President Al-Sisi and Foreign Minister Shoukry met with French, Arab Foreign Ministers
Egypt denounces Washington Post editorial criticising Al-Sisiâs rule
US newspaper opts to blow terroristsâ horn, says Egyptian embassy in Washington
ILO condemnation of Qatar likely to have ripple effects
By James M. Dorsey The International Labour Organization (ILO) has dealt a blow to Qatari assertions that the Gulf state complies with global standards for workers, in a report that condemned the government for allowing state-owned Qatar Airways, in the words of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), to “violate international and national agreements and …
Notes from America: My dad was an average man
By Ahmed Tharwat In checking out the history of âFatherâs Dayâ, the date 5 July 1908 is often mentioned when a West Virginia church sponsored the nationâs first event explicitly honouring several hundred fathers who had died in a coal mine explosion six months previously. But it was a one-time commemoration and not an annual holiday. It …
Layers of conflict: Syria between history and geology
By Emad El-Din Aysha, PhD Things just keep getting worse in Syria. The Sunni Jabhat Al-Nusra recently killed 23 Druze clan members in Idlib in an apparently unsanctioned raid. This, as James M. Dorsey warns, could drag in the Israelis as self-styled protectors of the Druze. Not to mention that the attack could prompt the …
CIB sponsors International Museum Day’s celebration in Egypt
The celebration was held in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and organised by the National Egyptian Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Egypt) in cooperation with Ministry of Antiquities.
Egyptian Arab Land Bank considers establishing real estate investment fund
Bank plans to establish company with an initial capital of EGP 5m
Industrial Development and Workers Bank aims  loans portfolio increase of EGP 1bn: Chairman
We target pumping EGP 650m in large companies sector, about EGP 350m in retail, and small and medium-sized projects sectors, says El-Kosayer
Egyptian Al Jazeera presenter detained in Berlin
Judge will decide on Ahmed Mansourâs fate