Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
Consequences
So, the constitutional referendum, as expected, has passed with flying colours. Official results cite a turn out thatâs over 20 million people who voted Yes for the constitution by 98%. It is again worth noting that the supreme majority of those who voted for the constitution didnât bother reading it or care what was in …
Op-ed Review: Adly Mansour and social justice
The interim presidentâs future Abdallah Al-Sinawy Al-Shorouk Newspaper Al-Sinawy begins his article by explaining that Adly Mansour did not expect his current position as interim president. âHe had not even officially accepted his position as head of the constitutional court when he was assigned [to be] the new president for Egypt, according to the 3 …
Arab bloggers aim to boost cyberactivism
Bloggers and social media activists from across the Middle East and North Africa are taking part in the four-day meeting âto debate and develop new strategies to deal with the rising challenges,â organisers said in a statement.
Constitution referendum results boost investor confidence in Egypt: Cabinetâs economic team
Investors look to political stability as a determinant of rapid economic growth
South Sudan army reclaims control of key oil town of Malakal
Rebel forces staged a fresh attack last Tuesday to seize the riverside town, which has changed hands three times since the conflict in South Sudan began last month.
Cairo University officials discuss recent clashes
Security forces stormed the university during clashes last Thursday, leaving one student dead
Real estate boosts Dubai; earnings misses weigh on Saudi sentiment
Egyptâs index added 0.5%, partially rebounding from a 2.0% tumble on Sunday
Mansour in Greece as part of first EU trip
Egypt and Greece seeking to enhance political and economic relations
EIPR criticises state influence on civil society
Rights group questions motivation behind decisions relating to civil society
Israel policy splits Palestinian families: NGOs
Current Israeli policy bars Gazans from travelling to the West Bank except in extremely rare circumstances.
Eleven attacks on journalists during referendum coverage: AFTE
Organisation calls on state to abide by ratified international treaties and conventions
Trial of activists Maher and Douma adjourned to 10 February
Request to release the defendants was refused, says Douma’s lawyer
UAE Chief of Staff meets with Sedky Sobhy, military leaders in Cairo
Meeting focused on cooperation between the two nations
US expects UN to withdraw Iran invite to Syria talks
AFP– Washington is in talks with the UN over the surprise invitation of Iran to Syria peace talks and expects the invite to be withdrawn, a US official said Sunday. Iran has “never endorsed the Geneva I communique” which calls for a transitional government in Syria and “we expect the invitation will be rescinded,” a …
Withdraw Iran invite or we snub talks: Syria opposition
AFP – Syria’s opposition National Coalition will not attend peace talks in Switzerland beginning Wednesday if an invitiation to Iran is not withdrawn by Monday night, a Coalition member told AFP. “By 1900 GMT, they have to confirm that Iran is not invited to the conference or we will not attend,” said Hadi AlBahra, insisting …
Ultras Ahlawy member arrested
Ahmed Idrees is arrested for “assaulting Al-Masry fans”
Egypt expects 33% rise in foreign investment this fiscal year
Egypt’s economy began to stabilise in late 2013, helped by billions of dollars in aid that Gulf countries began to extend once the Islamist President Mohamed Morsi was ousted last July.
Peugeot âapprovesâ capital hikes by French state, Chinese partner
PSA reportedly hopes to be able to present the outline of a deal with Chinese state-owned carmaker Dongfeng and the French state to investors when it discloses its annual results on 19 February.
EU ministers discuss post-referendum Egypt
Foreign ministers congratulate Egyptians on referendum but express concerns over political climate
Brotherhood and FJP allege referendum was rigged
Al-Nour Party praises turnout and calls for unity
Mansour describes passing constitution as a âgood choiceâ
Interim president addresses the nation without resolving the issue of whether presidential or parliamentary elections would be held next
US congressional delegation ends two-day visit to Egypt
Delegation met with civic, religious leaders during âroutine visitâ
16 killed in Baghdad car bombs: officials
AFP – Five car bombs struck across several neighbourhoods in Baghdad on Monday killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 40 others, security and medical officials said. Two explosions went off in the predominantly Sunni south Baghdad neighbourhood of Dura, while at least three vehicles rigged with explosives were detonated in the mostly-Shiite …
Flea market comes to Zamalek
The flea market featured many exciting booths and activities
Gabyâs: Interesting but overpriced restaurant doesnât quite get it right
Gabyâs might not live up to its expensive menu
Lâokacha
Amro Okacha â aka Lâokachaâ was born and raised in Cairo. He was raised in the realm of Nubian morals and traditions. He discovered drawing at 17. He is a graduate of the Higher Institute of Cinema, animation department. He worked in an animation studio for a short while. Currently, his focus is on …
Is there any reason left to be bullish on Egypt?
After the dust cleared and the votes were counted for Egypt’s newest constitutional referendum, the interim regime cheered, announcing that the results represented âa clear endorsement of the roadmap to democracy, as well as economic development and stabilityâ. Others were more critical, though perhaps fewer than might be expected were particularly public about their disapproval. …
Tunisiaâs promising new constitution
The emerging Tunisian constitution is profoundly encouraging on multiple fronts, especially equal rights
Our duty to protect children
By Dr Cesar Chelala The trafficking of children is a widespread phenomenon that is causing enormous suffering throughout the world. It is estimated that 4 million women and girls worldwide are bought and sold each year either into marriage, prostitution or slavery. Over 1 million children enter the sex trade every year (although most are …
West hails Syria opposition vote to join peace talks
The Syrian leader was quoted on Sunday as saying his departure is not up for discussion, in a Russian media report that his office quickly denied.